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Iomega Corporation

Shape Corporation

Donald R Rochelo

Robert W Jones

Paul J Gelardi

Alan B Lowry

Ronald F Hales

A bi-layer product package () includes a protective case () secured between opposed display and backing layers () of the product package (). A product display base () of the case projects through a display void () of the display layer () and houses a product (). A capture lid () and twist-off securing structures (A,B,) of the case are secured between the display and backing layers () of the package () to prevent the display base () from passing completely through the display layer (). The display base () replaces a traditional transparent blister or projection of a blister pack during display of the product (), and during usage of the product (), thereby minimizing materials and manufacturing costs, while providing in one package () both a product () and a removable protective case () integral with the package ().

Product display system having an integral protective case for housing and displaying a product

A battery tube storage system () includes a first container () having a first light transmitting, rigid shell () including a first color, such as green, that defines a plurality of tubes (A,B,C,D) dimensioned to receive and secure cylindrical shaped batteries (). A first latch-lock () secures a top () to an entry-end () of the first shell (). A similar second shell () is made of or includes a second color that is distinct from the first color, such as red. The first shell () can be detachably secured to the second shell () so that the battery storage system () may be used to carry varying numbers of batteries () depending upon the needs of a user, and by the distinct colors, a user can quickly distinguish between used and unused batteries ().

Battery tube storage system, system container, and container latch-lock

A protective case () for securing and protecting a plurality of different sized memory cards () includes a rigid exterior container () having a first shell () and a second shell (). First and second resilient inserts () are dimensioned to nest within the first and second shells () and the inserts () each define five memory card securing means () for securing differing sized memory cards () against unassisted removal from the case. Abutment edges (A,B) are defined to contact a peripheral edge of a memory card secured by the securing means. Extraction cavities (A,B,A,B) are also defined on opposed edges of the secured cards for facilitating removal of the memory cards from the case.

Protective case for a plurality of different sized memory cards

A protective case () for six different sized memory cards () having distinct exterior dimensions of length, width and/or thickness includes a base () and a top () hinged to the base () for opening and closing. The base () includes securing means () for securing a first small sized memory card () and first, second and third large sized memory cards (). The top () includes a second small sized memory card securing means () for securing second and third small sized memory cards (). The securing means define rectangular alignments () approximating exterior length and width dimensions of the six cards () and the rectangular alignments () overlie each other resulting in a very small case ().

Protective case for six different sized memory cards

A memory device protective carrier is disclosed for protecting small memory devices. The container includes a non-deformable, rigid exterior case having first and second shells and a securing mechanism to adjustably secure the shells in an open or closed position so that a containment chamber is defined between the shells in the closed position. A deformable, resilient receiving insert and a resilient securing insert are secured respectively within the first and second shells. Sealing lips of the inserts are compressed in the closed position to form a fluid seal so that a memory device secured within the containment chamber is protected by the rigid case and resilient inserts against damage from impact injury or fluid contaminants.

Memory device protective container

The invention is a memory card protective carrier for carrying memory cards and for protecting data transfer ports of the cards. The carrier includes a back frame secured adjacent a front frame having at least one memory card sleeve between the back and front frames. The card sleeve includes a top strut opposed to a bottom strut, an inside strut positioned between the top and bottom struts, wherein the top, bottom and inside struts cooperate to define a card slot dimensioned to house a memory card so that top and bottom edges of the card are adjacent the top and bottom struts. The front frame includes a window perimeter that defines a card window and includes a positioning guide adjacent the top strut in the shape of an asymmetrical corner dimensioned to correspond to an asymmetrical corner of the memory card. The back frame defines a compression tap aperture opposed to the card window, and includes at least one compression tab projecting into the card slot. The memory card sleeve also includes a protective band defined within the back frame that extends from adjacent the top strut toward the bottom strut a distance that is adequate to overlie and protect data transfer ports of the memory card whenever the memory card is positioned within the card slot with the asymmetrical corner of the memory card adjacent the asymmetrical corner of the window perimeter.

Memory card protective carrier

Cartridge storage case

The present invention is a container for containing a PCMCIA card, or an electronic card similar thereto. The container comprises a box that has a bottom portion for holding the card, and a cover portion that is rotatably connected with the bottom portion in order to fit over the bottom portion in the closed position. In the closed position, the cover and bottom portions form a box compartment. The bottom portion comprises opposite side walls that have flexible arms, wherein each arm has a clasp and a cam member, as a single unit and integral with each arm's distal end. A PCMCIA card fits within the area defined by the bottom portion's side walls. The area within which the PCMCIA card fits is slightly smaller than the area of the compartment in order to allow flex spaces for the arms to flex when a PCMCIA card has been fitted between the arms. The clasp and cam member on each arm enables both the arms to flex laterally when engaged by a PCMCIA card that is forced through the arms, and the automatic securing of the PCMCIA card when the PCMCIA card is fitted fully within the containing area, thereby enabling easy or automated loading of PCMCIA cards.

Container for electronic card

A write enable tab is repeatedly movable from a first position, enabling writing on a signal storage unit, to a second position, disabling writing thereon. The write enable tab preferably includes a central body and a flexible member which exert force against first and second walls of a tape cassette shell. The flexible member is attached at a first end to the central body. A second end of the flexible member projects into first and second depressions in the first wall when the central body is in the first and second positions, respectively.

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Pittsfield, MA, United States of America

Donald R Rochelo