Center column support packaging device for disc-shaped items and related materials and method for packaging such disks and material
US6625959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D51/28
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A packaging device is provided for packaging at least one disc-shaped item such as a recording media together with other materials in a stacked relationship. The packaging device comprises a first member having a center column for its upper portion and a means for receiving and retaining the other materials as its lower portion, which first member is slidably inserted through the opening of and into the chamber of an elongated second member. A cover is provided to close the opening of the second member, thereby sealing the contents of both members. A central support structure for the disc media acts in combination with the annular opening at the center of the disc media so as to allow the disc media to rotate, while limiting the linear movement of the disc media. A method is further provided for packaging such disc-shaped item and other material within the packaging device.
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