Patent ID: 6016908
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: B65D,G11B

Abstract:
A package for holding a compact disc comprising,a unitary rectangular sheet of foldable material die cut to form a disc support area,said disc support area having four sides of equal length substantially corresponding in length to the diameter of the compact disc to facilitate positioning and removal of the compact disc from said support area,a triangular flap extending from each side of said disc support area,said flap having a base portion integrally connected to said disc support area by a fold line permitting articulation of said flap relative to said disc support area,said flap having a free edge,a first pair of said flaps extending from opposite sides of said disc support area,a second pair of said flaps extending from opposite sides of said disc support area,said first and second pairs of flaps movable to an open position exposing said disc support area to receive the compact disc removed from contact with said first and second flaps,said first and second pairs of flaps movable to a closed position where said first pair of flaps is folded into abutting contact with one another in a position supported above and out of contact with the compact disc followed by said second pair of flaps folded over said first pair of folded flaps and out of contact with the compact disc, andsaid second pair of flaps connected to one another in the closed position.