摘要 |
An elongated packaging device is provided for packaging at least one disc-shaped item such as, for example, a recording media disc such as a CD, a CD-ROM or a DVD, together with other materials relating to such disc or otherwise in a stacked relationship. The packaging device includes a first member or wafer having an annular first chamber and a first opening for access into such first chamber and an annular protective element for closing such first opening and sealing the first chamber, and a second member or container having a second chamber and a second opening for access into such second container for the storage of a beverage in such second chamber, which second chamber is closed by a cover having an opening at the center thereof for the insertion of a straw. The first member has a cylindrical inner structure defining central support for the disc media by means of the annular opening at the center thereof, such that the disc media is allowed to rotate, while limiting the linear movement of the disc media both perpendicular to and parallel to the plane of the media. The inner structure extends outside of the first chamber, through the first annular protective element, and also serves to penetrate and engage the central straw opening of the cover, and includes a passage therethrough so as to allow the insertion and use of a straw. The annular protective element engages the cylindrical inner structure and the perimeter of the first member, thereby preventing the passage of any beverage into the first chamber. A method is further provided for packaging such disc-shaped item and other material within the packaging device.
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