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Computer disk housing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-01-08
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Granted: 1991-07-16
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Expires: 2010-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A housing device for storing and transporting computer disks is provided. The housing device for use with flexible computer disks includes a spacer member disposed between inner faces of the front and rear panels of the housing. The spacer member an outer peripheral surface corresponding generally to edges of the housing device, and an inner peripheral surface corresponding generally to the outer periphery of a flexible disk. This housing device protects the flexible disk from damage resulting from bending and application of pressure, and provides for controlled portability and enhanced storage capabilities. Housing devices of the present invention are also provided with attachment means on the rear panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward W. Woodriff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:10
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0411; G11B33/0416; B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/54; B65D85/544; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A housing device for a computer disk comprising: a generally rectangular front panel; a rear panel having substantially the same configuration and dimensions as said front panel and affixed to said front panel along three edges thereof; and a spacer member disposed between inner faces of said front and rear panels and mounted to one of said front and rear panels, said spacer member having an outer peripheral surface corresponding generally to peripheral surfaces of said front and rear panels, and an inner peripheral surface corresponding generally to the outer peripheral surface of a computer disk, thereby permitting said computer disk to be disposed therein and protected from damage resulting from bending and application of pressure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A housing device for a computer disk comprising: a generally rectangular front panel; a rear panel having substantially the same configuration and dimensions as said front panel and affixed to said front panel along three edges thereof; and a spacer member disposed between inner faces of said front and rear panels and mounted to one of said front and rear panels, said spacer member having an outer peripheral surface corresponding generally to peripheral surfaces of said front and rear panels, and an inner peripheral surface corresponding generally to the outer peripheral surface of a computer disk, thereby permitting said computer disk to be disposed therein and protected from damage resulting from bending and application of pressure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A housing device according to claim 1, wherein said front panel has a cut-out portion along its uppermost edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A housing device according to claim 1, wherein said rear panel comprises an upper flap portion in addition to a lower portion having substantially the same dimensions and configuration as said front panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A housing device according to claim 3, wherein the rear panel is provided with fold lines disposed on said upper flap portion in proximity to said lower portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A housing device according to claim 1, wherein one or more attachment means are mounted to an exterior face of said rear panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A housing device according to claim 5, wherein said attachment means comprise a plurality of adhesive strips capable of adhering to a plurality of surfaces in succession.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A housing device according to claim 6, wherein said adhesive strips have removable covering strips of non-adhesive material mounted thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A housing device according to claim 5, wherein said attachment means provide removable attachment of the housing device to a variety of surfaces.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A housing device according to claim 1, wherein said spacer member forms a unitary, generally rectangular framework.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A housing device according to claim 1, wherein said spacer member forms a discontinuous, generally rectangular framework.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A housing device according to claim 1, wherein said spacer member comprises a light-weight, resilient material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A housing device according to claim 11, wherein said resilient material is selected from the group consisting of cork, semi-rigid plastics, styrofoam and cardboard.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A housing device according to claim 1, wherein said spacer member comprises three side walls and a top wall, and is provided with an access groove in its top wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A housing device according to claim 1, wherein said spacer member comprises three side walls and a top wall, and said top wall is wider than said side walls.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A housing device according to claim 1, wherein said spacer member has a substantially uniform depth greater than the depth of the computer disk.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A housing device according to claim 1 wherein said front and rear panels are provided with an antistatic material to reduce accumulation of static electric charge.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
69 words
A housing device for a computer disk comprising: a generally rectangular front panel; a rear panel having substantially the same configuration and dimensions as said front panel and affixed to said front panel along three edges thereof; and a plurality of adhesive strips mounted to an exterior face of said rear panel, each of said adhesive strips being independently capable of affixing the housing device to a support surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
69 words
A housing device for a computer disk comprising: a generally rectangular front panel; a rear panel having substantially the same configuration and dimensions as said front panel and affixed to said front panel along three edges thereof; and a plurality of adhesive strips mounted to an exterior face of said rear panel, each of said adhesive strips being independently capable of affixing the housing device to a support surface.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
A housing device according to claim 17, wherein said rear panel comprises an upper flag portion in addition to a lower portion having substantially the same dimensions and configuration as said front panel and affixed to said front panel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
75 words
A housing device for a computer disk comprising: a generally rectangular front panel; a rear panel having substantially the same configuration and dimensions as said front panel and affixed to said front panel along three edges thereof; and a plurality of adhesive strips capable of adhering to a plurality of surfaces in succession mounted to an exterior face of said rear panel and providing removable attachment of the housing device to a variety of surfaces.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
75 words
A housing device for a computer disk comprising: a generally rectangular front panel; a rear panel having substantially the same configuration and dimensions as said front panel and affixed to said front panel along three edges thereof; and a plurality of adhesive strips capable of adhering to a plurality of surfaces in succession mounted to an exterior face of said rear panel and providing removable attachment of the housing device to a variety of surfaces.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
A housing of claim 19, wherein said adhesive strips have removable strip of non-adhesive material mounted thereon.
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