US5477960A
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Compact disk case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-02-09
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Granted: 1995-12-26
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Expires: 2015-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A compact disc case includes an integrally formed foldable cover and a plate mounted to the cover. The cover has a first part having a first compact disc holding element and a first locking element, a middle part having a reinforcement structure which has two longitudinal parallel side walls defining an engaging slot, and a second part having a second holding element and a second locking element to engage with the first locking element when the cover is folded. The plate has two compact disc holding elements formed on both sides thereof and is inserted in the engaging slot and retained therein by way of engaging a number of connecting elements thereof with a corresponding number of catching elements formed on the side walls. Whereby, the case has a maximum capacity of containing up to four compact discs therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Hsien-ta Chen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:37
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0433; G11B33/0444; G11B33/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A compact disc case comprising: an integrally formed foldable cover having a first part, a second part and a middle part; the first part having a first holding element formed at a center of an inner face thereof for releaseably holding a compact disc and a first locking element formed at a first edge of the cover; the second part having a second holding element formed at a center of an inner face thereof for releaseably holding another compact disc and a second locking element formed at a second edge of the cover to detachably engage with the first locking element and thereby retain closed the case when the cover is folded; the middle part having a reinforcement component extending along a width of the cover on an inner face of the middle part, the reinforcement component comprising two longitudinal parallel walls and each having a plurality of catching elements formed thereon along its length; and a plate mounted to the foldable cover at the middle part; the plate having a third and a fourth holding element formed at a center of one face and the other face thereof respectively and a plurality of connecting elements formed along one edge thereof to engage with the catching elements and thereby to couple to the cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A compact disc case comprising: an integrally formed foldable cover having a first part, a second part and a middle part; the first part having a first holding element formed at a center of an inner face thereof for releaseably holding a compact disc and a first locking element formed at a first edge of the cover; the second part having a second holding element formed at a center of an inner face thereof for releaseably holding another compact disc and a second locking element formed at a second edge of the cover to detachably engage with the first locking element and thereby retain closed the case when the cover is folded; the middle part having a reinforcement component extending along a width of the cover on an inner face of the middle part, the reinforcement component comprising two longitudinal parallel walls and each having a plurality of catching elements formed thereon along its length; and a plate mounted to the foldable cover at the middle part; the plate having a third and a fourth holding element formed at a center of one face and the other face thereof respectively and a plurality of connecting elements formed along one edge thereof to engage with the catching elements and thereby to couple to the cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A compact disc case as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first part and second part further comprise a first table and a second table formed around the first and the second holding element respectively with a diameter less than that of a compact disc to facilitate accessing a compact disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A compact disc case as claimed in claim 1 wherein each catching element comprises a protrusion inwardly projecting from a wall of the reinforcement component and each connecting element comprises a recess, each protrusion having an oblique upper face to facilitate an insertion of the plate.
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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) | 1998-12-25 | 1999-06-26 | 1999-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-12-25 | 2003-06-26 | 2003-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-12-25 | 2007-06-26 | 2007-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |