US4860897A
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Disc storage device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-21
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Granted: 1989-08-29
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Expires: 2008-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A disc storage device for holding and storing discs such as computer floppy discs, compact discs, slides and the like. The device comprises a set of modules for holding the discs having a planar surface, four walls surrounding the planar surface holding means to prevent the disc from moving within the module and ejector means for easy removal of the disc from the module. The device may include 12 modules arrayed on an 81/2 by 11" one-piece plastic unit which may be inserted into a ring binder notebook or inserted as a rail file in a filing cabinet.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Fowler
- 👤 Nick Barker
- 👤 Steven Kaneko
- 👤 Loyd C. Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:11
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F5/00; B42F5/005; B42F15/00; B42F15/0005; G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0433; G11B33/0438
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A disc storage device for holding and storing a disc comprising, a module having a planar surface and four walls extending perpendicular to said surface, first and second walls of said four walls acting as guide means for restraining the disc as it is moved into said module, third and fourth walls of said four walls comprising lateral holding means to prevent the disc from moving in a direction perpendicularly outward from said planar surface, said module further including ejector means for removing the disc from the module in response to movement of the disc in a single direction toward said fourth wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A disc storage device for holding and storing a disc comprising, a module having a planar surface and four walls extending perpendicular to said surface, first and second walls of said four walls acting as guide means for restraining the disc as it is moved into said module, third and fourth walls of said four walls comprising lateral holding means to prevent the disc from moving in a direction perpendicularly outward from said planar surface, said module further including ejector means for removing the disc from the module in response to movement of the disc in a single direction toward said fourth wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, said lateral holding means include two clips extending outwardly from said third wall and two clips extending outwardly from said fourth wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, said ejector means comprises a first leaf spring extending outwardly from said fourth wall and a second leaf spring extending outwardly from said planar surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a second module forming a pair of modules with the first module, said second module extending from the opposite side of said planar surface such that a pair of discs may be stored in a back-to-back position within the pair of modules.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising five additional modules arrayed in a planar form such that the modules lie adjacent one another in a 2 by 3 format, and are capable of holding six discs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device as claimed in claim 4, further comprising five additional pairs of modules arrayed in a planar form such that the six pairs of modules lie adjacent one another in a 2 by 3 format, and are capable of holding twelve discs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is molded as a one-piece integral unit formed of plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a first edge along one side of the device that lies within the same plane as said planar surface of said module.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said edge includes at least one perforated hole to enable the device to be held in a ring binder notebook.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said edge includes a pair of hooks extending outwardly from the device to enable the device to be stored as a file in a filing cabinet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said edge includes a plurality of tabs for holding an identification label in place.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein said device includes a second edge opposite said first edge comprising at least one recess into which an adhesive identification label may be inserted.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-28 | 1993-02-27 | 1993-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-28 | 1997-02-27 | 1997-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-28 | 2001-02-27 | 2001-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |