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US 2004/0262244 A1Published application
CD holder with CD engaging projections
AssigneeSharper Image Corporation
InventorsCharles E. Taylor, Andrew J. Parker
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AssigneeSharper Image Corporation
InventorsCharles E. Taylor, Andrew J. Parker
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A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.
An object holder that can hold a compact disc jewel case or similar case and usable to create a continuous loop formed by interlocking adjacent such holders, the holder comprising:
An object holder that can hold a compact disc jewel case or similar case, comprising:
An object holder usable to create a continuous loop formed by interlocking adjacent such holders, the holder comprising:
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