Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval – Particular cabinet structure for optical media – Tray or drawer loading or ejecting
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-18
2007-12-18
Miller, Brian E. (Department: 2627)
Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval
Particular cabinet structure for optical media
Tray or drawer loading or ejecting
C720S610000, C720S627000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10722568
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus to accommodate and load a disc cartridge in a drive includes a tray on which the disc cartridge is accommodated, a locking lever having a locking hook caught in a groove formed at a side wall of the disc cartridge when accommodated on the tray and which restricts/releases the disc cartridge using the locking hook. A sliding holder is slidably installed at the tray to prevent the disc cartridge from moving by pressing the disc cartridge restricted by the locking lever in one direction.
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Miller Brian E.
Staas & Halsey , LLP
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