Packaging for compact discs

Details Packaging for compact discs Packaging for compact discs

1991-10-23

1993-10-19

Fidei, David T.

Special receptacle or package

Convertible to or from display configuration

With cover convertible to easel or receptacle support

206 4523, 206309, 206310, 206312, 206444, B65D 550, B65D 8530, B65D 8557

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052537510

ABSTRACT:
A package for the retail display of a compact disc includes the hingedly connected base and cover of the conventional "jewel box", and a tray in which the disc is removably secured by a circular array of flexible fingers, in which the tray differs from the conventional tray in that it is transparent, instead of opaque, and has a narrow slot formed in the elevated portion which extends along its entire length. The compact disc is placed face down in the tray, and the tray is placed face down in the conventional box cover with the slot in the elevated portion receiving and firmly engaging the hinged-end wall of the base to thereby jamb the hinge and lock the box full-open. The locked-open box is shrink-wrapped with transparent film so as to make artwork on the disc itself, and other artwork placed on other available surfaces, clearly visible to browsing purchasers. After purchase, the customer removes the shrinkwrap--the only discardable component of the package--removes the tray from the cover and places it face up in the base, allowing the cover to be closed over the base for storage of the disc.

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