Method and Device for Storing and Retrieving a Disk

Abstract

An innovative storage case for containing a media disk is disclosed herein. The disk case includes a base; a cover pivotally connected with the base and movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration; and a tray disposed on the base for receiving the media disk. The tray is slidable above the base between an internal, locked position and an external, released position. When the tray is forced inward from the locked position, the tray is pushed out to the external, released position.

1 . A case for containing a media disk, comprising:
 a base;   a cover pivotally connected with the base and movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration; and   a tray disposed on the base for receiving the media disk; wherein the tray is slidable above the base between an internal, locked position and an external, released position, and when the tray is forced inward from the locked position, the tray is pushed out to the external, released position.   
     
     
         2 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a resilient bar mounted on the base for exerting bias against the tray when forced inward from the locked position.   
     
     
         3 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a hook for engaging the tray when the tray is forced inward from the released position.   
     
     
         4 . The case of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the tray has an island mounted thereon for the hook to engage therewith, wherein the island forms a path for guiding the hook to a position to release the island when the tray is forced inward from the locked position.   
     
     
         5 . The case of  claim 3 , wherein the hook is made of a resilient material such that the hook is biased to return to an original state. 
     
     
         6 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 two rails mounted on the base, the two rails being spaced from each other and each forming a track for the tray to slide through.   
     
     
         7 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the tray has a protruded portion for engaging the media disk. 
     
     
         8 . The case of  claim 7 , wherein the protruded portion consists of a plurality of resilient tabs, the tabs being biased against the circumference of the central aperture of the disk to engage the disk such that when the tabs are depressed, the disk is out of engagement by the tabs. 
     
     
         9 . A case for containing a media disk, comprising:
 a base;   a cover pivotally connected with the base and movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration;   a tray disposed on the base for receiving the media disk; and   a fastener for attaching the case to one another; wherein the cover and the base each have a groove that matches each other when in the closed configuration, and the grooves are adapted to receive the fastener.   
     
     
         10 . The case of  claim 9 , wherein the fastener includes two expanded portions in its two ends. 
     
     
         11 . The case of  claim 9 , wherein the fastener is detachably connected to the case. 
     
     
         12 . The case of  claim 9 , wherein the groove is of cove shape. 
     
     
         13 . A case for containing a media disk, comprising:
 a base;   a cover pivotally connected with the base and movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration;   a tray disposed on the base for receiving the media disk; and   a fastener for attaching the case to one another; wherein the cover and the base each have at least one bore adapted to receive the fastener.   
     
     
         14 . The case of  claim 13  wherein the fastener includes two expanded portions in its two ends. 
     
     
         15 . The case of  claim 13 , wherein the fastener is detachably connected to the case. 
     
     
         16 . The case of  claim 13 , wherein the cover and the base each have two bores on the top portions and the bottom portions, respectively.