Media storage disc case

Abstract

A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs comprises a hinge comprising an elongate spine with a flange at each end of the spine and extending substantially perpendicular thereto, each flange comprises a connecting member for engaging with a complementary member on a tray to allow a tray to rotate about an axis between the connecting member on each flange, at least one tray comprising a central aperture for supporting a recorded or recordable media storage disc by a fixture and at least one connecting member arranged to engage with the complementary connecting member on each flange of the hinge.

1 . A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs comprising 
 a hinge comprising an elongate spine with a flange at each end of the spine and extending substantially perpendicular thereto, each flange including a connecting member for engaging with a complementary member on a tray to allow a tray to rotate about an axis between the connecting member on each flange, and    at least one tray comprising a central aperture for supporting a recorded or recordable media storage disc by a fixture and at least one connecting member arranged to engage with the complementary connecting member on each flange of the hinge.    
   
   
       2 . A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 1  wherein each tray includes a protrusion positioned to engage with each flange on the hinge.  
   
   
       3 . A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 2  wherein each flange on the hinge includes a recess for each tray that complements the protrusion on the tray so that when the hinge and trays are connected together the tray may rotate about an axis between the recesses on the flanges and the protrusions on the tray(s).  
   
   
       4 . A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 1  wherein each tray includes a recess positioned to engage with each flange on the hinge.  
   
   
       5 . A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 4  wherein each flange on the hinge includes a protrusion for each tray that complements the recess on the tray so that when the hinge and trays are connected together the tray may rotate about an axis between the protrusions on the flanges and the recesses on the tray(s).  
   
   
       6 . A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 1  wherein each hinge is adapted to fit a pair of trays.  
   
   
       7 . A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 1  wherein each tray further comprises a central aperture for retaining a digital media storage disc on a rosette within the central aperture.  
   
   
       8 . A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 1  wherein each tray is arranged to retain the digital media storage disc on the outer side of the tray when connected to the hinge.  
   
   
       9 . A hinge and trays for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 6  wherein each tray further comprises side walls that engage with the side walls of another tray to form a central enclosure between the trays when engaged.  
   
   
       10 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs comprising 
 a hinge comprising an elongate spine with a flange at each end of the spine and extending substantially perpendicular thereto, each flange including a connecting member for engaging with a complementary member on a tray to allow a tray to rotate about an axis between the connecting member on each flange,    at least one tray comprising a central aperture for supporting a recorded or recordable media storage disc by a fixture and at least one connecting member arranged to engage with the complementary connecting member on each flange of the hinge, and    a cover comprising a first face and a second face joined by a spine, the cover partially housed between the hinge and the at least one tray.    
   
   
       11 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 10  wherein each tray includes a protrusion positioned to engage with each flange on the hinge.  
   
   
       12 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 11  wherein each flange on the hinge includes a recess for each tray that complements the protrusion on the tray so that when the hinge and trays are connected together the tray may rotate about an axis between the recesses on the flanges and the protrusions on the tray(s).  
   
   
       13 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 10  wherein each tray includes a recess positioned to engage with each flange on the hinge.  
   
   
       14 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 13  wherein each flange on the hinge includes a protrusion for each tray that complements the recess on the tray so that when the hinge and trays are connected together the tray may rotate about an axis between the protrusions on the flanges and the recesses on the tray(s).  
   
   
       15 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 10  wherein each hinge is adapted to fit a pair of trays.  
   
   
       16 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 10  wherein each tray further comprises a central aperture for retaining a digital media storage disc on a rosette within the central aperture.  
   
   
       17 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 10  wherein each tray is arranged to retain the digital media storage disc on the outer side of the tray when connected to the hinge.  
   
   
       18 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 15  wherein each tray further comprises side walls that engage with the side walls of another tray to form a central enclosure between the trays when engaged.  
   
   
       19 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 10  wherein the cover includes two flaps extending from the ends of the spine.  
   
   
       20 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 19  wherein the hinge includes two apertures, one near each of the flanges through which the flaps of the cover may extend. In this embodiment the flaps of the cover are housed between the hinge and the tray(s) of the case.  
   
   
       21 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 10  wherein the spine of the cover is housed between the hinge and tray(s) of the case.  
   
   
       22 . A case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs as claimed in  claim 10  wherein the cover includes third and fourth faces that provide a lock arrangement to hold the cover in a closed position about the trays.  
   
   
       23 . A method for forming a case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs comprising the steps of 
 providing a hinge comprising an elongate spine with a flange at each end of the spine and extending substantially perpendicular thereto, each flange including a connecting member for engaging with a complementary member on a tray to allow a tray to rotate about an axis between the connecting member on each flange, at least one tray comprising a central aperture for supporting a recorded or recordable media storage disc by a fixture and at least one connecting member arranged to engage with the complementary connecting member on each flange of the hinge, a cover comprising a first face and a second face joined by a spine,    positioning the spine of the cover between the spine of the hinge and the at least one tray and    bringing the hinge and at least one tray together so that the complementary members on the hinge and tray(s) connect.    
   
   
       24 . A method for forming a case for containing recorded or recordable media storage discs comprising the steps of 
 providing a hinge comprising an elongate spine with a flange at each end of the spine and extending substantially perpendicular thereto, each flange including a connecting member for engaging with a complementary member on a tray to allow a tray to rotate about an axis between the connecting member on each flange, the spine of the hinge further including two apertures one near each flange, at least one tray comprising a central aperture for supporting a recorded or recordable media storage disc by a fixture and at least one connecting member arranged to engage with the complementary connecting member on each flange of the hinge, a cover comprising a first face and a second face joined by a spine, the spine including two flaps, one at each end of the spine, the cover partially housed between the hinge and the at least one tray,    positioning the cover around the outside of the hinge with the flaps of the cover projecting through the apertures on the spine of the hinge,    folding the flaps towards the hinge, and    bringing the hinge and at least one tray together so that the complementary members on the hinge and tray(s) connect.