CD storage system

Abstract

A compact disc (CD) storage system that includes a CD holder that may be pivotally snapped onto a CD plastic case, or pivotally attached to a display rack for easy viewing and “flipping” of CDs. The CD holder may be provided with a magnetic element for attachment to ferromagnetic strips. An adapter may be provided for mounting the CD display rack on to a mounting surface. A CD holder is also provided that permits easily and safely slipping CDs into and out of a pouch formed by two sheets joined together. A CD holder is also provided that is mountable in a disc storage recess of a computer.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A compact disc (CD) storage system comprising: 
 a display rack with a plurality of apertures formed therein, said apertures being arranged and adapted to pivotally receive therein lugs extending from a holder member for a CD.    
     
     
         2 . The system according to  claim 1  and further comprising an adapter attachable to said display rack and mountable on a computer monitor.  
     
     
         3 . The system according to  claim 2  wherein said adapter comprises a rotary joint, wherein said adapter is pivotable about said rotary joint.  
     
     
         4 . The system according to  claim 2  wherein said adapter comprises a swivel base and a carrier member attached to said swivel base with said rotary joint, said swivel base comprising a mounting device mountable on a computer monitor and said carrier member being attachable to said display rack.  
     
     
         5 . A compact disc (CD) storage system comprising: 
 a CD holder comprising a pair of sheets joined together at peripheral edges thereof to form a pouch with an opening adapted for inserting therethrough a CD into said pouch, wherein at least one of said sheets has an elongate aperture formed therein adapted for gaining access through said aperture to physically contact a CD placed in said pouch and push said CD out of said pouch with a pushing motion directed generally along a longitudinal axis of said aperture.    
     
     
         6 . The system according to  claim 5  wherein said sheets are formed with a pair of opposing constriction members aligned on opposing sides of said elongate aperture, said constriction members being adapted to abut a periphery of a CD passing into said pouch.  
     
     
         7 . The system according to  claim 5  wherein said sheets are formed with at least one lug extending from a peripheral edge of said sheets.  
     
     
         8 . The system according to  claim 5  wherein said sheets are formed with at least one hole adapted to be received in a ring binder used to store CDs.  
     
     
         9 . A compact disc (CD) storage system comprising: 
 a holder attachable to a CD case, said holder comprising a rotary joint;    at least one magnetic element secured to said holder; and    a pair of ferromagnetic strips spaced apart from each other, said strips being adapted to magnetically secure said holder thereto and being attachable to a mounting surface.    
     
     
         10 . The system according to  claim 9  wherein said strips comprise an adhesive for bonding to a mounting surface.  
     
     
         11 . The system according to  claim 9  wherein said strips comprise double-sided adhesive for bonding to a mounting surface.  
     
     
         12 . The system according to  claim 9  wherein said holder comprises a pair of said magnetic elements spaced apart from each other by a distance, and further comprising a spacer element adapted to separate said strips from each other in alignment with the distance by which the magnetic elements are spaced from each other.  
     
     
         13 . A compact disc (CD) storage system comprising: 
 a CD holder mountable in a disc storage recess of a computer.    
     
     
         14 . The system according to  claim 13  and further comprising a CD drive tray mechanism to which said CD holder is coupled, wherein said CD drive tray mechanism is adapted to move said CD holder into and out of said disc storage recess.  
     
     
         15 . The system according to  claim 13  wherein said CD holder comprises a box-like structure with side walls formed with apertures.  
     
     
         16 . The system according to  claim 14  wherein said CD holder comprises a cover door.  
     
     
         17 . The system according to  claim 16  wherein said cover door is coupled to said CD drive tray mechanism.