Special receptacle or package – For holding a machine readable recording medium – For holding an optical disc
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-16
2001-02-27
Fidei, David T. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For holding a machine readable recording medium
For holding an optical disc
C206S313000, C206S232000, C312S009580
Reexamination Certificate
active
06193061
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to an indexing, storage and retrieval system for any compact audio or video disc size medium which includes CD-ROM, CD-G, CD VIDEO DISCS, AUDIO CDs, KARAOKE CDs, AND DVDs.
2. Description of the Prior Art
In the past the professional entertainers who provide music and video using the digital compact disc format (disk jockey or DJ) had to provide some makeshift method of filing and retrieving a particular compact disc that could easily be out of order. This would entail sorting through a selection of discs to locate the desired disc. Once the disc was located, the DJ then had to open the cover or lid of the storage device to determine the track the desired selection was recorded. Often the inserts in the container that listed the song titles are misplaced, causing the DJ to be unorganized and fumbling for another disc while trying to locate the information on the misplaced insert.
There are numerous storage units on the market for personal use into which the plastic storage case for the compact disc can be inserted. There also is a home unit available through a television promotion that only holds a limited number of discs (up to 40 compact discs) in a series of thin plastic cradles. The problems with this previous unit are (1) that it is manufactured from very thin plastic, and is not precision made for the discs to be returned into the unit (2) the discs can contact the adjacent disc when retrieving and retracting the discs therefore making it possible to damage the stored discs with scratches (3) the operator would have a very difficult time especially in low light conditions to place the disc back in the very narrow slot (4) there are no guides for the disc to retract into the closed position and if one disc is out of alignment, the unit will not close and (5) there are also no means of transportation for the disc holder as it is only six inches wide and five inches deep with no handle for ease of carrying.
The present invention solves these problems so that when DJs are providing entertainment for their audiences, they have easy access to any disc in an indexed storage cradle system.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved storage cradle for compact discs in which it is easy to return the disc into the slot.
It is another object of the invention to provide an improved storage cradle for compact discs adapted to keep the disc centered when fully inserted into the cradle.
It is another object of the invention to provide an improved jewel case utilizing the storage cradle of the present invention.
It is a further object of the invention to provide an indexed storage cradle system for individual indexed cradles so that the operator can store and retrieve any compact disc without touching the laser readable surface of the compact disc.
It is a further object of the invention to provide an indexed storage cradle system for individual indexed cradles so that the person using this system will be able to open any individual cradle without inadvertently pulling down the adjacent cradle.
Thus in accordance with the present invention there is provided an improved storage cradle for compact discs. The cradle consists of a base having generally parallel vertically upstanding side walls, a rear wall and a vertical upstanding front wall. One of said side walls is higher than the other it is easy to return the disc into the slot formed between the two side walls. Means are provided on each of said side walls to keep the disc centered when fully inserted into the cradle.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention there is provided an improved jewel case for compact discs. The jewel case consists of the storage cradle of the present invention pivotally mounted within a generally rectangular housing sized to accept a compact disc or the like. The cradle is pivotally mounted within said housing so that the cradle, containing the compact disc, can be pivoted out of the housing to remove or insert the disc into the cradle then pivot back into the housing to store the disc.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention there is provided an indexed storage cradle system for individual indexed cradles so that the person using this system will be able to open any individual cradle without inadvertently pulling down the adjacent cradle. Each cradle consists of a base having generally parallel vertically upstanding side walls, a rear wall and a vertical upstanding front wall. One of said side walls is higher than the other it is easy to return the disc into the slot formed between the two side walls. Means are provided on each of said side walls to keep the disc centered when fully inserted into the cradle. The top of the front wall of each cradle is provided with a cutout portion. A tab is provided either on the bottom or the top of said cutout to facilitate pulling down the cradle. The location of the tab alternates on adjacent cradles to minimize the chance of inadvertently pulling down the adjacent cradle.
Further features of the invention will be described or will become apparent in the course of the following detailed description.
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Dewhurst Philip
Lew Gene
Diskjocki
Fidei David T.
Jones & Askew LLP
Mohandesi Jila
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