Indian Patents. 240053:"A CONTAINER"

Title of Invention	"A CONTAINER"
Abstract	The present invention relates to a container for storing electronic items such as compact discs and floppies, said container comprising an inner and outer member joined to form a hollow body, the hollow body having an open end at the top and bottom and a retainer at each end of the hollow body.

Full Text	Field of the invention: This invention relates to a container for storing electronic items such as compact discs and floppies. Background of the invention: Currently, plastic boxes are used for storing lloppies and compact discs. During transport and while handling, these boxes have a tendency to break, causing damage to the CDs and floppies. To avoid these problems, the invention proposes a novel container made of paper and permitting shipping through long distances, these materials while storing materials safely. Objects of the invention: The primary object of the invention is to provide a container which is uniquely adapted for storage of electronic items such as CDs and floppies. Another object of the invention is to provide a reusable container which is manufactured using rigid art paper or plurality of such papers. Yet another object of the invention is to provide an container which is dimensionally and structurally stable when assembled. Yet an additional object of the invention is to provide a method for manufacturing the container from a single sheet of material. These and other objects and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent in view of the following description and drawings of the above described invention. Detailed description of the invention: Accordingly, the invention provides a container consisting of: an inner and outer member joined to form a hollow body, the hollow body having an open end each at its top and bottom, the outer member being severed at a point around its perimeter so as to form two separate units, - at least one retainer at each end of the hollow body, - a bottom cover disposed in the hollow body such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the bottom of the container, - a top cover disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the lop of the container. Shown in figure 1 is an embodiment of the container of the invention. As shown in figure 1, the container of the invention consists of an outer member (1) and an inner member (2), both of which are joined together to form a hollow body, which is depicted as a tube like structure (5). The outer and inner members may joined to each other by any appropriate means such as adhesive, staple, heat etc. In an embodiment, the height of the outer member is greater than the inner member. In another embodiment, the height of the inner member is greater than the height of the outer member. The hollow structure or body is provided with open ends at the top (10) and bottom (20), each end including a retainer (6). The outer member (1) may be severed at a point (8) close to the top of the body so as to form two separate portions of the outer member, the top severed skirted portion (15) acting as a lid of the container and adapted to tightly fit onto the body. In an embodiment, the inner member ma\ be severed to form a separate skirted portion that acts as a lid and is adapted 10 tightly fit onto the body of the container. A bottom cover(12) is disposed in the hollow structure and is held in position by the retainer so that the bottom portion of the structure is closed. Most preferably, the bottom cover is struck to the retainer at the bottom of the hollow structure. Similarly, a top cover (14) is disposed within the interior of the hollow structure and is held in position by the retainer so that the top portion of the structure is closed. Most preferably, the top cover is struck to the retainer at the top of the hollow structure Thus, a dimensionally stable container is formed and may be used for storage of electronic items such as CDs and floppies. The container may be of any shape and size, such as square or circular depending on the item to be stored. For preparation of the container of the invention, two flat sheets of paper may be used, one forming the outer member and another, the inner member. Each member may be composed of thick paper such as art or craft paper, file board or duplex board. Preferably, the each member may consist of a plurality of layers, each layer being composed of paper of about 0.28 mm thickness. The thickness of the outer member may be about 1. lmm to 1.3mm and the thickness of the inner member may be about 2.1mm to 2.3mm. The overall thickness of the members, the outer and inner together may not exceed 4.2 mm in thickness. The outer and inner members after being fastened together are cut to form tubes of desired length. The top and bottom of the tube is provided with a retainer such as a bent nosing. Other types of retainers may also be provided. A top cover is disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by a bent nosing at the top end and thus, the top of the hollow structure is closed. Preferably, the top cover may be struck to the top retainer. A bottom cover is disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by a bent nosing at the bottom end and thus, the bottom of the hollow structure is closed. Preferably, the bottom cover may be struck to the bottom retainer. The severed portion of outer member acts as a skirted lid for the container. It is capable of tightly fitting onto the body. An advantage of the container of the invention is that it is capable of withstanding rough handling. The container is primarily made up of thick paper and is therefore dimensionally and structurally stable. Since the container is made of non-conducting material, the stored items are insulated from heat and shock. WE CLAIM: 1. A container for storing compact discs and floppies, comprising inner and outer members, retainer, said container being characterized in that: - the inner and outer member are joined to form a hollow structure with an open end at its top and bottom, the outer or inner member being severed at a point around its perimeter so as to form a separate skirted portion, - the retainer is retained at each end of the hollow structure, - a bottom cover is disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the bottom of the container, - a top cover is disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the top of the container. 2. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of the inner and outer members are composed of a plurality of layers. 3. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the height of the outer member is greater than the inner member. 4. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the height of the inner member is greater than the height of the outer member. 5. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the retainer is a bent nosing. 6. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the container is circular in shape. 7. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner and outer members are of uniform thickness. 8. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner and outer members are composed of paper of thickness of 0.2 6mm to 0.30mm. 9. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner and outer members stuck to each other by an adhesive. 10. A method of preparing a container as claimed in claim 1 comprising the steps of: a) providing an outer and inner member, b) cutting the outer and inner members at a predetermined length and forming a hollow body wherein the inner member is joined to the outer member and a retainer is provided at each end, c) cutting the outer member about its perimeter so as to form a separate skirted portion, d) a bottom cover disposed within an interior of the hollow structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the bottom of the container, and e) a top cover disposed within the interior of the hollow structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the top of the container. 11. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein each of the inner and outer members are composed of a plurality of layers. 12. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the height of the outer member is greater than the inner member. 13. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the height of the inner member is greater than the height of the outer member. 14. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the retainer is a bent nosing. 15. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the container is circular in shape. 16. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the inner and outer members are of uniform thickness. 17. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the inner and outer members are composed of paper of thickness of 0.2 6mm to 0.30mm. 18. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the inner and outer members stuck to each other by an adhesive. 19. A container substantially as hereindescribed and illustrated with reference to the drawings and examples. 20. A method of preparing a container substantially as hereindescribed and illustrated with reference to the drawings and examples.

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Field of the invention:
This invention relates to a container for storing electronic items such as compact discs and floppies.
Background of the invention:
Currently, plastic boxes are used for storing lloppies and compact discs. During transport and while handling, these boxes have a tendency to break, causing damage to the CDs and floppies.
To avoid these problems, the invention proposes a novel container made of paper and permitting shipping through long distances, these materials while storing materials safely.
Objects of the invention:
The primary object of the invention is to provide a container which is uniquely adapted for storage of electronic items such as CDs and floppies.
Another object of the invention is to provide a reusable container which is manufactured using rigid art paper or plurality of such papers.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide an container which is dimensionally and structurally stable when assembled.
Yet an additional object of the invention is to provide a method for manufacturing the container from a single sheet of material.
These and other objects and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent in view of the following description and drawings of the above described invention.
Detailed description of the invention:
Accordingly, the invention provides a container consisting of: an inner and outer member joined to form a hollow body, the hollow body having an open end each at its top and bottom, the outer member being severed at a point around its perimeter so as to form two separate units,
- at least one retainer at each end of the hollow body,
- a bottom cover disposed in the hollow body such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the bottom of the container,
- a top cover disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the lop of the container.
Shown in figure 1 is an embodiment of the container of the invention.
As shown in figure 1, the container of the invention consists of an outer member (1) and an inner member (2), both of which are joined together to form a hollow body, which is depicted as a tube like structure (5). The outer and inner members may joined to each other by any appropriate means such as adhesive, staple, heat etc.
In an embodiment, the height of the outer member is greater than the inner member. In another embodiment, the height of the inner member is greater than the height of the outer member.
The hollow structure or body is provided with open ends at the top (10) and bottom (20), each end including a retainer (6).
The outer member (1) may be severed at a point (8) close to the top of the body so as to form two separate portions of the outer member, the top severed skirted portion (15) acting as a lid of the container and adapted to tightly fit onto the body. In an embodiment, the inner member ma\ be severed to form a separate
skirted portion that acts as a lid and is adapted 10 tightly fit onto the body of the container.
A bottom cover(12) is disposed in the hollow structure and is held in position by the retainer so that the bottom portion of the structure is closed. Most preferably, the bottom cover is struck to the retainer at the bottom of the hollow structure.
Similarly, a top cover (14) is disposed within the interior of the hollow structure and is held in position by the retainer so that the top portion of the structure is closed. Most preferably, the top cover is struck to the retainer at the top of the hollow structure
Thus, a dimensionally stable container is formed and may be used for storage of electronic items such as CDs and floppies. The container may be of any shape and size, such as square or circular depending on the item to be stored.
For preparation of the container of the invention, two flat sheets of paper may be used, one forming the outer member and another, the inner member. Each member may be composed of thick paper such as art or craft paper, file board or duplex board. Preferably, the each member may consist of a plurality of layers, each layer being composed of paper of about 0.28 mm thickness. The thickness of the outer member may be about 1. lmm to 1.3mm and the thickness of the inner member may be about 2.1mm to 2.3mm. The overall thickness of the members, the outer and inner together may not exceed 4.2 mm in thickness.
The outer and inner members after being fastened together are cut to form tubes of desired length. The top and bottom of the tube is provided with a retainer such as a bent nosing. Other types of retainers may also be provided.
A top cover is disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by a bent nosing at the top end and thus, the top of the hollow structure is closed. Preferably, the top cover may be struck to the top retainer.
A bottom cover is disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by a bent nosing at the bottom end and thus, the bottom of the hollow structure is closed. Preferably, the bottom cover may be struck to the bottom retainer.
The severed portion of outer member acts as a skirted lid for the container. It is capable of tightly fitting onto the body.
An advantage of the container of the invention is that it is capable of withstanding rough handling. The container is primarily made up of thick paper and is therefore dimensionally and structurally stable. Since the container is made of non-conducting material, the stored items are insulated from heat and
shock.

WE CLAIM:
1. A container for storing compact discs and floppies,
comprising inner and outer members, retainer, said
container being characterized in that:
- the inner and outer member are joined to form a hollow
structure with an open end at its top and bottom, the outer or inner member being severed at a point around its perimeter so as to form a separate skirted portion,
- the retainer is retained at each end of the hollow structure,
- a bottom cover is disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the bottom of the container,
- a top cover is disposed in the hollow structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the top of the container.

2. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of the inner and outer members are composed of a plurality of layers.
3. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the height of the outer member is greater than the inner member.
4. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the height of the inner member is greater than the height of the outer member.
5. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the retainer is a bent nosing.
6. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the container is circular in shape.
7. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner and outer members are of uniform thickness.
8. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner and outer members are composed of paper of thickness of 0.2 6mm to 0.30mm.
9. A container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inner and outer members stuck to each other by an adhesive.
10. A method of preparing a container as claimed in claim
1 comprising the steps of:
a) providing an outer and inner member,
b) cutting the outer and inner members at a predetermined
length and forming a hollow body wherein the inner member is joined to the outer member and a retainer is provided at each end,
c) cutting the outer member about its perimeter so as to
form a separate skirted portion,
d) a bottom cover disposed within an interior of the hollow
structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the bottom of the container, and
e) a top cover disposed within the interior of the hollow
structure such that it is retained by the retainer and closes the top of the container.
11. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein each of the inner and outer members are composed of a plurality of layers.
12. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the height of the outer member is greater than the inner member.
13. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the height of the inner member is greater than the height of the outer member.
14. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the retainer is a bent nosing.
15. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the container is circular in shape.
16. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the inner and outer members are of uniform thickness.
17. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the inner and outer members are composed of paper of thickness of 0.2 6mm to 0.30mm.
18. A method as claimed in claim 10 wherein the inner and outer members stuck to each other by an adhesive.
19. A container substantially as hereindescribed and illustrated with reference to the drawings and examples.
20. A method of preparing a container substantially as hereindescribed and illustrated with reference to the drawings and examples.

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Patent Number

240053

Indian Patent Application Number

374/DEL/2004

PG Journal Number

30/04/2010

Publication Date

30-Apr-2010

Grant Date

26-Apr-2010

Date of Filing

05-Mar-2004

Name of Patentee

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Applicant Address

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Inventors:

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PCT International Classification Number

H05K 5/00

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
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