Dynamic information storage or retrieval – With particular cabinet structure
Reexamination Certificate
1998-12-29
2001-04-24
Miller, Brian E. (Department: 2153)
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
With particular cabinet structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
06222809
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a portable compact disc player and, more particularly, to a portable compact disc player in which the decorative design shown on the main surface of the player can be changed by the user.
2. Description of Background
Portable compact disc players have become quite popular and, in view of the improved electronics, the portability and the playback quality is much improved over earlier versions. Although the playback quality and the like has improved, the overall look of such a compact disc player has not changed much from the early players. Typically, such players have a small transparent window in the lid so that the user can view the spinning disc but, otherwise, the exterior aspect of the lid is unornamented. Typically, the lid is provided with a manufacturer's logo and is gray opaque plastic or the like.
Although manufacturers of portable compact disc players recognize that the aesthetic aspects of the portable compact disc player are not at a high level, in order to provide a new design it is necessary to change the actual color or graphics printed on the product, that is, change the shape and artwork of the lid of the compact disc player itself.
Thus, in order to change the outward appearance of the portable compact disc player it is necessary for the manufacturer to perform extensive design changes. Such changes result in increased costs of the product.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable compact disc player that has an improved decorative aspect visible to the user and that can eliminate the above-noted defects inherent in the prior art.
Another object of this invention is to provide a portable compact disc player in which the user can change the decorative design on the lid of the compact disc player on his own.
A further object of this invention is to be provide a portable compact disc player in which the user can transfer the original artwork of the album cover present in the compact disc storage case to the lid of the compact disc player.
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a portable compact disc player is provided that has a plan size similar to the size of the so-called jewel box used to store a compact disc. The lid of the portable compact disc player is made of transparent material and is provided with a slot or pocket for receiving the artwork of the album cover that the user can remove from the compact disc storage case and insert into the lid of the portable compact disc player provided by the present invention.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the lid of the portable compact disc player is increased in a thickness dimension to receive not only the artwork from the compact disc storage case but also to receive and store a compact disc for play back on the rotary table of the portable compact disc player.
The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof to be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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Totsuka Keiichi
Tsuge Takahiro
Fields Kenneth W.
Maioli Jay H.
Miller Brian E.
Sony Corporation
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