Retainer Enters Opening In Article Patents (Class 206/493)
  • Patent number: 6913148
    Abstract: A cover device or the storing of an object, comprising a cover moulding/housing/case and a drawer movable in the cover moulding, in which, with the drawer in its closed/pushed-in position, a sealing hook connected to the drawer bears lockingly against a breakable sealing bow connected to the cover moulding. The drawer includes a main plate extending inwards into the cover moulding and a pivotable deflecting plate extending outwards, elastically connected to the main plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Smartbox AS
    Inventors: Finn Berg, Tor Andersen
  • Patent number: 6907986
    Abstract: A recording medium disc storage case includes a holding plate for covering a recording side of a recording medium disc having a central hole, the holding plate having a holding portion to be removably fitted into the central hole of the disc, the holding portion having a base extending from an inner periphery of a perforation defined centrally of the holding plate, extensions extending circumferentially from the base, and projections each radially outwardly projecting from an end portion of each of the extensions, the projections having respective tips defining a circular envelope having a diameter greater than that of the central hole of the disc, and the extensions having an outer diameter such as to be fitted in the central hole of the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Meiko Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masaaki Kuremoto, Kei Kuremoto
  • Patent number: 6902058
    Abstract: The product packaging and displaying device includes a main holding member and a covering member, hanging elements disposed at two opposite sides of the holding member, and a connecting part for connecting the covering member to the holding member, a number of sleeving and covering parts are evenly disposed on one side of the covering member, a hollow connecting board is protruded from the same side of the covering member, the hollow connecting board is engaged onto the connecting part of the holding member for stably displaying products in the displaying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Chia-Ching Chang
  • Patent number: 6883664
    Abstract: A tool display member includes a board and two side pieces are connected to a first side of the board. A gap is defined between the two side pieces and each side piece has an opening defined in an inside thereof. A protrusion extends from an inside of each of the opening and includes a stepped edge so that a tool can be supported and clamped between the stepped edges. A locking plate is fixed to the board and connected between the two side pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Daniel Lee
  • Patent number: 6880697
    Abstract: A CD box comprises a seat and a cover. A center of the seat has an insertion hole for receiving the combining post. A periphery of the seat has an annular inner wall. A plurality of protruding strips are disposed around the annular inner wall. An upper surface of each protruding strip is formed as a downward inclined surface. An outer side of each downward inclined surface is formed with a plurality of positioning grooves. A section of annular inner wall is used to space two protruding strips. The sections are called as spacing sections. Each end of the protruding strip is an inclined surface. One edge of the cover has a plurality of inner protruding sheets corresponding to the spacing sections of the seat. Each inner protruding sheet is protruded with a positioning strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Hsi Sung Cheng
  • Patent number: 6868966
    Abstract: A self-standing saw blade package includes a first and second panel. The first panel includes at least two circular portions for receiving saw blades. The circular portions overlap one another such that the length of the at least two circular portions is less than the length of the combined diameters of the circular portions. The two circular portions are offset with respect to one another such that a portion of the saw blades in the circular portion contact one another. Securement members on the first and second panels mate with one another to hold the panels together such that the saw blades are sandwiched between the panels. At least one foot is coupled with the panels to enable the panels to stand with respect to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: George J. German, III
  • Patent number: 6820741
    Abstract: The present invention is a disc media storage and retrieval system for safely and efficiently storing and conveniently retrieving specific disc media from a plurality of disc media stacked on a central column or spindle. Modified disc media are rotationally aligned on the spindle using corresponding alignment protrusion(s) formed on the spindle and notch(es) on the inner chuck hole of the disc. Accordingly, disc media is further modified with the addition of indexing notches on the outer circumference of the disk, such that each disc within the system is provided a unique notched-index. The aligned stack is protected by a cover member that forms a disc lifting device. A disc of interest is indexed and retrieved from the stack by rotating the cover member relative to the disc stack thereby aligning the disc notch-index with the lifting device. When the cover member is raised, the lifting device separates the stack at the disc of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: G6 Science Corp.
    Inventors: Gary William Ferguson, Jayson Darek Eppler
  • Publication number: 20040217033
    Abstract: A packaging device is provided for packaging at least one disc-shaped item such as a CD-ROM or a DVD. The packaging device includes a first member for the storage of disc-shaped media in a chamber or cavity, which container may be attached to storage devices of various shapes and sizes for the storage of materials other than the disc-shaped media. The chamber includes means for maintaining the disc-shaped media in a stable state within the chamber, such that the disc-shaped media is allowed to rotate, while limiting the linear movement of the disc-shaped media both perpendicular to and parallel to the plane of the media. The disc-shaped media may be sealed within the inner chamber by means of either a circular protective element or by means of a complementary cap or lid adapted to engage the first member. The first member is attached to the storage device by means of engagement of the first member with the top of or cover to the package or packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Alexandra Gordon, Charles W. Grimes, William L. Plumb
  • Publication number: 20040200745
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Shinly Plastics Corporation
    Inventor: Wen-Bin Chen
  • Publication number: 20040188286
    Abstract: Benefit denial systems for securing an asset within a container and methods of use are provided. Such benefit denial systems of the present invention may include a benefit denial device that secures the asset within the container. The benefit denial device may include a base member and at least one locking member, and the asset may be secured therebetween. By securing the asset between the base member and a locking member, the asset will be rendered unusable if a thief attempts to remove the asset from the container. For example, if the asset is a storage medium such as a DVD, then the DVD will break if the thief attempts to remove the DVD from the confines of the benefit denial device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Timothy J. Keuning, Frederik A. van Koot
  • Patent number: 6766904
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: Wen-Long Hu
  • Patent number: 6732859
    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).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Meiko Kasei Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masaaki Kuremoto, Kei Kuremoto
  • Patent number: 6729468
    Abstract: A simple molded packaging device for a circular saw blade where the packaging securely retains the circular saw blade where a full inspection, both visual and tactile, may be made by a consumer prior to purchase of the circular saw blade while preventing the consumer from removing the circular saw blade from the packaging and securely replacing the circular saw blade relative to the packaging. Means provide for simple one time release of the circular saw blade from the packaging. Means provide for securement of a security tag relative to the packaging where ready undetectable tampering by the consumer with the security tag is prevented. Sonic welding is disclosed as the preferred method of both securing the circular saw blade relative to the packaging and securing a closure of a security tag compartment with a security tag contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas N Dobmeier
  • Patent number: 6729469
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Technicolor Videocassette, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Suk Chun Yau, Patrick Sung Fai Chan, Fuk Po Wong
  • Patent number: 6695142
    Abstract: A tool storage unit includes left and right walls, and a bottom wall. A left protrusion projects from an upper segment of the left wall toward the right wall for urging a front end wall of a socket. A right protrusion projects from an intermediate segment of the right wall toward the left wall for abutting against a central depressed area in a rear end wall of the socket. A plurality of the tool storage units are interconnected in a row for storing a plurality of sockets, in which the left protrusions on the left walls of the tool storage units are formed as a continuous projection that extends across the left walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Stanley Chiro International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek Chen, Steve Huang, Wesley Lee
  • Publication number: 20040031707
    Abstract: Apparatus used for holding a disc (12) including a lower surface and an upper surface with an opening extending between the surfaces, comprises a base (1) and a hub (2) extending upwards from the base. The hub includes a centre portion (6) adapted to pass through the opening of the disc and engage the upper surface of the disc (12) to hold the disc on the hub. The hub (2) includes outer pieces (4), non-movable with respect to the base (1), for arresting downward movement of the disc (12) during its removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Pettigrew, Naomitsu Sakaguchi
  • Publication number: 20040026274
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Jean-Denis Bruet-Ferreol
  • Publication number: 20040020801
    Abstract: The invention relates to a storage device for a data carrier, the storage device comprising a base element; in connection with the base element holding means adapted for engaging with an opening in a data carrier, a locking element adapted for engagement with the storage device in such a manner that the release of a data carrier from the holding means is prevented until the locking element is removed. This may be realized in a construction where the locking element has a circular cross sectional shape and the storage device comprises a recess capable of receiving the circular cross section of the locking element. Another possibility is that the holding means comprises two or more arms, which upon release of the data carrier are moved towards each other, and where the locking element comprises a protruding part blocking the movement of the arms towards each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Tino Solling
  • Patent number: 6685023
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a case for carrying and storing flexible elongated objects. The case includes a base member, which has an upper surface with a plurality of upwardly extending pegs. A lid is releasably attached to the base member with said pegs being in contact with said lid when said lid is in closed position. With this arrangement the elongated objects are restrained from movement by the pegs and tangling of the elongated objects is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventors: Melissa Ann Bleggi, Kathleen D. Plumley
  • Patent number: 6675960
    Abstract: The holder for an optical disc comprises a sheet of plastic material deformed to include a flat generally circular or annular portion having an outer circular edge and an inner circular edge; an at least partially annular first flange portion depending from the outer circular edge a short distance to an inwardly extending first detent formation and an at least partially annular second flange portion depending from the inner circular edge a short distance to an outwardly extending second detent formation, the holder being adapted to receive an optical disc against the flat circular portion and between the first and second flange portions and held in that location by the first and second detent formations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: John Innis
  • Patent number: 6648135
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Wing Shing Optical Disc Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Heiyin Ho
  • Patent number: 6634500
    Abstract: A storage assembly for lug nuts with two cylindrical rubber projections having concave sides with a top raised ridge and lower bottom support, said cylindrical rubber projections having an internal female insert in which a male stud assembly with a rubber coated cylindrical bottom is inserted after passing through a flexible plastic base located between said male stud assembly and said cylindrical rubber projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. McKinney
  • Patent number: 6581766
    Abstract: A case can hold a disc that has a central hole and a predetermined outside diameter. The case has a pair of wings with a hinge joint for allowing the wings to swing between an open and a closed condition. The wings in the closed position are adapted to releasably hold the disc at a predetermined disc location between the wings with clearance at the periphery of the disc. This clearance allows loading and unloading of the disc in the open condition without interference. The wings have at least a pair of members for encaging the disc in order to impede removal of the disc in any direction around any one of the members. In the closed condition the members extend from the inwardly facing surface of one of the wings, transversely past the predetermined disc location, to a position at the inwardly facing surface of the other wing, in order to prevent removal of the disc. The pair of members are positioned to avoid overhanging the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Dragon Plan Limited
    Inventor: Yi Ming Hui
  • Patent number: 6571944
    Abstract: A fastening device for an optical disc holder according to the present invention includes a fixed clamp and at least a resilient clamp formed on a carrier. The fixed clamp and the resilient clamp are formed on opposite positions along a longitudinal direction on at least one side of the carrier for holding the rim of the disc by resilient force of the resilient clamp. The resilient clamp locates against the insertion direction of the optical disc so as to be moved for receiving the disc when being pressed, and retrieve to a normal position for fastening the disc in place by incorporating with the fixed clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Sinta Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Chia-Chun Ku
  • Patent number: 6554131
    Abstract: A thermoformed display device is provided for tool belts and accessories. The display device includes a main header which extends beyond the top of the product being packaged and folds over onto itself and snaps together to trap a printed insert display card within a display chamber. The header portion includes performed hang holes for use with various merchandising systems including pegboard. The second thermoformed header piece consists of a flat sheet that slips through the belt loop portion of the product being packaged and is fastened to the main header by means of plastic push-type fasteners to securely fasten the two pieces together and to allow the header area to stand above the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel G. Findle, David F. Vock, Matthew J. Holland, Rajiv N. Dharap
  • Patent number: 6550611
    Abstract: An improved container for watches, jewelry, and other ring-shaped objects designed to include a lock device which prevents the aforementioned objects from being removed from the container. The container comprises of a body with a slot in a face of the body where a ring-shaped object may be inserted. The lock device comprises of a rigid member which may be selectively positioned in a locked position or an unlocked position. The rigid member moves axially in relation to the ring-shaped object when the ring-shaped object is inserted in the slot. In the locked position, the rigid member protrudes into the cavity of the ring-shaped object. In the unlocked position, the rigid member is outside the cavity of the ring-shaped object. The container may further include a mount which releasably attaches to the ring-shaped object. The rigid member of the lock device secures the ring-shaped object inside the slot by pinning down the mount which is attached to the ring-shaped object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Nationalpak Limited
    Inventors: Kinsen Ka Fai Au, Kin Keung Chiu
  • Publication number: 20030062285
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a case for carrying and storing flexible elongated objects. The case includes a base member, which has an upper surface with a plurality of upwardly extending pegs. A lid is releasably attached to the base member with said pegs being in contact with said lid when said lid is in closed position. With this arrangement the elongated objects are restrained from movement by the pegs and tangling of the elongated objects is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Melissa Ann Bleggi, Kathleen D. Plumley
  • Publication number: 20030052243
    Abstract: A hanger provides for the display of an article container having wall structure extending from a floor of the container to an open end permitting viewing of the article and a lid for the container, the hanger including a hanger portion and a support portion depending from the hanger portion and having a first course extending transversely forwardly of the hanger portion, a second course defining a bend continuous with an end of the first course, a third course extending transversely from the second course toward the hanger portion and continuous with the second course, a fourth course extending transversely rearwardly of the hanger portion and a fifth course extending downwardly from an end of the fourth course, the first and third courses defining a slot therebetween having one slot end closed by the second course and a second open slot end. One using the hanger places container wall structure in the slot by inserting the third hanger course into the open end of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman, Robert Whittemore
  • Patent number: 6533116
    Abstract: A medical container for holding a medical instrument. The container includes a cover, a base, and a flexible hinge. Portions of the base and cover form a holding portion and a locking portion. The holding portion includes two different holding cavities to hold different shaped medical instruments. The container arrangement allows the medical instrument to be removed during an operation or procedure, and returned to the container after it has been used. This protects the medical instrument from the environment while it is staged during the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Kimberly M. Riley
  • Publication number: 20030024837
    Abstract: A socket suspension rack includes a U-shaped guard and a suspension rod attached to the guard to form a space to hold sockets. The suspension rod has multiple holders extending toward the guard to be received in a square hole in the socket to hold the socket in place. Each holder includes two resilient plates facing each other. A boss extends outwardly from the resilient plate and engages to a detent defined in the sidewall of the square hole in the socket. An inverted U-shaped strip is integrally formed between the two resilient plates to provide a restitution force to the two resilient plates to hold the socket in place and prevent the socket from detaching from the suspension rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Kun-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20030015441
    Abstract: A compact disk receiving device includes a base having a plurality of engaging members extending from a surface of the base and the engaging members are arranged as a circle. At least two of the engaging members each have at least two protrusions extending from an outer periphery thereof and the at least two protrusions are located at different distances from the surface of the base. At least two compact disks are mounted to the engaging members and are separated by the at least two protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Shih-Chang Kang, Cheng Chien Lin
  • Publication number: 20030017234
    Abstract: The invention relates to a combination of at least one three-dimensional food product and a tray member for displaying the food product thereon. The tray member includes a support base and at least one first retaining member. The food product includes at least a bottom surface arranged so as to rest on the support base and at least one second retaining member. The first and second retaining members are complementarily shaped and arranged to adjust in engagement together so as to be capable to resist disengagement at least in a direction substantially parallel to the support base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: Stephane Hentzel
  • Patent number: 6508360
    Abstract: A socket suspension rack includes a U-shaped guard and a suspension rod attached to the guard to form a space to hold sockets. The suspension rod has multiple holders extending toward the guard to be received in a square hole in the socket to hold the socket in place. Each holder includes two resilient plates facing each other. A boss extends outwardly from the resilient plate and engages to a detent defined in the sidewall of the square hole in the socket. An inverted U-shaped strip is integrally formed between the two resilient plates to provide a restitution force to the two resilient plates to hold the socket in place and prevent the socket from detaching from the suspension rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Kun-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20020179465
    Abstract: A case can hold a disc that has a central hole and a predetermined outside diameter. The case has a pair of wings with a hinge joint for allowing the wings to swing between an open and a closed condition. The wings in the closed position are adapted to releasably hold the disc at a predetermined disc location between the wings with clearance at the periphery of the disc. This clearance allows loading and unloading of the disc in the open condition without interference. The wings have at least a pair of members for encaging the disc in order to impede removal of the disc in any direction around any one of the members. In the closed condition the members extend from the inwardly facing surface of one of the wings, transversely past the predetermined disc location, to a position at the inwardly facing surface of the other wing, in order to prevent removal of the disc. The pair of members are positioned to avoid overhanging the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Yi Ming Hui
  • Publication number: 20020175097
    Abstract: An anti-pilferage device for securing an optical disc within an optical disc case. The anti-pilferage device functions as a secondary engagement device to engage an optical disc which has been demounted from the mounting hub of the optical disc case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Chi Ching Hai
  • Patent number: 6478150
    Abstract: The invention relates to a storage device comprising: a base element, at least two flexible arms extending in a direction perpendicular to the base element, at least one support element for supporting the data carrier at the outer circumference, the support element leaving a space allowing a grip under the circumferential rim of the data carrier. The invention further relates to a box comprising a storage device according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Scanavo A/S
    Inventor: Tino Sølling
  • Publication number: 20020162763
    Abstract: A display pack having a rotatable security member includes a board and the rotatable security member wherein the board has a first hole and a second hole respectively defined therein and an inverted U-shaped frame extends perpendicularly from a front surface of the board with the second hole being located between two extending portions of the inverted U-shaped frame. The second hole has a toothed inner periphery and the rotatable security member includes a polygonal head and a shank which has a flange extending from a free end thereof and a toothed periphery defined in an outer periphery near the flange so that the rotatable security member is rotatably inserted into the second hole with the toothed inner periphery engaged with the toothed inner periphery. A ratchet tool is engaged with the rotatable security member and can be operated within a limited angle between the two extending portions of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Jessie Chow
  • Patent number: 6454091
    Abstract: A storage case for protectively containing media discs, such as DVD's and CD's, provides a disc holder for releasably holding the media discs in the interior of the case between top and bottom hinged cover members. The disc holder includes a centrally disposed disc retainer having flexible fingers with barbed distal ends for engaging the upper surface of the media disc proximate a central opening thereof. Arm members extend between the fingers and a pair of diametrically opposed tabs, wherein application of a radially inward directed force to the tabs, using the thumb and one other finger of the same hand, serves to urge the fingers to a compressed position so that the barbed distal ends are freed from the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher S. Mendoza, Carlos Robaina
  • Patent number: 6450338
    Abstract: A fast-accessible socket retainer mainly comprises a socket holder and at least a snap fastener, wherein the snap fastener further comprises: a main body having at least a through hole; a flexible buckling portion coupled to the main body; a depressing portion jointed to the buckling portion; at least a protruding part on the outer surface of the buckling portion; and a resilient member disposed between the depressing portion and the main body. When a wrench socket is collared onto a snap fastener, the protruding part of the buckling portion will be choked in a pit in the inner wall of a buckling concavity. The socket holder comprises a flexible bar and a holding means disposed at two ends of the flexible bar, wherein the flexible bar is arranged penetrating the through holes of the snap fasteners and fixed with the holding means for easy storing, collecting, or displaying of the wrench sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Andrew Chen
  • Patent number: 6446797
    Abstract: A blade case having a holding means, a bottom wall, a side wall, and a cover means. The holding means and the cover means are connected to each other by a hinge for opening and closing the blade case. A removable blade support means is provided on the center portion of a top surface of the bottom wall of the holding means. A blade pressing down means is provided on the cover means and presses down the blade placed on the blade supporting portion when the blade case is closed. Non-circular protrusions and depressions can also be located on the outside of the blade case to facilitate stacking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Disco Corporation
    Inventor: Yoshiyuki Shiga
  • Patent number: 6443299
    Abstract: A recording medium disc storage case includes a holding plate for covering a recording side of a recording medium disc having a central hole, the holding plate having a holding portion to be removably fitted into the central hole of the disc, the holding portion having a base extending from an inner periphery of a perforation defined centrally of the holding plate, extensions extending circumferentially from the base, and projections each radially outwardly projecting from an end portion of each of the extensions, the projections having respective tips defining a circular envelope having a diameter greater than that of the central hole of the disc, and the extensions having an outer diameter such as to be fitted in the central hole of the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Meiko Kaisei Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masaaki Kuremoto, Kei Kuremoto
  • Patent number: 6435343
    Abstract: A disk magazine for accessing Compact Disks includes a bottom stage, a vertical shaft fixed and supported at the bottom stage, a prop-up piece being loaded with Compact Disks and having an opening through which the vertical shaft extends, a barrel tightly combined with the bottom stage at the lower end, and a lid tightly covering up the upper side of the bottom stage. The lid is provided with a fixing hole into which the tapering tip pole of the vertical shaft inserts, and two O-rings are used for sealing between the lid and barrel, as well as between the bottom stage and barrel respectively to prevent the disk magazine from the environmental contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Ritek Corporation
    Inventors: Jyh-Ming Wu, Yu-Pan Pai, Huan-Chang Lin
  • Patent number: 6415918
    Abstract: A disc holder having a rigid central core for projecting through the central aperture of an optical disc in order to hold the optical disc in place. The disc holder includes, in addition to the rigid central core, a base, several support arms that extend radially inwardly from the base to support the central core in spaced relation from the base, and securing means for releasably securing the rigid central core within the central aperture of the optical disc. The securing means includes locking fingers mounted on the central core. The locking fingers are biased outwardly against the edge of the central aperture of the disc when the disc is held by the disc holder. The locking fingers are moveable radially inward to fit within the central aperture of the disc, thereby allowing the disc to move over the locking fingers so that the disc can be put on or taken off the disc holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Concord Continental Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi Man Wong, Chi Ching Hai, Tat Mo Lee
  • Patent number: 6409014
    Abstract: A jewel case for an optical disc is provided which includes a bottom and a top interconnected by a hinge for enabling manual opening and closing of the case. A hub is formed in the bottom and includes a widened base for engaging a disc central aperture, and arcuate ribs are also formed in the bottom in a circular pattern are provided for accommodating the optical disc therebetween. The ribs have a height of a greater thickness of an optical disc for engaging the top to enable the optical disc to float between the top and the bottom of the case upon closure. The ribs have spaces therebetween for enabling fingertip access to the optical disc for removal of the optical disc from the hub. Dimples, formed in at least one of the top and the bottom outside of the arcuate ribs and positioned proximate each of the spaces between the ribs, are provided for preventing contact of the top and the bottom with the optical discs upon compression between the top and the bottom over the spaces between the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Stomp, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Hummell, Brian Donald Hayes, John Paul Ayers
  • Patent number: 6401922
    Abstract: A portable container to hold saw blades and accessories for a table saw has a cover and a base and an integrally formed handle at one end. The handle includes a snap latch and a push-to-release button assembly to hold the container in a closed position and that can be depressed to open the container. The assembly is positioned on the outer edge of the handle. The container also includes a raised position on the cover in which a flat wrench can be stored. Other tools are stored within the container by retaining tabs forms on the inner side of the cover. A post is extends for the inner side of the base to hold the blades and the flat wrench. The post is tubular so that the container can be removably attached to a table saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: S-B Power Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth N. Svetlik
  • Patent number: 6398022
    Abstract: A DVD Holder having a base and a lid hingedly attached thereto, said holder having an improved central disk retaining area. The central disk retaining area comprises a spring locking/releasing mechanism of unitary construction which in turn comprises horizontal disk leveling sections, vertical disk retaining members with disk retaining flanges, and a central button-like member. The central disk retaining area further includes disk support members with disk support ridges molded thereon. An outer disk retaining ring is included that has variable diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Cheong Wing Electric, Ltd.
    Inventors: Lee Ching Mou, Lee Choy Tim
  • Publication number: 20020063078
    Abstract: A placemat and coaster set comprises one placemat (1) and one coaster (2) having fastening means by which they are detachably connected together. The fastening means may comprise, for example, a press fastener or fastener, Velcro (Registered Trade Mark) or the like, or a locking tag (17) on one (2) of the items which engages in a slot (15) in the other item (1). A header card (3) and/or hanging device may be attached to the set, also by fastening means which may be the fastening means by which the placemat and coaster are detachably connected together. The placemat and coaster may bear graphics which form a complete picture, e.g. a caricature of a person or a cartoon character or article, when the two are connected together. The graphics may outline a picture or pictures which the purchaser and/or user of the set may colour the colouring, for which colouring aids may be provided with the set, being able to be removed subsequently when the set is cleaned after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventor: David J. Garrett
  • Publication number: 20020027092
    Abstract: A tool pack comprises a board including an annular toothed portion and a rotary member. An end face of an end of the rotary member has an annular toothed portion. The end of the rotary member is engaged with the board to allow rotation of the rotary member relative to the board with the annular toothed portion of the rotary member meshing with the annular toothed portion of the board. A second end of the rotary member may be engaged with an end of a tool to rotate therewith. When the rotary member is turned, the annular toothed portion of the rotary member moves across the annular toothed portion of the board to generate clicks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Patent number: 6338406
    Abstract: A brush protection device for preventing the bristles from becoming stiff and hard after each use. The brush protection device includes a first cover member having a main wall, a front end, and a back end; and also includes a second cover member having a main wall, a front end, and a back end which is pivotally attached to the back end of the first cover member; and further includes a hinge assembly including first bracket members being securely attached at the back end of the first cover member and also including second bracket members being securely attached at the back end of the second cover member; and also includes a latching assembly for latching the first and second cover members together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventor: Robert R. Zagar
  • Publication number: 20010052474
    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).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: MASAAKI KUREMOTO, KEI KUREMOTO