Abstract: A lower cost simplified storage system for compact discs or the like arranged in a vertical columns consisting of a series of storage areas defined by projections from the side walls; containing sliding elements with wire linkages attaching to the existing CD jewel case providing retention of the jewel case and automatic opening of the jewel case cover when the selected jewel case is withdrawn.

Abstract: A compact disc storage case display rack which provides for the display during storage of the front labels of stored cases and enables the presentation of an artistic display created by the joint arrangement of those labels.

Abstract: A storage device (1) for compact discs (3) which are placed in acrylic glass-like, file-box-shaped cases (2) is described. Here, these cases (2) can be inserted into holder elements (4) consisting of a frame (5) and an interior inserting device (6), and the holder elements (4) themselves can be displaced via pivot journals (11) in the hollow chamber (14) of a stationary T-shaped profiled section (13).

Abstract: A storage and display unit for organizing a plurality of articles having a substantially uniform height, a substantially uniform width and a substantially uniform thickness, comprises at least one pair of horizontal members, each horizontal member having a flange extending toward the other horizontal member of the pair to define therebetween an opening which has a vertical height less than the vertical height of an article, a horizontal width greater than twice the horizontal width of an article. The storage area behind the flanges has a depth greater than twice the thickness of an article.

Abstract: An enclosed semiconductor wafer holder, and a cover providing isolation control of semiconductor wafers that is simple, lower cost, and non-obtrusive is described. The cover includes a sealing perimeter that creates a hermetic seal when engaged with the semiconductor wafer holder. The holder also includes a purging arrangement attached to the holder that allows an active gentle purging of inert gas into the sealed semiconductor wafer holder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new compact disc (CD) storage and display rack for storing a collection of individually cased compact discs in a wall mountable rack which provides an attractive display of the CD case covers, protection of the CDs and CD cases from damage, easy organization of the collection, and convenient extraction/insertion of a CD from it's case without needing to remove the CD case from the rack. The compact disc storage and display rack comprises a rigid panel having a plurality of identical shallow cavities formed therein. Each cavity is adapted to releasably retain a conventional compact disc storage case. The plurality of cases lie in spaced coplanar relationship to each other. Each cavity has gripping pads whereby the CD case is gripped only by the bottom part, the top part of the case being freely pivotable about the hinge. Finger access slots provide clearance adjacent each CD case for insertion of a user's fingers to grasp the top part of the case for opening thereof.

Abstract: A holder for compact discs (CDs) or tape cassettes includes back lighting provided by a staggered pattern of discrete points of light. A surprisingly unusual effect occurs as the light shines through the clear plastic cases of the CDs or cassettes. As viewed from the front, the cases appear to sparkle with light.

Abstract: A cassette tape container storage device including: a bracket having a left edge and a right edge, a plurality of horizontal arms extending from the right edge and having a tubular portion at an end, and a plurality of tubular members corresponding to the horizontal arms provided at the left edge; a plurality of spring clips each pivotally connected between every two of the tubular members of said bracket, each of said spring clips being formed with an arm at both sides, a front lug, two rear lugs, and a loop portion; and an inverted U-shaped clamping member with two legs each formed at the lower edge with a hook for engaging a lower edge of a cassette tape container and at an intermediate portion with a tubular passage engaged with the corresponding arm of said spring clips.

Abstract: A holder for CD cassettes is disclosed. A relatively thin support wall (21) is provided with a number of receiving sites (22) for CD cassettes (100). Each receiving site (22) corresponds to the surface area of a CD cassette (100) and has at least three clips (3). The clips (3) are arranged in such a way that an inserted CD cassette (100) is held partially surrounded on at least three sides. It is thereby possible to remove a CD from the cassette to play it, without removing the cassette (100) itself from the receiving site (22) on the holder (2). The CD holder (2) can also be used as a wall decoration, or even configured as a work of art.

Abstract: A storage rack is described consisting of a base (112), a substantially vertical support rod (116) and a plurality of storage clips (120) rotatably mounted on the rod. Each clip is adapted to retain the corner of a CD-case (14) lying in a predetermined first plane relative thereto and to permit the CD-case so retained to be opened. The clip (120) is arranged so that the retained CD-case (14) and the axis of rotation (150) of the clip about the support rod are so positioned relative to one another that rotation by no more than about 90.degree. is sufficient to remove a CD-case (14') from the stack and enable it to be opened. The clips (120) consist of a support shelf (130), first (122) and second (124) retaining walls which engage the edges of the CD-case and a cantilevered gripping member (118) which grips the hinge region of the case. Rotation by no more than about 90.degree.

Abstract: A holder for flat articles (1) in the form of CD cassettes, CD-ROM cassettes, diskettes and the like comprises a base part (6) to support the articles (1) placed in the holder, and a frame part (2) arranged above and at a distance from the base part (6) and provided with two longitudinal side members (3). The holder moreover comprises end members (4) serving as rest means for the articles (1) arranged in the holder, and includes at least one connecting member (5) connecting the frame part with the base part. The base part (6) is formed with an essentially plane support face for the articles (1) and with means (8) to prevent the supported articles from sliding on the support face of the base part.

Abstract: An adjustable disk show rack including a plurality of individual sector boxes pivotally connected together by a pivot shaft, each individual sector box having a horizontal insertion slot on the arc for the insertion of an individual laser disk, a first rail and a first sliding groove disposed at the bottom and concentrically spaced along the arc, a second sliding groove and a second rail disposed at the top and concentrically spaced along the arc corresponding to the first rail and the first sliding groove, and wherein the first rail and first sliding groove of one individual sector box are slidably matched with the second sliding groove and second rail of another individual sector box so that the individual sector boxes can be arranged into a stack or spread out like a fan.

Abstract: A display system storing compact discs and displaying art work on compact disc packaging containers is disclosed. The display system optimally accommodates the geometry of Jewel type compact disc packaging containers, and allows for formation of multiple display systems. Both two and three dimensional multiple displays can be formed by simple interconnection of display systems.

Abstract: A modular storage rack for optical disc storage cases consisting of a plurality of rods extending between, and supported by, a pair of side frames. A slide abutment is removably connected to at least one of the rods for positionable sliding movement therealong, such that the abutment acts as a vertical support when less than the maximum number of cases is positioned upon the rack. Each side frame includes a groove arrangement in the top and a mating tongue arrangement at the bottom such that plural side frames may be stacked one upon the other in a stable manner. Each side frame also includes a tube support holes at each side thereof sized to receive an associated one of the rods. As such, the rods may be inserted within the receiving holes of two side frames to define a rack of single unit length. Thereafter, an additional pair of rods may be inserted into the receiving holes on an opposite side of one of the previous side frames, and a third side frame connected to the free ends of these additional rods.

Abstract: A compact disc and data cartridge storage has a base, a back, a front and first and second opposite sides. A plurality of parallel ribs extend along a rear portion of the base and a lower portion of the back for separating stored data packages. The base has a rear portion and a front portion respectively sloped rearward and forward from a center line which extends between the sides. The front portion is longer than the rear portion. Ribs extend upward from the front and rear position to guide and separate the data packages. In one form, the ribs extend fully along the back portion and partially along the front portion for storing tall and thin objects between the ribs, leaning against the back portion with centers of gravity rearward of the central ridge before tipping selected thin objects forward and moving the center of gravity forward of the central ribs and allowing the thin objects to slide downward along the front portion of the base while held vertically between the ribs.

Abstract: A diskette storage box for keeping the diskettes therein. This storage box comprises an outer casing, which opens at an end and is provided with its bottom surface with a longitudinal through slit, a slide plate having a stopper and a contact protrusion, a diskette storage drawer being slidably inserted in the outer casing and having a longitudinal cut part for permitting the contact protrusion to be received therein and a pair of elastic protrusions for engaging with the slide plate, an inner box being enclosed in the diskette storage drawer and having a plurality of lateral bars, a locking member being elastically mounted on a front upper part of the diskette storage drawer and a front cover being mounted on the front surface of the diskette storage drawer and having a knob for handling the diskette storage drawer.

Abstract: A computer diskette storage file for organization and storage of diskettes. The storage file can be hung in a filing drawer for storage and access at the work station. The diskette storage file comprises a storage plate wherein the diskettes are held in place such that the identification label of the diskette is readable, and the diskette easily retrievable. The diskette storage file includes hangers for supporting the storage file within a filing drawer.

Abstract: A stackable storage rack receives thin, flat objects such as compact disc cases. The rack includes a turntable with radially extending grooves for receiving the objects. The base has portions thereof extending radially outwards beyond the turntable. There is a spindle and bearing for rotatably mounting the turntable on the base. A plurality of elongated rods extend perpendicularly from the top of the base on the portions thereof. There are sockets on the bottom of the base for releasibly receiving tops of rods of another rack. A plurality of racks can thereby be stacked one upon the other.

Abstract: A storing device (5) for flat articles such as cardboard, card, paper or the like or articles made therefrom includes a cabinet (10) housing a lower (22) and an upper (24) separator. Each separator (22, 24) comprises a plurality of rods (26) which extend from the base and top of the cabinet, respectively, to the back of the cabinet. The cardboard and like articles are stored between the rods (26) of the separators (22, 24).

Abstract: A modular storage device for compact disc cases having a plurality of interconnecting frame units including separating members to provide parallel separation between frame units and provided with interconnecting male and female elements permitting the formation of a complete storage device of indeterminate, variable, and adjustable length in which the frame units can be joined together and used in a vertical or horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A compact disk container storage device comprising: a bracket having a left edge and a right edge, a plurality of horizontal arms extending from the left edge, and a plurality of tubular portions corresponding to the horizontal arms provided at the right edge; and a plurality of spring clips each pivotally connected between every two of the tubular portions of said bracket, each of said spring clips being formed with a left side limb and a right side limb each having an inwardly curved portion at the end, a central limb located between the two side limbs and having a front lug at the end, a first rear lug between the central limb and the right side limb, a second rear lug between the central limb and the left side limb, and a loop portion between the right side limb and the first rear lug.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose CD container and in particular to one including a base having two threaded holes, a plurality of supporting screws joined together to form two supporting rods engaged with the two threaded holes of said base, a lower protection member formed with two tubular members fitted over the two supporting rods, a plurality of frames formed with two tubular members aligned with the tubular members of said lower protection member and fitted over the two supporting rods, an upper protection member formed with two tubular members aligned with the tubular members of said frames and fitted over the two supporting rod, and two bolts inserted into the two tubular members of the upper protection member to engaged with the two supporting rods, whereby the CD container can be adjusted in capacity and used as a lamp for giving light.

Abstract: A rack for the storage of CD cases or other rectilinear objects preferably has a support providing two lateral wall components that hold or support the CD cases at least in the area of one of their diagonal ends by means of opposite, lateral contacts, whereby the lateral wall components that face the CD cases are arranged at an angle of greater than 90.degree. relative to each other, thereby forming an imaginary trapezoidal area. Cross supports are arranged between the lateral wall components for the purpose of forming compartments for the CD cases, said cross supports preferably being arranged as rod-shaped elements that are positioned with slight clearance within the vicinity of the diagonal lines of the CD cases, which are inserted diagonally between the lateral wall components in the direction of the apex of the angle.

Abstract: A device for storing parallelepipedic cassettes (K) for CD records comprises a plurality of supporting means (1) disposed on a wall. The cassettes are supported side by side and above each other on the supporting means for forming a wall picture made up of the cassettes.

Abstract: A holder (10) exhibits a frame-like housing (11) having a base (12) for receiving a CD case (14). This case is inserted in the arrow directions (15, 16, 17). A closing element (13) is then pressed down in the arrow direction (18), whereupon it snaps in place. The CD case (14) is held by retaining wall parts (24, 25) disposed on the otherwise open housing-topside. For opening, a device having a vacuum source has to be attached to a connecting socket (28) in order for the closing element (13) to be re-released. The holder (10) is equipped with a signalling means, which, upon the passage of a contactless-working electronic barrier, triggers a signal if the holder containing the CD case were to be stolen.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a shelf assembly is provided, which assembly is comprised by a pair of end brackets, adapted for spaced mounting, in cantilever fashion, on a slotted wall display area, and a shelf element secured to a pair of such brackets, each bracket being provided with a widened, flat horizontal upper surfaced, cantilevered, arm element. A pair of such brackets being comprised by two brackets having opposed, upturned edge flanges on one side only of the flat portion, the upturned flanges being of sufficient height to act as end stops for a shelf supported between the bracket arms and secured to and resting on the flat portions of the arms, the end stops preventing articles, supported on the shelf, from being inadvertently pushed off the ends of the shelf. In the assembly, adapted for display of cassettes, cassette accepting channels are provided in the upper surface of the shelf which support a plurality of cassettes in leaf-through-observation arrangement.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing and transporting compact discs within a compact disc container has a housing and at least one pair of opposing guide rails in the housing. A guide and retention member is placed within opposing guide rails to guide and retain the compact disc container. A compact disc retention device on the member has at least one first retaining tab and at least one second retaining tab on the frame to retain and guide the container. At least one locking key is on the frame to retain the guide and retention frame in the guide rails. At least one retrieving tab is attached to the compact disc container. A handle is provided on the housing. A carrying case to protect the unit and its contents is included.

Abstract: A storage apparatus particularly for compact discs arranged in hinge boxes includes clip means having a U-shaped bracket. There are at least two legs spaced to correspond to the depth of the box. The brackets include a hole with a ring extension for receiving a rod insertable to hold the clip means and thereby stack the CDs on the rod.

Abstract: A decorative stand for holding compact discs allows the discs within their cases to be individually held in a manner which facilitates their placement and removal. The decorative stand comprises a set of at least three translucent rods, a housing to hold lower ends of the rods in an upright fashion and a cap to stabilize the upper ends of the rods. Each of the rods has a set of notches in a side wall so that then the rods are properly arranged, the notches are in alignment to cooperatively hold three edges of each compact disc case. The disc cases can be readily slid into and out of the notches as needed. Illumination means within the housing are used to transmit light up through the rods to provide a pleasing appearance.

Abstract: This invention discloses a support and display apparatus for supporting and displaying disc-like objects of predetermined size and shape, the support and display apparatus comprising at least one elongated structural member having a width, a thickness, a length, and an upper surface, the length of the elongated structural member being at least equal to an overall dimension of a face of a disc-like object which is to be supported and displayed, the structural member having a uniform continuous groove formed in its upper surface, the continuous groove having a bottom surface and opposed front and back sides, the front and back sides being spaced from each other at any opposed corresponding point by a space at least equal to the thickness of a disc-like object which is to be supported and displayed.The structural members may be joined together to support and display a relatively large array of disc-like objects.

Abstract: A display case for compact discs includes a plurality of album seat grooves having a slanted connecting support, an upper support, a lower hook, a lower support, and an upper hook, whereby it is easy for the customer to read and find the title of the albums displayed in the display case.

Abstract: A storage/display rack has a shelf, side walls, and a center wall enclosing a first storage volume under the shelf. A delineator delimits a second storage volume behind the center wall and fixes the position of the rack when the rack is used as an insert within a bookshelf or other larger piece of furniture. The delineator also delimits a second storage volume when the rack is used on an open surface, such as a table.

Abstract: A device (10) for storing, organizing and retrieving protective cases (70) that enclose optical and magnetic recording or recorded media. The device (10) consists of two major elements: a base member (12) that can be made in various configurations and at one or more protective case positioning members (20) that extend normal from the base member (12). The members (20) have one or more protective case aligning surface and can be made in various cross section configurations with the proviso that their aligning surfaces be formed contiguously and that they be designed to allow a protective case (70) to be slideably aligned between them. The device can also be made with a base member (12) having a case ejecting slot (30) that incorporates a protective-case ejection device (29). Additionally, the device (10) can have alphanumeric indicators placed on selected protective-case positioning members and/or directly on the protective case (70).

Abstract: A storage rack for audio-visual or other articles having a base and a top plate supported by three vertical columns affixed in a triangular pattern in the base. Flexible, V-shaped members are sized to fit in cavities on the inner sides of the three columns to define planes of support for the articles to be stored. Alternating flexible members may be removed to provide storage space for thicker articles. The planes of support may be horizontal or adjusted at different upward angles to better view the ends of the articles from above.

Abstract: A cabinet structure includes an enclosure to complementarily receive a motor vehicle radio unit and effect cooperation with a battery and speaker organization within the cabinet. The battery structure is arranged for ease of maintenance by positioning the battery upon a sliding tray relative to the housing to permit ease of disconnect and connect relative to the radio unit in servicing the battery.

Abstract: A storage rack for relatively flat objects (6), such as CD-cassettes, essentially consisting of two three-dimensional elements (10, 11), each element having been bent so as to form approximately a dihedral angle, in which at a fixed pitch distance a series of slotted recesses (3) are provided having a slot width corresponding to the height of the object (6) to be stored. The pitch distance of the recesses (3) is approximately twice the height of the object, the recesses (3) in one element (10) being staggered relatively to the recesses (3) in the other element (11) by half the pitch distance, in such a manner that the two elements (10, 11) can be slid one into the other with the angular points (12) turned towards each other.

Abstract: A storage tray for boxed or unboxed audio cassettes, video cassettes and game cartridges, and compact discs and floppy discs in which the cassette, cartridge or disc is frictionally engaged within one of a plurality of cassette-receiving compartments formed in the storage tray, the cassette, cartridge or disc being secured frictionally by means of a plurality of resilient engagement fingers formed in one wall of the storage tray, the resilient fingers engaging one end wall of the cassette, cartridge or disc, the opposing end wall being frictionally engaged by the opposing rear wall of the storage tray.

Abstract: A unitary holder device holds two protective CD boxes. The holder device comprises a pair of side rails positioned along opposite sides of the holder device such that a first CD box can be received and held between the side rails. A pair of lips or tabs project upwardly from opposite ends of the holder device such that a second CD box is received and held between the pair of lips or tabs. The second CD box is held in superimposed position next to the first CD box. Two or more holder devices can be combined to store a plurality of CD boxes, with the CD boxes being positioned in a stack one upon the other. The hinges of the CD boxes are all located on one side of the stack, and the hinges on each CD box is in alignment with pivotable engagement members that hold the adjacent holder devices together. Adjacent holder devices in the stack can be pivoted to open a CD box that is held between the adjacent holder devices.

Abstract: A media holder for securely holding various sizes of data storage media in a single holder. The media holder includes a rear wall, bottom surface and a plurality of spaced parallel flange portions extend inwardly from the rear wall and bottom surface to form compartments. Rear biasing members extend angularly across the rear wall of each of these compartments. Bottom biasing members extend angularly across the bottom surface of each of these compartments in approximately the same direction and same angle as the rear biasing members.Data storage media, such as optical disk cases, are inserted into the compartments formed by the spaced flange portions. The angled surfaces of the rear and bottom biasing members bias the media against an adjacent flange portion. The line contact between the angled surfaces and media and the surface contact between the media and the adjacent flange portion will securely hold differing widths and sizes of media in the media holder.

Abstract: The Organizational Display for Compact Disc Jewel Boxes (ODCDJB) is designed to organize the cases of Compact Discs (CD) in a manner that is compact yet allows viewing of a large portion of the front face of the CD case and easy access to any of the cases displayed without disturbing adjacent cases. The ODCDJB is useful for organizing the cases of the CD's in a CD Changer.

Abstract: A modular storage rack for holding one or more containers, or objects, of a parallelelepiped configuration. A plurality of racks may be connected together in a contiguous fashion by means of a coupling mechanism. The size of the storage rack is such that a plurality of racks, when attached to one another, by means of the afore mentioned coupling device, will have approximately the same external dimensions of one or more of the containers or objects held within the rack.Each storage rack is comprised of two entitles joined by a hinge mechanism. Each entity consists of a right parallelepiped shape containing a slot or groove. When the two entities are folded, by means of the afore mentioned hinge, and held perpendicular to one another, by means of a locking mechanism, the storage rack will hold one or more of the containers or objects in a fashion that allows easy removal from the storage rack.

Abstract: A rotatable display tower, preferably for use as a merchandising rack for the original sale of packaged products, preferably audio cassette tapes. The tower provides, in a relative minimum of space, a large number of audio cassette tapes to be viewed "head or face on" and, their spines, too. The display tower securely holds the packages, in a tilted-back manner, yet allows the consumer to easily remove the same for purchase.

Abstract: A rotatable display tower, preferably for use as a merchandising rack for the original sale of packaged products, preferably compact discs. The tower provides, in a relative minimum of space, a large number of compact discs to be viewed "head or face on." The display tower securely holds the packages, in a tilted-back manner, yet allows the consumer to easily remove the same for purchase.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing a plurality of compact disk containers. The apparatus includes a storage array divided into a plurality of compartments each formed to receive one compact disk container. The storage array is configured to hold the containers in a common plane defined by the container base. The apparatus also includes a retention device for securing one compact disk container within each compartment.

Abstract: A cartridge loader with a removable magazine that has slots for data storage cartridges. The loader has a tilting bin-like receiver in an opening in its front panel for receiving the magazine. The magazine includes a push-push mechanism associated with each of its cartridge storage cells. The magazine has a handle and a surface, preferably a thumb rail near the front, offset from the handle and placed in an area proximal to a usual resting position of a digit of a user, allowing the user to alter the magazine's attitude. The magazine includes a guide channel that interacts with a rib on the receiver to guide the magazine in the receiver. The magazine may have a center of gravity aligned with the handle, to cause the magazine to hang at a tilted attitude corresponding to the tilt angle of the receiver.

Abstract: A disk holder which comprises a generally rectangular block of wood or other material having a plurality of parallel dovetail grooves for storing disks. The dovetail grooves enable a user to easily view and flip the various disks back and forth to find the desired disk. Also, the dovetail grooves are such that the disks do not easily come out of the grooves while a user is flipping through the disks.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for storing audio/video cassettes and compact discs which consists of a plurality of shelf units. Each shelf unit is sized to hold only one type of the audio/video cassettes and compact discs therein. A mechanism is for mounting each shelf unit against a vertical flat surface. A structure is for interconnecting the shelf units together in a stacked one over the other relationship against the vertical flat surface.

Abstract: A housing including a floor of a container having a lid mounted thereto, the floor including at least one elongate support track, with the support track having spaced, parallel semi-cylindrical grooves to receive a roller rotatably mounted to a lower edge of a holder member, with the holder member arranged with a U-shaped groove mounted medially of the holder to receive a compact disc.

Abstract: A file rack (10) for objects (12) such as video cassettes, CD records, or the like, having two upstanding spaced apart posts (18, 20) forming a front side (14) and two further upstanding posts (22, 24) defining a rear side (16). Wire member dividers (26) are affixed to each of the four posts (18, 20, 22, 24) in spaced relation to each other forming storage bins 25 which slope downwardly from the front side to the rear side. Objects (12) are added to and removed from the bins from the rack front side (14).

Abstract: A display or storage unit used to hold compact or laser disc cases, video or audio tapes or cassettes, or the like. The unit may be made from a number of modular units attached to each other. Each modular unit has a number of openings used to hold cases, tapes or cassettes. The openings may be angled to facilitate holding the cases, tapes, or cassettes in place. Apertures are provided in side portions, back portions, and top or bottom plates of the modular units, which allow the modular units to be attached to each other in order to build different configurations for the display or storage unit, or to be hung on a supporting structure such as a wall. Upright units formed by the modular units may be mounted on bases using bolts to fasten bottom plates of the units to the bases.