Portfolio packaging device for disc-shaped items and related materials and method for packaging such discs and material

摘要

A packaging device is provided for packaging at least one disc-shaped item such as a CD-ROM or DVD. The packaging device includes a a storage device for the storage of disc-shaped media in a chamber or cavity, which storage device may be attached to an object other than the disc-shaped media, said object being of the type having at least one rigid or semi-rigid planar surface that is either hingedly attached or removably attached to the remainder of the object, such as a book, folder or box. The chamber includes means for maintaining the disc media in a stable state within the chamber while limiting the linear movement of the disc media both perpendicular to and parallel to the plane of the media. A separate cylindrical structure may be provided over which the central aperture of the disc-shaped media may be attached, which structure may further include at least one projection thereon, said projection being adapted to retain the disc-shaped media on the structure. In the preferred embodiment, the storage device is attached to the rigid or semi-rigid member of the other materials through a hole in said surface, which hole corresponds in shape to the shape of the media-retaining portion of the storage device. The storage device may be retained within the hole of the surface by a variety of means, but in the preferred embodiment, the storage device includes a skirt running around the perimeter thereof, which skirt is adapted to engage the back of the rigid or semi-rigid member. An adhesive such as fugitive glue may further be used to secure the storage device in place.