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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2001
Peter Antony Farrar, Menston, GB;
Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, Ketton, GB;
Stefan Alexander Pijanowski, Oundle, GB;
Robert Johnston, Geddington, GB;
Peter Antony Farrar, Menston, GB;
Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, Ketton, GB;
Stefan Alexander Pijanowski, Oundle, GB;
Robert Johnston, Geddington, GB;
Meadwestvaco Corporation, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Abstract
Apparatus () for holding information storage media, such as a CD or DVD, in combination with a releasable security member () insertable into the apparatus for inhibiting removal of the storage media from the apparatus, e.g. by inhibiting access to the storage media by locking the apparatus in a closed configuration and/or by locking the storage media to the apparatus. The apparatus is adapted, e.g. by knowing one or more slots () therein, to receive part of the security member therein and the security has at least one projection (A,A) for inserting into the apparatus, e.g. through the slot (). Modification t the apparatus to enable it to receive a security member are described as well as different types of security members. Apparatus for releasing the security member from the apparatus holding the storage media is also described.