Patent ID: 6222809
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A portable compact disc player for playing back a compact disc comprising:a player body with plan dimensions substantially equal to plan dimensions of a storage case for a compact disc;a lid hingedly attached to said player body, wherein said lid is formed of transparent material and is of a size substantially equal to a size of a storage case for a compact disc and has formed therein a slot with an open side at a front edge of said lid opposite an edge location of said hinged attachment of said lid to said player body for receiving therein a sheet of printed material removed from a storage case for a compact disc;stopper elements arranged on said lid proximate said open side of said slot for retaining the sheet of printed material in said slot when said lid is in an opened position;a front edge portion of said player body extending beyond said lid whereat operating controls are arranged, wherein said open side of said slot is closed by said front edge portion when said lid is in a closed position relative to said player body, thereby enclosing said sheet of printed material in its entirety in said lid.