Patent ID: 6651811
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
An optical disc case comprising:an optical disc having a mounting aperture; a base; a cover movable relative to the base between a closed position in which a storage space for the optical disc is defined between the base and the cover, and an open position; a mounting hub on the base receivable in the mounting aperture for engaging the optical disc to mount it within the disc case; and, a disc engagement means having an inner portion secured to the mounting hub and an outer portion extending from the mounting hub and over the optical disc at the mounting aperture such that an inner periphery of the optical disc is located between the base and the engagement means, wherein the engagement means is formed of bendable resilient material and the outer portion is bendable towards the base and can pass through the aperture of the optical disc to permit mounting of the optical disc on the mounting hub, and wherein the engagement means can be bent away from the base to pass through the aperture of the optical disc to permit removal of the disc from the mounting hub when the cover is open.