WO1999033056A1 - Holder intended for an optically readable information carrier, insert and combination of inserts - Google Patents
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- WO1999033056A1 WO1999033056A1 PCT/NL1998/000727 NL9800727W WO9933056A1 WO 1999033056 A1 WO1999033056 A1 WO 1999033056A1 NL 9800727 W NL9800727 W NL 9800727W WO 9933056 A1 WO9933056 A1 WO 9933056A1
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- G—PHYSICS
- G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
- G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
- G11B33/00—Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
- G11B33/02—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon
- G11B33/04—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers
- G11B33/0405—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers for storing discs
- G11B33/0411—Single disc boxes
- G11B33/0422—Single disc boxes for discs without cartridge
- G11B33/0427—Single disc boxes for discs without cartridge comprising centre hole locking means
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- the present invention relates to a holder intended for an optically readable information carrier comprising a holder part with a recess intended for receiving therein the information carrier in addition to a cover part which is hingedly connected to the holder part on a longitudinal side and which, at least in closed position, covers the recess, wherein a raised protrusion is arranged at least practically centrally in the recess for clampingly receiving the information carrier thereon.
- the holder is used on a large scale nowadays for the packaging and storage of optically readable information carriers such as CD (Compact Disc), CD-interactive, CD- ROM, CD-Recordable, CD-Rewritable and the like.
- the holder normally comprises a plastic holder part consisting of a transparent outer casing and an interior likewise manufactured from plastic in which a recess is arranged for receiving the information carrier therein. Situated centrally in the recess is a protrusion formed from a rosette of resilient elements, over which the information carrier can be placed with its central opening to be clamped fixedly thereon.
- the holder further comprises a cover part which is hingedly connected to the holder part and with which the compartment of the information carrier can be closed.
- the holder thus forms a relatively luxury packaging, which is therefore also referred to as jewel box, for the sometimes relatively expensive information carrier enclosed therein in dust-free and protected manner.
- a holder for an optically readable information carrier has the feature that an at least paper-like insert is received in the recess of the holder part, that the insert comprises an opening with which it lies, preferably clampingly, round the protrusion of the holder part and that the insert is suitable for displaying thereon textual and graphic information, whether or not in mutual combination.
- the insert can herein be fixed onto the protrusion in the same manner as the information carrier itself and can be provided with a statement or other designation of the original owner of the relevant information carrier. Inclusion of the insert beneath the information carrier achieves that this designation or statement always remains in the (empty) holder after the information carrier is taken out. Because both the information carrier and its holder usually contain an imprint with for instance title data, the origin of a specific information carrier can thus always be easily established.
- the holder according to the invention is herein characterized in that the recess comprises a wall which is locally interrupted and that the insert extends outside the recess at the position of the interruption.
- the insert will extend outside the information carrier and is therefore always partially visible in a filled holder as an indication that the holder is provided with the necessary information of origin.
- the invention also relates to an insert for use in the above described holder according to the invention.
- an insert herein has the special feature that a representation which may or may not be symbolic is displayed thereon.
- a representation offers the owner of the information carrier the possibility of expressing one or more of his personality traits in addition to his identity.
- a preferred embodiment of the insert according to the invention moreover has the feature herein that the representation is built up of a number of graphic elements from a finite set of graphic symbols. It is hereby possible, making use of conventional computer and printer equipment, to produce in a relatively short time an insert tailored to an individual.
- the individual in question has the possibility of creating a representation suited to him at a moment's notice by combining different symbols from the set.
- a particular embodiment of the insert according to the invention has the feature that the insert is at least partially transparent, or at least translucent.
- a durable, writable plastic with or without colour is for instance used as carrier material which provides the insert with a de luxe image.
- a further embodiment of the insert according to the invention has the feature that a decoration is applied around the opening arranged therein. Because optically readable information carriers are generally wholly transparent around their central opening, said decoration on the insert is also visible in the case of a filled holder as soon as the cover part is opened. This presents an extremely attractive overall impression.
- the invention further relates to a combination of a number of inserts, wherein the individual inserts are mutually separated by a separation zone which enables a manual separation of the inserts.
- the whole herein has for instance a standard piano sheet size such as A4, A5 or folio and the like, or forms a continuous roll, which in both cases facilitates the printing process which, owing to this format, can be performed on virtually any common computer printer.
- figure 1 shows a usual holder intended for an optically readable information carrier
- figure 2 shows a holder for an optically readable information carrier in accordance with an embodiment of the invention in the empty situation
- figure 3 shows a holder for an optically readable information carrier in accordance with an embodiment of the invention in filled situation
- figure 4 shows an embodiment of an insert according to the invention
- figure 5 shows a combination of a number of inserts of the type of figure 4.
- the standard holder for an optically readable information carrier such as an Audio-CD (Compact Disc), a CD-interactive, a CD-ROM, a CD-Recordable, a CD-Rewritable and the like substantially comprises, as shown in figure 1 , two mutually hinging parts.
- the holder On the one side the holder comprises a holder part 1 intended for receiving the information carrier in a recess 10 provided therein and on the other side the holder comprises a normally transparent cover 2 with which the whole can be closed and in which can be inserted a booklet with information about the information carrier.
- the diverse components are formed from a high-grade plastic and give the whole a relatively luxury image, which accounts for the usual name of "jewel case” or "jewel box".
- Holder part 2 is often assembled, as in this case also, from two parts, i.e. a usually transparent outer casing 21, only an edge of which is visible in the figure, and an inlay 22 contained therein which is usually non-transparent and comprises recess 23. Situated centrally in recess 23 is a protrusion 24 consisting of a ring of resilient elements on which the information carrier can be fixed, see figure 3.
- Insert 30 Lying in accordance with the invention in the recess, see figure 2, is an insert 30, an opening 31 of which lies clampingly on protrusion 24.
- Insert 30 is shown in more detail in figure 4 and comprises a paper-like carrier of for instance a coloured transparent, or at least translucent, writable plastic.
- the thickness of the carrier is herein carefully selected to provide sufficient firmness on the one hand and still leave space on protrusion 24 for the information carrier on the other. The maximum thickness is therefore roughly equal to the height of the protrusion less the thickness of the information carrier and thereby amounts in most cases to about 2-3 mm.
- the insert provides space for a designation of origin and/or owner's mark of the relevant information carrier in both textual and graphic form.
- the insert comprises for this purpose a monogram 32 of the owner as well as two lines of text 33 for the first name and surname. Additionally displayed in two lines 34 on the insert is a message 34 which is selected as such by the user, as well as a symbolic representation in the form of three graphic symbols 35.
- the insert comprises a decoration around opening 31 which generally speaking remains visible through an information carrier 40, see figure 3. in that information carrier 40 of the type referred to here normally comprises a completely transparent area 41 around the opening. It is hereby immediately apparent, even when the holder is filled, that an insert is arranged therein.
- Insert 30 will hereby protrude a little outside information carrier 40 and will remain partially visible if the holder is filled even when the information carrier is wholly opaque.
- the insert according to the invention can be manufactured entirely on ordinary computer equipment making use of a common computer printer, which not only enhances the speed of production but which is also attractive from the viewpoint of cost price. This moreover enables the user to express a preference on the spot in respect of the text and representation on the inserts thus personalized for the user, and to view the actual result almost immediately.
- the symbols 35 which together form the representation are herein chosen from a finite set of graphic symbols stored as library in a computer in order to thus save on design time.
- a combination 40 as shown in figure 5 can be used as starting point, comprising a series of identical, or at least similar, inserts 30.
- the separate inserts 30 are joined together to form a sheet of A4 size, but if desired other paper sizes can also be applied and it is possible to resort to a continuous strip or roll wherein the inserts lie successively in their longitudinal direction.
- the desired carrier material for the inserts such as paper-like plastic which may or may not be transparent or translucent, and cardboard.
- the inserts are mutually separated herein by separation zones 41 in the form of a continuous perforation which enables the inserts 30 to be torn away cleanly from each other by hand. A plurality of inserts can thus be obtained in a single printing.
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Abstract
A holder intended for an optically readable information carrier comprises a holder part (2, 21, 22) with a recess (23) intended for receiving therein the information carrier in addition to a cover part (1) which is hingedly connected to the holder part on a longitudinal side. Situated practically centrally in the recess (23) is a raised protrusion (24) to enable fixing of the information carrier thereon. An at least paper-like insert (30) is further received in the recess (23) of the holder part (2). The insert (30) comprises an opening (31) with which it lies round the protrusion (24) of the holder part and is suitable for displaying thereon textual and graphic information, whether or not in mutual combination. For simple manufacture of such inserts a combination in a regular arrangement of a number thereof is preferably used as starting point.
Description
Holder intended for an optically readable information carrier, insert and combination of inserts
The present invention relates to a holder intended for an optically readable information carrier comprising a holder part with a recess intended for receiving therein the information carrier in addition to a cover part which is hingedly connected to the holder part on a longitudinal side and which, at least in closed position, covers the recess, wherein a raised protrusion is arranged at least practically centrally in the recess for clampingly receiving the information carrier thereon.
Such a holder is used on a large scale nowadays for the packaging and storage of optically readable information carriers such as CD (Compact Disc), CD-interactive, CD- ROM, CD-Recordable, CD-Rewritable and the like. The holder normally comprises a plastic holder part consisting of a transparent outer casing and an interior likewise manufactured from plastic in which a recess is arranged for receiving the information carrier therein. Situated centrally in the recess is a protrusion formed from a rosette of resilient elements, over which the information carrier can be placed with its central opening to be clamped fixedly thereon. The holder further comprises a cover part which is hingedly connected to the holder part and with which the compartment of the information carrier can be closed. The holder thus forms a relatively luxury packaging, which is therefore also referred to as jewel box, for the sometimes relatively expensive information carrier enclosed therein in dust-free and protected manner.
Due to the often relatively high price of information carriers of the above described type, they are to an increasing extent loaned between individuals, particularly since the increased use of such information carriers in the computer field. This has brought about a growing need to better safeguard the origin and ownership of the information carrier. The present invention has for its object to supply this need.
In order to achieve the intended objective, a holder for an optically readable information carrier according to the invention has the feature that an at least paper-like insert is received in the recess of the holder part, that the insert comprises an opening with which it lies, preferably clampingly, round the protrusion of the holder part and that the insert is suitable for displaying thereon textual and graphic information, whether or not in mutual
combination. The insert can herein be fixed onto the protrusion in the same manner as the information carrier itself and can be provided with a statement or other designation of the original owner of the relevant information carrier. Inclusion of the insert beneath the information carrier achieves that this designation or statement always remains in the (empty) holder after the information carrier is taken out. Because both the information carrier and its holder usually contain an imprint with for instance title data, the origin of a specific information carrier can thus always be easily established.
In a particular embodiment the holder according to the invention is herein characterized in that the recess comprises a wall which is locally interrupted and that the insert extends outside the recess at the position of the interruption. Thus is achieved that the insert will extend outside the information carrier and is therefore always partially visible in a filled holder as an indication that the holder is provided with the necessary information of origin.
The invention also relates to an insert for use in the above described holder according to the invention. Such an insert herein has the special feature that a representation which may or may not be symbolic is displayed thereon. Such a representation offers the owner of the information carrier the possibility of expressing one or more of his personality traits in addition to his identity.
A preferred embodiment of the insert according to the invention moreover has the feature herein that the representation is built up of a number of graphic elements from a finite set of graphic symbols. It is hereby possible, making use of conventional computer and printer equipment, to produce in a relatively short time an insert tailored to an individual.
The individual in question has the possibility of creating a representation suited to him at a moment's notice by combining different symbols from the set.
A particular embodiment of the insert according to the invention has the feature that the insert is at least partially transparent, or at least translucent. For this purpose a durable, writable plastic with or without colour is for instance used as carrier material which provides the insert with a de luxe image.
For further embellishment of the whole, a further embodiment of the insert according to the invention has the feature that a decoration is applied around the opening arranged therein. Because optically readable information carriers are generally wholly transparent around their central opening, said decoration on the insert is also visible in the case of a filled holder as soon as the cover part is opened. This presents an extremely attractive overall impression.
The invention further relates to a combination of a number of inserts, wherein the individual inserts are mutually separated by a separation zone which enables a manual separation of the inserts. The whole herein has for instance a standard piano sheet size such as A4, A5 or folio and the like, or forms a continuous roll, which in both cases facilitates the printing process which, owing to this format, can be performed on virtually any common computer printer.
The invention will now be further elucidated with reference to an embodiment and an associated drawing. In the drawing: figure 1 shows a usual holder intended for an optically readable information carrier; figure 2 shows a holder for an optically readable information carrier in accordance with an embodiment of the invention in the empty situation; figure 3 shows a holder for an optically readable information carrier in accordance with an embodiment of the invention in filled situation; figure 4 shows an embodiment of an insert according to the invention; and figure 5 shows a combination of a number of inserts of the type of figure 4. The figures are otherwise purely schematic and not always drawn to scale. Some dimensions in particular are highly exaggerated for the sake of clarity. Corresponding parts are designated in the figures with the same reference numerals.
The standard holder for an optically readable information carrier such as an Audio-CD (Compact Disc), a CD-interactive, a CD-ROM, a CD-Recordable, a CD-Rewritable and the like substantially comprises, as shown in figure 1 , two mutually hinging parts. On the one side the holder comprises a holder part 1 intended for receiving the information carrier in a recess 10 provided therein and on the other side the holder comprises a normally transparent cover 2 with which the whole can be closed and in which can be
inserted a booklet with information about the information carrier. The diverse components are formed from a high-grade plastic and give the whole a relatively luxury image, which accounts for the usual name of "jewel case" or "jewel box".
Holder part 2 is often assembled, as in this case also, from two parts, i.e. a usually transparent outer casing 21, only an edge of which is visible in the figure, and an inlay 22 contained therein which is usually non-transparent and comprises recess 23. Situated centrally in recess 23 is a protrusion 24 consisting of a ring of resilient elements on which the information carrier can be fixed, see figure 3.
Lying in accordance with the invention in the recess, see figure 2, is an insert 30, an opening 31 of which lies clampingly on protrusion 24. Insert 30 is shown in more detail in figure 4 and comprises a paper-like carrier of for instance a coloured transparent, or at least translucent, writable plastic. The thickness of the carrier is herein carefully selected to provide sufficient firmness on the one hand and still leave space on protrusion 24 for the information carrier on the other. The maximum thickness is therefore roughly equal to the height of the protrusion less the thickness of the information carrier and thereby amounts in most cases to about 2-3 mm.
The insert provides space for a designation of origin and/or owner's mark of the relevant information carrier in both textual and graphic form. In this embodiment the insert comprises for this purpose a monogram 32 of the owner as well as two lines of text 33 for the first name and surname. Additionally displayed in two lines 34 on the insert is a message 34 which is selected as such by the user, as well as a symbolic representation in the form of three graphic symbols 35. Finally, the insert comprises a decoration around opening 31 which generally speaking remains visible through an information carrier 40, see figure 3. in that information carrier 40 of the type referred to here normally comprises a completely transparent area 41 around the opening. It is hereby immediately apparent, even when the holder is filled, that an insert is arranged therein. This latter is moreover emphasized in that the insert extends outside recess 23 at the location where an edge 25 of recess 23 has an interruption 26. Insert 30 will hereby protrude a little outside information carrier 40 and will remain partially visible if the holder is filled even when the information carrier is wholly opaque.
The insert according to the invention can be manufactured entirely on ordinary computer equipment making use of a common computer printer, which not only enhances the speed of production but which is also attractive from the viewpoint of cost price. This moreover enables the user to express a preference on the spot in respect of the text and representation on the inserts thus personalized for the user, and to view the actual result almost immediately. The symbols 35 which together form the representation are herein chosen from a finite set of graphic symbols stored as library in a computer in order to thus save on design time.
In order to simplify printing of insert 30 on a common computer printer or otherwise on usual reproduction equipment, a combination 40 as shown in figure 5 can be used as starting point, comprising a series of identical, or at least similar, inserts 30. In this case the separate inserts 30 are joined together to form a sheet of A4 size, but if desired other paper sizes can also be applied and it is possible to resort to a continuous strip or roll wherein the inserts lie successively in their longitudinal direction. Used as starting point for sheet 40 is the desired carrier material for the inserts, such as paper-like plastic which may or may not be transparent or translucent, and cardboard. The inserts are mutually separated herein by separation zones 41 in the form of a continuous perforation which enables the inserts 30 to be torn away cleanly from each other by hand. A plurality of inserts can thus be obtained in a single printing.
Although the invention has been further elucidated solely with reference to a single embodiment, it will be apparent that the invention is by no means limited to the given example. On the contrary, many other variations and embodiments are possible for an average skilled person within the scope of the invention and the invention does in fact pave the way to an almost unlimited diversity in respect of design, choice of paper and printing of inserts according to the invention.
Claims
1. Holder intended for an optically readable information carrier comprising a holder part with a recess intended for receiving therein the information carrier in addition to a cover part which is hingedly connected to the holder part on a longitudinal side and which, at least in closed position, covers the recess, wherein a raised protrusion is arranged at least practically centrally in the recess for clampingly receiving the information carrier thereon, characterized in that an at least paper-like insert is received in the recess of the holder part, that the insert comprises an opening with which it lies, preferably clampingly, round the protrusion of the holder part and that the insert is suitable for displaying thereon textual and graphic information, whether or not in mutual combination.
2. Holder as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the recess comprises a wall which is locally interrupted and that the insert extends outside the recess at the position of the interruption.
3. Insert for use in the holder as claimed in one or more of the claims 1 and 2, characterized in that a representation which may or may not be symbolic is displayed thereon.
4. Insert as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that the representation is built up of a number of graphic elements from a finite set of graphic symbols.
5. Insert as claimed in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the insert is at least partially transparent, or at least translucent.
6. Insert as claimed in one or more of the claims 3, 4 and 5, characterized in that a decoration is applied around the opening arranged therein.
7. Combination of a number of inserts as claimed in one or more of the claims 3-6 in a regular arrangement, wherein the individual inserts are mutually separated by a separation zone which enables a manual separation of the inserts.
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| NL1007884 | 1997-12-23 | ||
| NL1007884A NL1007884C2 (en) | 1997-12-23 | 1997-12-23 | Holder intended for an optically readable information carrier, insert sheet and concatenation of insert sheets. |
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| WO1999033056A1 true WO1999033056A1 (en) | 1999-07-01 |
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| WO1996015962A1 (en) * | 1994-11-22 | 1996-05-30 | John Bosworth | Compact disk record case |
| US5799784A (en) * | 1996-12-19 | 1998-09-01 | Bosworth; John | Compact disk record case |
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| EP0576256A2 (en) * | 1992-06-22 | 1993-12-29 | Queens Group, Inc | A package structure |
| WO1996015962A1 (en) * | 1994-11-22 | 1996-05-30 | John Bosworth | Compact disk record case |
| US5799784A (en) * | 1996-12-19 | 1998-09-01 | Bosworth; John | Compact disk record case |
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