Storage container for compact discs and the like

Details Storage container for compact discs and the like Storage container for compact discs and the like

1994-02-28

1996-11-12

Ackun, Jacob K.

Special receptacle or package

Convertible to or from display configuration

Cover-operated positioning means

2063081, 206310, B65D 8557

Patent

active

055731201

ABSTRACT:
A storage container including an outer case having a bottom tray and a cover hinged to it and a tongue assembly in the bottom tray. The tongue assembly can be integrally formed, with the bottom tray and/or the cover or separately formed and subsequently inserted into the bottom tray. When separately formed it can include an outer frame and a tongue extending from the frame side to which it is pivotally attached to the frame center. The tongue has a compact disc retainer mounted thereon for fitting into a center opening of a compact disc and holding the compact disc in the frame center when the tongue is in a "down" position. When the tongue is in an "up" position, pivoted relative to the one frame side, the compact disc is lifted up away from the frame and bottom tray for easy access thereto. The tongue, the frame and the hinge therebetween are preferably integrally formed together and as one unit. According to one embodiment the tongue is formed with a natural upward or raised bias, an elastic memory. A locking mechanism secured at least in part to the frame releasably holds the tongue in its down position. Another embodiment allows the tongue to be raised by pressing down on the end opposite to the free end, with a see-saw movement.

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