UMD replacement case

Abstract

To invent a replacement case for a Universal Media Disc, better known as UMD. With front and back panels including pins and clasps to snap the two halves together. Pins with beveled ends and clasps with teeth are provided on the one half to connect the bottom half when snapped together. The product was invented as an after-market solution to recover high priced multimedia files which had been lost due to broken disc cartridge cases. The replacement cases are re-usable/re-sealable in comparison to the original UMD cases.

1 . The present invention relates to cartridge cases which are used to house Universal Media Discs (UMD). It was designed on contract of the rental industry to take what was once a “throw away” item and convert it to a re-usable/re-sealable work-horse to protect large inventories of rental equipment. The UMD replacement case was designed by me when contracted by rental companies to come up with a solution for them to recover and maintain the large UMD inventories. 
   
   
       2 . The prior art includes UMD cartridge cases that were designed weakly and led to breakage, and the consumer having to purchase a new game when the case broke or fell apart. 
   
   
       3 . It is the object of the present invention to provide an improved disc cartridge case that solves the problems and short comings with prior art devices described above. It is further an object of the present invention to provide a disc cartridge case which is re-useable/re-sealable to allow the consumer or end-user to recover his/her lost files. 
   
   
       4 . It is further object of the present invention to provide a disc cartridge case replacement that uses holes, pins, and clasps to secure the media file disc within the case. 
   
   
       5 . It is further object of the present invention to provide a replacement case that is economical to manufacture, assemble, and easy to use that has a durable construction that provides additional security for the retail industry and to add significant longevity to the existing product or prior art.