US4892189A
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Case for multiple compact disks
Assignee: Kunimune Kogyosho Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-06-09
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Granted: 1990-01-09
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Expires: 2009-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A case for compact disks which comprises two case members. One edge of each of the case members is connected with connecting or hinge members. The two case members are opened and closed at these connecting members. Furthermore, latching means for holding the two case members in the closed state are provided on the other edge of each of the case members. When the two case members are closed, a plurality of storage compartments for storing a multiplicity of compact disks are formed therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Noriaki Kunimune
- 👤 Yukio Wada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:03
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0433; G11B33/0438
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A compact disk carrying case comprising: two separate and distinct case members for forming a plurality of storage compartments in cooperation with each other in a closed state, each of said case members including a plurality of concave portions for the purpose of storing said compact disks, each concave portion in one case member being complimentary to a corresponding concave portion in the other of said case members each of said case members being provided along corresponding edges with engaging means, detachable connecting members provided on said corresponding edges of said two case members for connecting with said engaging means for hinging said two case members in a manner capable of opening and closing said case, and latching means provided at corresponding edges of each case member opposite said hinged edges of said two case members for holding said two case members in a closed state, thereby forming said plurality of storage compartments for containing a multiplicity of compact disks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A compact disk carrying case comprising: two separate and distinct case members for forming a plurality of storage compartments in cooperation with each other in a closed state, each of said case members including a plurality of concave portions for the purpose of storing said compact disks, each concave portion in one case member being complimentary to a corresponding concave portion in the other of said case members each of said case members being provided along corresponding edges with engaging means, detachable connecting members provided on said corresponding edges of said two case members for connecting with said engaging means for hinging said two case members in a manner capable of opening and closing said case, and latching means provided at corresponding edges of each case member opposite said hinged edges of said two case members for holding said two case members in a closed state, thereby forming said plurality of storage compartments for containing a multiplicity of compact disks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A case for compact disks in accordance with claim 1, wherein vertical protrusions are formed on the inner surface of each of said case members at the sides of each of said concave portions each vertical protrusion having a horizontal ledge extension such that said compact disks are reliably retained in said compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A case for compact disks in accordance with claim 1, wherein card carrying compartments for indicia are provided in a portion of said respective case members juxtapositioned to said edges of said case members adjacent said latching means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A case for compact disks in accordance with claim 3, further including a handle means formed in said compartment containing portion of said case member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A case for compact disks in accordance with claim 1, wherein protrusions are formed along the outer peripheries of said storage compartments on the outside surfaces of each of said case members so as to prevent damage to said outside surfaces of said case.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-08 | 1997-07-10 | 1998-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-08 | 2001-07-10 | 2002-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |