Multiple disc storage container

Abstract

A disc storage container for holding multiple discs comprising, a front container cover, a back container cover, and a spine, and attachment means on the spine, the front container cover and back container cover being moveable between a container open position enabling access to the contents of the container and a container closed position for storage purposes. A multi-tray assembly for retaining a plurality of discs within the container, the multi-tray assembly comprising two connectors and two trays for retaining and holding discs, each connector comprising a container-engaging member for engaging to the attachment means on the spine of the container and two holding means for rotatably holding a respective tray, so that each tray can be rotated about the holding means of the connectors to allow access to the discs retained by the trays when the container is in a container open position.

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       22 . A storage container for holding multiple discs, the container including at least two trays for retaining discs thereon, wherein the trays are mounted for rotation about respective axes parallel to each other and wherein the trays are connected together and to an inner surface of the container by means of a pair of connecting members located at respective ends of the trays. 
   
   
       23 . A storage container for holding multiple discs, wherein the container is adapted to retain at least six discs in positions whereby a surface of each disc may be seen without requiring any other disc to be removed, and wherein the thickness of the container is substantially no larger than 16.0 mm. 
   
   
       24 . The storage container as defined in  claim 22 , wherein the thickness of the container is substantially no larger than 15.0 mm. 
   
   
       25 . The storage container as defined in  claim 22 , wherein the dimensions of the container are substantially no larger than 15.0 mm by 135 mm by 190 mm. 
   
   
       26 . A storage container for holding multiple discs, comprising:
 a front container cover;   a back container cover;   a spine disposed between the front container cover and the back container cover;   two trays assembled for retaining a plurality of discs within the container; and   a multi-axis arrangement for connecting the trays to the container, including at least:
 a first axis that is fixed relative to the spine, and 
 two second axes each rotatable about the first axis, 
   
     wherein each tray is pivotable about a respective second axis to allow both trays together to be positioned flatly against one of the covers when the container is opened and the covers are positioned to lay flat on a level surface.