Apparatus for holding disks

Abstract

An embodiment of the invention comprises an apparatus for holding computer disks without a jewel case in a manner that displays the non-play side of the disk to the user. In one or more instances the apparatus embodying the invention comprises an openfaced housing having a plurality of grooves recessed into one or more portions of the housing. Each groove is configured to hold CDs so that the user may easily insert CDs and/or any other type of media into the grooves. The invention contemplates the inclusion of grooves of varying size and depth into the open-faced housing. The open-faced housing may comprise a uniform piece that is formed via an injection mold or any other type of housing that may contain recessed grooves without inhibiting the function of the housing. A computer monitor, computer case, desk, computer printer, or any other place where it would be convenient for a user to store disks may be adapted to incorporate embodiments of the invention. For instance, a bundle of CDs could have an open-faced housing placed on top where the open-faced housing contains grooves configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An apparatus for holding at least one disk containing digital media comprising: 
 an open-faced housing;    at least one of a semi-circular disk-hold portion each said semi-circular disk-hold portion shaped to engage a disk on a non-recordable portion when said disk is inserted into said semi-circular disk-hold portion without a protective disk cover.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 an angled-guide portion connected to said semi-circular disk-hold portion for guiding an outer edge of said disk into said semi-circular disk-hold portion.  
 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein each said semi-circular disk-hold portion is recessed into said open-faced housing.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein each said semi-circular disk-hold portion extrudes from said open-faced housing.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein each said semi-circular disk-hold portion is positioned on an incline.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said open-faced housing comprises a single continuous portion.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6  wherein said single continuous portion is formed by injection molding.  
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said open-faced housing comprises multiple elements.  
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said open-faced housing comprises a portion for placement of a graphics image.  
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 2  further comprising: 
 at least one pair of a successively narrower protective-case-hold portion interposed with a corresponding successively narrower angled-guide portion the last pair of which ultimately leads into said semi-circular disk-hold portion.  
 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein said protective-case-hold portion fits a protective cover narrower than a jewel case.  
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein said protective-case-hold portion fits a jewel case.  
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein outermost protective-case-hold portion fits a jewel case and the next innermost protective-case-hold portion fits a protective cover narrower than a jewel case.  
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein said open-faced housing is formed into a CD bundle case.  
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 14  further comprising a conical indentation to hold a writing implement.  
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein said open-faced housing is formed into a vertically oriented configuration.  
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein said open-faced housing is formed into a computer monitor mount open-faced housing.  
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17  wherein said computer monitor mount open-faced housing is located on the reverse side of a monitor mounted paper holder.  
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 10  wherein said semi-circular disk-hold portions are arranged substantially parallel to the longest axis of said open-faced housing further comprising means for modularly connecting a plurality of said open-faced housings to one another.