US5402882A
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Compact disk holder including disk extractor
Assignee: Source Three Inc
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Filing: 1993-02-22
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Granted: 1995-04-04
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Expires: 2013-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A holder for a compact digital disk. The holder includes a base having a hub on which a disk may be frictionally retained. It also includes a lid pivotally mounted on the base and having an extractor for disengaging the disk from the hub as the lid is moved from the closed to the open position. The extractor additionally functions as a latch to retain the lid in the closed position. Also, a deflector is positioned on top of the hub to retain the disk after it has been disengaged from the hub.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory S. Bandy
- 👤 Kevin D. Keierleber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:53
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0411; G11B33/0422; G11B33/0427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A holder for a compact digital audio disk having a centrally located cutout, the holder comprising: a base including means for frictionally retaining the disk; a lid mounted on the base and including an extractor for contacting and disengaging the disk from the retaining means as the lid is moved from a closed to an open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A holder for a compact digital audio disk having a centrally located cutout, the holder comprising: a base including means for frictionally retaining the disk; a lid mounted on the base and including an extractor for contacting and disengaging the disk from the retaining means as the lid is moved from a closed to an open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The holder of claim 1 wherein the deflector is disposed on the retaining means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The holder of claim 1 wherein the deflector is positioned on top of the retaining means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
A holder for a compact digital audio disk having a centrally located cutout, the holder comprising: a base including means for frictionally retaining the disk, said means including a hub on which the disk is seatable; a lid pivotally mounted on the base for movement between an open and a closed position including an extractor for contacting and disengaging the disk from the hub as the lid is moved from the closed to the open position; and a deflector positioned on top of the hub for disengaging the disk from the extractor after the extractor has disengaged the disk from the hub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
A holder for a compact digital audio disk having a centrally located cutout, the holder comprising: a base including means for frictionally retaining the disk, said means including a hub on which the disk is seatable; a lid pivotally mounted on the base for movement between an open and a closed position including an extractor for contacting and disengaging the disk from the hub as the lid is moved from the closed to the open position; and a deflector positioned on top of the hub for disengaging the disk from the extractor after the extractor has disengaged the disk from the hub.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-04-03 | 2002-10-03 | 2003-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-04-03 | 2006-10-03 | 2007-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |