Abstract:
A rack for supporting recording media adjacent to a wall surface is provided. The inventive device includes a first vertical member and a second vertical member securable to a wall surface. A plurality of shelf assemblies extend between the vertical assemblies for receiving and supporting recording media relative to the wall surface. Adjustment assemblies couple each of the shelf assemblies to the vertical members and permit angular adjustment of the shelf assembly about a horizontal axis extending orthogonally through the vertical members so as to position an upper rear corner of the recording media against the wall surface to which the device is attached.
Abstract:
A sleeve member for storing at least one substantially planar article, such as a compact disk (CD) comprises a sleeve and a connecting member. The sleeve has an opening and encloses a space adapted to receive the planar article. The connecting member is affixed to the sleeve and defined therein an opening adapted to receive a rail.
Abstract:
A cabinet for compact disc containers including a stand provided with an upper plate and a lower plate and formed with a vertical slot, a plurality of holders each being a U-shaped member with a cross member and two legs each leg extending from an end of the cross member, a stud extending downwardly through the hole of the upper plate to engage the recess of one of the holders at an upper position, and a plurality of retainers each formed with a circular portion, a rectangular portion and a neck portion between the circular portion and the rectangular portion.
Abstract:
A lower cost simplified storage system for compact discs or the like arranged in a vertical columns consisting of a series of storage areas defined by projections from the side walls; containing sliding elements with wire linkages attaching to the existing CD jewel case providing retention of the jewel case and automatic opening of the jewel case cover when the selected jewel case is withdrawn.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a new compact disc (CD) storage and display rack for storing a collection of individually cased compact discs in a wall mountable rack which provides an attractive display of the CD case covers, protection of the CDs and CD cases from damage, easy organization of the collection, and convenient extraction/insertion of a CD from it's case without needing to remove the CD case from the rack. The compact disc storage and display rack comprises a rigid panel having a plurality of identical shallow cavities formed therein. Each cavity is adapted to releasably retain a conventional compact disc storage case. The plurality of cases lie in spaced coplanar relationship to each other. Each cavity has gripping pads whereby the CD case is gripped only by the bottom part, the top part of the case being freely pivotable about the hinge. Finger access slots provide clearance adjacent each CD case for insertion of a user's fingers to grasp the top part of the case for opening thereof.
Abstract:
A holder for compact discs (CDs) or tape cassettes includes back lighting provided by a staggered pattern of discrete points of light. A surprisingly unusual effect occurs as the light shines through the clear plastic cases of the CDs or cassettes. As viewed from the front, the cases appear to sparkle with light.
Abstract:
A retaining bar is disclosed for retaining plural removable storage media cartridges in a spaced-apart relationship in a horizontal or vertical storage cabinet drawer. The retaining bar preferably comprises a molded rubber elongated strip which is press-fit onto an internal divider wall or an upper rail of a cartridge storage drawer or shelf. The strip has a generally inverted "U-shaped" cross-section defined by two spaced-apart horizontally elongated vertical walls each having top edges joined by a convex arcuate upper wall, and having bottom edges angled to receive the internal divider wall of the drawer. An inwardly-protruding shoulder is provided in the space between the strip walls, which shoulder prevents the strip from riding upward off the drawer divider or rail when the device is in use. One or more laterally outwardly-protruding retaining ribs are provided, each having plural compression notches thereon to enable the ribs to compress inwardly when contacted by cartridges in the drawer. Filing Vs of small or large angles can be achieved, even in the same row of cartridges.
Abstract:
A decorative stand for holding compact discs allows the discs within their cases to be individually held in a manner which facilitates their placement and removal. The decorative stand comprises a set of at least three translucent rods, a housing to hold lower ends of the rods in an upright fashion and a cap to stabilize the upper ends of the rods. Each of the rods has a set of notches in a side wall so that then the rods are properly arranged, the notches are in alignment to cooperatively hold three edges of each compact disc case. The disc cases can be readily slid into and out of the notches as needed. Illumination means within the housing are used to transmit light up through the rods to provide a pleasing appearance.
Abstract:
A storage device for compact disc trays, each of the trays having a front surface and a rear surface and a pair of side ledges extending substantially from the rear surface to the front surface and terminating in respective notches adjacent to the front surface. The storage device comprises a plurality of housing elements, each of the housing elements includes a rear wall and two side walls defining a rectangular space for receiving one of the compact disc trays. A spring is disposed adjacent the rear wall for applying a compressive force to the rear surface of the compact disc tray for urging the tray out of the space. A latch projects from one of the two side walls for releasably engaging one of the notches on the tray, thereby retaining the tray in the housing element against the compressive spring force.
Abstract:
A device (10) for storing, organizing and retrieving protective cases (70) that enclose optical and magnetic recording or recorded media. The device (10) consists of two major elements: a base member (12) that can be made in various configurations and at one or more protective case positioning members (20) that extend normal from the base member (12). The members (20) have one or more protective case aligning surface and can be made in various cross section configurations with the proviso that their aligning surfaces be formed contiguously and that they be designed to allow a protective case (70) to be slideably aligned between them. The device can also be made with a base member (12) having a case ejecting slot (30) that incorporates a protective-case ejection device (29). Additionally, the device (10) can have alphanumeric indicators placed on selected protective-case positioning members and/or directly on the protective case (70). The case (70) can also include an external, transparent flexible pocket (32) into which may be inserted an alphanumeric coordinating index card (33) to visibly coordinate or organize, one or more cases while engaged in the device.