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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431156 | Film cassette, rack and relief trolley for the film cassette, and method of handling the film cassette The present invention relates to a cassette for storing cinema film rolls (7). The cassette (14) comprises a first portion (15) and a second portion (16) which are essentially plane-parallel and separated by a spacing which exceeds the th... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7325677 | Graphic book cover system The present invention is a system for labeling and displaying information on one or more data storage packages. The present invention relates particularly to providing covers with information on the outer surfaces of compact disc, DVD and other product containers. L... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322469 | Container for recording media A container for recording media, such as disk(s) includes first and second essentially identical trays. Each tray is adapted to releasably receive a disk for protective storage. The trays are oriented in overlying and registered relationship to one another and affix... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318941 | Assembly comprising a package and a processed cheese portion An assembly including a processed cheese portion (22) and a package (26) closely wrapping the portion. The package includes an element which itself comprises a film (2) tightly wrapping the portion and in contact therewith, and tear-initiating m... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316314 | Tape cassette storing case with stacking ribs A tape cassette storing case comprises: a storing case main body, the storing case main body having first and second side surfaces that are opposite to each other; a recess region on the first side surface, the recess region being defined by a step from the first si... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7293647 | Carry case for compact media A case for retaining and transporting small electronic media storage devices. The case includes a first portion and a second portion, connected by a hinge or hinge member about which the two portions may be opened and closed. Each portion of the media case forms a r... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7257971 | Case with internal lock A lockable storage case includes a top cover pivotably coupled to a bottom cover through a spine. The top cover includes loops or an upper lock receiving member and a lower lock receiving member defining a top cover lock insertion path. The bottom cover includes loo... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7250865 | Object tracking system with non-contact object detection and identification An object tracking system is provided for tracking the removal of objects from a location and the replacement of the objects at the location. The system includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag attached to each of the objects to be tracked and each tag h... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7213703 | Reusable environmentally friendly package and storage album A reusable package and storage album (1) displays and stores a multi-component product, combining the appearance of a blister pak with the security of a vacuformed clamshell package. Two sections (17 & 19) joined by hinges (43 & 45... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7202785 | Mobile object tracking system A mobile object tracking system is provided for tracking the removal and use of specific objects within a group checked out from storage between the time the objects are checked out and the replacement of the objects in the storage. The system includes a system cont... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7194880 | Anti-theft case for miscellaneous items, particularly for videocassettes, DVD, compact disks, cassettes tapes and the like An anti-theft case (1) is disclosed, particularly for videocassettes, DVD, compact disks, cassette tapes, comprising: first and second mutually hinged half-cases (3, 5); a separate opening and closing member (12) and a locking and unlocking memb... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7165675 | Media wrapper and method of using the same A media wrapper for use in a printing device includes a first end, a second end, and a perforation disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the perforation is configured to split the media wrapper separating the first and second ends. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147259 | Console and object holder assembly for a vehicle A console for a vehicle is disclosed. The console includes a body defining an opening and also includes a lid that is configured to cover the opening and a panel that is movably mounted relative to the body. The panel is movable between a retracted position within t... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7109864 | Object carriers and lighted tags for an object control and tracking system Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detect... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100763 | Rigid pack with a hinged lid A rigid hinged-lid packet for tobacco products appears as container (3) with an open end (4), and a lid (5) hinged to the container (3) so as to rotate between positions in which the open end (4) is open and closed, also a stiffeni... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7102304 | Control device for a reversible rotating electrical machine The invention relates to a control device for a reversible, multi-phased rotating electrical machine which can operate in alternator or motor mode. The inventive device comprises a main battery (4), an electric network (5) and a unit (3) for con... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080772 | Tray container and blank A tray and a blank for forming a tray for holding foodstuff or the like which tray is formed from paperboard or like foldable sheet material and can be erected from a flat collapsed condition into a position of use. The tray comprises a plurality of panels for formi... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073663 | Sleeveless transparent polypropylene optical disc storage units Novel optical disc storage units comprising transparent polypropylene are provided. Such storage units exhibit sufficient impact resistance to protect the target disc and sufficient clarity that any informational literature may be placed entirely within the storage ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070048 | Packaging for multiple media discs and methods for making same A package for holding multiple media discs includes a stack of disc-holding trays, and a flexible hinge member affixed to hinge edges of each tray, which secures the trays in relation to each other. The stack of trays may be mounted onto a panel of a folded jacket, ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066325 | Storage container for recorded media A media storage container includes a back wall with base and lid pages hingedly connected to the back wall. The base page has a hub to hold a first item of recorded media. An internal page is connected to the hinge wall and has a hub on one surface thereof to hold a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7049961 | Key control system using separated ID and location detection mechanisms An object control and tracking system and related methods using separate object identification and location detection mechanisms for objects, such as keys, that are maintained in a secure enclosure, such as a key drawer. A plurality of object slots are located on th... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7046145 | Object carriers for an object control and tracking system Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detect... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040775 | Image-casting LED flashlight An image-casting flashlight has a housing adapted to hold a battery, a battery-powered LED light source mounted on the housing and directed forward along an axis, and a holder sleeve axially displaceable on the housing forward of and relative to the LED light source... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7021682 | Chassis locking bar An apparatus and method for allowing securing/unsecuring of an access panel from a generally opposing side of a chassis. The apparatus includes a latch for securing the panel disposed on a side of the chassis. A locking mechanism extends from the latch to a side opp... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7016136 | Method and system for adjusting a magnetic tape head A method of adjusting a magnetic head of the invention includes the steps of: setting a cleaning cartridge into a drive unit; identifying the set cartridge as the cleaning cartridge by checking a cleaning bit in a non-volatile memory; performing an adjustment-operat... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011210 | Magnetic tape cassette case In a magnetic tape cassette case including an accommodating portion, a lid portion and a connecting portion for connecting the accommodating portion and the lid portion. The case has movement preventing member capable of accommodating magnetic tape cassettes having ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7005984 | Object carriers for an object control and tracking system Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detect... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7000766 | Packaging for support pillows A support pillow kit comprises a pillow comprising a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms, and a base member comprising a bottom and two spaced apart walls extending from the bottom. The pillow rests on the bottom and is held between the two wall... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6983841 | Media storage container with letters split between base and lid walls The invention provides a media storage container having a base and lid connected by a hinge with base and lid front walls disposed opposite the hinge. The base and lid front walls or sidewalls of the container include portions of the title of the item of recorded me... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6981586 | Magnetic tape cassette storage case A magnetic tape cassette storage case (1) comprising a storage section (3) for storing a magnetic tape cassette (81), a lid section (5) for covering the storage section (3), and a connecting section (7) for connecting the st... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6978585 | Flexible packaging film pouch with internal stiffener to create an anti-pilfering package A product packaging method utilizing a form-fill-seal packaging apparatus is disclosed. The method includes providing a backing member upon which a product is adhereingly attached, providing an adhering material for adhering the product to the backing material, appl... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6970318 | Electronically updatable labeling system for data storage An electronically updatable external labeling system for a data storage element, such as a data storage cartridge for magnetic tape media. An electronic persistent visual display is at a cartridge external surface. An electronic persistent visual display has a stabl... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6967817 | Recording medium cartridge having cartridge memory with fragile portion A recording medium cartridge is provided with a cartridge medium and cartridge memory in a cartridge case composed by being divided into two halves, in which the cartridge memory has a fragile part partially formed therein, one side bordered on the fragile part is f... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6959809 | Reusable environmentally friendly package and storage album A reusable package and storage album (1) displays and stores a multi-component product, combining the appearance of a blister pak with the security of a vacuformed clamshell package. Two sections (17 & 19) joined by hinges (43 & 45... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6958698 | Tamper detection and prevention for an object control and tracking system Tamper detection and prevention for an object control and tracking system and particularly a Key Track system is provided. Where objects being tracked are keys, a key card having a touch memory device, RF id tag, or other circuitry for storing and transmitting an ID... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6938790 | Drip containment and conveyance system A tray has a containment space defined by a tray floor and a continuous peripheral ridge extending upwardly from the tray floor. The ridge has an inner sidewall extending inward and downward from an upper edge of the ridge and an outer sidewall extending downward fr... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6931895 | Theft prevention device for information-stored disk A burglar proof apparatus is provided, wherein locking and unlocking devices are provided within the storage case so that the storage case may not be opened unless the unlocking device is used, whereby burglary can be reliably prevented. The apparatus includes a cas... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923315 | Box with folding panel for extracting an illustrative leaftlet A box formed from a single piece of cardboard and having a closure panel which can be folded up about a folding line provided on a side wall of the box in proximity to the free edge of a pocket housing an illustrative leaflet, to enable the leaflet to be gripped and... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6920976 | Security frame A security frame for enclosing DVD's or other articles for deterring tampering with the DVD's or removing the DVD's from the security frame. The security frame is thin such that it fits in the display racks for the DVD's and has a large open surface area on the fron... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6796427 | Tape cassette storing case A tape cassette storing case for storing a tape cassette comprises a cubic body with lateral walls, a lid body with lateral walls, and a junction member constituting one of the lateral walls of the lid body in linkage with the cubic body and the lid body via hinging... | 09/28/2004 |
