Supports: racks – Special article – Recorded music type
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-13
2005-12-13
Gibson, Jr., Robert W. (Department: 3634)
Supports: racks
Special article
Recorded music type
C211S001570, C211S121000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06974038
ABSTRACT:
A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.
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Caplan David
Taylor Charles E.
Bell Boyd & Lloyd LLC
Gibson , Jr. Robert W.
The Sharper Image Corporation
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