Storage device having protective means
AssigneeMontan Nederland B.V.
InventorsH. Hoogland, J. H. Heiligers
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Abstract
A storage device for plate-shaped data carriers, the storage device being box-shaped and including a first and a second cover part, pivotally connected, wherein a fixing element is provided for fixing the data carrier within the storage device, the storage device being injection molded from plastic, in particular polypropylene or the like, and being closable, and an authentication element being integrally injection molded in the storage device during manufacture.
Claims23
A method for manufacturing a storage device for plate-shaped data carriers, said storage device having a first and a second cover pivotally connected, and having an authentication means, comprising:
- positioning an authentication means in a mold for injection molding one of said first and second covers such that said authentication means provides a surface against which injected plastic is molded, said authentication means comprising a printing provided on a carrier;
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- injection molding plastic against or around said authentication means in said mold, such that said authentication means cannot be removed from said first or second cover without damaging said authentication means and/or said first or second cover, and wherein said printing forms an integral part of said first or second cover formed in said mold, and wherein said carrier burns or sublimes, while the printing is incorporated on or into the plastic when said plastic is injected into said mold.
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