US 2003/0116454 A1 · Lockable storage container for recorded media

Abstract

A lockable media storage container has a sliding member that is movable between locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, the sliding member engages the lid to hold the lid in the closed position. A blocking member prevents the sliding member from moving from the locked position to the unlocked position until the blocking member is intentionally broken. In another embodiment of the invention, a clip or a pair of clips are used to hold the media storage container in the closed condition. The container remains locked until the clip is intentionally destroyed. The clip may be destroyed by the retail clerk or by the consumer when the container is removed from the retail establishment. Both of these embodiments are described as being used with a standard-sized jewel case.

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Dependent claims

A lockable media storage container comprising:

a base;
a lid including at least two literature holding tabs;
the lid connected to the base and movable between open and closed positions;
a lock slide having a locking portion disposed between the lid and the base when the lid is in the closed position;
the lock slide movable between locked and unlocked positions;
in the locked position, the lock slide engaging the literature holding tabs of the lid to lock the lid in the closed position;
and
the lock slide adapted to hold an item of recorded media.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Lockable storage container for recorded media

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Lockable storage container for recorded media

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Abstract

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