Paperboard CD or DVD tray with paper hub

a technology of paper hub and cd tray, which is applied in the direction of packaging goods, instruments, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of plastic cd tray breakage and inability to be durable, and achieve the effect of improving durability, reducing manufacturing costs, and duplicated plastic cd tray functionality

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-28
LACKO MARK +1
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[0007]It would be desirable and environmentally beneficial to provide a CD tray made entirely of paper that duplicates the functionality of plastic and allows industry auto-loading while providing the environmental benefits of paper. It would also be desirable to provide a 100% recyclable paper tray for CDs and DVDs and other discs.
[0008]A CD or DVD tray or cover made from paperboard is provided. The tray may be made from 100% recycled paperboard and can be 100% recyclable. The design of the tray or holder (used interchangeably throughout) in one embodiment uses the structural geometry of folded facets or laminated facets to achieve its function. The paper tray of the present invention duplicates the functionality of plastic trays and is compatible with industry auto-loading, while providing the environmental benefits of paper.
[0009]Non-structural paper stock is formed into an effective fastening device whereby the fit of the post or hub (used interchangeably throughout) is determined by the geometry of the folded paper. Prior art plastic CD holders are strong, rigid, often clear, and typically inexpensive to manufacture. However, plastic CD cases are not durable. Even slight impacts can break the plastic tray. The paper tray of the present invention has improved durability over plastic trays and can have graphics printed directly on it. Additionally, paper trays are relatively inexpensive to manufacture.

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However, plastic CD cases are not durable.
Even slight impacts can break the plastic tray.

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[0035]Reference will now be made in greater detail to a preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0036]A preferred embodiment has two components: a tray 10 and a post 50 (or interchangeably referred to as a hub). The hub 50 protrudes from the surface of the tray 10 on the side of the tray 10 that will secure the disc (not shown) CD, DVD or other similar flat circular object with a circular aperture in the approximate center of the object (hereinafter reference to a CD or disc includes CDs, DVDs, digital CDs and any other flat circular object that is to be secured by the tray). The hub 50 can be integral with the tray 10, or alternatively, the hub 50 can be a separate component that is attached or adhered to the tray 10. The tray serves to protect the CD from being scratched or damaged...

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A CD or DVD tray made from paperboard is provided. The tray may be made from 100% recycled paperboard and can be 100% recyclable. The design of the tray or holder (used interchangeably throughout) uses the structural geometry of facets, central hole and radial slits to form a hub that achieves the function of securing the CD to the tray. Non-structural paper stock is formed into an effective fastening device whereby the fit of the hub is determined by the geometry of the folded paper. The paper tray of the present invention duplicates the functionality of plastic trays and is compatible with industry auto-loading, while providing the environmental benefits of paper.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 903,747, filed Feb. 27, 2007, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to holders for CD's and DVD's or other digital media. More particularly, the invention relates to CD and DVD trays or holders made of paperboard.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]While there are numerous holder designs being used in the mass production and distribution of CD's, the vast majority are made entirely or contain significant components molded from plastic. Although designs for CD and DVD holders made from paper are known, all have significant drawbacks that prevent their commercial viability. For example, most designs are in the form of a slip case that cannot be used in the auto-loading equipment that the digital music industry currently ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D85/57
CPCG11B33/0494G11B33/0427
Inventor LACKO, MARKO'ROURKE, JAMES
Owner LACKO MARK
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