Lightweight, Low Cost Multimedia Package and Method for Making Same

Abstract

The present invention provides a media storage container for retaining and storing a data carrying media that includes a generally planar lid defining an inner surface and an outer surface, a generally planar base including an inner surface with a recessed panel and side walls defining a recessed pocket dimensioned to house at least one data carrying media therein, and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the base is secured to the inner surface of the lid along the respective peripheries thereof, and an opening flap defined by at least one perforated line, the flap being configured, dimensioned and positioned to permit access to the recessed pocket upon opening thereof.

1 . A media storage container for retaining and storing a data carrying media comprising:
 a) a generally planar lid defining an inner surface and an outer surface;   b) a generally planar base having an inner surface including a recessed panel and side walls defining a recessed pocket dimensioned to house at least one data carrying media therein, and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the base is secured to the inner surface of the lid along the respective peripheries thereof; and   c) an opening flap defined by at least one perforated line, the flap being configured, dimensioned and positioned to permit access to the recessed pocket upon opening thereof.   
   
   
       2 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the opening flap is disposed on the lid. 
   
   
       3 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the opening flap is disposed on the base. 
   
   
       4 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the opening flap is disposed adjacent the recessed pocket. 
   
   
       5 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a lifting tab for facilitating opening the flap. 
   
   
       6 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a finger well for facilitating opening the flap. 
   
   
       7 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one support member disposed in the recessed pocket for maintaining the position of a data carrying media therein. 
   
   
       8 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the perforated line defining the opening flap includes portions of differing resistance to separation thereof. 
   
   
       9 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the opening flap is defined by three perforated lines and a folding line. 
   
   
       10 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the opening flap is defined entirely by perforated lines and is removable. 
   
   
       11 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the opening flap is resealable after opening thereof. 
   
   
       12 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising an non-permanent adhesive material disposed opposite the opening flap to facilitate resealing the opening flap thereon. 
   
   
       13 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a hanging tab to facilitate displaying thereof. 
   
   
       14 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the lid and the outer surface of the base include text disposed thereon. 
   
   
       15 . A media storage container as recited in  claim 1 , wherein literature is disposed in the recessed pocket along with the data carrying media.