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WO2003008185A1
WO2003008185A1 PCT/US2002/023024 US0223024W WO03008185A1 WO 2003008185 A1 WO2003008185 A1 WO 2003008185A1 US 0223024 W US0223024 W US 0223024W WO 03008185 A1 WO03008185 A1 WO 03008185A1
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jewel case
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Peter H. Tracy
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Fellowes, Inc.
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/38—Visual features other than those contained in record tracks or represented by sprocket holes the visual signals being auxiliary signals
    • G11B23/40—Identifying or analogous means applied to or incorporated in the record carrier and not intended for visual display simultaneously with the playing-back of the record carrier, e.g. label, leader, photograph
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B33/00—Constructional parts, details or accessories not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G11B33/02—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon
    • G11B33/04—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers
    • G11B33/0405—Cabinets; Cases; Stands; Disposition of apparatus therein or thereon modified to store record carriers for storing discs
    • G11B33/0411—Single disc boxes
    • G11B33/0422—Single disc boxes for discs without cartridge
    • G11B33/0427—Single disc boxes for discs without cartridge comprising centre hole locking means

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  • the present invention relates to the field of perforated sheets suitable for use in a computer printer, and more particularly, to a perforated sheet designed to label a CD-ROM jewel
  • compact disks also known as laser disks
  • CD-ROM products have become extensive.
  • recordable compact disks have grown in popularity. Further, these disks are being used for archival data storage, immediate distribution of data, and for demonstration purposes.
  • Ink markers may also be used to label jewel cases, but this manual method lacks
  • U.S 5,789,051 assigned to the same assignee as the present invention, I disclose a die perforated sheet, or set of sheets which are suitable for labeling of a CD-ROM jewel case.
  • edges need not be manually cut for each label, and standard letter size sheets may be provided for use in standard laser printers, ink jet printers, and copying devices. After printing, these sheets are torn along the perforation and inserted in the jewel case. The quality of presentation is then limited only by the quality of the printing operation.
  • a preferred sheet has perforated margins outlining a pair of jewel case face inserts for the front and rear casing, and which may be printed on both sides.
  • the preferred size is 138 mm wide. With a 6 mm wide "wing" on each side separated from the body of the face insert by a crease line. Each insert is preferably 117.5 mm high.
  • the "wings" are used as a spine cover for the jewel case and could carry identifying indicia when the jewel case is stored in or on a shelf and is vertically oriented.
  • a jewel case also includes a booklet, which is inserted inside the front face insert and above the disk. Therefore, a second die-cut sheet also provides a perforated and scored booklet having a width of 119.5 mm and a height of 241 mm scored 120.5 mm from the top for controlled folding. This booklet may also be printed on both sides.
  • the perforations are preferably of a type known as "microperforation", which leave a relatively clean edge and do not disrupt the operation of a laser printer or other type of printing or copying device, such as an ink-jet printer or photocopies. These perforations need not end at the corners of the insert, and for example may extend to the edges of the page, to allow use of a shear force to commence the separation of the insert from the remainder of the sheet.
  • the stock is preferably 80-100 pound stock; however, lighter stocks may be used where the printer does not handle such heavy stocks easily
  • the stock may be glossy, coated or clay finish
  • the jewel case to carry or house the CD-ROM is also undergoing transition to a thinner or less bulky design, with no room for a separate booklet on top of the disc, but only one insert having a single spine or "wing" element designed to display indicia.
  • the preferred sheet of the present invention also includes a pair of printable inserts on a sheet which can be inserted in a computer printer, and after printing, can be torn from the sheet and inserted in the jewel case.
  • the perforated margins outline a pair of jewel case face inserts having but one lateral extending "wing" or spine element.
  • Each insert on the sheet provides a front of 136 mm in width, 121 mm in height and a 'Sving" of 3 mm in width.
  • the resultant insert can also include a slight offset portion of an additional 3 mm along the top and bottom edges to fit beneath a tab on the interior of the jewel case for holding and positioning the insert in place.
  • FIG. 1 shows a pair of perforated and scored outlines on a letter size sheet for forming front and/or rear inserts for a CD-ROM jewel case according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a CD-ROM jewel case provided with the insert formed from the sheet according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a preferred layout of a perforated and scored sheet for printing CD-ROM jewel case front and/or rear inserts.
  • FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a jewel case into which an insert as defined in FIG. 1 can be inserted, and
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along the place of line 3-3 of FIG. 2.
  • a sheet 1 is provided having a defined pattern 2,2' of reduced strength, allowing separation along the defined patterns 2,2'.
  • the defined pattern corresponds to an insert for a CD- ROM jewel case.
  • the sheet 1 is generally paper, but may be any suitable printable media.
  • the reduced strength patterns 2,2' are formed by perforation 5/4 of the sheet 1, such as with a perforation die.
  • the defined patterns 2,2' also include score lines 3 defining folding axes.
  • the folding scores 3 are preferably imposed during the same operation as the perforation.
  • the sheet 1 preferably corresponds to a standard paper size, and more preferably letter size or A4 size, and most preferably letter size.
  • the sheet 1 is preferably a heavy weight paper of at least 25 pound and more preferably 80-100 pound stock.
  • each pattern is preferably about 136 mm wide by 121 mm long.
  • the pattern further includes a pair of scored folding lines 3,3' to provide tliree regions, two lateral regions 6,6' the first being about 3mm wide by 121 mm long and bounded interiorly by said folding lines 3 and a central region 7, being about 136 mm by 121 mm and being bounded by said folding lines 3,3.
  • the region 6 defines a "wing" or spine for a vertical side of the jewel case cover and includes the fold line 3'.
  • the region 6' can be eliminated by tearing along line 3' or left intact to provide a cover portion of approximately 9 mm for the jewel case left open to enable the cover to pivot from a closed position to an open position as indicated in FIG. 2.
  • a CD-ROM jewel case C includes a circular CD-ROM (not shown) disk adapted to be seated on the back cover 8 between concentric raised lips 7,7'.
  • the front cover 9 of case C is pivoted between extended parallel tabs 10, 11 on the back cover 8. When opened, the front and back covers can lie flat in the same plane as shown in FIG. 2 because the pivot points on tabs 10, 11 lie inward of a transparent spine 12 or vertical edge of the cover 9 extending inwardly from the front covers towards the back cover 8.
  • Tabs 13 extend inwardly towards each other from the top and bottom edge of the front cover 9.
  • a jewel case insert 4 or 5 after being printed and removed from sheet 1 by tearing along microperforation lines 14, and folded along score lines 3 and 3' can be inserted in the case C with the extended portion of top and bottom edges beneath tab 13, its spine portion 6 viewable along transparent spine 12 and cover portion 6', if used, coextensive with and in the same plane as back cover 8.

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Abstract

A printable sheet having a defined pattern of reduced strength, allowing separation along said defined pattern, said pattern defining an insert for a CD-ROM jewel case, preferably being a letter size paper sheet, comprising a pair of said defined patterns, when separated from said sheet, after printing each insert forms a cover with indicia for a jewel case and at least a spine having indicia viewable for vertical reading.

Description

PERFORATED STOCK FOR LABELING CD-ROM JEWEL CASE FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of perforated sheets suitable for use in a computer printer, and more particularly, to a perforated sheet designed to label a CD-ROM jewel
case.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The proliferation of compact disks (discs), also known as laser disks, in the form of music as well as CD-ROM products has become extensive. In recent years, recordable compact disks have grown in popularity. Further, these disks are being used for archival data storage, immediate distribution of data, and for demonstration purposes.
With this recent use has grown a need to label these disks and their storage containers once they have been produced. The assignee of the present invention produces a product known as "Neat-O", which centers a self-adhesive label on a CD-ROM before contact, and thus allows a label to be custom printed and then near-perfectly applied. However, the CD-ROM is then placed in a so-called jewel case, which must also be labeled, particularly if the disk is obscured. While manufacturers of large numbers of identical disks have their labels or identifying information lithographed, this method is impractical for short runs of disks.
Ink markers may also be used to label jewel cases, but this manual method lacks
precision.
Therefore, in my prior patent, U.S 5,789,051, assigned to the same assignee as the present invention, I disclose a die perforated sheet, or set of sheets which are suitable for labeling of a CD-ROM jewel case. By providing a standard sheet, edges need not be manually cut for each label, and standard letter size sheets may be provided for use in standard laser printers, ink jet printers, and copying devices. After printing, these sheets are torn along the perforation and inserted in the jewel case. The quality of presentation is then limited only by the quality of the printing operation.
As disclosed, a preferred sheet has perforated margins outlining a pair of jewel case face inserts for the front and rear casing, and which may be printed on both sides. The preferred size is 138 mm wide. With a 6 mm wide "wing" on each side separated from the body of the face insert by a crease line. Each insert is preferably 117.5 mm high. The "wings" are used as a spine cover for the jewel case and could carry identifying indicia when the jewel case is stored in or on a shelf and is vertically oriented.
A jewel case also includes a booklet, which is inserted inside the front face insert and above the disk. Therefore, a second die-cut sheet also provides a perforated and scored booklet having a width of 119.5 mm and a height of 241 mm scored 120.5 mm from the top for controlled folding. This booklet may also be printed on both sides.
The perforations are preferably of a type known as "microperforation", which leave a relatively clean edge and do not disrupt the operation of a laser printer or other type of printing or copying device, such as an ink-jet printer or photocopies. These perforations need not end at the corners of the insert, and for example may extend to the edges of the page, to allow use of a shear force to commence the separation of the insert from the remainder of the sheet. The stock is preferably 80-100 pound stock; however, lighter stocks may be used where the printer does not handle such heavy stocks easily The stock may be glossy, coated or clay finish However, the jewel case to carry or house the CD-ROM is also undergoing transition to a thinner or less bulky design, with no room for a separate booklet on top of the disc, but only one insert having a single spine or "wing" element designed to display indicia.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, the preferred sheet of the present invention also includes a pair of printable inserts on a sheet which can be inserted in a computer printer, and after printing, can be torn from the sheet and inserted in the jewel case. However, the perforated margins outline a pair of jewel case face inserts having but one lateral extending "wing" or spine element.
Each insert on the sheet provides a front of 136 mm in width, 121 mm in height and a 'Sving" of 3 mm in width. The resultant insert can also include a slight offset portion of an additional 3 mm along the top and bottom edges to fit beneath a tab on the interior of the jewel case for holding and positioning the insert in place.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Further object and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description and claims and from the accompanying drawings herein.
FIG. 1 shows a pair of perforated and scored outlines on a letter size sheet for forming front and/or rear inserts for a CD-ROM jewel case according to the present invention: and
FIG. 2 shows a CD-ROM jewel case provided with the insert formed from the sheet according to the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The invention will now be described by way of the drawing in which corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding structures in the Figures. FIG. 1 shows a preferred layout of a perforated and scored sheet for printing CD-ROM jewel case front and/or rear inserts.
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a jewel case into which an insert as defined in FIG. 1 can be inserted, and
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along the place of line 3-3 of FIG. 2.
A sheet 1 is provided having a defined pattern 2,2' of reduced strength, allowing separation along the defined patterns 2,2'. The defined pattern corresponds to an insert for a CD- ROM jewel case. The sheet 1 is generally paper, but may be any suitable printable media.
The reduced strength patterns 2,2' are formed by perforation 5/4 of the sheet 1, such as with a perforation die.
The defined patterns 2,2' also include score lines 3 defining folding axes. The folding scores 3 are preferably imposed during the same operation as the perforation.
The sheet 1 preferably corresponds to a standard paper size, and more preferably letter size or A4 size, and most preferably letter size.
As shown in the drawing insert 4 and 5 may be provided on a single sheet 1. The sheet 1 is preferably a heavy weight paper of at least 25 pound and more preferably 80-100 pound stock.
In order to correspond to a CD-ROM jewel case, the dimensions of each pattern are preferably about 136 mm wide by 121 mm long.
In order to facilitate folding the edges of the inserts 4,5 to fit into the sides of the CD- ROM jewel case, the pattern further includes a pair of scored folding lines 3,3' to provide tliree regions, two lateral regions 6,6' the first being about 3mm wide by 121 mm long and bounded interiorly by said folding lines 3 and a central region 7, being about 136 mm by 121 mm and being bounded by said folding lines 3,3. The region 6 defines a "wing" or spine for a vertical side of the jewel case cover and includes the fold line 3'. The region 6' can be eliminated by tearing along line 3' or left intact to provide a cover portion of approximately 9 mm for the jewel case left open to enable the cover to pivot from a closed position to an open position as indicated in FIG. 2.
As shown in FIG. 2, a CD-ROM jewel case C includes a circular CD-ROM (not shown) disk adapted to be seated on the back cover 8 between concentric raised lips 7,7'. The front cover 9 of case C is pivoted between extended parallel tabs 10, 11 on the back cover 8. When opened, the front and back covers can lie flat in the same plane as shown in FIG. 2 because the pivot points on tabs 10, 11 lie inward of a transparent spine 12 or vertical edge of the cover 9 extending inwardly from the front covers towards the back cover 8. Tabs 13 extend inwardly towards each other from the top and bottom edge of the front cover 9. A jewel case insert 4 or 5 after being printed and removed from sheet 1 by tearing along microperforation lines 14, and folded along score lines 3 and 3' can be inserted in the case C with the extended portion of top and bottom edges beneath tab 13, its spine portion 6 viewable along transparent spine 12 and cover portion 6', if used, coextensive with and in the same plane as back cover 8.
While the above detailed description has shown, described and pointed out the fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to various embodiments, it will be understood that various omissions and substitutions and changes in the form and details of the device illustrated may be made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the invention Consequently, the full scope of the invention should be ascertained by the appended
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CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:
1. A sheet having a defined pattern of reduced strength, allowing separation along said defined pattern, said pattern defining an insert for a CD-ROM jewel case, said pattern being rectangular and further comprising a pair of scored folding lines to provide three regions, two contiguous lateral regions bounded interiorly by one of said folding lines and a central region being bounded by a folding line, said central region being larger than each of said lateral regions to fit within a space provided in the front casing of the CD-ROM jewel case.
2. The sheet according to claim 1, wherein said sheet is formed of paper.
3. The sheet according to claim 1, wherein said pattern is formed by perforation of said sheet.
4. The sheet according to claim 1, having letter size dimensions.
5. The sheet according to claim 1, having A4 size dimensions.
6. The sheet according to claim 1, comprising a pair of defined patterns.
7. The sheet according to claim 6, wherein said pair of patterns are identical.
8. A sheet having a defined pattern of reduced strength, allowing separation along said defined pattern, said pattern defining an insert for a CD-ROM jewel case, a said pattern being rectangular and further comprising at least one scored folding line to provide two regions, one lateral region bounded interiorly by one of said folding lines and a central region being bounded by a folding line, said central region being larger than said lateral region to fit within a space provided in the front casing of the CD-ROM jewel case
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