Abstract: An improved rosette for securing at least one disc shaped element having a central aperture includes a raised circular hub having a substantially cylindrical side wall, the hub projecting upward from a planar base; at least one resilient, arcuate, circumferentially extending finger integrally formed with the hub and extending along the perimeter of the hub, each finger being formed integrally with the hub at one end and free at the other end; at least one aperture defined in the base, the number of apertures corresponding to the number of fingers, the fingers being arranged so that the free ends thereof overhang the apertures for permitting the free ends to substantially unobstructedly deflect arcuately inwardly when the disc is inserted on the hub; and a radially extending protrusion on the free end of each finger projecting outwardly beyond the outside diameter of the hub.

Abstract: A holder for a compact disc. The holder includes a base approximating the size of a compact disc for nesting a compact disc. A centrally located rosette integrally cast with the base centers the CD. The rosette has engagement arms molded to and extending upwardly from the base for centering the CD, and further extending radially inwardly, creating a circular opening. It also includes a lid pivotally mounted on the base and having a centrally located retaining ring and button fastener for insertion into the circular opening of the rosette as the lid is moved from the open position to the closed position. With the lid in the closed position, the button fastener holds the CD firmly in place and additionally functions as a latch to retain the lid in the closed position.

Abstract: A holder for removably supporting a compact disc or other object with a hole in the center. The compact disc is supported by at least two arms which are held on a flexible step. The arms have an outwardly extending protrusion which holds the compact disc in place. When it is desired to remove the disc the arms are pressed from above and they hingedly move together and cause the compact disc to pop upwardly from the arms.

Abstract: A CD package has a plastic tray with a central recess for receiving an holding a compact disc. Downward extensions on sides of the tray have inward projecting rails. A paper board has two panels and an intermediate spine separated by creases. One of the panel forms a base for permanent attachment to the tray. The base has side edges with recesses which cooperate with the downward extensions. Distance between opposite inner edges of the recesses is the same as distance between opposite inner surfaces of the downward extensions. The paper board and tray are permanently assembled by curving the paper board, bringing the paper board and tray into contact with the recesses in edges of the board aligned with the downward extensions of the side walls of the tray. Releasing the curvature of the board pops the board into place with the recesses engaging the downward extensions. Edges of the base lie along edges of the tray. The spine covers the back of the tray, and the second panel covers the tray.

Abstract: A new package and storage device for storage media, especially for discshaped pieces of storage media such as compact and digital versatile discs, includes a spring-biased carrier plate that extends from a side of the package to allow the use of a standard C-card. The package includes an automatic disc release mechanism that disengages the disc from a disc holding device when the carrier plate is extended and when the cover of the package is opened. The package uses a hinge that reduces the likelihood of hinge breakage and can actuate the automatic disc release mechanism. These results are achieved in part due to a new four-part construction of the package wherein the cover is hinged on a support plate, the support plate in turn being press-fit into a base plate. The support plate holds the carrier plate and includes components of guide and locking devices.

Abstract: A housing with a retaining device is arranged on a base plate and comprises clamping studs which are arranged in a circle, which are radially resilient, and which have clamping surfaces facing radially outwards for gripping into a central opening of at least one disc-shaped information carrier, for example a CD. To avoid a destruction of the clamping elements in the case of impacts, rigid support studs with support surfaces facing radially outwards are provided between the clamping studs, and the diameter of the support surfaces arranged in a circle is somewhat smaller than the diameter of the central opening of the information carrier.

Abstract: A container for an optical disc such as a compact disc (CD) or digital versatile disc (DVD) has a bottom structure, a top structure movable relative to the bottom structure, and a hub structure projecting up from the bottom structure. With the lid open, the central aperture of the disc is easily placed on or removed from the hub. In this condition the hub structure centers the disc in the bottom of the container but does not retain the disc in the container. When the lid is closed, however, the lid causes the hub structure to radially enlarge and secure the disc. Reopening the lid allows the hub to return to the condition in which it does not retain the disc.

Abstract: A case for a compact disk has an upper cover provided with a number of first bars and a lower cover integrally formed and pivotally connected with the upper cover and provided with a number of second bars alternately displaced with the first bars of the upper cover, such that two compact disks are able to be retained within the case. Furthermore, a plate having a number of first protrusions and second protrusions respectively and alternately displaced with the first bars of the upper cover and the second bars of the lower cover is able to be pivotally secured between the upper cover and the lower cover, so that two more compact disks are able to be retained within the case.

Abstract: A disk storage apparatus for retaining a plurality of disks. The disk apparatus includes a base having spaced first and second edges and third and fourth edges extending between the first and second edges. At least one retaining frame is pivotally coupled to the base vicinal one edge thereof, and at least one retaining frame is pivotally coupled to the base vicinal another edge thereof. The disk apparatus also includes a plurality of disk retainers each adapted to engage a disk. At least one of the disk retainers is mounted to each retaining frame.

Abstract: A novel laser disk holder is described which permits the demounting of a laser disk that is mounted thereupon through the application of a simple one touch action. Demounting of the laser disk is achieved through the application of downward pushing force onto a center release button which has the effect of nullifying the interference fit which exists between the center opening of the laser disk and the center element onto which it is mounted upon. Resilient lifting arms then act to urge the demounted laser disk upwards and away from the top surface of the laser disk holder, thus making the laser disk available to be grasped by an individual.

Abstract: A container includes a cover secured on a base for receiving an insert and a casing disposed on one of the corners of the base for slidably receiving a knob. A latch is slidably engaged in the base for being biased to engage with the insert and for retaining the insert in place. The knob includes a tapered surface for disengaging the latch from the insert and for allowing the container to be operated with only one hand. The knob can be prevented from being depressed inward of the cover inadvertently when a number of containers are stacked with each other.

Abstract: A method of assembling a paperboard package blank, a plastic hub and a substantially plastic recording medium includes the step of forming a sub-assembly of the package blank and the hub by mounting the hub on a first segment of a sheet from the rear thereof until the first segment of the sheet extends intermediate the back and intermediate flanges adjacent the hub central core and mounts the hub on the first segment of the sheet for movement therewith, with the hub central core front in front of the first segment of the sheet. Glue is then applied to the surface of the first segment of the sheet adjacent the hub back flange, and the first segment of the sheet and the hub are folded over an adjacent second segment of the sheet to form a panel and thereby trap the back flange within the panel intermediate the glued together first and second segments of the sheet.

Abstract: An ecologically acceptable package for a recording medium includes a pair of easily separable paperboard and plastic components. The paperboard component defines a hollow box with a front face defining a large central aperture, and a front flap pivotal between a closed orientation wherein the front flap overlies the box front face to block access thereto and an open orientation wherein the front flap exposes the box front face to enable access thereto. The plastic component is thermoformed and defines a tray and optionally a locking mechanism. The tray includes a downwardly extending recess disposed at least partially within the front face central aperture for receipt of a recording medium, and an outwardly extending margin. The tray also includes a plurality of depressions about the recess for releasably securing the plastic component to the box front face without the use of glue.

Abstract: A housing for storing a stack of at least two information discs such as CDs includes a central retaining device for engaging and securely fastening each of the discs. The retaining device consists of a plurality of clamping studs arranged in a circle, and with respective groups of studs being in respective planes, each such plane being for a respective disc. The studs are resilient in the radial direction and those in a given group engage the central opening of the disc to be stored in the relevant plane.

Abstract: In order to releasably retain compact discs in an orderly fashion, a compact disc holder includes a single thickness panel having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface has a first retention assembly for releasably retaining a compact disc and the second surface has a second retention assembly for releasably retaining a compact disc. With this arrangement, the retention assemblies are disposed on the respective surfaces of the single thickness panel to support compact discs in generally superposed relation.

Abstract: A booklet for enclosing a compact disk record, includes a pair of stiff front and back cover members and a hinge connecting the members to each other for relative opening and closing movement. Carried at the interior surfaces of the cover members is a two-part separable snap fastener, one part of which is disposed at a hub on one member, the hub being frictionally received in the center hole of the compact disk record. The snap fastener releasably holds the cover members closed, as during storage and shipping, with the compact disk record sandwiched between the cover members. The snap fastener yields upon application of a small separating force to the cover members, to open the booklet and expose the compact disk record. The booklets are especially economical to produce, utilizing for the most part, readily available cardboard stock, and simple molded plastic parts.

Abstract: A double-sided plastic tray (12) for holding two compact discs. The tray has a disc-receiving surface (35a) on its face and obverse sides and a tray opening (61) is disposed thereon. A hub (50) comprising an array of tabs (51) is disposed on the surface (35a). Proximal ends of the tabs are attached to the tray opening (61) and distal ends can reciprocate within the tray opening (61). Prongs (54) are disposed on one side of the distal ends and reciprocate with the tab (51) when they are engaged by the internal rim (60) of a disc and grasp the internal rim (60) to detachably and resiliently hold one compact disc. Shoulders (55) are disposed on opposite sides of the tabs (51). Shoulders (55) reciprocate with tabs (51) when prongs (54) are engaged by the internal rim (60) of a second compact disc to inhibit lateral movement of the second compact disc held by prongs on the opposite side of the surface (35a) and inhibit breakage of the tabs (51).

Abstract: A compact disc storage case for storing a compact disc includes an interior storage compartment which receives the compact disc. A manually manipulatable latch/eject mechanism is incorporated in the storage case and includes an elongated latch/eject member which moves within the storage compartment between two positions. In one position, the latch/eject member engages the inner hole of the compact disc and in the other position, the latch/eject member disengages the disc and forces it partially out of the storage case. The storage compartment includes a ramp which the latch/eject member traverses in its movement between the two positions and the ramp forces the latch/eject member out of disengagement with the compact disc.

Abstract: A case for CD records consists of a low, flat rectangular box-like tray having four low, upstanding side walls. Two, somewhat crescent-shaped cover members are slidably mounted on the tray and together define a large circular access opening which enlarges to either receive or else release for use the record when the cover members are separated an extent. When brought together, the cover members can hold a record captive. The tray carries an inexpensive insert member which is formed to nest and protect the record. The insert member has large cutouts which save material while at the same time provide opportunities for copy display and ornamentation of the case. The tray and insert provide both central and peripheral support for the record, as well as protection of the playing surface, by virtue of their unique configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a compact disk has a base portion and resilient inwardly extending radial arms, cantilevered from the base portion; the inner ends of the arms form a button-like member receivable in the central hole of the disk so that pressure applied to any one or more of the inner ends of the arms flexes each of the arms toward the base portion to move the inner ends of the arms toward each other sufficiently to release the button-like member from the disk. Lips on the button-like member retain the disk by engaging on the outer surface of the disk. Resilient ejection means may be provided to urge the compact disk out of engagement with the button-like member, and disk support means may be on the base portion to support the disk at positions away from the central hole of the disk. The apparatus may be formed as a one-piece plastics molding as a tray for insertion in a box or as part of a wall of a video style library box.

Abstract: A storage tray for holding and receiving at least two compact discs wherein the storage tray has a double rosette consisting of an upper and lower rosette the extremities of the cantilever members (fingers) of which form a circular opening having a common center. The double rosette is on at least the same side of the storage tray. Also a storage container or jewel box consisting of a cover and a base pivotally attached at the same end thereof and containing the storage tray with the double rosette.

Abstract: A case for storing multiple compact discs has a base hingedly connected to a cover by a hinge panel and a pair of living hinges which provide for movement of the base and lid between open and closed positions. A pair of adjacent hubs are formed on the base with each hub capable of storing one compact disc. One hub is raised higher than the other to allow one compact disc to partially overlap the other compact disc and prevent contact therebetween. A pair of tabs extend inwardly from the lid to store graphics and prevent the graphics from contacting the two stored compact discs. A second embodiment is free of the tabs and includes two additional hubs formed on the lid which allow the case to store up to four compact discs. The hubs formed on the lid are identical to the hubs formed on the base with one hub being raised higher than the other to allow one of the discs to partially overlap the other and prevent contact therebetween.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a disk-like article such as a compact disc or CD-ROM is disclosed. A shell has a pair of grooves inside the sidewalls. A tray for holding the compact disc has a pair of hooks which engage the grooves to allow the tray to slide into and out of the shell. The compact disc is held by a heart shaped as a cylinder including bumps around the cylinder to prevent the compact disc from sliding off the heart. Alternatively, a continuous rib may be used instead of the bumps. Another version of the heart is made of a flexible but resilient material which allows the compact disc to snugly fit over the heart. In the latter embodiment, one can remove the compact disc by pressing down onto the heart to release the compact disc.

Abstract: An enclosure system for protecting and securing an optical disk includes a tray adapted to house the disk, and a receptacle adapted to receive the tray and disk. The receptacle may be formed from a sheet of foldable material. The receptacle may include an extension for attaching the enclosure system to a retail delivery means, such as a magazine centerfold or a technical publication. The receptacle may also include retaining means for preventing the tray from moving with respect to the receptacle during the shipping and handling stages of product distribution. The retaining means may comprise an outer layer of thin sheet material wrapped around the receptacle or a glue spot securing inside surfaces of the foldable sheet together to secure the tray. The enclosure system may also include motion limiting means for limiting a distance by which the tray slides out of the receptacle and for preventing the tray from being completely removed from the receptacle when accessing the compact disk stored therein.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for packaging and storing a compact disc. A central hub, comprised of a number of deformable segments, is provided to penetrate the central aperture of a compact disc. Around the outside perimeter of the central hub, which has a circular shape, is at least one detachable or inwardly deformable retaining hook. A compact disc is initially secured to the central hub by pressing the compact disc against the central hub and thereby moving the deformable segments inward. The compact disc mounts onto, and is retained by, the central hub after the compact disc has passed the retaining hooks. Passing the retaining hooks allows the deformable segments to snap back into their original position and allows the retaining hooks to hold the compact disc to the central hub. The compact disc is removed by pulling the compact disc away from the central hub with enough force to break the retaining hooks away from the deformable segments or inwardly deform the retaining hooks.

Abstract: A compact disc holder for use with a book, storage container and the like has a compact disc holder tray and transparent plastic compact disc holder cover. The cover is hingedly connected to the tray and protects the compact disc before and after purchase.

Abstract: The holding device has the purpose of holding compact discs in position within a receiving container. The receiving container includes at least one upper shell and at least one lower shell. The holding device is equipped with clamping elements for retaining the compact discs in the area of a central opening. The clamping elements are extended, essentially vertically, to a support surface for the compact discs. Beyond this, the clamping elements are disposed along a circumference of a central opening of the support surface. Originating from a center of the holding device, a central opening is disposed in a radial direction behind at least one of the clamping elements. The opening extends in a circumferential direction along at least a portion of a rearward boundary of the clamping element. The clamping element contains at least one positioning projection, which forms a collar over at least a portion of the opening.

Abstract: Container for compact discs and similar objects, with a pocket shaped disc cover (11) and a disc drawer (12) to be inserted in the disc cover with a disc. The disc drawer is provided with a circular recess (33) for the disc and a center member (23) to maintain the disc in position by engaging the center opening of the disc. The disc drawer is provided to be hinged along a hinge line (32) crossing the recess (22) in its front half, to bring an adjoining part (36) of the disc drawer (12) out of the disc plane. The disc drawer (12) is preferably provided with at least one slot (34, 35) along the hinge line (32), preferably one slot on each side of the center of the hinge line.

Abstract: A tray for holding a compact disc wherein the tray comprises a plate having a central region, an annular array of fingers in the central region for receiving the opening of the compact disc and an impact resistance shield within and below the annular array of fingers for receiving impact forces directed toward the fingers and for distributing the forces to the plate so as to protect the fingers from breakage upon impact. The impact resistance shield comprises a central body portion or core and a plurality of radially outwardly extending arms or tentacles located between adjacent fingers and extending into the plate. During impact the central body portion or core radiates the energy of impact directly outwardly and acts as a buffer for the fingers. The central core has a concave outwardly directed face positioned below the tips of the fingers which allows room for the fingers moving downwardly without hinderance for easy removal of the compact disc.

Abstract: A storage container (10) for a compact disk. The storage container (10) includes an outer casing (11) in which is received a compact disk (C). The storage container (10) includes a compact disk support in the form of a pair of arms (12a, 12b) which grasp the compact disk (C) and suspend the compact disk (C) in the storage container (10). A rotatable sidewall (14) is rotatably mounted to the outer casing (11). Rotation of the rotatable sidewall (14) removes the compact disk (C) from within the outer casing (11). Further rotation of the rotatable sidewall (14) causes the rotatable sidewall (14) to act as a lever arm and to press the arms (12a, 12b) together, releasing the compact disk (C).

Abstract: A data disk holder for electronic data storage disks such as compact disks (CDs), includes two opposed, generally arcuate planar closure members which are joined together along a base portion by a living hinge. One of the closure members includes a circular flange defining a bore for receiving a boss projecting centrally from the disk support surface of the other closure member, the boss being an interference fit in the bore for securing the closure members together to retain a data disk in the holder. The holder may be injection molded of relatively light weight polypropylene or a similar moldable polymer and may include transverse walls and a double living hinge to provide the jewel box construction and thickness of conventional disk holders.

Abstract: A disc container includes a cover secured on a base for receiving an insert. The base has a block formed in the rear side portion for receiving a spring and a knob. The spring includes a protrusion extended inward of the base for engaging with a catch of the insert and for retaining the insert in the base. The insert may be moved outward of the base when the knob is depressed inward of the cover such that the container may be easily operated with only one hand. The knob can be prevented from being depressed inward of the cover inadvertently.

Abstract: Device for removably receiving a planar object, in particular a compact disk (CD), fitted with a central round receiving aperture. The device may be a plate comprising a recess to receive such planar object and a central clamp for the round receiving aperture of such planar object. The receiving plate comprises at least on one side, and in the vicinity of its edge, two mutually spaced boreholes for "threading" or stacking, for instance when using bar-shaped retainers or ring-binders. The boreholes each communicate through a slot of lesser width than the borehole diameters with the side edge of the receiving plate. Incisions are formed on and near both sides of the slots to form resilient wall portions bounding the slots.

Abstract: A compact disk package made from a corrugated board insert attached to a panel of a foldable die-cut sleeve. The corrugated insert defines a CD-enclosing recess for accommodating a CD and a resilient hub joined to the CD in a resiliently disengageable manner. The package may be folded and sealed to closure to provide a lightweight, secure and environmentally agreeable package. The package allows for a variety of printable surfaces, pockets for the insertion of printed media, the packaging of a plurality of CD's , and forming tear-off panels for use as reply cards. The corrugated insert may be separately manufactured and provided with printable surfaces for later attachment to the die-cut sleeve. The invention includes the method of packaging compact disks, computer diskettes, and like flat articles, and the method of making the package therefor.

Abstract: A carrying case for storing disc-shaped data storage media and associated printed graphics. The case includes a base hingedly connected to a lid by a hinge panel. A one-piece page assembly is hingedly mounted on the base and includes a plurality of first hinge pages hingedly and alternately connected to a plurality of second hinge pages by a pair of flexible hinge straps. The first hinge pages pivot toward and latch to the second hinge pages to form a stack of hingedly joined multi-media pages. Each multi-media page includes a pair of central hubs for holding a pair of compact discs. Each first page includes a pair of outwardly extending tapered tabs which cooperates with the tabs of an adjacent page to produces a cam action between adjacent multi-media pages.

Abstract: A disk receiving device for a storage cassette having a front covering part, a rear covering part and a disk receiving plate, for circular information disks, wherein on both sides of the disk receiving plate protruding T-shaped clamping elements are provided for clamping the circular information disks in the center hole of the information disks. The T-shaped clamping elements are disposed around a central opening in the disk receiving plate, comprising a base portion and two clamping portions integral with the basis portion. The T-shaped clamping elements extend vertically from the base portion in such a manner that the clamping portions protrude on both sides of the disk receiving plate essentially in a vertical direction relative to the disk receiving plate.

Abstract: A holder for removably supporting a compact disk. The compact disk is held by its center opening over a post and under a ridge on the outer surface of the post. As the top of the post is pushed downwardly, the outer surface of the post moves inwardly and the ridge compresses and moves downwardly and allows the opening in the compact disk to pass over it. The compact disk is thus easily removed by simply pushing the center of the disk holding post. Preferably, the grooves are spiral shaped.

Abstract: A protective retainer for a planar disc having an outer peripheral edge, an information containing area, and a central portion defining an aperture. The protective retainer includes a first cover having a first surface and a second cover having a second surface. The first cover also has a first and second layer. A retaining device includes a flange that is interdisposed between and retained by the first and second layers in order to prevent the retaining device from inadvertently becoming detached from the protective retainer after repeated use. The retaining device includes an outwardly projecting retainer button that is adapted to be engageable to the aperture of the disc so as to maintain the relative position of the disc and the first surface. The retainer button is also resiliently deformably detachable from the aperture of the disc when pressure is exerted on the retaining device. The retainer button includes a pair of opposing upright curved walls, each having a curved base and a curved rim.

Abstract: A cassette for receiving a compact disc has a housing including a base and a cover whereby the cover is pivotably connected with the pivot connection to the base for opening and closing the housing. A plate insert is positioned in the housing and has securing elements for securing at least one compact disc thereat. The base has a rectangular bottom with opposite longitudinal edges. The base has upwardly extending first sidewalls connected to the longitudinal edges. The cover has a rectangular top wall extending parallel to the bottom. The top wall has opposite longitudinal edges with sidewalls connected thereto. The second sidewalls extend downwardly when the housing is closed. The plate insert has a rectangular base plate with opposite longitudinal edges. The rectangular base plate has lateral projections in a plane of the base plate at the longitudinal edges in an area where a compact disc secured at the plate insert is closest to the longitudinal edges.

Abstract: An improved tray (10) for compact discs (12) is provided herein. The tray (10) comprises a body member (16), a plurality of spaced-apart retainer tabs (20) and a plurality of stops (22). Each retainer tab (20) has a proximal end (72) attached to the body member (16), a distal end (74) extending away from the body member (16) which is capable of deflection between a relaxed position (76) and a deflected position (78) and a disc contact surface (80) for holding the disc (12) to the body member (16) by engagement with the disc (12) at the disc aperture (14) in the disc (12). The plurality of stops (22) prevent the retainer tabs (20) from overdeflecting during installation of the compact disc (12) onto the tray (10). Thus, the tray (10) can be made of clear, hard scratch-resistant plastic.

Abstract: A compact disc storage device in the form of thin sheet material body which has a front surface and a rear surface. The body is of a polygonal configuration and forms a plurality of corners. Within each corner on the front surface there is mounted a corner block which includes a slot with each slot to connect with a corner of a pamphlet to thereby supportingly retain the pamphlet in conjunction with the body. The rear surface of the body has centrally located therein a plurality of upstanding resilient fingers. The exterior surface of each of the fingers includes a protuberance which is to function as a locking tab in conjunction with the central hole of a compact disc to securely mount the compact disc onto the body. The side edges of the body include opposite finger recesses which facilitate diametrically opposite grasping of the compact disc.

Abstract: A display package having one or more media items retained therein. The display package is convertible between a collapsed position which is used for shipment and storage of the media item, an open display position for displaying the media item on a generally flat surface, and a compact display position which allows the media item to be displayed in a number of positions, such as in receiving groove on a store shelf to operate as a shelf talker. The display package has a base having opposing halves each formed of a pair of spaced apart upper and lower panels which are hingedly connected together along their respective outer ends. The upper panels also hingedly connected together along their inner ends. Central portions of the inner ends of the upper panels are spaced part from each other to define therebetween an elongate slot. An upright body connected to the base selectively extends upwardly through the slot when in one of the display positions.

Abstract: A combination pre-recorded disc holder and display in which the display is removably held in the disc holder. The display incorporates three-dimensional elements held between a pair of panels that are opened and closed upon opening and closing the cover of the holder. In the open position, with the display held in the cover, a pre-recorded disc held in the holder may be removed and reinserted without interference from the display. The display may be easily removed from the holder for use elsewhere, and returned to the holder for storage or further use therein.

Abstract: A compact disc holder combination includes a flat carrier having a positioning through hole and a pair of clasp slots oppositely disposed therein at suitable positions, and a pair of clasp seats. At least one of the clasp seats having a pawl for holding a compact disc. Each clasp seat is provided with a plurality of posts and insert holes on a rear side thereof. The clasp seats are fitted onto opposite surfaces of the carrier at the positioning through hole in such a manner that the posts of one clasp seat fit into the insert holes of the other clasp seat while the insert holes of the one clasp seat receives the posts of the other clasp seat. Their connection may be reinforced by welding or using an adhesive agent. Both clasp seats may be provided with a pawl for keeping two compact discs on opposite surfaces of the carrier. The grip slots facilitate placement or removal of smaller size compact discs.

Abstract: A compact disk holder for storing a compact disk. The holder can be molded as a single piece from pulp fiber material made from recycled paper products. The holder features a panel having a hub with an inner cavity allowing the hub to elastically deform radially inwardly to releasably hold a disk by its mounting hole.

Abstract: A compact disk storage case having a positioning mechanism to eject or retract a compact disk. The compact disk storage container completely encloses the compact disk when in the retracted position and allows an appreciable amount of the disk to be available for easy removal of the compact disk when in the extended position. An ejection or positioning mechanism utilizing a bi-stable movement assembly based on compliant device technology is further provided. Two flexible and resilient members have fixed ends that are anchored on opposite sides of the housing of the compact disk storage container and moving ends that are pivotally connected to each other. The bi-stable movement assembly also has a means for holding the compact disk attached thereto and by utilizing the disclosed compliant mechanisms, the entire ejection mechanism can be injection molded as a single piece. The bi-stable movement assembly has two stable positions, one corresponding to an extended position, the other to a retracted position.

Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information about the contents of the box when looking at one of its surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Compliant inserts preferably provide the information content of the various views and are adapted for use with industry automated insert machinery while being self aligning with the lenticulated panels.

Abstract: The holder for the compact disk (2) comprises Z-shaped retaining tongues (3) having each a radial arm (4b) and an axial arm (5b). The external supporting surfaces (7) for the disk (2) are strongly undercut. Due to a supporting bead (8) which surrounds the ring of retaining tongues (3), the disk (2) is supported at a distance above the radial arms (4b). The retaining tongues are thus sufficiently elastic and have no sharp transitions, and no notching or shearing stresses are possible in the critical area. A safe retention without any risk of rupture is thus ensured.

Abstract: The present invention provides an endoscopic sheath for protecting and/or changing an angle of view of an endoscope. The sheath has a distal portion configured to engage a distalmost portion of an endoscope imaging optics. The distal portion houses structure for changing the angle of view of an endoscope. In a preferred embodiment, this structure includes a prism. The distal portion may additionally house structure for changing the angle of illumination of an illumination portion of an endoscope. This structure may be a prism or a curved light guide or at least one angled optical fiber. Both the structure for changing the angle of view of an endoscope and the optical member for changing the angle of illumination of an endoscope may be positioned within the distal portion to align with the respective imaging or illumination elements of the endoscope.