Clamshell packaging device for disc-shaped items and related materials and method for packaging such discs and material
US6561345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/045
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Packaging device is provided for packaging at least one disc-shaped item such as a recording media disc together with other materials in a stacked relationship. The packaging device includes a first member having a first chamber and a first opening for providing access thereto and a second member having a second chamber and a second opening for providing access thereto, wherein the first member is adapted to be removably attached to the second member about the second opening to thereby cover this second opening. These complementary compartments are adapted to be attached to each other at the edges thereof by means of an interlocking structure such as a common hinge, such that the first member resembles a clam-shell configuration. The compartments include means for retaining the first member in a closed position. A method is further provided for packaging such disc-shaped item and other material within the packaging device.
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