Storage device for compact discs

Abstract

A device for storing a compact disc includes: (a) a body member ( 2 ) having a top ( 4 ) and bottom ( 6 ) surfaces, a portion proximate its perimeter that turns upward so as to allow the member's outer edge ( 12 ) to turn back inward towards the center of the member so as to form a lip ( 14 ) whose edge ( 12 ) defines an opening ( 16 ) that lies above the top ( 4 ) surface, and (b) indicia ( 20 ) projecting downward from the bottom ( 6 ) surface, wherein: (i) the lip ( 14 ) is formed from a pliable material, (ii) the opening defines a space through which a compact disc can pass with specified friction due to rubbing between the edges of the opening ( 12 ) and the compact disc which is to be laid against the member's top surface ( 4 ), (iii) the indicia ( 20 ) is located on the bottom ( 6 ) surface so as to be within a space defined by the opening of a second, similar device whose top surface is placed below the bottom ( 6 ) surface so that the devices may be stacked one upon the other, and (iv) the upward turned portion proximate the member's perimeter has a height that is greater than the thickness of the compact disc.

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       11 . A method for fabricating a storage device for a compact disc, said method comprising the steps: 
 forming a body member ( 2 ) having a top ( 4 ) and a bottom ( 6 ) surface, and a portion proximate the perimeter of said member that turns upward so as to allow the outer edge ( 12 ) of said member to turn back inward towards the center of said member so as to form a lip ( 14 ) whose edge ( 12 ) defines an opening ( 16 ) that lies above said top ( 4 ) surface,    placing indicia ( 20 ) on said bottom ( 6 ) surface that projects downward,    forming said lip ( 14 ) from a pliable material, and    configuring said opening so as to allow a compact disc to pass through said opening, with specified friction due to rubbing between the edges of the opening ( 12 ) and said compact disc, so that said compact disc may lay against said member top surface ( 4 ).    
   
   
       12 . A method as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said indicia ( 20 ) is located on said bottom ( 6 ) surface so as to be within a space defined by the opening of a second, similar device whose top surface is placed below said bottom ( 6 ) surface so that said devices may be stacked one upon the other.  
   
   
       13 . A method as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said upward turned portion proximate the perimeter of said member ( 2 ) having a height that is greater than the thickness of said compact disc.  
   
   
       14 . A method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said upward turned portion proximate the perimeter of said member ( 2 ) having a height that is greater than the thickness of said compact disc.  
   
   
       15 . A method as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising the step of configuring a thin, flat jacket to sit on and cover said compact disc top ( 4 ) surface and fit through said opening ( 16 ) when said compact disc is being placed in said device.  
   
   
       16 . A method as recited in  claim 12 , further comprising the step of configuring a thin, flat jacket to sit on and cover said compact disc top ( 4 ) surface and fit through said opening ( 16 ) when said compact disc is being placed in said device.  
   
   
       17 . A method as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising the step of configuring a thin, flat jacket to sit on and cover said compact disc top ( 4 ) surface and fit through said opening ( 16 ) when said compact disc is being placed in said device.  
   
   
       18 . A method as recited in  claim 14 , further comprising the step of configuring a thin, flat jacket to sit on and cover said compact disc top ( 4 ) surface and fit through said opening ( 16 ) when said compact disc is being placed in said device.  
   
   
       19 . A method as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said indicia is configured to communicate a message that is used for a purpose chosen from the group consisting of promotional, novelty or informational purposes.  
   
   
       20 . A method as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said indicia is configured to communicate a message that is used for a purpose chosen from the group consisting of promotional, novelty or informational purposes.