US5188228A
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Compact disk holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-11-26
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Granted: 1993-02-23
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Expires: 2011-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A disk storage device includes a lid, a disk holder page, and a base. The lid and page are pivotally attached to the base. The device further includes a closing means so that one may directly open the device to any page or the base without turning the individual pages.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael P. Barrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:49
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0433; G11B33/0444; G11B33/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
A storage device for storing both a compact disk and its accompanying identification label comprising (a) a base; (b) a lid; and (c) at least one disk holder page; the base having at least one circular holding pad and a foot, the holding pad being centrally located on the base and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the foot having two upwardly extending side walls and an upwardly extending back wall, the side walls each having at least two pivot points aligned diagonally upwardly outward such that the topmost pivot point is nearest the back wall, the lid having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at the topmost pivot points such that when the lid is in an opened position the lid is supported by the foot back wall, the disk holder page having a topside and an underside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the disk holder page having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive in its underside an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at any pivot points other than the topmost pivot points.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
A storage device for storing both a compact disk and its accompanying identification label comprising (a) a base; (b) a lid; and (c) at least one disk holder page; the base having at least one circular holding pad and a foot, the holding pad being centrally located on the base and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the foot having two upwardly extending side walls and an upwardly extending back wall, the side walls each having at least two pivot points aligned diagonally upwardly outward such that the topmost pivot point is nearest the back wall, the lid having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at the topmost pivot points such that when the lid is in an opened position the lid is supported by the foot back wall, the disk holder page having a topside and an underside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the disk holder page having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive in its underside an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at any pivot points other than the topmost pivot points.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
The storage device of claim 1 wherein the lid has a downwardly protruding peg, the topside of the page has a slit to receive the peg of the lid when the lid is in a closed position, the underside of the page has a downwardly protruding peg, and the base has an aperture to receive the bottom side peg when the individual disk holder page is in a closed position, whereby the storage device can be pivotally opened to expose the base while maintaining the lid and the disk holder page in contact.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The storage device of claim 1 wherein the side walls comprise a retaining slot and the lid comprises a pin, whereby the pin and retaining slot interact to prevent the lid from swinging to an opened position wider than the retaining slot will allow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
205 words
A storage device for storing a data disk comprising (a) a base; (b) a lid; and (c) a disk holder page; the base having a circular holding pad and a foot, the holding pad being centrally located on the base and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the foot having two upwardly extending side walls and an upwardly extending back wall, the side walls each having two pivot points aligned diagonally upwardly outward such that the topmost pivot point is nearest the back wall, at least one side wall further having a retaining slot, the lid being pivotally attached to the foot at the topmost pivot points, and having a pin for engaging the retaining slot of the side wall whereby the pin and retaining slot interact to prevent the lid from swinging to an opened position wider than the retaining slot will allow, the disk holder page having a topside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, and being pivotally attached to the foot at the pivot points other than the topmost pivot points.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
205 words
A storage device for storing a data disk comprising (a) a base; (b) a lid; and (c) a disk holder page; the base having a circular holding pad and a foot, the holding pad being centrally located on the base and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the foot having two upwardly extending side walls and an upwardly extending back wall, the side walls each having two pivot points aligned diagonally upwardly outward such that the topmost pivot point is nearest the back wall, at least one side wall further having a retaining slot, the lid being pivotally attached to the foot at the topmost pivot points, and having a pin for engaging the retaining slot of the side wall whereby the pin and retaining slot interact to prevent the lid from swinging to an opened position wider than the retaining slot will allow, the disk holder page having a topside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, and being pivotally attached to the foot at the pivot points other than the topmost pivot points.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
A storage device for storing both a compact disk and its accompanying identification label, said device comprising (a) a bottom; (b) a top; and (c) at least one disk holder page; the bottom having a foot, the foot having two upwardly extending side walls and an upwardly extending back wall, the side walls each having at least two pivot points aligned diagonally upwardly outward such that the topmost pivot point is nearest the back wall, and an additional pivot point, the top being pivotally attached to the foot at the additional pair of pivot points, the disk holder page having a topside and an underside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the disk holder page having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive in its underside an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at any pair of aligned pivot points.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
163 words
A storage device for storing both a compact disk and its accompanying identification label, said device comprising (a) a bottom; (b) a top; and (c) at least one disk holder page; the bottom having a foot, the foot having two upwardly extending side walls and an upwardly extending back wall, the side walls each having at least two pivot points aligned diagonally upwardly outward such that the topmost pivot point is nearest the back wall, and an additional pivot point, the top being pivotally attached to the foot at the additional pair of pivot points, the disk holder page having a topside and an underside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the disk holder page having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive in its underside an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at any pair of aligned pivot points.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The storage device of claim 5 wherein at least one side wall comprises a retaining slot and the top comprises a pin, whereby the pin and retaining slot interact to prevent the top from swinging to an opened position wider than the retaining slot will allow.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The storage device of claim 5 wherein the bottom has an under-surface, the under-surface having means for attaching the device to a second device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
192 words
A double disk-storage device comprising a first device and a second device, each storage device comprising (a) a bottom; (b) a top; and (c) at least one disk holder page; the bottom having a foot and an under-surface, the under-surface having means for attaching the device to a second device, the foot having two upwardly extending side walls and an upwardly extending back wall, the side walls each having at least two pivot points aligned diagonally upwardly outward such that the topmost pivot point is nearest the back wall, and an additional pivot point, the top pivotally attached to the foot at the additional pivot points, the disk holder page having a topside and an underside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the disk holder page having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive in its underside an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at any pair of the aligned pivot points, the first device being attached to the second device at the attachment means of their respective under-surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
192 words
A double disk-storage device comprising a first device and a second device, each storage device comprising (a) a bottom; (b) a top; and (c) at least one disk holder page; the bottom having a foot and an under-surface, the under-surface having means for attaching the device to a second device, the foot having two upwardly extending side walls and an upwardly extending back wall, the side walls each having at least two pivot points aligned diagonally upwardly outward such that the topmost pivot point is nearest the back wall, and an additional pivot point, the top pivotally attached to the foot at the additional pivot points, the disk holder page having a topside and an underside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the disk holder page having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive in its underside an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at any pair of the aligned pivot points, the first device being attached to the second device at the attachment means of their respective under-surfaces.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The double disk-storage device of claim 8 and further comprising a handle, the handle being connected to the device at the attachment means of the first and second devices.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
174 words
A double disk-storage device comprising (a) a central portion having outwardly opposed faces; (b) a pair of outside portions, each cooperating with one of said opposed faces to define first and second enclosures; at least one disk holder page disposed in each said enclosure; each outwardly opposed face having a foot, the foot having two extending side walls and an extending back wall, the side walls each having at least two pivot points aligned diagonally outward such that the outermost pivot point is nearest the back wall, and an additional pivot point, one outside portion pivotally attached to each foot at the additional pivot points, the disk holder page having a topside and an underside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the disk holder page having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive in its underside an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at any pair of the aligned pivot points.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
174 words
A double disk-storage device comprising (a) a central portion having outwardly opposed faces; (b) a pair of outside portions, each cooperating with one of said opposed faces to define first and second enclosures; at least one disk holder page disposed in each said enclosure; each outwardly opposed face having a foot, the foot having two extending side walls and an extending back wall, the side walls each having at least two pivot points aligned diagonally outward such that the outermost pivot point is nearest the back wall, and an additional pivot point, one outside portion pivotally attached to each foot at the additional pivot points, the disk holder page having a topside and an underside, the topside having a holding pad centrally located and comprising a recessed portion for receiving the compact disk and a hub for retaining the compact disk, the disk holder page having openings on diagonally opposed corners to receive in its underside an identification label and being pivotally attached to the foot at any pair of the aligned pivot points.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The double-disk storage device of claim 10 and further comprising a handle attached to said central portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-02-23 | 1996-08-24 | 1997-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-02-23 | 2000-08-24 | 2001-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-02-23 | 2004-08-24 | 2005-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |