Disc case

Abstract

A disc case for a CD or DVD disc has a first portion separated from a second portion by a fold-line which enables the portions to move about the fold-line relative to each other. Each portion has at least one pocket to hold the disc. The case is made from a flexible textile sheet material.

1 . A disc case comprising:
 a first textile sheet portion separated from a second textile sheet portion by a fold-line which enables the portions to move about the fold-line relative to each other;   each portion has at least one folded pocket to hold the disc wherein the folded pocket of each portion opposes each other and is enclosed when the disc case is closed.   
   
   
       2 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a pocket has a securing means to secure the disc within the pocket.   
   
   
       3 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the case is a one piece case.   
   
   
       4 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the securing means is a boss formed from the sheet portion.   
   
   
       5 . The case of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the boss is adapted to receive a disc in a snap-fitting arrangement.   
   
   
       6 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a retainer positionable over part of the disc to substantially prevent displacement of the disc from the pocket.   
   
   
       7 . The case of  claim 6 , wherein:
 the retainer is a tab integrally formed with the portion and engageable with a peripheral edge of the disc.   
   
   
       8 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the fold-line is preferably centrally located between the first and second portions.   
   
   
       9 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first portion is the same shape and size as the second portion so the case is symmetrical about the fold-line.   
   
   
       10 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 at least one folded pocket is substantially triangular in shape.   
   
   
       11 . The case of  claim 10 , wherein:
 a triangular pocket has an opening that is at least the diameter of the disc.   
   
   
       12 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 at least one portion has a plurality of pockets and at least one pocket overlaps with at least one other pocket.   
   
   
       13 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first and second portions preferably each have a closure member to support the first and second portions in a standing position.   
   
   
       14 . The case of  claim 13 , wherein:
 the closure members comprise a fold line and are foldable to support the case in an upright position when it is opened.   
   
   
       15 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the case is made of a flexible paper, composite or plastic.   
   
   
       16 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the case further comprises opposing lateral pleats that fold inward and which are adapted to retain an adjacent disc.   
   
   
       17 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a folded pocket further comprises a longitudinal slit.   
   
   
       18 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 one portion has a free end that is foldable along an end fold-line and can be folded over an outer surface of an opposed portion and held in a slit formed in that opposed portion.   
   
   
       19 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 each portion has a free end in which is formed an aperture.   
   
   
       20 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein:
 on one portion of the disc case there are formed one or more studs that can be passed through two stud apertures respectively located in an opposed portion.