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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7210892 | Stacking column The invention relates to a stacking column for storing goods on top of each other or next to each other on pawls (1) which rotate about a rotational axis (2) from an idle position into a working position. The respective successive pawls (1) are ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7156244 | Cantilevered drawer construction A cantilevered drawer assembly comprises a support frame assembly comprising a pair of upright members. A rotating drawer assembly comprises a drawer frame having opposed parallel side rails supported upon a pivot frame having a pair of opposed pivot wheels. A pair ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7121406 | Device for storing a plurality of protective containers A device (1) for storing a plurality of protective cases (2) on a holding element (11). The protective cases (2) have an insertion opening (5) on one end face (4) for inserting flat information carriers (3), particula... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104397 | Disk case with swing-out disk-holding insert with frangible web A media-disk case has an envelope having spaced front and back walls forming a cavity opening at an edge formed with a cutout, a plastic pin extending along an axis in the cavity and having ends fixed adhesively to the walls, and a plastic insert formed with a seat ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7048117 | Optical disc storage apparatus A container for housing optical discs includes a base and a lid. The disc is housed between the base and the lid. The base may have a retainer for releasably holding an optical disc against a surface thereof. The lid is pivotally coupled to the base by a pivot joint... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6915065 | Data processing system architecture Disclosed is a data processing system architecture, as may be employed in a digital video security system, that provides easy identification of system components such as system and video data hard drives through physical position and orientation, through color and i... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6905033 | Device for storing a plurality of CDS with swing-out compartment elements A device for storing a plurality of CDs has a housing which is directed horizontally along its longitudinal axis and stand elements at its two end sides. To accommodate a respective CD, a plurality of compartment elements are disposed side by side, perpendicular to ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902055 | Disk cartridge A disk cartridge includes a substantially box-shaped outer case that has an opening on one end face, and an inner case that is housed in the outer case such that the inner case can be pulled out and has a concave portion for an optical disk to be placed therein. In ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6874626 | Disc holder A storage cradle system for compact discs comprising a series of storage cradles rotatably mounted in parallel in a housing. Each cradle consists of a base having outwardly angled vertically upstanding side walls, a rear wall and a vertical upstanding front wall. On... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6691875 | Optical disk storage unit/CD rack A rack unit for stacking storage medium disks such as compact disks (CDs) in a stacked cylindrical arrangement attached by arms to a vertical post attached to an enlarged base support. The cylindrical arrangement is oriented to be off-center in relation t... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6598752 | Disk holder device and method A disk holder comprising means for attaching to a disk storage device and means for holding to a support surface, wherein there is a rotary joint between the storage device and the support surface. A method for holding disks comprising the following steps... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6561346 | Disc holder The present invention relates to a storage cradle system for compact discs comprising a series of storage cradles rotatably mounted in parallel in a housing. Each cradle consists of a base having outwardly angled vertically upstanding side walls, a rear w... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6286672 | Sleeve for storing a disc shaped object A sleeve for storing a disc shaped object, said sleeve comprising a first and second sleeve part, which are hingedly connected to each other by means of a hinge member, said sleeve parts comprise two flaps, folded towards each other along a fold line, sai... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6193061 | Disc holder The present invention relates to an indexed storage cradle system for compact discs comprising a series of storage cradles rotatably mounted in parallel in a housing. Each cradle consists of a base having generally parallel vertically upstanding side wall... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6027186 | Compact disk storage assembly An improved compact disk storage assembly that is adapted to serve as a compact disk holder or for installation in a receiving space reserved for a disk drive in a computer mainframe, and that provides enhanced disk storage capacity, including a housing h... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5988777 | Stacking column for storing articles In the case of a stacking column for storing articles one above the other or one beside the other on ratchet elements, which have a stop or supporting part for the articles and are assigned to at least one side wall, it is intended that the ratchet elemen... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5936935 | Disk cartridge having a locking means and cartridge coupling means A disk cartridge which includes an inner case for holding an optical disk, and an outer case for accommodating the inner case which has an opening for allowing the inner case to come in and out. The disk cartridge also includes lock means for locking the ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5931315 | Modular storage and display device A modular storage and display device for essentially flat containers. The display device has a vertically retained column and a plurality of connecting members mounted on the column. The connecting members have a pair of resiliently displaceable gripping ... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5857566 | Package for storing diskettes with different dimensions A package for storing diskettes with different dimensions is disclosed. The package includes a casing and a tray pivatally and receivably engaged with the casing. The casing is composed of a top panel, a bottom panel, and two side panels in connection wit... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5848688 | Cover The present cover has a connector configuration that allows several identical covers to be joined together on top of each other to form a cover system. The covers can be turned with respect to each other so that a label on the cover on the item inside the... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5806694 | Storage rack for CD-cassettes A storage rack for CD-cassettes, intended for vertical mounting. The rack includes two rails, together with a number of holder members for releasably receiving a corresponding number of cassettes, and pivots for pivotally securing the holder members at tw... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5779037 | Container for storing a number of compact disks A container for storing a number of compact disks includes a housing having an aperture accessing the interior of the housing and a housing insert 2. The housing insert 2 is made up of a handle and a number of CD support components pivoted to the handle. ... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5720514 | Console assembly for an automotive vehicle combining armrest, article receiving tray and auxiliary seat features A console assembly for use with a pair of seats in the forward passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle including a seatback portion that may be positioned in a contiguous fashion between the seatbacks of the front seat assemblies and pivoted to a g... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5690399 | Compact disk stroage cabinet A compact disk storage cabinet adapted for use in association with single and double compact disk cases, the apparatus comprises an outer shell including a rear wall, two side walls, a roof, a floor and a hingedly attached door, a central shaft being form... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5547078 | Housing for accommodating one or more disks A housing for accommodating at least one disk-shaped recording medium such as an optical disk includes at least one holder having means for holding a recording medium. At least one cover is arranged closely adjacent the holder in parallel relationship suc... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5458247 | Cassette tape container storage device A cassette tape container storage device including: a bracket having a left edge and a right edge, a plurality of horizontal arms extending from the right edge and having a tubular portion at an end, and a plurality of tubular members corresponding to the... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5423434 | Adjustable disk show rack An adjustable disk show rack including a plurality of individual sector boxes pivotally connected together by a pivot shaft, each individual sector box having a horizontal insertion slot on the arc for the insertion of an individual laser disk, a first ra... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5409108 | Cartridge/cassette storage apparatus A storage apparatus for holding containers such as those in which compact discs or tape cassettes are stored. The storage device of this invention includes a bottom member, a top member that is spaced from the bottom member, and a pair of side wails used ... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5344028 | Storage for data media, particularly compact discs (CDS) A storage apparatus particularly for compact discs arranged in hinge boxes includes clip means having a U-shaped bracket. There are at least two legs spaced to correspond to the depth of the box. The brackets include a hole with a ring extension for recei... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5293992 | Unitary holder for two CD boxes which can be combined with one or more identical holders for storing a plurality of CD boxes A unitary holder device holds two protective CD boxes. The holder device comprises a pair of side rails positioned along opposite sides of the holder device such that a first CD box can be received and held between the side rails. A pair of lips or tabs p... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5281015 | Storage containers for flat, objects A storage container for a plurality of flat objects is disclosed. The container has apparatus for successively displaying a surface portion of each stored object so as to enable rapid visual scanning. The apparatus rotates successive objects from a first ... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5277309 | Diskette holder with roll door A diskette holder comprises a housing (50), a tambour (52), and a holding case (54). Dovetail couplings (68 and 70) are located on side panels (58 and 60) of the housing and keyhole openings (76a and 76b) are situated on the housing's rear panel (63). A b... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5244084 | Laser disk carrying case Disclosed is a laser disk carrying case including two outer shells connected together to hold a disk holder, which can be conveniently turned out of the shells for storing an individual laser disk or retrieving it from the case, and then turned into the s... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5232275 | Disc rack with holders which rest in a different position when unloaded than when loaded A disc rack capable of supporting holder members for holding a disc in such a way that the holder members are turnable about a supporting rod (3) from a drawn-out position to a retracted position and vice versa, including a positioning member able to come... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5188240 | Storage unit for recording-media boxes A storage unit or rack for recording-media boxes such as CD boxes or other such containers which rack supports the boxes in a series of parallel substantially horizontal planes or in planes inclined at some other angle. The rack has one or more pairs of s... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5180058 | Expandable disc holder assembly A disc holder assembly including front and back cartridges defining flat outer surfaces of the assembly and one or more intermediate cartridges detachably and pivotably secured to the front and back cartridges or to each other to permit the insertion into... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5150953 | Videotape storage device An improved videotape storage device comprising a frame with a plurality of videotape containers supported on the frame and with each of the videotape containers carrying respective indicia, such as bright colors, to facilitate identification of a desired... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5118170 | Storage and display device for compact discs A storage and display device for compact disc after removal of the discs from their packaging and protective containers. The device includes a housing having a base panel extending between spaced upright side, front and back panels. A plurality of compact... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5099995 | Disc housing case A disc holder comprises a base member having an engagement portion and a flexible sheet, the base member and the flexible sheet forming a pocket holding an information recording disc. A housing case body comprises a housing member housing the disc holder ... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5005708 | Support for compact disk boxes Support for standard boxes of compact disks in the form of a tray provided with transverse vertical walls spaced at a distance greater than the thickness of a box in such a way that the boxes are able to occupy two stable oblique positions. The tray has t... | 04/09/1991 |
