International Packaging Corporation

Randall E Bolenbaugh

Larry W Johnson

Apparatus and method for packaging and storing a compact disc. A central hub, comprised of a number of deformable segments, is provided to penetrate the central aperture of a compact disc. Around the outside perimeter of the central hub, which has a circular shape, is at least one detachable or inwardly deformable retaining hook. A compact disc is initially secured to the central hub by pressing the compact disc against the central hub and thereby moving the deformable segments inward. The compact disc mounts onto, and is retained by, the central hub after the compact disc has passed the retaining hooks. Passing the retaining hooks allows the deformable segments to snap back into their original position and allows the retaining hooks to hold the compact disc to the central hub. The compact disc is removed by pulling the compact disc away from the central hub with enough force to break the retaining hooks away from the deformable segments or inwardly deform the retaining hooks. The compact disc can then be returned by again securing the disc to the central hub and allowing the angled shape of the deformable segments to frictionally hold the disc in place until sufficient force is again applied to remove the disc.

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Randall E Bolenbaugh