Means of attaching rigid pages to a book-like cover

a technology of rigid pages and book covers, applied in the field of rigid pages attached to book covers, can solve the problems of difficult opening and often breaking of jewel cases, data storage devices are delicate devices easily damaged by scratches, etc., and achieve the effect of convenient us
US20050103659A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-19PTG
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
PTG
Publication Date
2005-05-19
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A book format data package that utilizes dovetail shaped clips to attach trays together and to a book-like cover. The clips have internal living hinges molded between each segment. The book-like cover has a cover, spine made of flexible material, back panel and openings on the spine that are smaller than the resting length of the clips. These openings are a set of two parallel mounting recesses that leave a center strip. This center strip is used to lock the trays and book together. To attach the trays to the cover, the clips are folded to a size less than the size of the openings on the cover. There may be one or more locations to attach clips on the cover's spine. After passing through the opening on the cover and over the center strip of flexible material, the clips are pressed forward and returned to their original configuration. A locking rib is molded into the center of each female dovetail shaped pocket. Each clip has a groove down its centerline that the locking rib fits into.
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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 446,554, filed Feb. 12, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Data storage devices are delicate devices that are easily damaged by scratches, dirt and other consequences of handling. As such, there is a need for carrying cases and other storage mechanisms that protect compact discs, DVDs and other digital and analog media devices during transport and between uses.

[0003] Additionally, data storage devices are often used as advertising mechanisms to sell contents. Data storage devices are often displayed directly on shelves in retail stores. Attractive packaging designs provide benefits in sales.

[0004] Most storage mechanisms for digital media and other devices are capable of storing only one or two discs at a time. A common media storage device is a jewel case for storing compact discs. In a jewel case, a disc fits into a plastic tray and a hinged cover snaps onto the tray to close the jewel case. T...

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