Printed Paperboard Retainer for Storage of Recording Media

Abstract

A printed paperboard retainer for holding compact discs, DVDs and the like includes a front panel, a back panel, inner panels, and a spine. At least one inner panel has an alignment opening for receiving a retaining button to snap-engage a recording medium. The spine is formed by a gap disposed between the inner panels, wherein the gap can be wider or narrower according to the number of recording media the retainer is arranged to hold.

1 . A paperboard retainer assembly comprising:
 (a) a single piece blank folded to define a retainer having a front panel, a back panel, a first and a second inner panel, and a spine, wherein said spine is formed by a gap disposed between said first and second inner panels and two vertical fold lines corresponding to said gap, said first inner panel including an alignment opening for insertion of a retaining button for forming at least a one-disc storage retainer.   
   
   
       2 . The paperboard retainer assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said blank includes a base and at least two flaps, said flaps are laterally spaced apart by said gap and are integrally connected to said base along a horizontal fold line which transverses said blank. 
   
   
       3 . The paperboard retainer assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the width of said spine corresponds to the number of recording media to be stored. 
   
   
       4 . The paperboard retainer assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the width of said spine corresponds to the number of said retaining buttons. 
   
   
       5 . The paperboard retainer assembly of  claim 3 , wherein said alignment opening is operatively positioned on at least one flap, and wherein periphery of said recording medium is within perimeter of said at least one flap. 
   
   
       6 . A paperboard retainer for recording media storage comprising:
 (a) a blank having a base with a horizontal fold line to define a first flap and a second flap, said first and second flaps are laterally spaced apart by a gap and are integrally connected to said base along said horizontal fold line, wherein said first and second flaps are foldable to form a planar surface;   (b) at least one pair of vertical fold lines disposed on said base corresponding to said gap, wherein said at least one pair of vertical fold lines define a spine, and wherein said spine is foldable to form said retainer having a front panel, a back panel, a first inner panel, a second inner panel, and said spine; and,   (c) an alignment opening on said first flap for receiving a retaining button.   
   
   
       7 . The paperboard retainer for recording media storage of  claim 6 , wherein the width of said spine corresponds to the number of recording media to be stored. 
   
   
       8 . The paperboard retainer for recording media storage of  claim 6 , wherein the width of said spine corresponds to the number of said retaining buttons. 
   
   
       9 . The paperboard retainer for recording media storage of  claim 6 , wherein said blank further comprises a printed surface and a non-printed surface, said base and said first and second flaps each having said printed surface and said non-printed surface. 
   
   
       10 . The paperboard retainer for recording media storage of  claim 9 , wherein said first and second flaps are superimposed on said base, and wherein said non-printed surface of said base is adhesively secured to said non-printed side of said first and second flaps. 
   
   
       11 . The paperboard retainer for recording media storage of  claim 10 , wherein said spine has printed material thereon. 
   
   
       12 . The paperboard retainer of recording media storage of  claim 6 , wherein said alignment opening is operatively positioned on at least one flap such that periphery of said recording medium is within perimeter of said at least one flap. 
   
   
       13 . The paperboard retainer of recording media storage of  claim 6 , wherein said alignment opening is a circular aperture. 
   
   
       14 . A paperboard retainer for recording media storage comprising:
 (a) a blank having a base with a horizontal fold line to define a plurality of flaps, said plurality of flaps are laterally spaced apart by a plurality of gaps and are integrally connected to said base along said horizontal fold line; wherein said plurality of flaps are foldable to form a planar surface;   (b) a plurality of pairs of vertical fold lines disposed on said base corresponding to said plurality of gaps, wherein said plurality of said pairs of vertical fold lines define a plurality of spines, and wherein said plurality of spines are foldable to form said retainer having a front panel, a back panel, a plurality of inner panels, and said plurality of spines; and,   (c) an alignment opening on each of said plurality of flaps for receiving a retaining button.   
   
   
       15 . The paperboard retainer for recording media storage of  claim 14 , wherein said plurality of spines are foldable in alternating directions to allow said retainer to hold a plurality of recording media. 
   
   
       16 . The paperboard retainer for recording media storage of  claim 14 , wherein said plurality of spines are foldable inwardly from right to left to allow said retainer to hold a plurality of recording media. 
   
   
       17 . A blank for forming a retainer for recording media storage, the blank comprising:
 (a) a base, a first flap and a second flap, said first and second flap foldably connected to said base and spaced by a gap;   (b) at least two vertical fold lines to define a spine between said gap; and,   (c) an alignment opening on said first flap for receiving a retaining button, said retaining button operatively positioned on said base for securing a recording medium within the perimeter of said first flap.