Compact disc package

Details Compact disc package Compact disc package

2000-05-24

2001-10-09

Foster, Jim (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

For holding a machine readable recording medium

For holding an optical disc

C206S782000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06298985

ABSTRACT:

CROSS REFERENCES TO CO-PENDING APPLICATIONS
None.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is for a compact disc package made of stiff paperboard for mailing and/or storing a compact disc.
2. Description of the Prior Art
None.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The general purpose of the present invention is to provide an improved compact disc package.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a stiff paperboard blank, including three square panels connected end-to-end such that there is a center panel and two end panels attached to the center panel along fold lines. The center panel includes two flaps which fold inwardly. One of the end panels folds over the inwardly folded flaps and is adhered to the flaps, thus creating a pocket for receiving a compact disc. The other end panel then folds inwardly over the first folded end panel to complete the package. Both end panels include semicircular-shaped windows which align with each other when the end panels are in their folded position so that a section of the compact disc can be seen through the package. There is also an integral tab on the first folded end panel which prevents the compact disc from slipping out of the pocket.
One significant aspect and feature of the present invention is a one-piece blank which is folded and adhered to create a pocket.
Another significant aspect and feature of the present invention is an integral tab which prevents the compact disc from slipping out of the pocket.
Still another significant aspect and feature of the present invention is a set of aligned windows which allow the user to see a portion of the contained compact disc.
Having thus described an embodiment and significant aspects and features of the present invention, it is the principal object of the present invention to provide an improved compact disc package.
One object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive way to package compact discs for storage or mailing.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a means to prevent the compact disc from slipping out of the pocket.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide windows so the user can identify the contained compact disc without opening the package.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a pocket for receiving a compact disc using a single stiff paperboard blank.


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