Patent ID: 6732859
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A new recording medium disc storage case comprising a holding plate for covering a side of a recording medium disc having a central hole, said holding plate having a holding portion to be removably fitted into said central hole of said disc, and a cover member pivotally supported on said holding plate through a hinge portion for opening and closing said storage case,said holding plate and said cover member having respective abutting portions which directly abut each other when said cover member is opened 180Â° relative to said holding plate to maintain the open condition and which are configured to allow said holding plate and cover member to further pivot relative to each other when a force is exerted to open said cover member further from said 180Â° open condition, wherein said abutting portions comprise a hinge-connected edge portion of the cover member and a side rib on a hinge-connected edge portion of the holding plate.