US6079557A
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Packaging for accommodating a disc-shaped information carrier
Assignee: Cartonneries de Thulin SA
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Filing: 1997-12-05
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Granted: 2000-06-27
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Expires: 2017-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A packaging for receiving a disc-shaped information carrier such as a CD has a disc holder in the form of an injection-molded plastic part. The disc holder has a depression into which the information carrier can be placed from above. Securing elements are formed at the disc holder for the information carrier inserted into the depression. A substantially rectangular cover is provided for the disc holder. The cover is connected with a first edge of the cover to the disc holder. A closure is fixedly connected to a second edge of the cover opposite the first edge, wherein the closure together with the disc holder is a component of one and the same injection-molded plastic part. The material connection between the disc holder and the closure is at least one break point, wherein after breakage of the at least one break point the closure, already connected to the cover, is detachably secured to the disc holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Henri Lammerant
- 👤 Filip Lammerant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:24
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0411; G11B33/0422; G11B33/0427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
Packaging for receiving a disc-shaped information carrier, said packaging comprising: a disc holder (1) comprised of an injection-molded plastic part and having a depression (4) into which the information carrier can be placed from above; securing elements (5), formed at the disc holder (1), for the information carrier inserted into said depression (4); a substantially rectangular cover (2) for said disc holder (1), wherein said cover (2) is connected with a first edge of said cover (2) to said disc holder (1); a closure (3) fixedly connected to a second edge of said cover (2) opposite said first edge, wherein said closure (3) together with said disc holder (1) is a component of one and the same injection-molded plastic part, wherein the material connection between said disc holder (1) and said closure (3) is at least one break point (17), wherein after breakage of said at least one break point (17) said closure (3), already connected to said cover (20), is detachably secured to said disc holder (1).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
Packaging for receiving a disc-shaped information carrier, said packaging comprising: a disc holder (1) comprised of an injection-molded plastic part and having a depression (4) into which the information carrier can be placed from above; securing elements (5), formed at the disc holder (1), for the information carrier inserted into said depression (4); a substantially rectangular cover (2) for said disc holder (1), wherein said cover (2) is connected with a first edge of said cover (2) to said disc holder (1); a closure (3) fixedly connected to a second edge of said cover (2) opposite said first edge, wherein said closure (3) together with said disc holder (1) is a component of one and the same injection-molded plastic part, wherein the material connection between said disc holder (1) and said closure (3) is at least one break point (17), wherein after breakage of said at least one break point (17) said closure (3), already connected to said cover (20), is detachably secured to said disc holder (1).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said closure (3) is a plastic strip connected over an entire length to said second edge of said cover (2).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said closure (3) has fastening sections (16) and wherein said disc holder (1) has catch elements (13) having a shape matching said fastening sections (16), wherein said fastening sections (16) and said catch elements (13) cooperate with one another to secure said closure (3) at said disc holder (1).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said closure (3) is glued to said cover (2).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Packaging according claim 1, wherein said cover (2) is comprised of paper or cardboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said cover (2) is glued to an underside of said disc holder (1) and to an upwardly facing strip-shaped surface (12) of said first edge of said disc holder (1).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein a thickness of said disc holder (1) measured between an upperside and an underside of said disc holder (1) is 2 mm to 4 mm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
Packaging according to claim 3, wherein said closure (3) has an elongate shape and wherein said at least one break point (17) extends only over a central portion of said elongate closure (3), wherein to both sides of said central portion of said elongate closure said fastening sections (16) are connected.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of said as break points (17) are arranged in a row.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein said disc holder (1) and said closure (3) point (17) are connected by said at least one break point (17) until desired breakage of said at least one break point (17) occurs and, at the same time, are in a form-locking connection by said catch elements (13) and said fastening sections (16).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
Packaging according to claim 10, wherein breakage of said at least one break point (17) is carried out by bending said closure (3) relative to said disc holder (1).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
Packaging according to claim 1, wherein an underside of said disc holder (1) is a planar flat surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
Packaging according to claim 12, wherein said underside of said disc holder (1) has lateral guide grooves.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-06-27 | 2003-12-27 | 2004-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-06-27 | 2007-12-27 | 2008-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-06-27 | 2011-12-27 | 2012-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |