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Compact disc holder assembly

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-06-07
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Granted: 1997-03-11
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Expires: 2015-06-07
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Abstract

Abstract A compact disc holder combination includes a flat carrier having a positioning through hole and a pair of clasp slots oppositely disposed therein at suitable positions, and a pair of clasp seats. At least one of the clasp seats having a pawl for holding a compact disc. Each clasp seat is provided with a plurality of posts and insert holes on a rear side thereof. The clasp seats are fitted onto opposite surfaces of the carrier at the positioning through hole in such a manner that the posts of one clasp seat fit into the insert holes of the other clasp seat while the insert holes of the one clasp seat receives the posts of the other clasp seat. Their connection may be reinforced by welding or using an adhesive agent. Both clasp seats may be provided with a pawl for keeping two compact discs on opposite surfaces of the carrier. The grip slots facilitate placement or removal of smaller size compact discs.

Inventors

  • 👤 Billy Cheng

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 13:54
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0411; G11B33/0422; G11B33/0427

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 101 words
A compact disc holder assembly comprising: a) a planar-shaped carrier having a positioning through hole formed therein; b) a pair of clasp seats, each seat including a plurality of spaced posts and a plurality of spaced insert holes, and at least one seat being provided with an elastic pawl means for securing a compact disc; and c) the clasp seats being disposable on opposite sides of the positioning through hole to permit the posts of each seat to engage within the insert holes of the other seat and define a plurality of joints for securing the seats and the carrier together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 101 words
A compact disc holder assembly comprising: a) a planar-shaped carrier having a positioning through hole formed therein; b) a pair of clasp seats, each seat including a plurality of spaced posts and a plurality of spaced insert holes, and at least one seat being provided with an elastic pawl means for securing a compact disc; and c) the clasp seats being disposable on opposite sides of the positioning through hole to permit the posts of each seat to engage within the insert holes of the other seat and define a plurality of joints for securing the seats and the carrier together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 23 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein each of the clasp seats is provided with an elastic pawl means for securing a compact disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 33 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the carrier further includes a pair of oppositely disposed slots for gripping by a user during removal of discs from or placement of discs on the assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 12 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the joints are reinforced by welding.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 14 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the joints are reinforced by an adhesive agent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 45 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein: a) each clasped seat includes an outer surface and an inner surface, with the pawl means extending outwardly from the outer surface of the one seat; and b) the posts extending outwardly from the inner surface of each seat.

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