Closable package for retaining multiple discs in pouch-type holders or disc-receiving trays

Abstract

Packages are disclosed for storing multiple disc-like recording media in trays having optional pouch-type holders, and with means for retaining the media within the trays.

1 . An apparatus for holding an information storage medium, comprising: 
 a base portion defining a volume, said base portion including a receiving area adapted to receive an information storage medium contained within a pouch having a periphery,    wherein said pouch is hingedly connected along a first edge of its periphery to said base portion, said pouch comprising an opening at another edge of said periphery for receiving said information storage medium and containing it within said pouch.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said base portion comprises a tab for engaging said pouch in said receiving area, the tab being received in a notch formed on one edge of said periphery of said pouch.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said tab restricts movement of the pouch when said pouch is received in the receiving area.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said base portion includes a receiving area that is adapted to receive more than one pouch, at least two of said pouches being hingedly connected to the base portion at the same location.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said base portion includes a receiving area that is adapted to receive more than one pouch, at least one of said pouches being hingedly connected to the base portion at a location different from the location of hinged connection of at least one other pouch.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said at least one pouch hingedly connected to said base portion at a location different from the location of hinged connection of said at least one other pouch, and said at least one other pouch, are in parallel non-contacting relationship when contained within said volume of the base portion.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said pouch is adapted to receive one information storage medium.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said pouch is adapted to receive more than one information storage medium.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover hingedly connected to said base portion.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein said cover comprises paperboard.  
   
   
       11 . An apparatus for holding an information storage medium, comprising: 
 a base portion defining a volume, said base portion including a receiving area defining a periphery and adapted to receive an information storage medium, said information storage medium being slidably removable from said receiving area,    wherein said receiving area comprises a flexible detent formed along said periphery to limit sliding movement of the information storage medium in said receiving area.    
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the information storage medium is a disk and the receiving area is adapted to receive more than one disk.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the disks are received in a partially overlapping configuration.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , said base portion further including a projection formed thereon, said projection partially extending over a portion of an upper surface of the information storage medium received in said receiving area, such that said projection prevents movement of said information storage medium in an axial direction.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising a sheet attached to said base portion, said sheet partially covering said information storage medium received in said receiving area.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising a cover hingedly attached to said base portion.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein said cover comprises paperboard.  
   
   
       18 . An apparatus for holding a disk, comprising: 
 a base portion defining a volume, said base portion including a receiving area defining a periphery and adapted to receive a disk, said disk being slidably removable from said receiving area,    wherein said periphery of said receiving area is adapted to prevent sliding movement of the disk.    
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein said base portion further includes a hingedly attached flap, said flap movable to a closed position in which the flap partially extends over a portion of the disk, and 
 wherein said flap in said closed position restricts axial movement of said disk from said receiving area.    
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the receiving area of said base portion is adapted to receive more than one disk, and wherein each disk is partially overlapped by at least one other disk.  
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 20 , wherein the hingedly attached flap in a closed position partially extends over a portion of each disk and restricts axial movement of the disks from the receiving area.  
   
   
       22 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , further comprising a cover.  
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein said cover comprises paperboard.  
   
   
       24 . An apparatus for holding more than one disk, comprising: 
 a base portion defining a volume, said base portion including a receiving area defining a periphery and adapted to receive more than one disk in a partially overlapping configuration in which each disk is disposed at an angle relative to the plane of said base portion, said disks being slidably removable from said receiving area,    said apparatus further comprising more than one sheet attached to said base portion, wherein each sheet partially covers a corresponding one of the disks received in said receiving area.    
   
   
       25 . The apparatus of  claim 24 , further comprising a flap formed in each sheet for preventing sliding movement of a corresponding disk in the receiving area.  
   
   
       26 . The apparatus of  claim 24 , said base portion further comprising arcuate end walls, 
 each of said sheets comprising ears extending from opposite sides of an upper peripheral portion of the sheet, said ears engaging said arcuate end walls such that the sheet is locked in position in the base portion.    
   
   
       27 . The apparatus of  claim 25 , wherein said receiving area comprises a flexible detent formed along said periphery to further limit sliding movement of the disk in said receiving area.  
   
   
       28 . The apparatus of  claim 27 , said base portion further including a projection formed thereon, said projection partially extending over a portion of an upper surface of the disks received in said receiving area, such that said projection prevents movement of said disks in an axial direction.  
   
   
       29 . The apparatus of  claim 24 , further comprising a cover hingedly attached to said base portion.  
   
   
       30 . The apparatus of  claim 29 , wherein said cover includes vertically spaced apart elements formed in an inward-facing panel of said cover, said vertically spaced apart elements disposed at positions corresponding to upper peripheral edges of said disks in the receiving area.  
   
   
       31 . The apparatus of  claim 30 , wherein said vertically spaced apart elements comprise pockets for receiving corresponding upper peripheral edges of said disks when the cover is closed.  
   
   
       32 . The apparatus of  claim 30 , wherein said vertically spaced apart elements comprise ribs, said ribs engaging corresponding upper peripheral edges of said disks when the cover is closed.  
   
   
       33 . The apparatus of  claim 30 , wherein said cover comprises paperboard.