Patent ID: 6042205
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A media holding device comprising:a housing having at least one media holding location formed therein;a spring mechanism comprising a first end and a second end, said first end being operationally attached to said housing;a locking element extending into said at least one media holding location, said locking element being operationally attached to said spring mechanism second end;a lever mechanism comprising a first portion and an engagement portion, said lever mechanism first portion being pivotally attached to said housing, wherein said engagement portion of said lever mechanism is located at a first position or a second position; said lever mechanism further comprises a first side, a second side, and a handle; wherein said first side and said second side each have a pivotal portion; wherein said pivotal portions are pivotally attached to said housing; and wherein said handle and said engagement portion extend between said first side and said second side;wherein when said engagement portion is located at said first position, said engagement portion contacts said locking element; andwherein when said engagement portion is located at said second position, said engagement portion does not contact said locking element.