WO2007047801A1 - Contenant de support avec un en-tête de bande - Google Patents

Contenant de support avec un en-tête de bande Download PDF

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WO2007047801A1
WO2007047801A1 PCT/US2006/040804 US2006040804W WO2007047801A1 WO 2007047801 A1 WO2007047801 A1 WO 2007047801A1 US 2006040804 W US2006040804 W US 2006040804W WO 2007047801 A1 WO2007047801 A1 WO 2007047801A1
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band header
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Robert Johnston
John A. Gelardi
James Kostyun
James Philippe
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Meadwestvaco Corporation
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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

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  • the present invention relates to containers for holding recording media. Particularly, the present invention is directed to such containers for holding relatively thin media, such as disc-shaped media.
  • the enclosure is typically at least partially transparent and graphics relating to the disc and containing trademark and sales promotional information are usually inserted in such a manner as to be visible through the enclosure.
  • a clear plastic sheet or film is applied to the outside of the package, forming a pocket for receiving an insert containing graphics (i.e., a "slip sheet").
  • Figure IB is a side isometric view of the container of Figure IA, shown in an open condition;
  • Figure 3B is a side isometric view of the container of Figure 3A, shown in an open condition
  • Figure 4 is an isometric view of still another embodiment of a media container constructed in accordance with the invention, having indicia provided in band- shaped display region thereon, the indicia being molded into the display region;
  • a clear plastic film 113 is attached to the exterior of the container 100 forming a pocket.
  • a cover sheet or “slip sheet” (shown blank) is inserted into the pocket behind the film 113.
  • the film 113 preferably does not cover the entire front face of the container but, instead, leaves a band 114 at the top where the outer surface of the container 100 remains exposed.
  • the band 114 extends across the front face of the container, around the spine and across the rear face of the container. This band 114 is available for inclusion of indicia, such as customized molding or printing, e.g. of graphics or logos.
  • the surfaces of the container in the area of the band 114 may be customized so as to have a distinctive shape or appearance, e.g. the edges, corners and/or faces thereof may be formed with various convex, concave or angular features.
  • the band 114 stands proud, e.g. by 0.5-1.0mm, of the adjacent surfaces of the container 100.
  • a similar band (not shown) not covered by a film 113 can be provided around the lower end of the container 100, in place of the band 114 or in addition thereto.
  • the film 113 is omitted so that the major faces of the lid, spine and base portions can be provided with customized features at any position thereon.
  • the display region 114 can be embodied as a transparent region, with the indicia provided in region 117A being visible therethrough.
  • Graphics, or other customized features can, however, be formed anywhere on the internal faces of the base, spine and lid portions.
  • the illustrated embodiments show a star shape 118 molded on the base portion 10 within the area defined by the circular upstand 116 and extending beyond the upstand. V-shaped grooves are additionally formed within the upstand 116, and correspond to portions of the star shape 118.
  • the specific shape of features of containers in accordance with the invention can be embodied as desired.
  • the display region 117B of Figure IB is substantially rectangular
  • the display region 117B of Figure 2 includes circular and triangular regions.
  • the container 100 preferably includes one or more latching features to secure the container 100 in a closed condition.
  • Latching elements 119a and 119b are arranged on respective ones of the bottom wall 110 and the top wall 111.
  • Figures 3A and 3B illustrate another embodiment of a media container 300 in accordance with the invention having regions 330, 331, 332A and 332B for display of indicia, which can be customized as desired.
  • the exterior of the container 300 includes an indicia display region 330 in which a conventional display material is provided by, e.g., a printed sheet positioned behind a clear film attached to the exterior of the container.
  • a second display region 331 in the form of a band is arranged adjacent one or more ends of the container 300, which extends generally the width of the container 300.
  • the outer surface of the injection molded container 300 in this region 331 is preferably exposed — that is, not covered by a clear film. Although in alternate embodiments, a clear film can be applied thereto, if desired.
  • a clear film can be applied thereto, if desired.
  • customized printed or molded features can be provided.
  • customized features can additionally be fo ⁇ ned in flat areas, e.g. as indicated at 332A and 332B, on the exposed surfaces of the interior of the base portion 334 outside an upstand 333.
  • a logo may, for example, be printed on or molded in area 332A and the name of a film or series to which the medium to be housed in the container relates may be printed on or molded in area 332B.
  • the shape of the upstand 333 may be customized, e.g. to tie in with a feature of the logo or movie, if desired.
  • FIGS 4 and 5 illustrate a further embodiment of a container 400 constructed in accordance with the invention.
  • the container 400 includes a top cover 411 and a bottom cover 410, joined by a hinge element 412.
  • the hinge 412 can be a so-called living hinge formed by providing a region of thinned material thickness, but any suitable hinge design can be used.
  • the top cover 411 includes a plurality of display regions 430, 414.
  • the larger display region 430 which can extend around the hinge 412 to the bottom cover 410, will typically include a clear sleeve 535 (Fig. 5) adhered thereto with printed material being inserted behind the sleeve, as described above in connection with the preceding embodiments.
  • a band-shaped display region 414 is provided along the upper edge of the container 400, with indicia 415 integrally molded therewith. As illustrated, the band-shaped display region 414 stands proud of the large display region 430, with a small transition 417 defining a border between the regions. This transition 417 can help secure printed material within a sleeve 535 held on the large display region 430.
  • the bottom cover 410 includes a band-shaped display region 514 , which mirrors the band-shaped display region 414 of the top cover 411, although in the illustrated embodiment, no indicia is included thereon.
  • Figures 4 and 5 includes rounded edges 435, which meet at respective rounded corners 431. As illustrated, the corners are arcuate and relatively gradual. However, variations on the precise shape of the corners is possible.
  • FIGS 6A, 6B and 6C illustrate yet another embodiment of a media container 600 constructed in accordance with the present invention.
  • the container 600 includes a top cover 611 and a bottom cover 610, joined by a hinge element 612.
  • the container 600 further includes an insert tray 650, which is inserted into the bottom cover 610, and includes a rosette 655 and a circular detent 657 provided for receiving the periphery of the disc-shaped medium.
  • the tray 650 further includes an indicia region 615 formed on and extending from the surface of the tray 650, so that when the top cover 611 is closed, the indicia region 615 is visible through an aperture 665 formed in the top cover 611 when the container is in a closed position.
  • the indicia can be changed without the need to redesign and mold an entire container, but only a tray (e.g., tray 650) need be redesigned.
  • the indicia region 615 can be removable from the container 600 or the insert tray 650, thereby only necessitating a small piece be changed if a redesign occurs.
  • Figure 6B illustrates the container 600, with the insert tray 650 secured therein.
  • the tray can be attached to the remainder of the container 600 by any suitable means, such as, but not limited to adhesive, cohesive, heat, sonic or solvent welding, mechanical interlocking elements or snap fit.
  • the top cover 611 includes a plurality of display regions 630, 614.
  • the larger display region 630 which can extend around the hinge 612 to the bottom cover 610, will typically include a clear sleeve 635 secured thereto, with printed material being inserted behind the sleeve 635.
  • a band-shaped display region 614 is provided along the upper edge of the top cover 611, and as mentioned above, includes an aperture 665 through which the indicia region 615 passes, and is visible from the external container.
  • the display region 614 can be transparent, and the indicia region is visible therethrough.
  • the indicia region 615 need not extend fully to or through the aperture 665. Indeed, the indicia region 615 can be coplanar with the insert tray 650. As will be appreciated, the indicia region 615 need not be provided on a separate insert tray, but can be provided on the bottom cover 610 itself, if desired.

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L'invention concerne un contenant destiné à transporter un support de stockage d'informations comprenant des parois haute et basse raccordées par une charnière ou une articulation avec chaque paroi ayant des faces supérieure et inférieure et des parois latérales et des parois d'extrémité s'étendant vers l'intérieur depuis celles-ci. Le contenant comprend en outre un élément d'engagement de support pour fixer le support de stockage à celui-ci et une région d'affichage disposée sur la face supérieure de la paroi haute, dans une région à proximité d'au moins une des première et seconde parois d'extrémité. Les parois haute et basse forment avec leurs parois latérales et leurs parois d'extrémité respectives des premier et second couvercles, respectivement. Les couvercles sont articulés ensemble et sont pourvus d'une fonctionnalité de verrouillage pour protéger le contenant à l'état fermé. Une région d'affichage est disposée sur la surface externe de la paroi haute, dans une zone à proximité d'une extrémité du contenant, la région d'affichage étant configurée et adaptée pour l'affichage d’indices.
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US72849705P 2005-10-20 2005-10-20
US72845605P 2005-10-20 2005-10-20
US60/728,497 2005-10-20
US60/728,456 2005-10-20
US59098106 2006-08-29
US10/590,981 2006-08-29

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WO2001043132A1 (fr) * 1999-12-06 2001-06-14 Dubois Limited Recipient avec affichage d'informations
US20030106814A1 (en) * 2001-12-11 2003-06-12 Westvaco Packaging Group, Inc. Packaging for multiple media discs and methods for making same
US20030196916A1 (en) * 2002-04-03 2003-10-23 Westvaco Packaging Group, Inc. Systems and methods for ascertaining whether media disc is present in media disc container
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US5267647A (en) * 1992-04-16 1993-12-07 Sony Corporation Storage container for mini-disk cartridges
WO1998049684A1 (fr) * 1997-04-29 1998-11-05 Imation Corp. Boitier pour disque a structure de rangement double
WO2001043132A1 (fr) * 1999-12-06 2001-06-14 Dubois Limited Recipient avec affichage d'informations
US20030106814A1 (en) * 2001-12-11 2003-06-12 Westvaco Packaging Group, Inc. Packaging for multiple media discs and methods for making same
US20030196916A1 (en) * 2002-04-03 2003-10-23 Westvaco Packaging Group, Inc. Systems and methods for ascertaining whether media disc is present in media disc container
US20040108230A1 (en) * 2002-12-04 2004-06-10 Hsien-Che Hsu Forgery prevention structure for CD containers

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