Patent ID: 6698586
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A storage container for holding a disc-shaped item of recorded media; the storage container comprising:a base defining a disc seating area adapted to receive the disc-shaped item of recorded media; a lid hingedly connected to the base between open and closed positions; the lid covering at least a portion of the disc-seating area when the lid is in the closed position; the base having at least one holding tab that is not covered by the lid when the lid is in the closed position; the holding tab adapted to allow a person to grip the base when opening and closing the lid; the holding tab having an upper surface; the lid having an upper surface; and the upper surface of the holding tab being substantially coplanar with the upper surface of the lid when the lid is closed: and the disc-seating area being disposed between the at least one holding tab and the hinged connection between the lid and base.