Abstract: A container construction and method for displaying a compact disc for sale and for subsequent storage thereof after purchase by a consumer. The container comprises a base having a storage compartment, a tray pivotally mounted on the base for releasably holding a compact disc, and a lid pivotally mounted on the base for enclosing the tray and disc within the storage compartment of the base to protect the compact disc when not in use after purchase. A locking mechanism is provided on first ends of the base, tray and lid and lock the base, lid and tray in a generally flat extended end-to-end relationship for display with the tray being pivoted into the lid so that the compact disc is secure between the lid and tray. Graphic sheets are placed over the base and lid when in the extended and locked position, and then covered with a clear plastic wrapper for display. After purchase, the wrapper and graphic sheets are removed and the base and lid pulled slightly apart to an unlocked position.

Abstract: A package for the retail display of a compact disc includes the hingedly connected base and cover of the conventional "jewel box", and a tray in which the disc is removably secured by a circular array of flexible fingers, in which the tray differs from the conventional tray in that it is transparent, instead of opaque, and has a narrow slot formed in the elevated portion which extends along its entire length. The compact disc is placed face down in the tray, and the tray is placed face down in the conventional box cover with the slot in the elevated portion receiving and firmly engaging the hinged-end wall of the base to thereby jamb the hinge and lock the box full-open. The locked-open box is shrink-wrapped with transparent film so as to make artwork on the disc itself, and other artwork placed on other available surfaces, clearly visible to browsing purchasers.

Abstract: A display case including first and second display case halves which may be formed individually, or with an integrally formed living hinge portion. Each display case half includes a peripheral edge portion in facing relation with the like edge portion of the other half, the edge portions including matingly coating pegs and apertures, alternately positioned, or located, so that the parts are keyed, one to the other, to form an enclosure with aligned display openings. One end of the case is provided with spaced parallel span rails which define a compartment, into which illumination means may be inserted. The case may be provided with a handle for portability, or may be provided with suitable fasteners for fastening to a fixed member, such as a wall or a ceiling. A centrally located cross member is provided in one embodiment, with a hub for receiving a record aperture thereon. The display openings may be provided with means for receiving transparent or translucent panels or the like.

Abstract: A compact disc tray incorporates a flat planar surface approximating the size of a compact disc for nesting a compact disc. A central rosette molded to the flat planar surface engages the inner center hole of the CD. The rosette has engagement arms molded to and extending upward from the tray for engaging the center hole, and further extending radially inward towards a molded connection with a center button. The molded connection between the center button and inner ends of the engagement arms provides a living hinge and may be accomplished through reduced thickness in the molded material. Pushing of the center button imparts a downward motion on the inner ends of the engagement arms, which thereby angles the upwardly extending portions of the engagement arms away from the engagement with the center hole of the CD. This releases the CD from the rosette.

Abstract: This invention is related to a case for keeping compact discs, more specifically a case opened by a sliding method.The compact disc case comprises a lower case with an inner case (30) having said fixing component (24), a projected arc wall (21) on the upper surface thereof, protuberances (31) on the sides thereof, and an angled portion (32) on the front portion thereof; and a bottom case (40) having a vertical wall formed so as to receive said inner case (30), holes (41) in which the protuberances of said case (30) is inserted, and rails (25) formed so as to be inserted into the rail grooves (11) of the upper case (10).

Abstract: Casing for one to six compact disks, comprising a base (10), a disk-holder tray (12, 63) and a pivoting device, the tray (12, 63) being able to open through 180.degree.. The disk-holder tray (12, 63) comprises a rectangular plate (35) having lateral protrusions (36) carrying strengthening ribs (41). The protrusions (36) and ribs (41) are capable of engaging in recesses (17, 27, 86) formed in the lateral walls (14, 26, 82) of the base (10) and of the pivoting device. The configuration of the trays (12, 63) allows them to be stacked in an automated manner. Original configurations of the disk holding system.

Abstract: An impact-resistant storage container for information recording discs. The present invention is particularly suited for storing laser discs. A pedestal supports the discs in a central information-free region and peripheral supports engage an outer edge to prevent warping. A plurality of resilient fingers engage the inner periphery of the disc and secure it to the pedestal. A push button mechanism allows the securing fingers to be cammed inwardly by the inner periphery of the disc aperture to remove the disc from the pedestal. A second embodiment provides a second platform which hinges to the container to provide storage capacity for a second disc for extended length movies.

Abstract: A CD package is provided, including a pivotable CD holder and a foldable cardboard cover. The holder includes a square central panel and two side, substantially rectangular profile "flip" panels each with a substantially semicircular cutout corresponding to half of a CD. The cover includes four portions separated by strips, each portion foldable relative to each other, and a plurality of cutouts to temporarily receive projections formed on the underside of the holder. The cover is slidably received within clasps, also formed on the underside of the holder. The flip panels are pivoted, coplanar to the central panel to create a retail configuration, with two portions of the cover extending over each of the front and back, respectively, of the holder. The cover and holder are then shrink wrapped together. This retail configuration forms a rigid "long box" since the holder spans cover strips. The consumer removes the shrink wrap, unfolds the cover and removes the CD.

Abstract: A holder for a compact disc includes a tray adapted to releasably receive a compact disc thereon, and a base in telescopic relationship with the tray. The holder is movable from a spanning configuration wherein the base and tray are substantially untelescoped to a telescoped configuration wherein the base and tray are substantially overlying. The holder is used in an ecologically and economically desirable package which is switchable from an extended blank orientation, through an intermediate display orientation, to a collapsed home orientation.

Abstract: A disk storage device includes a lid, a disk holder page, and a base. The lid and page are pivotally attached to the base. The device further includes a closing means so that one may directly open the device to any page or the base without turning the individual pages.

Abstract: A compact disc (CD) package formed from a unitary paperboard blank. The package is relatively long and stiff in its pre-purchased form and is readily foldable widthwise only after purchase. To permit folding after purchase, any outer wrapping is removed and the purchaser pulls a tear strip to rip away two of three layers of paperboard spanning the width of the package. This removal permits relatively easy folding of the remaining paperboard layer. The package yields both the desired pre-purchase larger size to permit desired graphics and also inhibits shoplifting. The lesser size of the package after folding facilitates storage by the purchaser. The blank of FIG. 1 includes a first pair of panels (20, 22) in a first row, a second pair of panels (30, 28) in a second row, and a third pair of panels (14, 12) in a third row. The panels of the first pair are joined by a foldable joint (46). The panels of the second pair are joined by a first frangible connection in the form of a tear strip (40).

Abstract: A storage package for compact discs and the like has a plurality of non-plastic panels including a pair of end panels and optionally at least one panel intermediate to and connecting the pair of end panels. The plurality of panels is movable between an open orientation enabling access to the contents of the package and a collapsed orientation for storage purposes, each of the panels having a pair of opposed lateral sidewalls, and the plurality of panels in the collapsed orientation defining at least one spine. A holder formed of plastic is disposed on one of the panels for receiving and maintaining a compact disc thereon. An end cap is disposed on one of the end panels or pivotally on the holder, the end cap being adapted to releasably engage the holder when the plurality of panels is in the collapsed orientation, thereby to preclude accidental movement of the plurality of panels out of the collapsed orientation.

Abstract: A disc holder assembly including front and back cartridges defining flat outer surfaces of the assembly and one or more intermediate cartridges detachably and pivotably secured to the front and back cartridges or to each other to permit the insertion into or removal from each intermediate cartridge of a floppy diskette or compact disc when the assembly is pivoted into an open position forming a cylindrical sector.

Abstract: A compact disc package includes first and second covers, and a hinge connected to the first and second covers for allowing relative pivotal movement between the first and second covers. The compact disk package also includes a carrier moveable between the first and second covers and adapted to support a compact disc. The compact disc package further includes a structure for positioning the carrier between the first and second covers in a display position and for positioning the carrier in either one of the first and second covers in an open position, whereby the carrier may be moved longitudinally between the display and open positions.

Abstract: A storage case for disc-type media including a clip for retaining the case in a partially open position. Support means for the disc in the case is in the form of integral support members integrally disposed from the base of the case. Also shown is a holder for a pick-up device for the disc.

Abstract: A container (2) for a disc (4) having a center hole (6) comprises a bottom section (8) having a bottom (10), upright side walls (12), a rear wall (14) and a front wall (16), and a cover (18) which closes the bottom section at the top and which is held in a closed position by means of a cover lock, the upper side of the bottom section carrying an elastic peg arrangement (22) to retain the disc in its center. In its center the front wall of the bottom section has a front wall recess (24) and the cover lock is situated near the front wall recess.

Abstract: A book case type optical disk storage container adapted to house a cartridge type optical disk with its shutter opened, the container being characterized in that one storage surface of the container is provided with a shutter stopper for keeping the shutter open, and a projection for supporting an optical disk base rotatably, the other storage surface being provided with a disk rotating jig and a disk base cleaning device. A structure for preventing the dislocation of a spring is provided in the optical disk cartridge wherein a shutter is opened and closed in accordance with a sliding movement of a sliding jig provided in the inner portion of the shutter and joined to the spring contacting portions of cartridge case via a spring. The spring contacting portions of the cases consist of the surfaces of a contacting wall, and upper and lower walls extending from the contacting wall, the lower wall being provided with a spring dislocation preventing projection.

Abstract: A container for a compact disc containing encoded musical selections is provided. The container has a base portion and a lid portion releasably connected to each other by cooperating latch elements. Annular protrusions are provided in the base portion to seat and to position the disc, and an annular ring is provided in an adjacent area of the lid portion in order to hold down the disc in the container, whereby radial and axial displacement of the disc within the container is prevented.

Abstract: A package for an optical disc and an optical disc sleeve includes upper and lower formed plastic sheets sized to receive and support therebetween the optical disc and the optical disc sleeve in side by side relationship. The lower sheet is shaped to support the optical disc and defines an annular depression made up of a central hub, an inner ledge, an annular floor surrounding the inner ledge, an array of raised stiffening structures formed in the annular floor, and at least one outer ledge positioned around the annular floor. The upper sheet is shaped to cover the optical disc and the optical disc sleeve and includes a closed end receptacle shaped to receive an end portion of the hub. The hub forms a friction fit with the central opening in the disc to hold the disc on the hub. The upper and lower sheets define peripheral shoulders shaped to fit together to increase the rigidity of the sheets.

Abstract: High storage density information carriers, particularly optically readable video discs and digital records, can only be read error-free by a playback device when the high requirements made of freedom from warping also remain guaranteed over long storage times. A cassette is provided to support and fix an information carrier only within its central portion which is free of information tracks and, by a sufficient spacing of the information carrier in the support-free area between a bottom portion and a cover portion contact with the information carrier in this area is avoided, even given consideration of maximally-admissible warping tolerances of the storage cassette and of the information carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for packaging a number of disc-like information recording media each having a hole at its center portion. The disc-like information recording media are collected with the holes thereof being aligned with each other to form a cylindrical assembly with a through-hole, and an elongated member is inserted into the through-hole and a pair of collars are set on the elongated member from both ends thereof so as to fix the cylindrical assembly with respect to the elongated member. Thereafter, the cylindrical assembly is wrapped by a shrinkable material and encased in a container comprising upper and lower halves each having at least one assembly-receiving portion with a configuration substantially equal in dimension to the semicylindrical half portion of the cylindrical assembly. The container has an engaging arrangement comprising L-shaped extending portions and L-shaped shelf portions so that the upper and lower halves are stably coupled to each other.

Abstract: A package for an optical disc and an optical disc sleeve includes upper and lower formed plastic sheets sized to receive and support therebetween the optical disc and the optical disc sleeve in side by side relationship. The lower sheet is shaped to support the optical disc and defines an annular depression made up of a central hub, an inner ledge, an annular floor surrounding the inner ledge, an array of raised stiffening structures formed in the annular floor, and at least one outer ledge positioned around the annular floor. The upper sheet is shaped to cover the optical disc and the optical disc sleeve and includes a closed end receptacle shaped to receive an end portion of the hub. The hub has an enlarged head that forms an interference fit with the central opening in the disc to hold the disc on the hub. The upper and lower sheets define peripheral shoulders shaped to fit together to increase the rigidity of the sheets.

Abstract: The holder tray for compact disc of the invention has a disc-engagement structure capable of holding a disc mounted thereon very reliably still with little resistance against demounting of the disc therefrom. The disc-engagement structure has a center pushing part raised above the center opening and connected with a plurality of radially arranged connecting pieces each in a cranked confuguration connecting the central pushing part and the periphery of the center opening, the riser parts collectively forming a cylindrical surface to contact with the inner periphery of the center hole of a compact disc mounted thereon. Further, a plurality of radially arranged flap pieces extend from the center pushing part each in a cantilever-like manner and each between two connecting pieces and, when the pushing part is pushed down, the free ends of the flap pieces are raised so as to push up the disc facilitating demounting thereof.

Abstract: A carrier for circular saw blades is provided having a spindle mounted on a base member. A cylindrical cover has a threaded insert which spins onto the top of the spindle and seats on the rim of the base to form a water-proof compartment. A stand can be provided to lift the lowest blade off the surface and a cavity in the bottom of the base can be used to store a blade tool.

Abstract: A locking device is provided to prevent pilferage of a compact disc from within a storage cassette, the locking device including a locking plate which is positionable over the disc and which is locked to a circular array of spring fingers of the cassette providing a support for the compact disc.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for restricting unauthorized removal of an article such as a CD audio disc from a cartridge having a mounting stud resiliently engaging a central opening in the article when it is positioned in the cartridge. The device includes a locking plate, a lock spring and a lock gear for locking the article between the plate and cartridge. The locking plate has a plurality of holes therethrough arranged in a pre-selected pattern, and a release tool having a similarly disposed plurality of pins which when inserted through the holes actuates the lock spring allowing the plate to be removed and the article taken from the cartridge.

Abstract: The invention comprises a package for a compact disc formed from a prescored, preprinted unitary blank or sheet and at least one injection molded plastic compact disc holder. The invention also includes a method of making the package comprising the steps of securing at least one compact disc holder to a sheet or unitary blank, placing and securing a compact disc into each compact disc holder, folding the resultant assembly along fold lines, erecting a carton for the folded assembly, inserting the assembly into the erected carton and shrink-wrapping the resultant carton assembly.

Abstract: A storage container or the like including a drawer-like receptacle and a pair of opposed, separable shell-like cover members for releasably supporting the drawer-like receptacle therewithin, each shell-like cover member presenting a mating edge formation to the other shell-like cover member with the mating edge formations including a recessed portion therein of a configuration and perimetral extent to define an access opening therebetween for passing the drawer-like receptacle therethrough, the shell-like cover members presenting means extending inwardly of the access opening for guiding the receptacle under displacement through the access opening and into substantially full registration within the opposed pair of shell-like cover members, and means for releasably securing the shell-like cover members together including a hinge and releasable clasp so arranged such that the shell-like cover members upon release of the clasp swing about the hinge to separate the edge formations and expose the receptacle, and s

Abstract: A disc package for enclosing a record disc and which is capable of opening to permit the disc to be withdrawn therefrom for insertion into a disc player comprises a body for accommodating the record disc, a cover, and a cover hinge pivotably connecting the cover to the body. The body comprises a first part adjacent to the cover hinge, a second part spaced away from the cover hinge, and a body hinge pivotably connecting the first and second body parts. A central holding member formed on the first body part is engageable within a center hole formed in the disc when the package is closed around the disc. A peripheral holding member is formed on a side of the second body part remote from the body hinge for gripping the outer edge of the disc.

Abstract: A protective cartridge assembly for protecting the sensitive recording surface of an information recording disk, said assembly being comprised of a cartridge housing having a pair of cartridge stand-offs attached to the inner upper surface of the cartridge housing, a cartridge tray for supporting the disk placed therein, and a disk spacer ring attached to the disk. The cartridge housing has an opening in its side in which the cartridge insert tray is slidably mounted. The cartridge housing has a protruding lip which cooperates with a recess in the exterior portion of the cartridge tray to sealably close the cartridge assembly thereby preventing contamination from entering the cartridge interior. The cartridge housing stand-offs and the disk spacer rings cooperate to prevent the disk recording surface from contacting the interior surface of the cartridge housing.

Abstract: A protective canister for computer discs comprises a hollow tube and a pair of end caps for closing the tube and fixing a central post therein. A stack of alternate computer discs and spacers having aligned central apertures is loaded onto the center post and clamped in the canister by way of a pair of platforms carried by the end caps about the central post. The elements of the canister are preferably constructed from hydrocarbon-based polymers and, after loading, the canister is sealed in shrink film so that the discs are protected in an environment which is free of particulate matter.

Abstract: A disc or record cleaning device especially for laser-read discs having digital recordings is provided in a disc storage container and incorporates a cleaning member with which the disc or record is brought into contact so as to clean the disc by a relative movement with respect to the cleaning member. The cleaning member is a fibrous pad and is either fixed and the disc rotated or the disc is held stationary and the cleaning pad rotated or translated. The storage container is provided by sections movable relative to one another, either articulated about a common pivot or translatable. The relative movement of the sections is coupled to move the disc and cleaning member relatively for cleaning the disc.

Abstract: A kind of diskette case includes left and right case bodies. A flange is set on the periphery of the interior side of each case body. A cylinder is set on the center of each case body. By means of the sturdy structure of periphery flange and cylinders this case can protect diskette held therein from being damaged by outside physical changes, dust, dirt, moisture, sunlight etc. An elastic tongue plate with semi-circular opening on its center of edge of upper side is connected to the lower side of the right case body to allow diskette can be pulled out from and put into the case with fingers very easily after opening the case. Meanwhile a label used to fill out diskettes number and name is provided to stick on case's back for easy-finding.

Abstract: A phonograph record and album frame having a base member, a frame member cooperating and releasably engageable with the base member to define an enclosed space for encompassing an article to be held in the frame, and a holding member selectively cooperating with the base member to hold an article in a desired position within the enclosed space. The base member preferably has a cylindrical recess formed in its upper surface for receiving a phonograph record. A bore extends through the base member to receive a shaft of a holding member than holds the record within the recess. When an album is positioned within the frame, the head of the holding member is positioned adjacent the lower surface of the base member.

Abstract: A centering device (10) to effect registration of a magnetic disk (11) with respect to the protective envelope (12) within which the disk (11) is encased. The centering device (10) has a receiving locus (28) upon which one face wall (16) of the envelope (12) may be supported. Locating means (30) extend upwardly of the receiving locus (28) to engage at least a portion of two discrete edges (23 and 24) on the envelope (12) and thereby fix the position of the envelope (12) with respect to the receiving locus (28) of the centering device (10). Hub means (35) extend upwardly of the receiving locus (28) at a predetermined location with respect to the locating means (30). The hub means (35) is designed to engage the drive aperture (13) of the disk (11) so as to effect registration of the disk (11) within its envelope (12). One or more recesses ( 45 and 46) and legs (48) are provided to facilitate grasping of the disk assembly (19) by the operator.

Abstract: A portable 45 R.P.M. and magnetic tape cassette storage and carrying case wherein interchangeable advantages within the case allow for storage of records, tapes or a combination of both. Means for storing one case upon another are also provided along with means for carrying the case.

Abstract: A stamper protector is disclosed which is comprised of a recording cover and a center cover. The recording cover is made of a laminated material which has a tough outer layer and a resilient soft inner layer. The recording cover is cut in the form of an annular ring of a size such that it will cover the entire recorded area of the stamper from the outer molding land to the unrecorded center portion of the stamper. The center cover is cut to a size which will cover the entire center of the recording cover when it is adhered to the outer layer of the recording cover.

Abstract: A disk record container comprises first and second plates respectively having circular recesses for receiving a phonograph or video disk therebetween. An annular recess is made on each of the bottom of the circular recess of each plate so that the sound groove portion on each side of a disk does not abut on the first and second plates. Additional recesses are provided around the circular recess of each of the first and second plates for making it easy to take out and put a disk without touching the sound groove portion. The first and second plates are connected by a transparent film which has a bendable center band portion so that the first and second plates are plied up when the container is closed. A plurality of like plates may be added between the first and second plates for containing more disks.

Abstract: A phonograph record holder comprising a substantially dust-proof flat, circular case including separable sections each adapted to carry a group of stacked records, locking means operable to secure the records in each case section when that section is removed from the other with its own side down, to facilitate handling of the record stacks when placing them on or removing them from the spindles of automatic record changers, and spring presser members operable to maintain the stacks under compressive pressure to inhibit warpage of the records.

Abstract: A tape reel container of the flat-walled box type holding a reel-supporting tray. The periphery of the tray is formed with a downward and outwardly facing step confronting the side walls of the container, and the side walls are formed with inward and downwardly folding flaps engaging the tray step, so as to both retain and be retained by the tray.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a protective package for a video disc of the type having a pair of finger holes in the label area. The package includes a base member having a well for removably receiving the video disc. A pair of rotational restraints are secured to the base member for effecting engagement with the finger holes during the containment of the video disc in the well, such engagement preventing rotational motion of the video disc relative to the base member. A cover member is secured to the base member for enclosing the video disc in the well. Pursuant to another embodiment of the present invention, the rotational restraints are removably secured to the base member, instead of being integral therewith in accordance with the first embodiment.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying phonographic records in a stacked arrangement. The apparatus has a base, a spindle, and a handle. The handle is movably coupled to the spindle to provide two positions for the handle relative to the spindle. One handle position is employed for carrying the stack and carrier. The other handle position is a storage position which facilitates adding records to, or removing records from the stack without detaching the handle from the spindle. For compactness in shipping and storage, the base and the spindle may be separate pieces, which may be easily assembled and disassembled.

Abstract: A video disc package comprises a base member and a cover member hingedly secured to the base member. The members define a cavity for enclosing a centrally-apertured disc record when juxtaposed. A center post includes first and second portions attached respectively to the base and the cover members. Each of the portions has arcuate peripheral surfaces dimensioned for engagement with diametrically opposite portions of the wall defining the central aperture of the record when it is enclosed in the cavity. The first and the second portions are constructed such that they nest within the central aperture during the reception of the record in the cavity.

Abstract: A phonograph record, video picture disc, or the like, is held in "sandwich" fashion between first and second layers of pressure absorbing, resilient material, and also held in substantially fixed position on a planar surface by means of a spindle forming a part thereof and passing through coaxial apertures in the layers in passing through the central aperture of the record or disc. The planar surface is selected of material sufficiently rigid to support the record or disc and resilient layers, but sufficiently thin to be inserted within grooves of guide inserts adapted for securement within a cabinet, to serve as trays or shelves for the the storage of such records or picture discs, either vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: A case within which record player records can be conveniently carried so that the records cannot be damaged while in transit, the case consisting of a container molded of plastic material and which is integral with several posts formed on one interior side wall so that the records can be hooked on to the posts, and the case, in one design of the invention, being reversible inside out so to form a stand with the posts on the outer side during use so to conveniently locate records that are desired to be played.

Abstract: A case for enclosing phonograph records and the like is disclosed which provides for rigid support of the record and protection from scratching, dust and moisture without allowing the surface of the case to contact the record's grooved surfaces thereby damaging those surfaces. The molded case is formed of a lid and a body hingedly joined at one edge of each. The lid and body are molded to form flush joints and a centering pin together with annular bearing zones. Together these insure the record stays in position within the case, is protected from crushing force external to the case and is further protected from moisture and scratching.