US20090159473A1 - Media Package - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to packages for containing media such as compact discs or DVD discs.
- the present invention is directed to a package for carrying media comprising an assembly that has at least one media-carrying component and a protective cover configured and adapted to receive the at least one media-carrying component, each of which includes a latching element for engaging the other.
- a variety of media containers are known in the art for storage, transport and/or sale of media, such as compact discs (“CDs”), digital video discs (“DVDs”) and the like. Of such devices, many include a simple hinged case into which a disc is inserted. Multiple disc packages often include a case and a plurality of disc trays formed in or attached to the case. Typically, such trays, are not easily removed from the outer container.
- the present invention provides a media container for transport, display and/or storage of one or more media discs, for example.
- the subject media container includes features that allow a user to remove one or more discs from a protective cover, as well as a latching feature that allows the one or more discs to be securely held within the protective cover.
- the invention includes an assembly and a protective cover.
- the assembly has a plurality of media-carrying components, which are configured and adapted for engaging media held thereby, and a first latching element.
- the protective cover is capable of covering at least a portion of the assembly and has a second latching element.
- the assembly is adapted and configured for insertion into the protective cover, wherein the first latching element engages the second latching element to inhibit removal of the assembly from the protective cover.
- the media package includes an assembly and a protective sleeve.
- the assembly includes a plurality of media-carrying components, which in-turn include one or more trays capable of carrying media.
- the assembly further includes a first latching element.
- the protective sleeve is adapted and configured for receiving the assembly and has a second latching element, which engages the first latching element upon insertion of the assembly.
- the media is a recorded or printed medium, and can be, for example, a disc.
- the media-carrying components can be trays and can interlock with adjacent media-carrying components.
- the media-carrying components can be attached along a common edge thereof and can be mutually attached with a flexible binding.
- the media-carrying components can be mutually attached with an intermediate element having a hinge element or mutually attached to adjacent media carrying components by way of integrated hinging elements.
- the first latching element can be, for example, a pawl or button and the second latching element can be, for example, an aperture or recess defined in a wall of the protective cover.
- the first latching element can be associated with the protective cover and that the second latching element with the assembly of media-carrying components.
- the first latching element can be carried by, formed in or formed on one or a plurality of the media-carrying components. Further, the first latching element can be formed near a plurality of sides of the assembly to enable insertion and latching of the assembly into the protective cover in a plurality of orientations.
- the assembly or cover can comprise a stop to prevent the assembly from entering the cover beyond a predetermined point.
- the stop can be provided on the assembly, near a hinge of the assembly.
- the protective cover can be a sleeve and can further comprise an end cap secured to one end of the sleeve to define an internal recess for receiving the assembly.
- a latching element can be provided in the end cap.
- the protective cover can be shaped to resemble an object based on a theme related to the media contained within the package, and can include a contoured surface.
- FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a first representative embodiment of a media container in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an isometric end view of the container of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 a is an isometric end view of the container of FIG. 1 with the media tray assembly partially removed;
- FIG. 3 b is an exploded view of the container of FIG. 3 a;
- FIG. 3 c is a view of the tray assembly of FIGS. 3 a and 3 b;
- FIG. 4 is an isometric end view of a second representative embodiment of a media container in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 5 is an isometric end view of the media container of FIG. 4 , where the media tray assembly is removed from a protective cover;
- FIGS. 6 a and 6 b illustrate a third exemplary embodiment of a media container in accordance with the invention, with FIG. 6 a illustrating the media tray assembly removed from the protective cover and the individual trays fanned apart along the hinge axis;
- FIG. 7 illustrates the media container of FIGS. 6 a and 6 b with the media tray assembly partially removed from the protective cover;
- FIG. 8 is an isometric view of an alternate embodiment of a media container insert in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the media container tray assembly of FIG. 8 , illustrating an optional hinged arrangement between adjacent trays;
- FIG. 10 illustrates two alternate embodiments for trays of media containers in accordance with the invention.
- the media packages presented herein may be used for transport, display and/or storage of media, such as recorded and/or printed media.
- the present invention is particularly suited for use with recorded media in disc format, such as audio CDs, video DVDs and the like.
- the subject media packages are also suited for additionally or alternatively conveying printed material, such as a booklet.
- FIGS. 1-2 and 3 a - 3 c illustrate a first representative embodiment of a media package in accordance with the present invention, designated generally by reference character 100 .
- Other embodiments of a media package in accordance with the invention, and aspects thereof, are provided in FIGS. 4-10 , and are described hereinbelow.
- media package 100 including a media tray stack 230 having a plurality of media-carrying components 331 a - 331 d and a first latching element.
- the media package 100 also includes a protective cover capable of covering at least a portion of the media tray stack and having a second latching element associated therewith.
- the media tray stack is capable of being inserted into the protective cover, and the first latching element is capable of engaging the second latching element to inhibit removal of the media tray stack from the protective cover.
- the protective cover can include printed material, which can be provided in the form of a sleeve 115 .
- the sleeve 115 as embodied in FIGS. 1-2 and 3 a - 3 c , is slid over the protective cover 110 , and is held in place at one end by an expanded width portion 120 of the cover 110 , and at the other end by an end cap 125 , which engages the main body portion of the cover 110 .
- the sleeve 115 can be secured to the cover 110 by an adhesive or other fastening means.
- the printed material can be printed directly onto the cover 110 , or can be provided by way of planar adhesive stickers, for example.
- the cover 110 includes five walls: an end wall 215 ; top and bottom walls 216 a , 216 b ; and two edge walls 217 a , 217 b .
- the sixth side of the cover includes an aperture 332 for insertion of the media tray stack 230 .
- the cover can vary from this configuration.
- the cover can be a “partial” cover, such as one having only top and edge walls.
- the cover 110 has rigidifying ribs 313 formed in at least one of the top and bottom walls to strengthen the cover 110 and to protect the media stored within the package.
- a window 117 can be provided to allow viewing of the contents within the cover 110 .
- a user can see through both the sleeve 115 and cover 110 by virtue of a transparent region in the sleeve 115 and an aperture 117 formed in the sidewall of cover 110 , to see the media trays 230 .
- a stop 312 is provided in the form of a step in the cover 110 .
- a media tray stack 230 including a plurality of abutting and/or connected trays 331 a - 331 d , which directly hold media, is received by the protective cover through aperture 332 formed at one end thereof.
- the uppermost media tray 331 d is a disc tray, and includes a disc-holding detent 338 and a central spindle 339 (or rosette) for directly engaging a media disc.
- the individual media trays 331 a - 331 d of the assembly 230 can be joined along a common edge by a flexible binding 333 as illustrated, or by another hinge means, as described in further detail below in connection with other embodiments.
- the binding 333 can be of any suitable material, but is preferably a plastic film, fabric, paper or composite material attached to the media trays by an adhesive. Such configuration is described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/259,341, filed Sep. 27, 2002, and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,070,048 on Jul. 4, 2006, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the media tray stack 230 can be housed in a folded jacket as described in the foregoing reference, which entire assembly can be inserted into the cover 110 in accordance with the invention.
- a book-like stack of trays with a cover wherein the spine of the cover includes an extra fold to better accommodate an opened stack, such as that described in U.S. Patent Application Publication 2007/0000803, dated Jan. 4, 2007 (corresponding to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10,556,531) and International Patent Application Number PCT/US2004/015201 (published as WO2004/102573), can be substituted for the media tray stack 230 .
- the foregoing patent applications are expressly incorporated herein by reference, in their entireties.
- the trays 331 a - 331 d can simply stack on top of one another, preferably engaging one another to inhibit relative movement therebetween when stacked.
- the indentations 335 can be formed such that a complementary contour on the lower face of the tray results.
- the lower face of the tray 331 d , at indentation 335 nests adjacent to an upper surface of the tray 331 c immediately below, at the indentation 335 .
- Such matching contours can be provided at other locations, in connection with other features, in each of the media trays 331 a - 331 d .
- mating elements for the express purpose of securing successive trays to one another can be provided. Since the cover 110 prevents relative movement of the trays 331 a - 331 d from one another normal to their surface, relative transverse movement of the trays 331 a - 331 d relative to one another is ideally additionally inhibited.
- the end cap 125 is provided to enclose one end of the cover 110 .
- the end cap 125 can attach to the cover 110 in any suitable manner.
- the end cap 125 is mechanically fitted to the cover 110 such as by a snap feature 319 , preferably a one-time snap fit, in which the cap is not easily removable from the cover 110 .
- a latching mechanism 320 for mutual engagement of the cover 110 and the media tray assembly 230 is provided in accordance with the invention.
- the latching mechanism 320 includes an attachment portion 321 for attachment to the cover 110 (in this case, to the cap 125 of the cover), a release button 323 which is pushed by a user to move the tab portion 325 .
- the tab portion 325 extends from the button 323 and supports a pawl 327 to engage the media tray assembly 230 .
- the pawl 327 engages a corresponding element (not shown) on the media tray assembly 230 .
- FIG. 3 c which is a view of the media tray assembly 230 and the latching mechanism 320 removed from the cover 110 , the tab portion 325 extends to a point that is between adjacent media trays.
- the pawl 327 engages a corresponding recess in the underside of the respective media tray.
- an aperture can be formed through the entire thickness of the media tray.
- the precise manner in which the latching elements engage can vary as necessary or desired. As will be apparent to one of skill in the art, other releasable latch arrangements are possible although not explicitly set forth herein.
- a second latching mechanism 320 can be provided along the opposite wall of the media package 100 , such that the user would need to “pinch” both buttons (e.g., 323 ) in order to remove the tray assembly 230 from the cover 110 .
- a second button e.g., 323
- tab portion e.g., 325
- pawl e.g., 327
- the same attachment portion 321 can be utilized, if desired.
- the two latching mechanisms can be aligned with one another or offset along the width of the container. Alternatively still, two latching mechanisms can be provided side-by-side, if desired. Even more than two latching mechanisms can be provided as well.
- Each tray 331 a - 331 d can be provided with latching portions on each or a plurality of sides, such that the assembly 230 can be inserted in any orientation. If the tray assembly 230 is formed so as to include interlocking elements, and no binding 333 or hinge, the assembly 230 can be inserted in such that any of the four sides thereof 371 - 374 can be inserted into the cover 110 first, with each tray being provided with latching portions on each side. As such, the order in which the trays 331 a - 331 d are stacked and the orientation in which they are inserted into the housing is immaterial. In the embodiment of FIGS.
- each tray 331 a - 331 d is provided with four recesses on its bottom surface, one along each of the four sides thereof. If recesses are provided on both the top and bottom of each of the trays 331 a - 331 d , or in the form of an aperture through the trays, the tray assembly could further be inserted upside-down from the orientation illustrated.
- FIGS. 4 , 5 , 6 a , 6 b and 7 - 11 illustrate a second embodiment and variations thereof of media packages in accordance with the present invention.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 are isometric end views of a second representative embodiment of a media package 500 in accordance with the invention, with FIG. 5 showing the media tray insert 430 removed from the protective cover 410 .
- This embodiment differs from the prior embodiment of FIGS. 1-2 and 3 a - 3 c primarily with respect to the placement and design of the latching mechanism 438 , the manner in which the media trays of the media tray assembly 430 are connected, and in the construction of the cover 410 itself.
- the cover 410 includes five walls, including an integral end portion 415 , top and bottom walls 416 a , 416 b and sidewalls 417 a , 417 b .
- a sleeve construction with end cap, as shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 1-2 and 3 a - 3 c can be used, however.
- the media tray assembly 430 is inserted into the cover 410 and releasably latches thereto.
- the latching mechanism 437 includes a button 438 , which is pushed by a user to release the media tray assembly 430 from the cover 410 .
- the button is integrally formed (in this embodiment) with tab 536 having a pawl 439 at the distal end thereof.
- the tab 536 and button 438 are preferably integrally formed with a portion of one of the trays, in this case, the topmost tray 431 a .
- the tab 536 is flexible, with respect to the tray 431 a , which allows flexure of the tab upon depression of the button 438 . This urges the pawl 439 away from a corresponding latching element of the cover 410 , in this case, an aperture 411 .
- the latching mechanism 437 can include a hinge and a return mechanism, such as a spring.
- a spring can be, for example, a metal leaf spring.
- the hinge can include two mutually engaging components, can include a pin, or can be a so-called “living hinge” formed by creating a reduced thickness line in the material of the media tray.
- packages in accordance with the present invention can include a feature such as the Red TagTM system, available from AGI-AMARAY.
- Such system includes a removable locking element which prevents removal of a disc held in a disc tray.
- Such locking elements can be utilized in individual ones of a plurality of trays in accordance with the invention, or can be modified to include multiple prongs to engage a plurality of disc trays with a locking element.
- the position of the resting position of the tab 536 , and the height of the pawl 439 are preferably such that the tab 536 initially deflects downward as the pawl passes under a latching portion 412 of the cover 410 .
- the pawl 439 reaches the aperture 411 , the tab and pawl 439 will move upward and the pawl 439 will engage the aperture 411 , due to the resiliency of the material of the tab 536 and/or a spring, as described above.
- the trays 431 a - 431 c of the media tray assembly 430 are, in this embodiment, hingedly attached to adjacent trays.
- elements on one tray engage elements on one or more adjacent trays, and are thus concatenated.
- Such feature is described in International Patent Application No. PCT/US2005/014580 (published as WO2005/106885A1), which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- the foregoing patent application describes, in part, a binding clip that can be used with a stack of trays, wherein each tray includes a docking appendage.
- the binding clip includes segments connected by flexible links, with each segment having a dock portion for receiving a docking appendage.
- the top media tray 431 a includes the latching mechanism 437 .
- the bottom media tray 431 c can also include a latching mechanism with or without a corresponding aperture on the cover 410 .
- the bottom media tray 431 c can be provided without a latching mechanism 437 .
- the positioning of the latching elements as desired, the user can be able to insert the media tray assembly 430 in only one way, or in two ways, with the media tray assembly 430 flipped.
- the positioning of cutout 414 with respect to the contoured button 438 can help guide the user to insert the assembly 430 in only the prescribed manner.
- the media package 500 can be configured such that such cutout 414 is not necessary.
- media trays in accordance with the invention can take on various shapes and functions.
- a media tray assembly 630 having a top media tray 631 , a middle media tray 632 and a bottom media tray 633 are provided.
- the top 631 and bottom 633 media trays include disc-holding detents 638 and are identical to one another. They include an arcuate contoured surface as indicated by reference number 639 a , which corresponds with contour 639 b of the cover 610 .
- a latching mechanism is not shown in FIGS. 8-10 , a mechanism such as that shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 can be readily incorporated into the design.
- a latching mechanism(s), such as that described in connection with FIGS. 4 and 5 can be provided on one or both of the top 631 and bottom 633 media trays.
- Media trays in accordance with the invention can include trays having spindles on each of a top and bottom surface of the tray. Such spindles can be co-axial or can be offset to reduce thickness and/or so that both discs are readily visible. Such an arrangement is described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/781,445, filed Mar. 10, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the middle media tray 632 can be configured to hold a media disc, but can also, as illustrated, be configured with a substantially rectangular recess 637 .
- tray 1033 includes a recess 1034 for receiving a rectangular item, such as a printed booklet.
- Tabs 1037 are provided to hold the contents of the tray 1033 .
- Aperture 1035 is provided to facilitate removal of the tray's contents by making the contents easily accessible, for example, by the user's finger.
- an end tray 1031 for use on the bottom and/or top of a media tray assembly which is not configured to hold any particular object—neither a media disc nor a booklet—can be incorporated into any of the media tray assemblies described herein.
- Hinge region 435 can be of any suitable type.
- the hinge can be that of a flexible binding type as described above, can include a common hinge element to which each of the media trays is hingedly connected, or can be formed through hinged interconnection of adjacent trays.
- the hinge region 435 which includes portions of each media tray, extends to outer edges of the package and acts as a stop when inserting the media tray assembly 430 into the cover 410 .
- FIG. 6 b illustrates the entire media package 600 including media tray assembly 435 inserted in cover 610 .
- the cover includes printed material 615 which can be in the form of a sleeve, or other separately applied printed element, or can be printed directly onto the cover 610 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates the media package 600 , with the media tray assembly 630 partially removed from the cover 610 .
- FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate a variation of the above described media trays, including a media tray stack 830 including a plurality of middle media trays 834 .
- the middle media trays 834 can be configured to hold media discs or booklets, for example, as shown in FIG. 10 .
- the top tray 831 a and bottom tray 831 b include disc-retaining detents 838 .
- the topmost middle tray 834 a also includes such a detent.
- the outer trays 831 a , 831 b can include a larger edge radius 836 than inner trays 834 to aide insertion of the trays into a cover.
- the contour of the face 817 transitions into a flat wall along the end opposite the hinge region 835 . If the transition were abrupt, such as a squared-off corner, it would be difficult for a user to insert the media tray stack 830 into a cover. Accordingly, the increased edge radius of the outer trays 831 a , 831 b helps guide the media tray stack 830 into a cover.
- outer trays can be configured to be plain (not for holding media), they can be configured to hold printed media or they can be configured to hold recorded media, as can the middle trays.
- any total number of trays is possible. Any number of middle trays 834 can be used in accordance with the invention. These trays can mutually engage one another when stacked, can be attached with a flexible binding, can be hinged to one another or can be hingedly connected to one adjacent media trays. Further, if desired, the trays can be mutually connected to adjacent trays by a pivot, so that they can rotate in the plane of the tray to “fan” open. Such pivot is preferably provided near a corner of the trays.
- middle trays can be configured in any order desired.
- special outer trays as trays 831 a , 831 b need not be required in every embodiment.
- the cover (e.g., 110 ) in any of the foregoing embodiments can be shaped in accordance with the shape of the media tray assembly (e.g., 230 ) inserted therein, or can be configured to take on any shape, such as a shape in accordance with a theme of a motion picture recorded on the media contained therein. For example, if the media contained within the media package relates to a motion picture on auto racing, the cover can be in the shape of a racecar into which the media tray assembly fits.
- the materials for the subject media container are as follows.
- the media trays themselves can be made from a plastic material such as, for example, polymethyl methacrylate, polypropylene or polyethylene terephthalate a paperboard material, a metal such as aluminum, or a composite material.
- the protective cover can be formed of plastic, metal, paperboard or composite materials.
- the sleeve (e.g., 115 ), which includes printed material can be of any of the foregoing materials, for example, and can include one or more transparent regions, such as at window 117 .
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Description
- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/799,072, filed May 9, 2006, entitled “Media Package,” the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to packages for containing media such as compact discs or DVD discs. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a package for carrying media comprising an assembly that has at least one media-carrying component and a protective cover configured and adapted to receive the at least one media-carrying component, each of which includes a latching element for engaging the other.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- A variety of media containers are known in the art for storage, transport and/or sale of media, such as compact discs (“CDs”), digital video discs (“DVDs”) and the like. Of such devices, many include a simple hinged case into which a disc is inserted. Multiple disc packages often include a case and a plurality of disc trays formed in or attached to the case. Typically, such trays, are not easily removed from the outer container.
- Therefore, there is a need for a container for storing media, such as CDs and DVDs, which is economical to manufacture and capable of containing multiple storage trays which are easily removable by a user.
- The purpose and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in and apparent from the description that follows. The present invention provides a media container for transport, display and/or storage of one or more media discs, for example. The subject media container includes features that allow a user to remove one or more discs from a protective cover, as well as a latching feature that allows the one or more discs to be securely held within the protective cover.
- To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied, the invention includes an assembly and a protective cover. The assembly has a plurality of media-carrying components, which are configured and adapted for engaging media held thereby, and a first latching element. The protective cover is capable of covering at least a portion of the assembly and has a second latching element. The assembly is adapted and configured for insertion into the protective cover, wherein the first latching element engages the second latching element to inhibit removal of the assembly from the protective cover.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the media package includes an assembly and a protective sleeve. The assembly includes a plurality of media-carrying components, which in-turn include one or more trays capable of carrying media. The assembly further includes a first latching element. The protective sleeve is adapted and configured for receiving the assembly and has a second latching element, which engages the first latching element upon insertion of the assembly.
- In accordance with the invention, the media is a recorded or printed medium, and can be, for example, a disc. The media-carrying components can be trays and can interlock with adjacent media-carrying components. The media-carrying components can be attached along a common edge thereof and can be mutually attached with a flexible binding. Alternatively, the media-carrying components can be mutually attached with an intermediate element having a hinge element or mutually attached to adjacent media carrying components by way of integrated hinging elements.
- In accordance with the invention, the first latching element can be, for example, a pawl or button and the second latching element can be, for example, an aperture or recess defined in a wall of the protective cover. It should be noted that the first latching element can be associated with the protective cover and that the second latching element with the assembly of media-carrying components. The first latching element can be carried by, formed in or formed on one or a plurality of the media-carrying components. Further, the first latching element can be formed near a plurality of sides of the assembly to enable insertion and latching of the assembly into the protective cover in a plurality of orientations.
- Further, the assembly or cover can comprise a stop to prevent the assembly from entering the cover beyond a predetermined point. The stop can be provided on the assembly, near a hinge of the assembly.
- In accordance with the invention, the protective cover can be a sleeve and can further comprise an end cap secured to one end of the sleeve to define an internal recess for receiving the assembly. A latching element can be provided in the end cap.
- Also in accordance with the invention, the protective cover can be shaped to resemble an object based on a theme related to the media contained within the package, and can include a contoured surface.
- It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention claimed.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute part of this specification, are included to illustrate and provide a further understanding of the method and system of the invention. Together with the description, the drawings serve to explain the principles of the invention.
- So that those having ordinary skill in the art to which the disclosed invention appertains will more readily understand how to make and use the same, reference may be had to the drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a first representative embodiment of a media container in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is an isometric end view of the container ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 a is an isometric end view of the container ofFIG. 1 with the media tray assembly partially removed; -
FIG. 3 b is an exploded view of the container ofFIG. 3 a; -
FIG. 3 c is a view of the tray assembly ofFIGS. 3 a and 3 b; -
FIG. 4 is an isometric end view of a second representative embodiment of a media container in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 5 is an isometric end view of the media container ofFIG. 4 , where the media tray assembly is removed from a protective cover; -
FIGS. 6 a and 6 b illustrate a third exemplary embodiment of a media container in accordance with the invention, withFIG. 6 a illustrating the media tray assembly removed from the protective cover and the individual trays fanned apart along the hinge axis; -
FIG. 7 illustrates the media container ofFIGS. 6 a and 6 b with the media tray assembly partially removed from the protective cover; -
FIG. 8 is an isometric view of an alternate embodiment of a media container insert in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the media container tray assembly ofFIG. 8 , illustrating an optional hinged arrangement between adjacent trays; and -
FIG. 10 illustrates two alternate embodiments for trays of media containers in accordance with the invention. - These and other features of the containers of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments.
- Reference is now made to the accompanying figures for the purpose of describing, in detail, preferred and exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The figures and accompanying detailed description are provided to describe and illustrate exemplary manners in which the disclosed subject matter may be made and used, and are not intended to limit the scope thereof.
- The media packages presented herein may be used for transport, display and/or storage of media, such as recorded and/or printed media. The present invention is particularly suited for use with recorded media in disc format, such as audio CDs, video DVDs and the like. Advantageously, the subject media packages are also suited for additionally or alternatively conveying printed material, such as a booklet.
- For the purposes of explanation and illustration, and not limitation,
FIGS. 1-2 and 3 a-3 c illustrate a first representative embodiment of a media package in accordance with the present invention, designated generally byreference character 100. Other embodiments of a media package in accordance with the invention, and aspects thereof, are provided inFIGS. 4-10 , and are described hereinbelow. - In accordance with the invention,
media package 100 is provided including amedia tray stack 230 having a plurality of media-carrying components 331 a-331 d and a first latching element. Themedia package 100 also includes a protective cover capable of covering at least a portion of the media tray stack and having a second latching element associated therewith. The media tray stack is capable of being inserted into the protective cover, and the first latching element is capable of engaging the second latching element to inhibit removal of the media tray stack from the protective cover. - When in use, media is housed in
media tray stack 230, which is in-turn housed within aprotective cover 110 or case. The protective cover can include printed material, which can be provided in the form of asleeve 115. Thesleeve 115, as embodied inFIGS. 1-2 and 3 a-3 c, is slid over theprotective cover 110, and is held in place at one end by an expandedwidth portion 120 of thecover 110, and at the other end by anend cap 125, which engages the main body portion of thecover 110. Alternatively, thesleeve 115 can be secured to thecover 110 by an adhesive or other fastening means. Alternatively still, the printed material can be printed directly onto thecover 110, or can be provided by way of planar adhesive stickers, for example. - The
cover 110 includes five walls: an end wall 215; top andbottom walls edge walls aperture 332 for insertion of themedia tray stack 230. It is to be understood that the cover can vary from this configuration. For example, the cover can be a “partial” cover, such as one having only top and edge walls. Thecover 110 has rigidifyingribs 313 formed in at least one of the top and bottom walls to strengthen thecover 110 and to protect the media stored within the package. Optionally, awindow 117 can be provided to allow viewing of the contents within thecover 110. As illustrated, a user can see through both thesleeve 115 and cover 110 by virtue of a transparent region in thesleeve 115 and anaperture 117 formed in the sidewall ofcover 110, to see themedia trays 230. In the embodiment ofFIGS. 1-2 and 3 a-3 c, astop 312 is provided in the form of a step in thecover 110. - A
media tray stack 230, including a plurality of abutting and/or connected trays 331 a-331 d, which directly hold media, is received by the protective cover throughaperture 332 formed at one end thereof. As illustrated, theuppermost media tray 331 d is a disc tray, and includes a disc-holdingdetent 338 and a central spindle 339 (or rosette) for directly engaging a media disc. The individual media trays 331 a-331 d of theassembly 230 can be joined along a common edge by a flexible binding 333 as illustrated, or by another hinge means, as described in further detail below in connection with other embodiments. The binding 333 can be of any suitable material, but is preferably a plastic film, fabric, paper or composite material attached to the media trays by an adhesive. Such configuration is described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/259,341, filed Sep. 27, 2002, and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,070,048 on Jul. 4, 2006, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Moreover, themedia tray stack 230 can be housed in a folded jacket as described in the foregoing reference, which entire assembly can be inserted into thecover 110 in accordance with the invention. - Alternatively, a book-like stack of trays with a cover, wherein the spine of the cover includes an extra fold to better accommodate an opened stack, such as that described in U.S. Patent Application Publication 2007/0000803, dated Jan. 4, 2007 (corresponding to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10,556,531) and International Patent Application Number PCT/US2004/015201 (published as WO2004/102573), can be substituted for the
media tray stack 230. The foregoing patent applications are expressly incorporated herein by reference, in their entireties. - Alternatively still, the trays 331 a-331 d can simply stack on top of one another, preferably engaging one another to inhibit relative movement therebetween when stacked. For example, if each of the trays 331 a-331 d of
assembly 230 is formed to includeindentations 335 to facilitate removal of tray contents by a user, theindentations 335 can be formed such that a complementary contour on the lower face of the tray results. For example, when stacked, the lower face of thetray 331 d, atindentation 335 nests adjacent to an upper surface of thetray 331 c immediately below, at theindentation 335. Such matching contours can be provided at other locations, in connection with other features, in each of the media trays 331 a-331 d. Alternatively still, mating elements for the express purpose of securing successive trays to one another can be provided. Since thecover 110 prevents relative movement of the trays 331 a-331 d from one another normal to their surface, relative transverse movement of the trays 331 a-331 d relative to one another is ideally additionally inhibited. - The
end cap 125 is provided to enclose one end of thecover 110. Theend cap 125 can attach to thecover 110 in any suitable manner. Preferably, however, theend cap 125 is mechanically fitted to thecover 110 such as by asnap feature 319, preferably a one-time snap fit, in which the cap is not easily removable from thecover 110. - A
latching mechanism 320 for mutual engagement of thecover 110 and themedia tray assembly 230 is provided in accordance with the invention. In the embodiment shown inFIGS. 1-2 and 3 a-3 c, thelatching mechanism 320 includes anattachment portion 321 for attachment to the cover 110 (in this case, to thecap 125 of the cover), arelease button 323 which is pushed by a user to move thetab portion 325. Thetab portion 325 extends from thebutton 323 and supports apawl 327 to engage themedia tray assembly 230. Thepawl 327 engages a corresponding element (not shown) on themedia tray assembly 230. - As is best seen in
FIG. 3 c, which is a view of themedia tray assembly 230 and thelatching mechanism 320 removed from thecover 110, thetab portion 325 extends to a point that is between adjacent media trays. Thepawl 327 engages a corresponding recess in the underside of the respective media tray. Alternatively, an aperture can be formed through the entire thickness of the media tray. Naturally, the precise manner in which the latching elements engage can vary as necessary or desired. As will be apparent to one of skill in the art, other releasable latch arrangements are possible although not explicitly set forth herein. - Further, a
second latching mechanism 320 can be provided along the opposite wall of themedia package 100, such that the user would need to “pinch” both buttons (e.g., 323) in order to remove thetray assembly 230 from thecover 110. In such an arrangement, a second button (e.g., 323), tab portion (e.g., 325) and pawl (e.g., 327) would be provided. Thesame attachment portion 321 can be utilized, if desired. Moreover, the two latching mechanisms can be aligned with one another or offset along the width of the container. Alternatively still, two latching mechanisms can be provided side-by-side, if desired. Even more than two latching mechanisms can be provided as well. - Each tray 331 a-331 d can be provided with latching portions on each or a plurality of sides, such that the
assembly 230 can be inserted in any orientation. If thetray assembly 230 is formed so as to include interlocking elements, and no binding 333 or hinge, theassembly 230 can be inserted in such that any of the four sides thereof 371-374 can be inserted into thecover 110 first, with each tray being provided with latching portions on each side. As such, the order in which the trays 331 a-331 d are stacked and the orientation in which they are inserted into the housing is immaterial. In the embodiment ofFIGS. 3 a-3 c, to achieve this aspect of the invention, each tray 331 a-331 d is provided with four recesses on its bottom surface, one along each of the four sides thereof. If recesses are provided on both the top and bottom of each of the trays 331 a-331 d, or in the form of an aperture through the trays, the tray assembly could further be inserted upside-down from the orientation illustrated. -
FIGS. 4 , 5, 6 a, 6 b and 7-11 illustrate a second embodiment and variations thereof of media packages in accordance with the present invention.FIGS. 4 and 5 are isometric end views of a second representative embodiment of amedia package 500 in accordance with the invention, withFIG. 5 showing themedia tray insert 430 removed from theprotective cover 410. This embodiment differs from the prior embodiment ofFIGS. 1-2 and 3 a-3 c primarily with respect to the placement and design of thelatching mechanism 438, the manner in which the media trays of themedia tray assembly 430 are connected, and in the construction of thecover 410 itself. - The
cover 410, as illustrated, includes five walls, including anintegral end portion 415, top andbottom walls FIGS. 1-2 and 3 a-3 c can be used, however. As with the above-described embodiment, themedia tray assembly 430 is inserted into thecover 410 and releasably latches thereto. - The
latching mechanism 437 includes abutton 438, which is pushed by a user to release themedia tray assembly 430 from thecover 410. The button is integrally formed (in this embodiment) withtab 536 having apawl 439 at the distal end thereof. Thetab 536 andbutton 438 are preferably integrally formed with a portion of one of the trays, in this case, the topmost tray 431 a. Thetab 536 is flexible, with respect to the tray 431 a, which allows flexure of the tab upon depression of thebutton 438. This urges thepawl 439 away from a corresponding latching element of thecover 410, in this case, anaperture 411. Alternatively, thelatching mechanism 437 can include a hinge and a return mechanism, such as a spring. Such spring can be, for example, a metal leaf spring. The hinge can include two mutually engaging components, can include a pin, or can be a so-called “living hinge” formed by creating a reduced thickness line in the material of the media tray. - Security features to prevent theft of the contents of the media package can be incorporated into the package. The latching mechanism can be configured to include a removable component, which prevents opening of the package, and which is not removed until the consumer purchased the media package and its contents at the cashier. Naturally, security features of other types can be incorporated in the subject packages as well. For example, packages in accordance with the present invention can include a feature such as the Red Tag™ system, available from AGI-AMARAY. Such system includes a removable locking element which prevents removal of a disc held in a disc tray. Such locking elements can be utilized in individual ones of a plurality of trays in accordance with the invention, or can be modified to include multiple prongs to engage a plurality of disc trays with a locking element. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/027,938, filed Jan. 4, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference, describes this feature in further detail.
- When the user inserts the
media tray assembly 430 into thecover 410, the position of the resting position of thetab 536, and the height of thepawl 439 are preferably such that thetab 536 initially deflects downward as the pawl passes under a latchingportion 412 of thecover 410. When thepawl 439 reaches theaperture 411, the tab andpawl 439 will move upward and thepawl 439 will engage theaperture 411, due to the resiliency of the material of thetab 536 and/or a spring, as described above. - The trays 431 a-431 c of the
media tray assembly 430 are, in this embodiment, hingedly attached to adjacent trays. In such embodiment, elements on one tray engage elements on one or more adjacent trays, and are thus concatenated. Such feature is described in International Patent Application No. PCT/US2005/014580 (published as WO2005/106885A1), which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety. The foregoing patent application describes, in part, a binding clip that can be used with a stack of trays, wherein each tray includes a docking appendage. The binding clip includes segments connected by flexible links, with each segment having a dock portion for receiving a docking appendage. - Unique trays are provided in the embodiment of
FIGS. 4 and 5 . The top media tray 431 a includes thelatching mechanism 437. Thebottom media tray 431 c can also include a latching mechanism with or without a corresponding aperture on thecover 410. Alternatively, thebottom media tray 431 c can be provided without alatching mechanism 437. By configuring the positioning of the latching elements as desired, the user can be able to insert themedia tray assembly 430 in only one way, or in two ways, with themedia tray assembly 430 flipped. The positioning ofcutout 414 with respect to the contouredbutton 438 can help guide the user to insert theassembly 430 in only the prescribed manner. However, themedia package 500 can be configured such thatsuch cutout 414 is not necessary. - As shown particularly in
FIG. 6 a, andFIGS. 8-10 , media trays in accordance with the invention can take on various shapes and functions. With reference toFIG. 6 a, amedia tray assembly 630 having atop media tray 631, amiddle media tray 632 and abottom media tray 633 are provided. In this embodiment, the top 631 and bottom 633 media trays include disc-holdingdetents 638 and are identical to one another. They include an arcuate contoured surface as indicated byreference number 639 a, which corresponds with contour 639 b of thecover 610. Although a latching mechanism is not shown inFIGS. 8-10 , a mechanism such as that shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 can be readily incorporated into the design. A latching mechanism(s), such as that described in connection withFIGS. 4 and 5 can be provided on one or both of the top 631 and bottom 633 media trays. - Media trays in accordance with the invention can include trays having spindles on each of a top and bottom surface of the tray. Such spindles can be co-axial or can be offset to reduce thickness and/or so that both discs are readily visible. Such an arrangement is described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/781,445, filed Mar. 10, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The
middle media tray 632 can be configured to hold a media disc, but can also, as illustrated, be configured with a substantiallyrectangular recess 637. As is better seen inFIG. 10 ,tray 1033 includes arecess 1034 for receiving a rectangular item, such as a printed booklet.Tabs 1037 are provided to hold the contents of thetray 1033.Aperture 1035 is provided to facilitate removal of the tray's contents by making the contents easily accessible, for example, by the user's finger. - As seen in
FIG. 10 , anend tray 1031 for use on the bottom and/or top of a media tray assembly, which is not configured to hold any particular object—neither a media disc nor a booklet—can be incorporated into any of the media tray assemblies described herein. -
Hinge region 435 can be of any suitable type. The hinge can be that of a flexible binding type as described above, can include a common hinge element to which each of the media trays is hingedly connected, or can be formed through hinged interconnection of adjacent trays. Thehinge region 435, which includes portions of each media tray, extends to outer edges of the package and acts as a stop when inserting themedia tray assembly 430 into thecover 410. -
FIG. 6 b illustrates theentire media package 600 includingmedia tray assembly 435 inserted incover 610. The cover includes printedmaterial 615 which can be in the form of a sleeve, or other separately applied printed element, or can be printed directly onto thecover 610. -
FIG. 7 illustrates themedia package 600, with themedia tray assembly 630 partially removed from thecover 610. -
FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate a variation of the above described media trays, including amedia tray stack 830 including a plurality ofmiddle media trays 834. Themiddle media trays 834 can be configured to hold media discs or booklets, for example, as shown inFIG. 10 . As illustrated, thetop tray 831 a andbottom tray 831 b include disc-retainingdetents 838. As seen inFIG. 9 , the topmost middle tray 834 a also includes such a detent. As best seen inFIG. 8 , theouter trays larger edge radius 836 thaninner trays 834 to aide insertion of the trays into a cover. As can be seen, the contour of theface 817 transitions into a flat wall along the end opposite thehinge region 835. If the transition were abrupt, such as a squared-off corner, it would be difficult for a user to insert themedia tray stack 830 into a cover. Accordingly, the increased edge radius of theouter trays media tray stack 830 into a cover. - In accordance with the invention, any combination of middle and outer trays is possible. The outer trays can be configured to be plain (not for holding media), they can be configured to hold printed media or they can be configured to hold recorded media, as can the middle trays.
- Moreover, any total number of trays is possible. Any number of
middle trays 834 can be used in accordance with the invention. These trays can mutually engage one another when stacked, can be attached with a flexible binding, can be hinged to one another or can be hingedly connected to one adjacent media trays. Further, if desired, the trays can be mutually connected to adjacent trays by a pivot, so that they can rotate in the plane of the tray to “fan” open. Such pivot is preferably provided near a corner of the trays. - Naturally, the middle trays can be configured in any order desired. Further, as is apparent from the first described embodiment, special outer trays, as
trays - The cover (e.g., 110) in any of the foregoing embodiments can be shaped in accordance with the shape of the media tray assembly (e.g., 230) inserted therein, or can be configured to take on any shape, such as a shape in accordance with a theme of a motion picture recorded on the media contained therein. For example, if the media contained within the media package relates to a motion picture on auto racing, the cover can be in the shape of a racecar into which the media tray assembly fits.
- The materials for the subject media container, for the purpose of serving as an example only, are as follows. The media trays themselves can be made from a plastic material such as, for example, polymethyl methacrylate, polypropylene or polyethylene terephthalate a paperboard material, a metal such as aluminum, or a composite material. The protective cover can be formed of plastic, metal, paperboard or composite materials. The sleeve (e.g., 115), which includes printed material can be of any of the foregoing materials, for example, and can include one or more transparent regions, such as at
window 117. - It is to be understood that although certain features are shown and described in connection with particular embodiments, that these features can be integrated with other embodiments and can replace or supplement similar features in those embodiments. It will also be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the device and method of the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention include modifications and variations that are within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
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