Abstract: Disclosed is a housing device for compact disks. The housing device includes stackable and bookbindable CD trays, each of which has clip pegs with a hole defined at a center portion of each CD tray. A compact disc can be released by pushing a non-data portion thereof through a release opening defined adjoining the hole in each CD tray. An adhesive tape can be affixed to one side ends of the CD trays and a lock band can be attached to the other side ends of the CD trays, to bookbind the CD trays together.

Abstract: A disc storage box includes a main body, and a disc positioning device integrally formed on the main body. The disc positioning device includes a locking portion having a protruding locking knob which formed with a press face, a plurality of insertion blocks and locking arms arranged in a staggered manner, and a plurality of gaps each located between each of the insertion blocks and each of the locking arms. Each of the locking arms is formed with a protruding boss. Thus, the disc is exactly locked on the disc positioning device stably and rigidly, thereby preventing from detachment of the disc due to a violent vibration or shock.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably holding a media storage disk that may include a front and base cover connected in a hinged relationship. A base panel of the base cover may include a centrally located hub disposed on a pair of support arms that may be moved between a relaxed position and a flexed position. The hub may include a plurality of retaining lips that will retain a disk when placed on the hub. A release button may also be provided that cooperatively engages the hub to move the hub between a relaxed position and a flexed position. The release button may cooperatively engage a pair of cam followers situated on the hub so that when the release button is depressed the hub moves between the relaxed position and the flexed position. With a disk held on the hub, when the release button is depressed the hub moves to its flexed position, which retracts the retaining lips within the inside diameter of the center hole of the disk so that the disk may be removed from the hub.

Abstract: The CD storage device includes a central positioning post being vacuum shaped of plastic with suitable elasticity, a plurality of solid top surfaces provided on the top of the central positioning post, the central positioning post is provided with more than one contractible-by-pressing gap to divide the central positioning post into a plurality of hollow separated blocks. Thereby an improved CD storage device is formed; the device is particularly suitable for vacuum forming with low cost to make positioning of the central positioning post for a CD, and is able to allow taking the CD off the CD storage device under the condition of applying a light force and scrape-proofing.

Abstract: A retaining device for a disc-shaped item of recorded media includes at least one arm that projects through the central opening of the disc with a locking finger that engages the upper edge of the disc. The disc is released when the user pushes downwardly on the retaining device to collapse the arm through the central opening of the disc to release the disc. The downward force on the device forces portions of the retaining device below the bottom wall of the container. When the downward force is released, the arms engage the lower inner edge of the disc and hold the disc on top of the retaining device. The invention also provides a disc-holding page that snaps into the lid of the container to allow a second disc to be stored.

Abstract: A disc locator comprises: a platter, a button located centrally of the platter, a number of inner resilient linkages extending from the button, a number of outer resilient linkages extending from the platter and forming pairs with respective ones of the inner resilient linkages. A number of latches are interposed between some of the inner and outer resilient linkage pairs and each comprise a disc-engaging finger for passing through the central aperture of a disc to retain the disc and are adapted to move toward the button upon depression of the button. Lifting levers are associated with some of the inner and outer resilient linkage pairs and bear upwardly upon a disc upon depression of the button to release the disc.

Abstract: A media storage device for retaining media, such as optical disk media. The device includes a base and a spindle projecting from the base. The spindle is configured to receive optical disks around the outer surface of the spindle. The spindle also includes an opening to a channel within the spindle. This opening allows a marking device to pass through the opening into the channel and allows the marking device to be retained in the spindle.

Abstract: A storage container for an item of recorded media includes a centrally disposed hub surrounded by and spaced from an outer wall. The hub includes a pair of resilient arms that cooperate to loosely but securely retain an item of recorded media having a centrally disposed inner hole. The hub includes a first support platform that includes a plurality of raised bumps that essentially frictionlessly support the item of recorded media from below. The outer wall includes a second support platform that also includes a plurality of bumps that supports the item of recorded media from below about its outer periphery. The outer wall also includes a blocking wall that extends above the outer edge to prevent the user from grasping the outer edge of the item of recorded media. The outer wall further contains a finger access hole that extends through the blocking wall that allows the user to grab the edge of the item of recorded media in a selected position that is aligned with the arms of the hub.

Abstract: A compact disk container includes a base having a central bar to support serially stacked compact disks, a cover being diametrically smaller than the base and having a downward extended central sleeve, first connecting means including angularly connected horizontal and vertical bars, and second connecting means including angularly connected horizontal and vertical tubes. By connecting the horizontal bar and tube together, the vertical tube to the central bar of the base, and the vertical bar to the central sleeve of the cover laid in a reversed position, compact disks stacked on the base may be shifted along the connected first and second connecting means to the reversed cover, enabling a user to conveniently locate a desired compact disk and remove the same from the container by separating the connected horizontal tube and bar, or the connected vertical tube and central bar from each other.

Abstract: A DVD case (1) is of integral one-part moulded plastics construction. A retainer (15) has two opposed retainer parts (32) having lips (33) for engagement of a DVD at opposed sides of its central aperture. The DVD is released by the parts (32) being moved closer together. However there is no need for the user to press them directly. He or she simply presses a push-button (20) at the edge of the seat, causing the parts (32) to move together in a simple action caused by an integrally moulded release mechanism (16, 17).

Abstract: A hub for holding a disc-shaped item of recorded media includes a plurality of holding arms that engage the central opening of the disc-shaped item of recorded media to hold the item in a holding position. The hub also includes lifting arms that engage the inner lower edge of the disc-shaped item of recorded media to force the item upwardly with respect to the holding arms. The holding arms and lifting arms extend from opposite portions of a base member which may be in the form of a circular outer wall.

Abstract: A disc locator comprises: a platter, a button located centrally of the platter, a number of inner resilient linkages extending from the button, a number of outer resilient linkages extending from the platter and forming pairs with respective ones of the inner resilient linkages. A number of latches are interposed between some of the inner and outer resilient linkage pairs and each comprise a disc-engaging finger for passing through the central aperture of a disc to retain the disc and are adapted to move toward the button upon depression of the button. Lifting levers are associated with some of the inner and outer resilient linkage pairs and bear upwardly upon a disc upon depression of the button to release the disc.

Abstract: A disc storage box includes a main body, and a disc positioning device integrally formed on the main body. The disc positioning device includes a locking portion having a protruding locking knob which formed with a press face, a plurality of insertion blocks and locking arms arranged in a staggered manner, and a plurality of gaps each located between each of the insertion blocks and each of the locking arms. Each of the locking arms is formed with a protruding boss. Thus, the disc is exactly locked on the disc positioning device stably and rigidly, thereby preventing from detachment of the disc due to a violent vibration or shock.

Abstract: A central retaining structure for a CD box includes a base located at the center of the CD box, and having a hexagonal bearing platform protruding from the center of the base; two spaced squeezing blocks integrally formed with the hexagonal bearing platform, wherein the two spaced squeezing blocks are separated by a slit, whereby a distance thereacross is drawn closer to each other; a lip formed on an outer periphery near an upper edge of the squeezing blocks; and resilient supporting pieces extending upwardly from bottom of the squeezing blocks and formed in a resilient shape for dispersing counterforce created by the lips, wherein the each of the resilient supporting pieces comprises contact protrusions arranged a distance from the lips.

Abstract: A compact disc holder is made in one piece by integrated forming for holding and clipping a compact disc and providing a storage structure. The invention has a plate type holder body. One side of the holder body has a clip flange. Another side of the holder body opposite to the clip flange has a cantilever arm. The cantilever arm has a latch flap. The latch flap and the clip flange form a clipping zone. When the cantilever arm is still in a normal condition it may be moved horizontally relative to the holder body to expand the clipping zone to facilitate mounting or removing of the compact disc.

Abstract: A disc storage case includes a base, a clamp having disc-retaining fingers that pass through an aperture in a disc to retain the disc parallel to the base, and a number of suspension arms radiating from the clamp and extending in off-radial directions to the base. The arms, in combination, take on a vortex-form. As a result, the length of each arm is maximised to provide a soft suspension for the clamp wherein radial movement of the disc-retaining fingers is achieved with little vertical force applied to the disc itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disc package having a structure in which a cover can be fixed on a base by simply pressurizing the cover with respect to the base in a base shaft axial direction and, at the same time, the cover can be prevented from being accidentally separated from the base while the disc package is being transported. Further, in the disc package, a cover once fixed on a base can be separated therefrom by rotating the cover along the circumference of the base in any direction, i.e., in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction. Furthermore, an end portion of a shaft can be fitted into a concave portion of a cover even in case the end portion of the shaft is not aligned with the concave portion of the cover.

Abstract: A recording medium disc storage case (1) includes a holding plate (2) for covering a recording side of a recording medium disc (100) having a central hole (101), the holding plate (2) having a holding portion (5) to be removably fitted into the central hole (101) of the disc (100), the holding portion (5) having a base (10) extending from an inner periphery of a perforation (9) defined centrally of the holding plate (2), extensions (12) extending circumferentially from the base (10), and projections (13) each radially outwardly projecting from an end portion of each of the extensions (12), the projections (13) having respective tips defining a circular envelope having a diameter greater than that of the central hole (101) of the disc (100), and the extensions (12) having an outer diameter such as to be fitted in the central hole (101) of the disc (100).

Abstract: A retaining structure includes a holding portion, a retainer having a plurality of elastic pieces equally spaced on the holding portion, the elastic pieces each having a peripheral end being a free end, a pressing face positioned on a central portion thereof, and the pressing face connected to each of the elastic pieces through a connection part; a trench formed along an peripheral side of the pressing face, a plurality of wedges each formed on an external surface of each of the elastic pieces, and a plurality of arcuate wall each formed between two adjacent elastic pieces and separated from each of the elastic pieces by a slit communicated with the trench, and a recess formed on the base of the disk holder and opposite to the retainer.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a storage holder (11) for a compact disc, and to a storage case (12) containing such a storage holder (11) wherein the storage holder (11) does not flex the compact disc during release and has a relatively simple design thereby avoiding the necessity of using complex molds. The storage holder comprises (a) a base portion; (b) at least two inwardly extending radial arms connected so the base portion by a center disc supporting ring, each of said inwardly extending radial arms having a retaining rib for engaging the upper surface of the compact disc; (c) a center button formed by the inner ends of the arms and which center button is receivable in the central hole of the compact disc; and wherein release of the compact disc by depression of the center button and actuation of the retaining ribs and arms does not result in any flexing or lifting of the compact disc.

Abstract: A diskette storage box for audio-visual or computer media disks includes a front cover and a rear cover having a disk retaining mechanism that includes plural first surfaces that extend upward from the rear cover and inward towards a center position aligned with a center of the disk. The disk retaining mechanism includes a set of riser tabs that extend up from the first surfaces and each riser tab includes a respective retaining tab that retains the disk. The disk retaining mechanism also includes a riser tabs limiting device that is coupled to the riser tabs and that limits movement of riser tabs while being depressed for releasing a retained disk.

Abstract: The invention is a slim, rigid, transparent, one-piece compact disc storage case with two holes for mounting it in a three-ring type binder and two slots for mounting it onto a card index rail, such as those found on a desk-top holder manufactured by the Rolodex Corporation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A flexible book-like storage receptacle for a compact disc and the printed material that typically accompanies such compact discs. The storage receptacle includes a number of clear, pliable panels movable between an open position for easy access to the contents, and a closed position for storage. The storage receptacle includes layered sidewalls designed as pockets for receiving printed material, as well as for providing support to the compact disc. In addition, the receptacle includes one of a number of different retention post structures to securely hold the compact disc in place. Variations for the retention post include a compressible core, a compressible rectangle, a molded cradle, and strategically placed compressible stoppers. Attached to the perimeter of each of the panels of the receptacle is a flexible magnetic seal that serves to maintain the package in a closed position until it is intentionally forced apart to access the stored items.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding a disk-shape data carrier (6), e.g. a DC or a DVD, having a central aperture, the apparatus comprising a base portion (5), disk engaging means (1, 2, 4) for releaseably engaging the central aperture of the data carrier (6), having retaining means (11) for engaging and retaining the data carrier (6) on the apparatus and release means (2, 4) which, when pressed, releases the engagement of the retaining means (1) with the data carrier (6) so the data carrier (6) can be removed from the apparatus, wherein removable security means (7) are provided to inhibit actuation of the release means (2, 4) to prevent release of the data carrier (6).

Abstract: A self-contained, multi-axis recordable and storage apparatus includes an external frame, a hinged component pivotally attached to the frame by a shaft or ball joint, and/or an internal component. The apparatus provides a self-contained, multi-axis recordable and storage apparatus which will universally adapt to all existing reading or writing devices. The apparatus will accept existing recorded medium, analog or digital, and allow the whole apparatus assembly with its protective cover and container to be inserted into playing, reading, or writing devices.

Abstract: A storage container for storing optical discs, the storage container having a support ring that defines a disc storage area and a plurality of holding members that securely retain a disc in the disc storage area, each holding member having a base connected to the disc storage area and a disc supporting wall having a retaining lip that limits the movement of the disc when the disc is placed in the disc storage area. The holding member being flexible so as to facilitate the insertion and removal of a disc from the disc storage area. In another embodiment of the invention, the storage container further includes a pair of release buttons placed diametrically opposed to one another to facilitate the removal of a disc from the disc container.

Abstract: A storage container for a disc-shaped item of recorded media includes a base and a lid that is hingedly connected to the base and moveable between open and closed positions. The lid does not cover the entire surface area of the base when the lid is closed. The areas that are not covered are holding tabs that allow the base to be easily held by one hand while the other hand opens the lid and removes the disc. The base includes a hub that has a low overall height that reduces the overall thickness of the storage container.

Abstract: A storage package for recording media (especially CD's) includes a fastener with a central member that is attached to a packaging panel. The fastener also includes a flexible planar member positioned on the side of the recording medium opposite the packaging panel and connected to the central member, so that the recording medium remains attached to the panel. The flexible planar member need not be attached to the recording medium, but its diameter is greater than the central aperture so that the fastener cannot easily (or accidentally) extend through the aperture to release the recording medium from the packaging panel. Alternatively, the flexible planar member is attached to the recording medium, so that the fastener forms a direct connection between the packaging panel and the recording medium.

Abstract: The invention concerns cases for one or several laser discs, designed to protect solely the recorded side of one or several CD's to be housed either against at least a wall against which they are elastically clipped on a centring element internally, or externally. When they house two CD's on a single centring element, their recorded side is pressed one against the other with or without interleaf. A case can receive and immobilise additionally to a CD (D), a tag (E) bearing complementary data concerning the CD, transparently seen through the wall (1) against which is pressed the recorded side of the CD to be housed and protected, by means of a conical inner surface (5) retaining the tag through the base of the cone, and whereof the outside (6) is square, hexagonal or octagonal. Said cases are preferably made of a relatively flexible transparent plastic material.

Abstract: A storage container for a disc-shaped item of recorded media includes a hub that holds the disc-shaped item of recorded media by engaging the portion of the disc-shaped item of recorded media immediately adjacent the centrally-disposed opening of the disc-shaped item of recorded media. The hub includes three fingers that each include a holding projection that snap fits over the top of the disc-shaped item of recorded media. The container includes a ring that surrounds the hub so that the bottom of the disc-shaped item of recorded media does not engage the storage container. The outer circumference of the disc-shaped item of recorded media is supported by a circumferential ledge.

Abstract: A multimedia storage case structure comprises a case and a holder mounted within the case. The holder includes an elevating base and a snap boss thereon. The elevating base has first and a second resilient lips that are separated from each other via a plurality of grooves. The first and second lips bend toward a center of the holder and protrude upward to form the snap boss. A first portion of the snap boss, connected to the first lip, includes a claw and further bend toward the center of the holder to terminate in a top pressing cap that centrally overlies the snap boss meanwhile being spaced away by a gap from a second portion of the snap boss connected to the second lip.

Abstract: A locking device for a disc retaining hub includes a base and a head that lock together over the hub to lock a disc on the hub until a portion of the locking device is destroyed. The head or the base of the locking device includes locking fingers that allow the head and base to lock together in a one-way snap fit connection. The locking mechanism may also cooperate with the disc retaining hub to lock itself to the hub. The locking mechanism prevents the disc from being removed from the hub until the locking mechanism is destroyed by the user.

Abstract: A locking device for a disc retaining hub includes a base and a head that lock together over the hub to lock a disc on the hub until a portion of the locking device is destroyed. The head or the base of the locking device includes locking fingers that allow the head and base to lock together in a one-way snap fit connection. The locking mechanism may also cooperate with the disc retaining hub to lock itself to the hub. The locking mechanism prevents the disc from being removed from the hub until the locking mechanism is destroyed by the user.

Abstract: A locking device for a disc retaining hub includes a base and a head that lock together over the hub to lock a disc on the hub until a portion of the locking device is destroyed. The head or the base of the locking device includes locking fingers that allow the head and base to lock together in a one-way snap fit connection. The locking mechanism may also cooperate with the disc retaining hub to lock itself to the hub. The locking mechanism prevents the disc from being removed from the hub until the locking mechanism is destroyed by the user.

Abstract: An optical disc case structure comprises bottom and top covers. A holding member for holding the optical disc is further placed within the case. The holding member is defined from at least an arcuate positioning tongue and an arcuate holding tongue. The arcuate positioning tongue has an inner surface thereof upwardly extending in inclined and taper manners while an outer surface thereof upwardly bends into a rounded profile. The arcuate holding tongue is connected to the bottom board via a connection in which a U-shaped clearance is defined by cutting through the bottom board so that a bottom face of the arcuate holding tongue is inclined. The arcuate holding tongue is integrally inclined outwardly meanwhile projecting toward the received disc. Thereby, the arcuate holding tongue can resiliently deviate to hold the optical disc.

Abstract: An optical disc case structure comprises a bottom cover and a top cover assembled with each other. A conically pillared positioning member is placed on the bottom cover to position the optical disc by engaging the central hole thereof. A central protruding ring and a peripheral protruding ring are formed on the bottom cover where is placed the optical disc. A plurality of flanges further inwardly protrude from two sides of the top cover parallel to the top cover. Hence arranged, the flanges receive advertisement cards and further press on the optical disc once the top and bottom covers fold onto each other.

Abstract: An optical information disc retaining device (10) including a cone shaped base (12) having a protrusion (16) disposed on a convex receiving member (14). The optical information disc (30) is pivotally mounted and retained on the device (10). The relative geometry of the retaining device (10) will hold an optical information disc (30) in a pivotal and protective manner at a multitude of angles, whereby the entire perimeter (60) of the disc (30) is forbidden to come in contact with a generally horizontal surface on which the device (10) and disc (30) is placed. The device (10) provides means for readily accessing and retaining discs (30) with a single hand in a manner which avoids touching the information portion of the disc. In one embodiment, the retaining device (10) is machined from multiple pieces. In another embodiment, the retaining device (10) is continuously formed from a single material to produce novel and decorative indicia (52).

Abstract: An improved disk case includes a top case and a bottom case. The top case has a first protrusion defining an inner through hole. The bottom case is pivotally connected to the top case. An engagement structure is located on the bottom case to match the through hole when the bottom case comes into contact with the top case. The engagement structure has a hollow cylindrical portion, a top plate on the hollow cylindrical portion, and a second protrusion around the top plate. The top case and the bottom case are fastened together by engaging the second protrusion with the first protrusion.

Abstract: The device allows the Compact Disc to spin on its axis. Part of the device comprises of a kite shaped key shaft, which is forced into the well located in the base of the spinner and can be used to grip the spinner. The base disc which has a split level surface that is forced into four parts expanding outwards and gripping the hole of the CD. The lower lip supports the weight of the CD. Located in the base of the spinner is a spike, which allows the CD to spin on its axis and can be spun on the jewel case tray or on any flat surface. The device disassembles to be stored between the back of the tray and the clear Jewel case so that the spike fits comfortably thru the hole and the Key is placed in the corner of the tray.

Abstract: A CD case (1) has a drawer (4) which may be pulled out by a handle (9) for access to a CD. The drawer (4) can be easily inserted during production, and multiple drawers can be stacked in stable manner. A front wall (7) engages in a groove (26) in a drawer (4) stacked on top of it to provide stability. A CD is retained in a seat (13) by a retainer (14) having opposed gripping retainer elements (20). A CD is released by a user pressing a button (17), causing arm branches (21) to pull together because of configuration of a resilient anchorage (16).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disk storage holder having a cover member, a base member, and a part connecting the cover member and the base member. According to the present invention, a press-button assembly is provided on the base member. The press-button assembly can have at least one first resilient component extending from the base member and towards a center thereof. The first resilient component can have a press-button located near the center and a protrusion located on a radial outward part the press-button for clasping and securing the disk in the storage holder. The press-button assembly can also have at least one second resilient component positioned on the base member. The second resilient component can be formed to support the disk in the storage holder, to keep the disk in a stable manner, and/or prevent the disk from rotation.

Abstract: An optical disk holding apparatus consists of a hanging unit and a holding unit. The hanging unit includes a plate member slightly larger than the optical disk, a snap clip located on the plate member for clipping the optical disk and a hanging hook extending from the plate member. The holding unit includes at least an elevated carrying member. The optical disk may be clipped by the snap clip and held on the hanging unit. The hanging unit may be hung on the carrying member through the hanging hook. A plurality of hanging units may be hung and housed in the holding unit for storing.

Abstract: The invention is a slim, rigid, transparent, one-piece compact disc storage case with two holes for mounting it in a three-ring type binder and two slots for mounting it onto a card index rail, such as those found on a desk-top holder manufactured by the Rolodex Corporation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: A media disc case is described that includes a container at least partially fabricated from a see-through material for holding a media disk. A sleeve is affixed to the container for holding a graphical insert. A graphical insert is loaded into the sleeve. The graphical insert includes an opening therein, and is positioned such that a portion of a media disc held in the container is visible through the opening.

Abstract: A media storage container includes a hinge wall with base and lid pages hingedly connected to the hinge wall. The base page is adapted to hold a first item of recorded media. A first primary page is connected to the hinge wall. The first primary page is adapted to hold a second item of recorded media. A first secondary page is carried by the first primary page. The first secondary page being adapted to hold a third item of recorded media. The hubs on the primary and secondary pages are offset so that they overlap and help each other to hold discs on the pages.

Abstract: A recording medium accommodating case includes a main body, a lid and a joint portion. The main body is formed with a disk storage area and a cartridge storage area. On the lid, a booklet storage area is formed. The disk storage area includes a protrusion engaged in a center hole of a disk, a supporting portion which is brought into contact with a rear surface of the disk to support the disk, and a disk fall preventive portion which is formed in an outwardly projecting manner from an upper side surface of the protrusion and engaged in the center hole of the disk. The cartridge storage area includes a cartridge holding portion which comes into contact with a side surface of a cartridge to hold the cartridge, and a cartridge fall preventive portion which is formed in an inwardly projecting manner toward an inner surface of the cartridge holding portion.

Abstract: A container for disks having a central opening includes a case having hingedly connected lid, spine, and base portions, a pedestal projecting forwardly from a panel portion of the base for holding one of the disks, and a hinge structure projecting forwardly from the base for pivotally supporting one or more trays holding additional disks. The hinge structure includes a spaced pair of posts, each post having a spaced pair of leaf members and a reinforcing bridge connecting inwardly facing tips of the leaf members, for snap engagement with pairs of inwardly facing stub journals that are formed on the trays. The case has a closed position with the lid and base portions snaped together, each having a compact recessed overhanging lip formation opposite the spine portion for facilitating opening of the case.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved disc location mechanism of the CD box, characterized by one disc compartment, several pairs of take-and-put holding mechanism, one first holding piece and one second holding piece. When the user covers up the CD box, the holding props of the first holding piece and the second holding piece shore up the disc inside the CD box. When the user opens up the CD box and attempts to take off the disc, the elasticity of the elastic piece enables the user to take off the stuck disc easily.

Abstract: A compact disk case is provided having a disk retainer provided inside each of two hinged cover shells thereof, the disk retainer having two springy radial arms respectively upwardly extended from the inner sidewall of the corresponding cover shell toward each other, first and second retaining blocks respectively formed integral with the free ends of the springy radial arms, the first retaining block having a protruded portion forwardly extended from one side thereof toward the second retaining block, the second retaining block having a recessed portion adapted for receiving the protruded portion of the first retaining block to prevent the retaining blocks from jamming the user's finger during disk loading, and two disk retaining flanges provided at the retaining blocks for synchronous movement with the retaining blocks and locking the loading disk.

Abstract: The enclosure comprises: a base portion; retaining means provided on the base portion for releasably holding a data carrier such as a CD within the enclosure; and a closure member, e.g. a plastic sheet, attached to the base portion so as to prevent removal of the CD from the enclosure, an irreversibly breakable join, e.g. a heat weld, being provided between the closure member and the base portion which, when broken, enables the closure member to be opened to allow the CD to be removed from the enclosure. The closure member may be removed entirely or may be hinged to the base portion so it is retained for use as a lid.