Patent ID: 6494319
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: B65D,G11B

Abstract:
A disc package comprising:a retention panel defining a plane having first and second surfaces, the first surface of said retention panel being in substantial contact with a face of a disc when the disc is inserted within said disc package; a first folded sidewall section extending from a first side of the retention panel, and having a first contour edge substantially conforming to the periphery of the disc; a second folded sidewall section extending from a second side of the retention panel and having a second contour edge substantially conforming to the periphery of the disc; and a third folded sidewall section extending from a third side of the retention panel and having at least a portion thereof which is unattached to the first surface of the retention panel to enable at least a portion of the disc to be positioned between the retention panel and the third folded sidewall section; and a cover panel which is contiguous with and extends from said retention panel, the cover panel sharing with said retention panel a common edge and having a free edge opposite said common edge, said common edge having a fold line for folding the cover panel into substantial superposition with said retention panel; wherein the cover panel includes a locking tab which engages said third folded sidewall section for securing the cover panel in superposition with the retention panel, said locking tab having an edge which is common with respect to said cover panel, a free edge opposite said common edge, and first and second free side edges, said locking tab being formed from a portion of said cover panel and said free edge of said locking tab being colinear with respect to said free edge of said cover panel when said locking tab and said cover panel are parallel.