Patent ID: 6505737
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A packaging system for media items, comprising:a base having upper and lower panels with outer and inner ends, the inner ends having central portions, said panels being hingedly connected together along their respective outer and inner ends, the central portions of the inner ends being spaced apart from each other to define therebetween an elongate slot; an upright body connected to said base and extending upwardly therefrom through the slot, said body comprising a plurality of opposing panels defining a pocket, wherein at least one of the plurality of opposing panels of said upright body has an elongate vertical edge portion arranged relative to the slot such that said upright body is capable of being maintained upright relative to said base thereby displaying the media item, the pocket having an edge, the edge having an upper opening generally with a shape such that the media item is held therein, a lower opening with a nonlinear shape, and opposing ends which terminate in holes; and an elongate member connected to said base having a construction such that said elongate member is capable of enfolding said base, and a face for providing added stiffness and durability.