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Mini disk holder

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-13
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Granted: 1985-10-29
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Expires: 2004-02-13
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Abstract

Abstract A mini disk holder has a first and second thermoplastic sheet sealed at the periphery thereof for providing a pocket between the sheets. A slit is provided in one of the sheets to permit a mini disk to be inserted into the holder. The slit sheet is adhesively secured to a panel in order to seal the slit and prevent further access to the disk. The other of the sheets includes a thinned groove line providing a weakened area which may be removed therefrom in order to provide an opening to permit access to the article.

Inventors

  • 👤 Nicholas Sfikas

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 14:41
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0411; G11B33/0416; B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/52; B65D75/58; B65D75/5827; B65D75/5833; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806; Y10S206/807

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim 171 words
A mini disk holder, comprising: (a) a first sheet having inner and outer surfaces; (b) a second sheet substantially overlying said first sheet; (c) said first and second sheets having substantial length and width; (d) means securing said first and second sheets at generally the periphery thereof providing a pocket between said sheets; (e) a slit disposed in said first sheet providing means for inserting an article into said pocket; (f) adhesive means disposed over said outer surface of said first sheet permitting said outer surface to be secured to a panel; and (g) two groove line means disposed in the outer surface of said second sheet forming two intersecting ovals having generally parallel major axes so that said ovals provide first, second and third tamper indicating tear means; (h) each of said tamper indicating tear means removable from said second sheet for thereby providing an opening in said second sheet permitting access to said pocket and whereby unauthorized removal of any one of said tear means is thereby readily apparent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 171 words
A mini disk holder, comprising: (a) a first sheet having inner and outer surfaces; (b) a second sheet substantially overlying said first sheet; (c) said first and second sheets having substantial length and width; (d) means securing said first and second sheets at generally the periphery thereof providing a pocket between said sheets; (e) a slit disposed in said first sheet providing means for inserting an article into said pocket; (f) adhesive means disposed over said outer surface of said first sheet permitting said outer surface to be secured to a panel; and (g) two groove line means disposed in the outer surface of said second sheet forming two intersecting ovals having generally parallel major axes so that said ovals provide first, second and third tamper indicating tear means; (h) each of said tamper indicating tear means removable from said second sheet for thereby providing an opening in said second sheet permitting access to said pocket and whereby unauthorized removal of any one of said tear means is thereby readily apparent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 29 words
The holder as defined in claim 1, further comprising: (a) adhesive means associated with an outer surface of said first sheet for securing said outer surface to a panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
The holder as defined in claim 2, wherein: (a) said adhesive means is disposed over substantially the entire surface of said outer surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 25 words
The holder as defined in claim 3, wherein: (a) a strippable release sheet is disposed on said adhesive means for releaseably covering said adhesive means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 37 words
The holder as defined in claim 2, further comprising: (a) a panel; and, (b) said adhesive means secures said outer surface to said panel whereby said slit is sealed and access to said pocket is prevented thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 17 words
The holder as defined in claim 5, wherein: (a) said panel includes means for engaging a support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 21 words
The holder as defined in claim 6, wherein: (a) said means for engaging a support includes at least a first aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 23 words
The holder as defined in claim 1, wherein: (a) said slit extends substantially along said first sheet width at generally one end thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 18 words
The holder as defined in claim 8, wherein: (a) said tear means being generally aligned with said slit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 28 words
The holder as defined in claim 1, wherein: (a) said tear means being adapted for providing an opening having an area selected from at least two pre-determined sizes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 23 words
The holder as defined in claim 10, wherein: (a) said opening extends along substantially said second sheet width at generally one end thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 21 words
The holder as defined in claim 1, wherein: (a) said first and second sheets comprised of a thermoplastic flexible sheet material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 20 words
The holder as defined in claim 12, wherein: (a) at least one of said first and second sheets being transparent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 23 words
The holder as defined in claim 12, wherein: (a) said means securing said first and second sheets includes a heat sealed groove line.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 44 words
The holder as defined in claim 14, wherein: (a) another heat sealed groove line disposed inwardly of said heat sealed groove line; and, (b) said another heat sealed groove line forming a generally rectangular open ended receptacle adapted for receipt therein of an article.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 175 words
A mini disk holder, comprising: (a) a first thermoplastic sheet having inner and outer surfaces; (b) a second thermoplastic sheet substantially overlying said first sheet; (c) said first and second sheets having substantial length and width; (d) heat sealed means securing said first and second sheets at generally the periphery thereof providing a pocket between said sheets; (e) a slit disposed in said first sheet providing means for inserting an article into said pocket; (f) adhesive means disposed over said outer surface of said first sheet permitting said outer surface to be secured to a panel; and, (g) two groove line means disposed in the outer surface of said second sheet forming two intersection ovals having generally parallel major axes so that said ovals provide first, second and third tamper indicating tear means; (h) each of said tamper indicating tear means removable from said second sheet for thereby providing an opening in said second sheet permitting access to said pocket and whereby unauthorized removal of any one of said tear means is thereby readily apparent.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 175 words
A mini disk holder, comprising: (a) a first thermoplastic sheet having inner and outer surfaces; (b) a second thermoplastic sheet substantially overlying said first sheet; (c) said first and second sheets having substantial length and width; (d) heat sealed means securing said first and second sheets at generally the periphery thereof providing a pocket between said sheets; (e) a slit disposed in said first sheet providing means for inserting an article into said pocket; (f) adhesive means disposed over said outer surface of said first sheet permitting said outer surface to be secured to a panel; and, (g) two groove line means disposed in the outer surface of said second sheet forming two intersection ovals having generally parallel major axes so that said ovals provide first, second and third tamper indicating tear means; (h) each of said tamper indicating tear means removable from said second sheet for thereby providing an opening in said second sheet permitting access to said pocket and whereby unauthorized removal of any one of said tear means is thereby readily apparent.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 37 words
The holder as defined in claim 16, further comprising: (a) a panel; and, (b) said adhesive means secures said outer surface to said panel whereby said slit is sealed and access to said pocket therethrough is prevented.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 35 words
The holder as defined in claim 16, wherein: (a) said slit extends substantially along the width of said first sheet at generally one end thereof; and, (b) said tear means being aligned with said slit.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 20 words
The holder as defined in claim 16, wherein: (a) at least one of said first and second sheets being transparent.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 38 words
The holder as defined in claim 16, wherein: (a) a heat sealed groove line disposed inwardly of said heat seal means; and, (b) said heat seal groove line forming an open-ended receptacle adapted for receiving therein an article.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1988-10-28 1989-04-29 1989-10-29 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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