Eastman-kodak Company

Donald J Appleton

Barbara A Sayers

Jeffery T Matteson

Peter Davies

A storage case for small format memory cards is taught which utilizes those sections of known and existing computer furniture specifically designed to receive compact disc jewel cases to thereby allow for more reliable storage of small format memory cards. The storage case includes a compact disc jewel case without a disc retaining mechanism therein. A foam insert resides within the compact disc jewel case and has at least one precut cut-out section therein which is removable to provide at least one space in the foam insert to receive a small format memory card. The jewel case is preferably formed from a clear plastic material and there is preferably an insert sheet adapted to be retained proximate to a front wall of the jewel case. The insert sheet includes at least one punch-out section therein which corresponds to and aligns with the at least one precut cut-out section in the foam insert when the jewel case is closed thereby allowing a user to view and read the label on any small format memory cards residing in the CD jewel case without opening the case.

Storage case for multiple removable memory cards

A package is formed from an integral sheet of a thermoplastic material having three tray portions including a middle tray portion and first and second end tray portions that fold together to form the package. The middle tray portion has a first article receiving recess and is arranged to define a first receiving cavity for the first end tray portion. The first end tray portion has a mating surface, a second article receiving recess and a first hinge connected to the middle tray portion. The hinge permits the first end tray portion to be inserted into the middle tray portion with the first and second article receiving recesses aligned to secure the article. The mating surface of the first end tray portion after being inserted into the first receiving cavity of the middle tray portion defines a second receiving cavity. The second end tray portion has a second hinge connected to the middle tray portion which permits the second end tray portion to be inserted into the second receiving cavity, whereby a package for the article is formed with the tray portions folded together in a manner that inhibits pilferage.

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Penfield, NY, United States of America

Donald J Appleton