Patent ID: 6772882
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A disc storage container for storing a disc having a center with a hole therein, the disc storage container comprising:a tray having a disc storage area formed therein, wherein the disc storage area has a floor and is circular in shape, and wherein the disc storage area is dimensioned to store the disc when the center of the disc is aligned with a center of the disc storage area; a supporting wall, at least partially surrounding the disc storage area; a centering post positioned at the center of the floor of the disc storage area and dimensioned to receive the hole of the disc when the disc is placed in the disc storage area; a plurality of holding members configured to move outwardly in relation to the disc storage area, each holding member having an arm attached to the floor of the disc storage area and a disc supporting wall extending laterally from the arm, each holding member disposed in an opening in the tray so as to contact the tray via the arm; a lip provided on the disc supporting wall for inhibiting upward movement of the disc when the disc is seated in the disc storage area; and a plurality of recesses dimensioned to allow access to the disc for removal of the disc from the disc storage area.