Apparatus (19) for holding information storage media, such as a CD or DVD, in combination with a releasable security member (8) insertable into the apparatus for inhibiting removal of the storage media from the apparatus, e.g. by inhibiting access to the storage media by locking the apparatus in a closed configuration and/or by locking the storage media to the apparatus. The apparatus is adapted, e.g. by knowing one or more slots (12, 24) therein, to receive part of the security member therein and the security has at least one projection (9A, 10A) for inserting into the apparatus, e.g. through the slot (12, 24). Modification t the apparatus to enable it to receive a security member are described as well as different types of security members. Apparatus for releasing the security member from the apparatus holding the storage media is also described.
Preferred and optional features of the invention will be apparent from the following description and from the subsidiary claims of the specification.
FIGS. 40 and 41 are cross-sectional views of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 in the open and closed configurations, respectively.
The apparatus for holding a disk shaped information storage media such as a DVD shown in FIG. 1 comprises a base portion I and a lid portion  2 (only part of which is shown) connected by a hinge portion 3. A disk engaging mechanism 4 is provided on the base portion 12 for releasably engaging the central aperture of a DVD or CD The mechanism preferably comprises at least one cantilevered arm 5 with a button-like member 6 at the radially inner end thereof. The example shown comprises two cantilevered arms each having a button portion at its inner end.
An upstand  7 is provided on the base portion so as to extend around the periphery of a disk mounted in the apparatus.
The apparatus operates in the manner described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,788,068 and WO97/41563 referred to above. This will not be described further here other than to note that to release a disk from the apparatus, the button portions  6 and the arms 5 on which they are provided must be depressed. Accordingly, by inserting a security device 8 beneath the arms 5 when the disk is in place, the disk can be locked on the button 6. This is described further in the UK patent application No. 0024890.6, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 60/287,670 and PCT patent application no. PCT/GB01/04553 the disclosures of which are also incorporated herein.
The security device  8 shown is FIG. 1 comprises a first long arm 9 and a second, shorter arm 10 the two arms being connected to a head 11. The two arms 9,10 and the head 11 each comprises a flat strip of a relatively tough plastics material, e.g. glass re-enforced nylon™ or ABS each being approximately 8-12 mm wide and 1.0 to 1.5 mm thick.
The long arm passes  9 through a slot 12 in a side wall 13 of the base portion and through a slot 14 in the upstand 7 so that it can extend across the base portion 1 and be fitted beneath he arms 5 in order to prevent operation of the disk release mechanism 4 as described in GB0024890.6.
FIG. 1 shows the security device  8 partially inserted in the apparatus. Once the lid 2 of the case is moved to the closed position, the security device 8 is pushed further in the case so that the head 11 lies within a recess 15 in the edge of the case (this recess being provided to facilitate finger access to the opening edge of the case) and the shorter arm 10 passes through a slot in the edge of the lid portion 2 so as to hold the lid 2 in the closed position, as will be described further below.
The security device  8 can be locked in place in a variety of ways depending upon the level of security required. In a simple form, requiring only a low level of security, the security device 8 may be inserted into the case to lock the disk release mechanism 8 and to hold the case closed and the case then provided with a wrapping (not shown), e.g. a clear plastics sleeve or shrink wrapping, passing over the recess 15 so the device 8 can only be removed following breakage or removal of this wrapping.
In addition, a conventional security tag (not shown) can be mounted on the longer arm  9 (or the shorter arm 10 if it is big enough) so it cannot be removed without withdrawing the device 8 from the case. Alternatively, the security tag can be mounted on the inner face of the head 11 or positioned such that it is sandwiched between the head 11 and the side wall 13 of the case when the device 8 is fully inserted within the case so, again, it cannot be removed without withdrawing the device 8 from the case.
FIGS. 2 and 3 show another form of the security device  8A similar to that shown in FIG. 1. The device 8A again has a long arm 9A, a short arm 10A and a head 11A. In addition, it is provided with a pressed steel insert 16 which fits within a groove 17 provided in the long arm 9A and against an inner surface of the head 11A. The insert 16 comprises a resilient projection in the form of a spring arm 18, which projects upwardly from the arm 9A with its free end towards the head 11, and an end piece 19 which lies against the inner surface of the head 11 and fits between the long and short arms 9A, 10A.
A security tag  20, e.g. a Sensormatic™ Ultra-max label, is mounted within a recess 21 provided in the longer arm 9A and may be secured therein by adhesive.
The device  8A fits into the case in a similar manner to that shown in FIG. 1 so the long arm 9A fits beneath the arms 5 to lock the disk release mechanism 4. In this case, the security tag 20 is positioned on the arm 9A so that it is located beneath the disk held in the apparatus and beneath the arms 5.
The function of the steel insert  16 will be described below in relation to FIGS. 4-6. FIG. 4 shows an enlarged view of the edge 13 of the base portion and the recess 15 therein and shows the slot 12 through which the long arm 9A of the device 8A is inserted.
FIG. 5 shows a cross sectional view taken on line A-A of FIG. 5 and shows the slot  12 and the slot 14 through the upstand 7. It also shows part of a disk 22 held on the apparatus. The underside of the upstand 7 is formed with a substantially rigid projection 23 which projects downwardly towards the base of the base portion 1, the purpose of which will be described below.
FIG. 6 shows a cross-section corresponding to that of FIG. 5 when the lid portion  2 has been moved to the closed position so as to fit against the lower portion 1 and the security device 8A is inserted into the case. The longer arm 9A of the device 8A is slid through the slots 12 and 14 until the distal end of spring arm 18 passes the projection 23. The resilience of the spring arm 18 then causes the distal end of thereof to engage a side of the projection 23. The device 8A is thus locked within the case and cannot be slid back out without disengaging the spring arm 18 from the projection 23.
As shown in FIG. 6, the shorter arm  10A of the device 8A fits within a slot 24 in the lid portion 2 and thus holds the lid 2 in the closed position against the base portion 1. The case cannot thus be opened until the spring arm 18 is disengaged from the projection 23 to enable the device 8A to be slid outwards until the shorter arm 10A moves out of engagement with the lid portion 2 to allow the lid portion 2 to be moved away from the base portion 1. Furthermore, whilst the device 8A is in the position shown in FIG. 6, the long arm 9A prevents the disk from being released from the disk engaging mechanism as described above and in GB0024890.6.
The spring arm  18 is inaccessible from the exterior of the case so making it difficult, if not impossible, for a potential thief to open the case, to remove the security tag 20 or remove the disk 22 from the case.
In order to release the device  8A from the case, the case is brought up to a magnetic release device 25 which is shaped so as to align a first part 25A adjacent the case in alignment with the spring arm 18 so as to draw the arm 18 out of engagement within the projection 23 and to align a second part 25B with the head 11A of the device so the magnetic pull on the end piece 10 of the metal insert 16 withdraws the device 8A from the cas at least far enough to prevent re-engagement of the spring arm 18 with the projection 23. The device 8A can then be withdrawn from the case.
Prior to the spring arm  18 being drawn away from the projection 23, the device 8A is preferably pushed slightly further into the case, e.g. by a distance of up to 0.5 mm, to move the tip of the arm 18 out of engagement with the side of the projection 23 so the arm 18 is free to move without the tip of the arm riding over or becoming stuck on the side face of the projection 23. This small movement is conveniently allowed for by making the end piece 19 of the metal insert slightly curved so that pressure on the head 11A towards the case, flattens the end of piece 19 against the side face of the case. When this pressure is released, the end piece 19 springs back to its curved form and the movement of the arm 9A may be sufficient to move the arm 9A outwards a sufficient distance to prevent the spring arm 18 re-engaging the side face of the projection 23 when the force drawing the arm 18 away from the projection 23 is released.
The magnetic release device  25 thus applies a first magnetic force in a first direction to release the locking device formed by the spring arm 18 and projection 23 and a second magnetic force in a-second direction to withdraw the security device from the case at least far enough to prevent re-engagement of the locking device when it is no longer held in a release position by the first magnetic force. The security device can then be withdrawn from the case manually or the second magnetic force may be used to pull it out of the case.
The spring arm  18 and projection 23 thus form a locking mechanism for locking the security device 8A in the case.
The magnetic release device  25 can be provided adjacent a sales till in a store for use only by sales staff. Once the security device 8A has been withdrawn, the case and the disk held therein can be taken from the store by a customer without triggering an alarm. The security device 8A can then be re-used in another case.
FIG. 7 shows an enlarged view similar to that of FIG. 5 (but from the opposite direction), showing the spring arm  18 engaged with the projection 23 (which in this case is provided at the outer edge of the underside of the upstand 7 rather than in the position shown in FIG. 6).
FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of a releasable security device according to a second embodiment of the invention. This comprises a body  26 which fits within the finger recess 15 of a case and which has two longitudinally slidable metal plates 27A and 27B therein, each provided with two prongs 28 at their outer ends. The plates 27A and 27B are urged apart by springs 29 so the prongs 28 project from the ends of the body 26. The figure also shows a key 30 comprising two legs 31, a projection housing a magnet 32 and a handle 33.
When the key is inserted in an aperture  34 in the centre of the body 26, the magnet 32 is positioned between the metal plates 27A, 27B and draws them inwards against the action of the springs 29 so the prongs 28 are retracted. The body can then be inserted into the finger recess 15 of a case. When the key 30 is removed, the prongs 28 project from the body 26 and engage in apertures provided in the lid and base portions 1 and 2 at each end of the finger recess 15. The prongs 28 thus engage the base and lid portions 1, 2 to hold the case closed.
The legs  31 of the key 30 fit within apertures 25 and 36 in the body 26 and the plates 27A, 27B and are designed so that when the plates 27A, 27B are retracted by the magnet 32, detents 37 on the legs 31 mechanically engage the plates 27A, 27B so the key can be used to lift the security device out of the finger recess 15.
The body  26 of the security device preferably substantially fills the finger recess 15 and the outer surface of the body 26 is preferably substantially co-planar with the edge of the case so the edge of the case with the security device is place, has a substantially smooth outer surface.
As mentioned above, the security device may be inserted into the case and a wrapper then provided around the case. However, when a locking mechanism such as that described above (in relation to FIGS.  1-7, but not that shown in FIG. 8) is used, the security device 8A may be inserted through the wrapper. To this end, the distal ends of the long and short arms 9A and 10A are pointed so they can pierce the wrapper. When the security device is fully inserted into the case, the head 11A covers the pierced areas of the wrapper. Also, the head 11A is positioned within the recess 15 and so locally distorts the wrapper so that it is pressed into the recess 15.
It will be appreciated that the head  11A lies adjacent and substantially parallel to the edge 13 of the case and, preferably, is positioned within the recess 15 so the security device 8A does not substantially alter the external dimensions of the product. This also reduces the accessibility of the head 11A so making it more difficult to grasp if an attempt is made to try to pull it out although, in cases in which the security device is not designed to hold the case closed, the head 11A does not prevent access to the finger recess 15 so a user can still easily open the case. Furthermore, the security device 8A does not detract from the aesthetics of the product or the handling of the product by the consumer or automated packing machines.
The spring  18 and projection 23 provide a snap-fit mechanism which is activated as the security device 8A is fitted to the apparatus. Other forms of mechanism may be used to provide a similar function, i.e. allowing insertion of the security device but inhibiting removal thereof, once it reaches a given position. Insertion of the security device 8A thus inhibits removal of the disk from the apparatus, the security device automatically being locked in place when fitted to the apparatus. Such mechanisms typically comprise first and second parts arranged such that the second part can pass the first part when the member is inserted but engagement between the first and second parts prevents the second part moving past the first part in the opposite direction.
As indicated above, the spring arm  18 and projection 23 form a locking mechanism for the security device 8A so the latter can only be removed from the apparatus following release of the locking mechanism. Other forms of locking mechanism providing a similar function may be provided. Such locking devices may be released by application of a magnetic force but arrangements may also be used which require application of a special tool or key to release the device. For higher security applications the release tool may be provided with a code which has to match a code within the locking device in order to release the device.
One example of such an arrangement is shown in a second embodiment of the invention which is illustrated in FIGS. 9A to  9D, which show plan views of part of a case similar to that of FIG. 1 and of a security member 8B inserted therein with the head 11B of the security member shown in cross-section. FIG. 9A shows the security member 8B only partially inserted in the case before a locking device in the head 11B engages with the case. The case is provided with fixed detents 38 and the head with laterally moveable detents 39. FIG. 9B shows an enlarged view of the head 11B engaged with the case after the detents 39 have moved past the detents 38 so the two sets of detents are engaged with each other to inhibit removal of the security member 8B from the case. FIG. 9C shows a key 40 inserted into the head 11B. The key 40 is then rotated through 90 degrees to align a magnet 41 therein with magnets 42 attached to the laterally moveable detents 39 so the detents 39 are drawn inwards to disengage from the detents 38 so the security member 8B can be withdrawn from the case. Preferably, the key 40 and head 11B are arranged so that they mechanically engage with each other in the orientation shown in FIG. 9D so the key 40 can then be used to pull the security member 8B out of the case.
D) it prevents access to the security tag  20.
The apparatus can be modified, e.g. by omission of the shorter arm  10A and/or omission of the security tag 20 and/or by shortening of the long arm 9A, to provide only one or any combination of two of these security features as required.
In another arrangement, the locking device may be designed to inhibit removal of the disk and inhibit removal of a security tag from the apparatus, by positioning the tag so it is inaccessible until the locking device is removed, e.g. beneath the button  6, on the underside of the arm. 9A, on the inner surface of the head 11A or on the base portion 1 in a position covered by the disk when the disk is mounted on the button 6.
The locking device  8 described above comprises two arms 9,10 each insertable into the apparatus. However, as mentioned, one of these arms may be omitted if the device is not designed to hold the case closed. The or each of the arms 9, 10 extend from the head 11 which comprises a substantially flat component. The head 11 is arranged to lie adjacent and substantially parallel to an external face of the apparatus when the or each arm is positioned within the apparatus. The device thus has no significant impact on the overall external dimensions of the product. The head 11 may, in some devices, lie against an external face of the case and so add to the width of the case by the thickness of the head 11 but, preferably, the head 11 is positioned within a recess so that it is co-planar with an external face of the case or recessed beneath said face.
As discussed, the security device  8 holds the case closed by means of the engagement of one arm 9 with the base portion 1 and engagement of the other arm 10 with the lid portion 2, the two arms being joined by the head portion 11. This engagement is effected by location of the arms within slots in the base and lid portions. Other forms of engagement means can, however, be used. Preferably, the engagement means are located within a recess such as the finger recess 15 provided in the edge of the box opposite the hinge portion 3, so they do not add to the dimensions of the case and so they can be concealed. Furthermore, by providing the engagement, means in such a recess, the locking device may also be designed to fit within the recess so it does not add to the external dimensions of the case.
It will be appreciated that the security member  8 described above is slidable through an aperture, e.g. the slot 12, in an edge of the case opposite the hinge portion 3. The security member is thus located in the opening edge of the case opposite the hinge where it is most effective in holding the case closed. A user normally opens such a case by prising apart the base and lid portions along the edge opposite the hinge as this give maximum leverage and both portions can be easily engaged by the user's fingers or thumbs. It is for this reason, the finger recess 15 is provided in this position. The security member 8 being inserted in this edge thus holds the case closed at the point where such opening forces would normally be applied. It can also be designed to inhibit access to the edges of the base and lid portion where they are normally prised apart. Location of the security member in this edge also enables the security member 8 to be made small particularly if it is not designed to extend to the disk engaging mechanism 4, but even if it also provides this function, this is the shortest route to the disk release mechanism (for a rectangular DVD box of the type illustrated). The security member preferably slides through an aperture in the edge of the case in a direction towards the hinge portion 3.
As discussed above, a wrapping, such as conventionally used around a CD or DVD case, is preferably provided around the case. The locking member described is designed to be insertable through the wrapping and to inhibit operation of the disk engaging mechanism  4. All the advantages of being able to lock the disk to the case as described above and in GB0024890.6 can thus be achieved by simply inserting the security member into the case, even after the disk has been mounted in the case, and the case closed and sealed with a wrapper (these functions normally be performed by a packing company or disk replicator). There is therefore no need to modify the automated packing lines.
The modification to the known CD/DVD boxes to enable them to be used with the security member described above are minimal. There may also be cases where no modification may be required, but most cases will require some adaption to receive the security device therein. In the preferred embodiment described above, the moulding of the case is modified to provide th apertures  12 and/or 14 and the projection 23. However, other locking devices may be used which use existing features of the case without any need for modification apart from an aperture to allow the device to be inserted from outside the upstand 7 and/or case to reach the disk engaging mechanisms or apertures in the finger recess to provide engagement with the base portion 1 and lid portion 2. Other modifications of the apparatus or box are described below.
In a further arrangement, an arm such as the arm  9 described herein, may be inserted within the case from a position outside the upstand 7. The security member can thus only be accessed and released when the case is open. Depending on the level of security required, the case may be held closed by a wrapper as described above or some other form of locking device, such as those described above (or other types) may be provided to lock the case in a closed position.
The apparatus for holding a disk shaped information storage media such as a DVD shown in FIG. 1 comprises a base portion  101 and a lid portion 102 connected by a hinge portion 103. A disk engaging mechanism 104 is provided on the base portion 102 for releasably engaging the central aperture of a DVD or CD. The mechanism preferably comprises at least one cantilevered arm 105 with a button-like member 106 at the radially inner end thereof. The example shown comprises two cantilevered arms each having a button portion at its inner end.
An upstand  107 is provided on the base portion 101 so as to extend around the periphery of a disk mounted in the apparatus.
This apparatus also operates in the manner described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,788,068 and WO97/41563 mentioned above. To release a disk from the apparatus, the button portions  106 and the arms 105 on which they are provided must be depressed. Accordingly, by inserting a security device 108 beneath the arms 105 when the disk is in place, the disk can be locked on the button 106.
The security device  108 shown in FIG. 10, comprises a first long arm 109 and a second, shorter arm 110, the two arms being connected to a head 111. The two arms 109, 110 each comprise a flat strip of a relatively tough plastics material, e.g. Nylon™ or ABS, each being approximately 8-12 mm wide and 1.0 to 1.5 mm thick.
The long arm passes  109 through a slot 112 in a side wall 113 of the base portion 101 and through a slot 114 in the upstand 107 so that it can extend across the base portion 101 and be fitted beneath the arms 105 in order to prevent operation of the disk release mechanism 104 as described in GB0024890.6.
FIG. 10 shows the security device  108 partially inserted in the apparatus. Once the lid 102 of the case is moved to the closed position, the security device 108 is pushed further into the case so that the head 111 lies within a recess 115 in the edge of the case (this recess being provided to facilitate finger access to the opening edge of the case) and the shorter arm 110 passes through a slot in the edge of the lid portion 102 so as to hold the lid 102 in the closed position.
The security device  108 can be locked in place in a variety of ways depending upon the level of security required. In a simple form, requiring only a low level of security, the security device 108 may be inserted into the case to lock the disk engaging mechanism 104 and to hold the case closed and the case then provided with a wrapping (not shown), e.g. a clear plastics sleeve or shrink wrapping, passing over the recess 115 so the device 108 can only be removed following breakage or removal of this wrapping. The customer can thus remove the security device once the wrapping has been removed.
A conventional security tag  117 (see FIG. 11) can, if desired, be mounted on the longer arm 109 so the tag 117 cannot be removed without withdrawing the device 108 from the case. Alternatively, the security tag 117 can be mounted on the inner face of the head 111 or positioned such that it is sandwiched between the head 111 and the side wall 113 of the case when the device 108 is fully inserted within the case so; again, it cannot be removed without withdrawing the device 108 from the case.
FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the security device  108 together with a locking mechanism provided thereon which comprises a rigid metal pivot arm 116 mounted on the arm 109. The pivot arm comprises two portions 116A and 116B which are angled with respect to each other and joined along a pivot line 116C and is arranged to pivot about this line. Further details of these components are shown in FIGS. 12 and 13.
FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of part of the security device  108 sectioned along its centre line and a perspective view of the pivot arm 116. The pivot arm is mounted within a recess 118 within the arm 109 with lugs 116D and 116E located within cut-outs 119 (only one of which is shown) on either side of the recess 118. A tab 116F on portion 116B of the pivot arm fits beneath a resilient plastic arm 120 moulded on the arm 109 of the device.
In use, portion  116A of the pivot arm 116 acts as a latch which is biased to a raised position (so that the portion 116A projects above the upper surface of arm 109) by the action of resilient arm 120 on the tab 116F. When the security device is inserted into the apparatus, the pivot arm 116A rides over a detent provided on the apparatus and one past the detent, springs into a position in which it engages an inwardly facing side of the detent so that its engagement therewith prevents withdrawal of the security device from the apparatus. To remove the security device, the portion 116B of the pivot arm must pivot back into the recess 118 against the action of the resilient arm 120 to disengage it from the detent. This movement may be effected by direct mechanical actuation, e.g. by a specially shaped tool or key inserted into the apparatus, or by a magnetic release device which pulls the portion 116A down into the recess 118.
The above is similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 although the arrangement described above uses a resiliently biased pivot arm  116 in place of a resilient metal arm. When the metal arm is in the locked position, it resists an attempt to withdraw the security member from the apparatus. Forces applied to try to pull the security member out of the device will be resisted by the engagement of the end portions 116G against the end of the recess 118.
The arrangement illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13 has an optional additional feature in that it is provided with a catch  121 positioned to retain the portion 116A in its retracted position within the recess 118 against the action of the resilient arm 120.
The catch  121 comprises a resilient arm shaped to engage and hold the distal end of the portion 118A of the pivot arm when it is moved to its fully retracted position as shown in FIG. 13. The catch 121 engages the end of the pivot arm as shown. Alternatively, similar catches may be provided on opposite sides of the pivot arm towards the end thereof.
The provision of the catch  121 provides the security device 108 with an additional feature, in that it can be de-activated, i.e. unlocked, but still remain within the apparatus. Without this feature, the security device 108 needs to be at least partially withdrawn from the apparatus once the engagement between the portion 118A of the pivot arm and the detent has been released otherwise the portion 118A will spring back into engagement with the detent once the force retracting it towards the recess 120 has been removed. In practice, this means that the security device has to be withdrawn from the apparatus as part of the release operation when the product is sold to a customer (or left protruding from the apparatus).
By providing the catch  121, the security device can be permanently de-activated so it is free to be removed from the apparatus but can be left in the apparatus for removal by the customer at a later stage. This greatly simplifies the unlocking procedure within the store, as it is no longer necessary to withdraw the security device within the store. In addition, it enables a security device to de-activated without the removal of any wrapping, such a shrink wrap, which may be provided around the product in a manner which inhibits withdrawal of the security device until the wrapping is removed.
FIGS. 14 and 15 correspond to FIGS. 12 and 13 and similar parts have the same reference numerals as in those figures. However, in this embodiment, instead of providing the catch  121, a modified form of resilient arm 120A is provided which is connected to the arm 109 at a lower position than the arm 120 of the previous embodiment. In this case, when the portion 116A of the pivot arm 116 is fully retracted into the recess 118, the tab 116F disengages from the resilient arm 120A so it is no longer resiliently biased thereby to a raised position.
Thus, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 the catch  121 retains the pivot arm 116 in the retracted position against the action of biasing means whereas in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 the pivot arm 116 is released from the action of the biasing means when moved to its fully retracted position. In another arrangement (not shown), the pivot arm 116 may be biased towards the retracted position and releasably held in the raised or locked position.
Whilst the embodiments described above have a long arm  9 which is used to prevent operation of the disk engaging mechanism 4, a similar arrangement may be used with a security device which is used only to hold the apparatus in a closed configuration. In this case, the arm need not extend as far as the disk engaging mechanism 4. Alternatively, the arm may extend over the CD 5 to inhibit its removal from the disk engaging mechanism. Such an arm may also engage with the lid to inhibit its movement to the open position or other removal of the lid. Such arrangements may be used with other forms of apparatus besides that shown in FIG. 10, e.g. with a CD case based on the well-known jewel box.
In further embodiments, the positions of the catch  121 or the resilient arm 120A may be arranged so that the locking mechanism is movable between three positions, a locked state and a stable unlocked state as described above and an intermediate unlocked state in which the security device is free to be withdrawn from the apparatus but can still be re-locked if desired. This intermediate state may correspond, for instance, to a partially retracted position of the portion 16A of the pivot arm in which it is disengaged from the detent but has not yet engaged with the catch 121.
The apparatus shown in FIGS.  16-26 has several modifications and/or improvements over the embodiments described above.
The apparatus for holding a disk shaped information storage media such as a DVD shown in FIG. 16 is similar to that shown in FIGS. 1 and 10 comprises a base portion  201 and a lid portion 202 connected by a hinge portion 203. A disk engaging mechanism 204 is provided on the base portion 202 for releasably engaging the central aperture of a DVD or CD. The mechanism preferably comprises at least one cantilevered arm 205 with a button-like member 206 at the radially inner end thereof. The example shown comprises two cantilevered arms each having a button portion at its inner end.
An upstand  207 is provided on the base portion 1 so as to extend around the periphery of a disk mounted in the apparatus.
The apparatus again operates in the manner described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,788,068 and W097/41563. To release a disk from the apparatus, the button portions  206 and the arms 205 on which they are provided must be depressed. Accordingly, by inserting a security device 208 beneath the arms 205 when the disk is in place, the disk can be locked on the button 206. This is described further in the UK patent application No. 0024890.6.
The security device  208 shown in FIG. 16, comprises a first long arm 209 and a second, shorter arm 210, the two arms being connected to a head 211. The two arms 209, 210 each comprise a flat strip of a relatively tough plastics material, e.g. Nylon™ or ABS, each being approximately 8-15 mm wide and 1.0 to 1.5 mm thick.
The long arm  209 is slid in a first direction (i.e. in the direction from right to left in FIG. 16) through a slot 212 in a side wall 213 of the base portion 201 and through a slot 214 in the upstand 207 so that it can extend across the base portion 201 and be fitted beneath the arms 205 in order to prevent operation of the disk release mechanism 204 as described in GB0024890.6.
FIG. 16 shows the security device  208 partially inserted in the apparatus. Once the lid 202 of the case is moved to the closed position, the security device 208 is pushed further into the case so that the head 211 lies within a finger recess 215 in the edge of the case (this recess being provided to facilitate finger access to the opening edge of the case) and the shorter arm 210 passes through a slot 216 in the edge of the lid portion 202 so as to hold the lid 202 in the closed position.
The security device  208 can be locked in place in a variety of ways depending upon the level of security required.
FIG. 17 shows an enlarged view of features adjacent the slot  212. In particular, it shows a rib or ridge 220 extending parallel to an edge of the base portion 201 to an extent similar to or slightly greater than the opening of the slot 212. The ridge 220 projects in a direction substantially perpendicular to the major plane of the base portion 201 and is provided immediately inboard of the finger recess 215.
FIG. 17 also shows barrier walls  221A and 222A in the finger recess 215 either side of the entrance to the slot 212.
FIG. 18 shows an enlarged view of features adjacent the slot  216 in the lid portion 202. In particular it shows a groove 223 which is adapted to receive ridge 220 when the lid is in the closed configuration. The groove extends parallel to an edge of the lid portion to an extent similar to or slightly greater than the opening of the slot 216 and is provided immediately inboard of the finger recess 215.
FIG. 18 also shows barrier walls  221B and 222B in the finger recess 215 either side of the entrance to the slot 216.
The cross-sectional views shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B show how the ridge  220 and groove 223 inter-engage when the apparatus is in the closed position. The purpose of this is to resist forces attempting to move the lid 202 relative to the base 201 in said first direction, i.e. the direction in which the arm 209 is slid through the slot 212 (the direction from left to right, or vice versa, in FIGS. 19A and 19B). Such forces may be applied to the apparatus by someone trying to force open the case by overcoming a locking mechanism holding the security device 208 in the case.
FIGS. 19A and 19B also show how the respective barrier walls  221A and 221B and walls 222A and 222B abut with each other. The barrier walls 221 and 222 thus inhibit access to edges of the end portion 211 of the security device 208 as shown in FIG. 22. The end portion 211 sits in a close fitting socket formed by the walls 221 and 222 and the side walls of the finger recess 215 so making it very difficult for a user to obtain a purchase on the end portion 211 either with the fingers or with a tool such as a flat-bladed screwdriver (e.g. by a thief attempting to prise the security device 208 out of the case).
The ridge  220 and groove 223 may be extended at right angles at each end thereof to provide a ridge and groove interconnection between the respective pairs of barrier walls 221A and B and 222A and B.
FIG. 19A shows the security device  208 pushed into the case to a point where the shorter arm 210 engages a resilient arm 230 which projects from the lid portion 202 across slot 216 and across the path of the, arm 210. The function of this will be described further below. FIG. 19A shows the security device 208 fully inserted into the case and in its operational position. The security device is retained in the position shown in FIG. 19A by engagement of a metal pivot arm 216 with a detent 217 provided on the base portion 201 which prevents withdrawal of the security device from the case until the pivot arm 216 is moved, e.g. by a magnetic release device or a specially shaped key, out of engagement with the detent.
Prior to releasing the security device, it is pushed slightly further into the case from the position shown in FIG. 19A to that shown in FIG. 19B, so the distal end of the shorter arm  210, which is bifurcated, pushes back the resilient arm 230. Thus, when the pivot arm 216 is released from engagement with the detent 217 on the base portion, the resilient arm 230 acts to at least partially eject the security device 208 from the case, e.g. to a position in which the end portion 211 thereof can be grasped to pull the security device further out of the case.
Part of the case is thus used to provide resilient means for ejecting, or partially ejecting, the security device once released. This means that the security device can be readily re-used in another case. A resilient arm, such as arm  230, which may be elastically deformed repeatedly may undergo creep whereby it becomes permanently deformed so its elastic resilience is reduced. Thus, if such resilient ejection means were provided on the security device 208, its performance would be likely to deteriorate over time so severely limiting the number of times the security device could be re-used. By providing the resilient ejection means on the case (which is only likely to have a security device installed in it once, i.e. prior to purchase by the end user), this difficulty is avoided.
In other cases, the resilient arm  230 may be at least partially deformed when the security device is in its operational position and thus may remain deformed over prolonged periods of time so increasing further the likelihood that its resilience will reduce over time.
FIG. 20 shows another view of the groove  223 shown in FIG. 18. It also shows the resilient arm 230 projecting from a side member of the groove across the slot 216.
FIG. 21 shows another view of the groove  223 shown from a similar angle to FIG. 18. It also shows notches or V-grooves formed within the lid portion on either side of the barrier walls 221 B and 222B to act as weak points or stress-concentrators. If an attempt is made to prise open the lid portion without removing the security device 208, these help initiate a crack or fracture across the lid portion. Such catastrophic damage to the lid portion is a deterrent to a thief who does not wish to draw attention to his activities.
V-grooves  230A and 230B are provided in the walls of the finger recess 215 immediately adjacent the outer surfaces of the barrier walls 222B and 221B. V-grooves 231A and 231B are also provided in the internal surface of the exterior wall 213 of the lid portion for the same reason adjacent the ends of the groove 223. The V-grooves 231A and 231B are also shown in FIG. 29. Further V-grooves 232A and 232B may be provided at the base of V-grooves 231A and 231B angled away from the components forming the groove 223. These help encourage a crack to propagate away from the area of the security member 208.
FIGS. 23A, 23B and  23C show a plan view, side view and underneath view of the security tag 208. These show that the end portion 211 is of the same width as the long arm 209.
FIGS. 24, 25 and  26 show a further embodiment of apparatus with a security device for inhibiting access to and/or inhibiting removal of information s media therefrom. This embodiment comprises a locking mechanism that prevents removal of the security device from the apparatus but permits partial withdrawal of the device from the apparatus. This is achieved by providing a projection 240 partway along the security device which only engages a part 241 of apparatus to prevent removal of the device once the device has been partially withdrawn as shown in FIGS. 15A and 25B.
In the first position shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the device prevents operation of disk engaging means  243 so inhibits removal of a disk (not shown) from the apparatus. In the second position shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the device is withdrawn from the disk engaging means so permits removal of the disk.
If the device is provided with a lid (not shown), like that of FIG. 16, a short arm  244 of the device may be used to hold the lid closed in the first position and to permit it to be opened in the second position.
Preferably the security device is provided with a weakened portion  245 part way along its length. This may, for instance, comprise a thin area or groove across the device which can be cut through with scissors (as illustrated in FIG. 26A) or about which the device can be snapped off. In the first position, the weakened portion lies within the apparatus, so is inaccessible, whereas in the second position it is external to the device so is accessible. The device can then be cut or broken in two so the two parts thereof can be removed from the device. Preferably, the security device is formed of a material such as polypropylene and arranged so the weakened portion is difficult to cut with an ordinary pair of small scissors but can be cut with larger scissors, e.g. like a pair of kitchen scissors.
A security tag may be carried by the security device, e.g. in the area  246, so it lies under the disk engaging means in the first position and under a shield 248 in the second position. It thus remains attached to the apparatus until the device is broken or cut in two and removed from the apparatus. Alternatively, the tag may be mounted on the apparatus in a position in which it is only accessible after the security device has been divided and removed from the apparatus.
FIGS.  27-29 show apparatus for holding a compact disc (CD) based on a well-known version thereof known as a "jewel box". The box comprises a plastic tray 301 inserted within a base member 302 having a lid member (not shown) pivotably mounted thereto. The tray 301 forms a base portion and has a central boss 303 thereon made up of a plurality of inwardly directed fingers 304 which curve upward away from the base portion and then inwardly again. The boss 303 is formed to be a push fit through the central aperture of a CD 305 so as to hold the CD 305 on the tray 301. To remove the CD from the tray 301, it is necessary to lift the CD 305 off the boss 303 and away from the tray 301, this being done by grasping the periphery of the CD whilst simultaneously depressing the inner ends of the fingers 304 to loosen the engagement between the boss 303 and the aperture of the CD 5.
FIGS.  27-29 also show a security member 306 comprising an elongate arm 306A projecting from a head portion 306B. As shown in FIG. 29, the tray has an upstand at or adjacent opposite edges thereof. A first portion 307A of the upstand is located adjacent an opening side 308A of the box and is provided with a first slot 309A. A second portion 307B of the upstand is located adjacent the hinged side 308B of the box and is provided with a second slot 309B. The arm 306A of the security member passes through the first slot 307A, across the tray 301 and has its distal end located in the second slot 307B.
As shown in FIG. 28, the slots  309A and 309B are positioned so that the arm 306A extends over the surface of a CD 305 held on the tray 301. In this position, the arm 306A inhibits disengagement of the CD from the boss 303 as it inhibits movement of the CD 305 away from the tray 1.
Preferably, the security member  306 is provided with a second arm 306C, as shown in dashed lines in FIG. 27, which extends across the CD 305 on the other side of the boss 303 to the first arm 306A. The provision of two arms extending across the CD 305 significantly increases the level of security provided by the security member as it makes it much more difficult for a potential thief to try to prise the CD 305 off the boss 303.
The head  306B of the security member may lie adjacent the opening side 308A of the box when the leg 306A is fully inserted within the box. Alternatively, a recess (not shown) may be provided in the opening side 308A of the box and the head 306B arranged to fit therein.
Preferably, as shown in FIG. 27, the head  306B of the security member is centrally located along the opening side 308A of the box.
Preferably, as shown in FIG. 28, the arm  306A of the security member lies at approximately the same height as the top of the boss 330 and does not therefore add to the overall height of the apparatus.
The arm  306A of the security member may carry a security tag 312 (of a conventional type which triggers an alarm if taken past a sensor at the exit to the store).
The security member is preferably provided with a locking device  310 which locks it in the position shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 until released by means of a special tool or key.
The locking device  310 may, for instance, comprise a latching or snap-fit device which engages with part of the tray 301 (and/or base member 302A) when the security member 306 is fully inserted so as to inhibit removal of the member 306 unless the latch is released by means of a special tool. Such a tool may, for instance, be used by staff of a retail store to release the security member when the product is sold to a customer.
The locking device  310 may be located on the head 306B of the member or on part of the arm 306A adjacent the head 306B and may engage with the first portion 307A of the upstand, or a part thereof, and/or with the side 308A of the box.
Alternatively, the locking device may be located adjacent the distal end of the arm  306A of the security member and engage the second portion 307B of the upstand, or a part thereof, and/or with the hinged side 308B of the box. With the type of box shown in the drawings, this arrangement has the advantage that a space 308C between the tray 301 and the base portion 302 at the hinged side 308B of the box may be used to accommodate the locking device.
FIGS. 27 and 28 show apparatus which is similar to a conventional jewel box (except for the addition of the security member and related features) although the position of the CD  305 has been shifted by a few millimetres towards the hinged side 308B of the box to provide more room adjacent the opening side 308A for the locking device. However, if the locking device is located in the space 308C mentioned above, the position of the CD 305 may not need to be shifted in this manner.
The embodiments illustrated in FIGS.  27-29 show the security member 306 being insertable from the opening side 308A of the box. However, it would also be possible to insert it from the opposite direction, i.e. from the hinged side 308B with the head 306B lying adjacent the hinged side 308B. It could also be inserted from either of the other sides 308D, 308E of the box.
The security member  306 may be arranged so that, once the locking device 310 has been released by a member of staff, the security member 306 can be withdrawn from the tray 301 and re-used in another box. Alternatively, the security member 306 may be arranged so that once the locking device 310 has been released, it remains in the unlocked state even whilst the security member 306 remains in place. The product can thus be sold with an unlocked or de-activated security member which can subsequently be removed by the customer. In this case, the security member is likely to be discarded rather than re-used.
In the arrangement shown in FIGS.  27-29, the security member also has to pass through a slot in the opening side 308A of the base member 302. In a conventional jewel box, the lid (not shown) does not overlap the opening side 308A of the box so the security member 306 does not need to pass through the lid.
However, in a further embodiment, the box may be modified so that the security member also engages the lid so as to inhibit opening of the lid as well as inhibiting removal of the CD  305 from the tray 301. Preferably, the security member engages the lid in two positions towards opposite edges of the lid, e.g. one towards the opening side 308A of the box to inhibit opening of the lid and the other towards the hinged side 308B to inhibit removal of the lid by breakage of the pivot connection between the lid and the base member 302 (this connection being relatively weak in a conventional jewel box).
FIG. 29 shows a cross-sectional side view of such an embodiment. This is similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 28 but shows a lid  311 provided with projections 311A and 311B having slots through which the arm 306A of the security member passes. In other arrangements, one or more of the projections 311A and 311B may be replaced by a peripheral wall of the lid at or adjacent the opening edge 308A or the hinged edge 308B of the box.
The security member may have one long arm  306A as shown and a shorter arm in the same position as the second arm, 306C shown is dashed lines but only extending a short distance across the tray, e.g. up to the adjacent edge of the CD 305 but not over the CD 305. This shorter arm may pass though slots in the opening side 308A of the box, and in the upstand 307A if appropriate, to inhibit opening of the lid of the box.
In other arrangements, an upstand may be provided on the tray  301 around the periphery of the CD 305 and the security member 306 pass though slots in the upstand instead of, or in addition to, the slots in the upstands 307A and 307B at the periphery of the tray 301 or at the periphery of the box.
Although the security member preferably serves both to inhibit removal of the CD  305 from the tray 301 and inhibit opening of the lid 311 as described above, in some cases, it may be sufficient for its primary function to be to inhibit opening of the lid. This may be achieved, for example, by one or two long arms 306A and 306C extending across the box (either in the locations shown in FIG. 27 or at locations nearer to or adjacent the sides 308D, 308E of the box) each of which preferably engages the lid 311 at two points, one towards the opening side 308A of the box and one towards the hinged side 308B of the box. In this case, although the security member may still function to some extent in inhibiting disengagement of the CD 305 from the boss 303, the security of the apparatus relies more on the function of the security member to hold the lid 311 in the closed position and the re-enforcement it provides of the connection between the lid 311 and the tray 301 and/or the base portion 302.
In the apparatus shown in FIG. 1, the slot  12 is provided in side wall 13 and slot 14 in the upstand 7. The slot 12 is preferably provided within the finger recess 15. Slots 12 and 14 are aligned with each other.
FIGS. 4, 5 and  6 show the slots 12 and 14 in more detail. These slots are sized to receive the arm 9A which is approximately 8-12 mm wide at 1.0 to 1.5 mm thick.
FIGS. 5 and 6 also show the projection  23 provided on the underside of the upstand 7. The projection 23 provides a fixed detent on the case for interacting with a movable detent on the security member. In other arrangements the positions of those fixed and movable detents may be reversed.
FIG. 6 shows the slot  24 provided in the lid portion 2. This slot is sized to receive the arm 10A which is also approximately 8-12 mm wide and 1.0 to 1.5 mm thick.
FIGS. 4, 5 and  6 also show a shield portion 7B projecting from the upstand 7 and which lies over the arm 18 when the security device is installed in the apparatus so as to inhibit access to the arm 18 from above the base portion 1.
FIGS.  9A-9D show apparatus in which the case is provided with detents 38 within an aperture for receiving the head 11B of a security member 8B.
FIGS.  27-29 show a jewel box which has been adapted to receive a security number 306. Slots 309A and 309B are provided in the upstand on opposite edges of the tray 301. The position of the boss 303, and hence the position of the CD 305, may be shifted by a few millimetres towards the hinged side 308B of the box. Slots (not shown) may be provided for receiving the security member from the hinged side 108B of the box or from the other sides 308D, 308E of the box. A slot is also provided in the opening side 308A of the base member 302 for the security member 306 to pass through. Projections 311A and 311B having slots through which the security device 306 passes may also be provided on the underside of the lid of the jewel box.
FIGS.  30-33 show a further embodiment of a case similar to that of FIG. 1 but with additional modifications to enhance the security thereof.
As shown in FIG. 30, the case is provided with a first shield  407A on the base portion 401 to inhibit access to the locking mechanism of a security member when the security member is installed in the case. The upper surface of base portion 401 is also angled adjacent the shield 407A to assist in leading the tip of the security member into the case as it is inserted through the slot in the upstand 407. An enlarged cross-sectional view of the first shield 407A is shown in FIG. 31F. As shown, no gap is left between the upstand 407 and the side wall 413 in the area between sockets 451 (described below) so access to the locking mechanism from above the base portion 401 is prevented so protecting it from unauthorised interference.
Locating means in the form of a second shield  407B is provided on the opposite side of the case adjacent the entrance to a recess 407C provided in the upstand 407 for receiving the distal end of the security member when it is installed in the case. The second shield 407B helps locate the distel end of the security member in the recess 407C and prevents the end of the security member from curling upwards or being deflected upwards towards the underside of a disk held on the apparatus (which could cause serious damage to the information recorded thereon). An enlarged plan view of the second shield 407B 1 s shown in FIG. 31B and an enlarged cross-sectional view thereof is shown in FIG. 31E.
The case shown in FIGS.  30-33 is also provided with alignment pegs 450 on the lid portion 402 and alignment sockets 451 on the base portion 401. These are located on each side and adjacent to the slot 412 and 414 through the side wall 413 of the case and positions to engage with each other when the lid and base portions are in the closed position. The alignment pegs 450 and sockets 451 have parallel sides and the pegs are designed to be a close, sliding fit within the sockets. The pegs 450 have a width of about 8 mm and a length of about 4 mm. The sockets have a similar width and a depth sufficient to receive the full length of the pegs.
The alignment pegs and sockets  450, 451 serve to maintain the edge of the lid portion 402 and the edge of the base portion 401 (between the pegs), when in the closed position, parallel to each other. In particular, if an attempt is made to open the lid by prising up a corner of the lid, as shown by arrow A in FIG. 32, the forces generated by this action, which would otherwise put stress on the security member where it holds the lid and base portion 402, 401 together, are absorbed by the pegs and sockets 450, 451 and so are not transmitted to the security member.
The pegs and sockets  450, 451 tend to concentrate the stress imposed by an attempt to open the lid in the manner illustrated in FIG. 30A at a point P immediately adjacent the outer edge of the relevant peg and socket pair. However, as opening the case by prising up a corner as shown in FIG. 32 is only likely to be done by someone trying to gain unauthorised access to the disk (i.e. without removing the security member), advantage can be taken of this stress concentration by building in a weakness in the lid at this point, e.g. in the form of a V-shaped notch 410 as shown in FIG. 31A. The result of this is that an attempt to open the case in this manner is more likely to result in a catastrophic, audible and highly visible failure of the lid, e.g. by propagation of a crack or fracture of the lid, e.g. along a line C such as that shown by dashed lines in FIG. 32. Not only does this still not cause failure of the security member, it makes it difficult for an attempted theft of the disk to be carried out in an inconspicuous manner as fracture of the lid is likely to draw attention to the action of the thief.
However, once the security device has been withdrawn from the apparatus, the case can be opened by gripping-the lid and base portions in the area of the finger recess  418 and pulling the lid and base portions apart. The pegs and sockets 450, 451 do not inhibit this movement and this action puts no significant level of stress on the weak point P so this weak point is not detrimental to the strength of the apparatus when opened in the intended manner, i.e. by applying forces to the lid and bas portions in the area of the finger recess 415.
FIGS. 33A and 33B show enlarged views of the finger recess  415 and the pegs 450 and sockets 451 therein.
FIGS.  34-37 illustrate apparatus for releasing a security member after it has been inserted into the disk holding apparatus.
The apparatus shown in FIGS.  34-36 comprises a slot 501 for receiving an edge of a container 502 with a security device 503 held therein by a locking device 504.
At the back of the slot, two pushing arms  505A and 505B are provided. The arms 505A, 505B extend from a flat, slidable member 506 which is resiliently biased by springs 507 to the outward position shown in FIG. 34.
A magnetic release mechanism is provided within the slot to release the locking device  504 when the container 502 is inserted in the slot 501 and to hold the security device 503 within the slot as the container 502 is withdrawn therefrom so the security device 503 is withdrawn from the container 502.
In the embodiment illustrated, the magnetic release mechanism comprises a first magnet  508 and a second magnet 509 positioned at right angles to each other.
The first magnet  508 acts to attract a spring arm 510 of the locking device 504 towards it so as to disengage the spring arm 510 from a detent 511 in the container 502 which, whilst they are engaged, prevent the security device 503 being withdrawn from the container 502.
The second magnet  509 acts to attract a head 512 of the security device 503 so as to hold the security device within the slot 501 whilst the container 502 is withdrawn therefrom. The security device 503 can then be manually removed from the slot after the container has been withdrawn.
As the spring arm  510 and head 512 are close to each other, the magnets 508 and 509 also need to be positioned close to each other. If has been found that due to interaction between the magnetic fields of the respective magnets, the first magnet 508 should be positioned partially beneath the second magnet 509 as will be explained further in relation to FIGS. 37A-37C.
FIG. 37A shows a perspective view of the magnets  508 and 509 from the front and one side. The first magnet 508 comprises two neodymium magnets each 25 mm in diameter and 10 mm in thickness. The second magnet 509 comprises three neodymium magnets each 10 mm in diameter and 4 mm in thickness. As shown in the plan view of FIG. 37B, the second magnet 509 is positioned above the first magnet 508 with the front edge of magnet 508 projecting 17 mm beyond the front surface of magnet 509 and, as shown in the front view of FIG. 37C, the second magnet 509 is positioned 4 mm above the first magnet 508.
FIG. 36A shows a cross-section on line A-A of FIG. 35 showing the container  502 as it is inserted into the slot 501. In this position, the spring arm 510 is engaged with the detent 511 so the security device 504 is locked in the container 502. As shown, the head 512 of the security device is located in a finger recess provided on the opening edge of the container 502.
FIG. 36B shows the container  502 fully inserted in the slot 501. In this position, the first magnet 508 has pulled the spring arm 510 out of the engagement with the detent 511 so the security device 504 is free to be withdrawn from the container 502. The head 512 of the security device 504 is also in engagement with the second magnet 509.
It should be noted that in moving from the position shown in FIG. 36A to that of FIG. 36B, the container is pushed in against the action of the arms  505A, 505B (which are not shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B) which engage the edge of the container either side of the finger recess. Then, once the head 512 reaches the second magnet 509, the container 502 is pushed inwards by a further, small distance, e.g. 0.5-1.0 mm, as the head 512, which has a slight arcuate shape, is flattened against the edge of the container 502. This causes the security device to be pushed further into the case, by 0.5-1.0 mm, which serves to move the tip of the spring arm 510 back from the detent 511 so it is free to be pulled down to the position shown in FIG. 36B by the magnet 508. Before this small movement occurs, engagement of the tip of the spring arm 10 with the side of the detent 511 resists this downward movement. Furthermore, once the spring arm 510 is free to move, it is pulled down sharply against the body of the security device 503 and tends to make an audible click as it does so. This click may be heard by the user and provides an indication that the locking device 504 has been released.
The container  502 can then be withdrawn from the slot, as shown in FIG. 36C, leaving the security device 503 held in contact with the second magnet 509. Once the container 502 has been removed, the security device 503 can be pulled away from the magnet 509 out of the slot.
FIG. 36C also shows part  506A of the slidable member 506 which slides outwards under the action of the springs 507 to the position shown in FIG. 34 as the container is withdrawn. The part 506A is designed to slide beneath the security device 503 as shown in FIG. 36C to support the end of the security device 503 as the container 502 is withdrawn. This prevents the magnet 508 pulling the security device 503 down towards the base of the slot 501 and so distorting the device 503 (which could prevent the container 502 being withdrawn from the device 503).
Thus, to release the security device  503 from the container, the edge of the container 502 is inserted into the slot 501 until it engages the second magnet 509 at the back of the slot 1 whereupon the locking device 504 locking the security device 603 in the container 502 is automatically released. The container 502 can then be withdrawn from the slot 501 whilst the security device 503 remains held by the second magnet 509. Removal of the container 502 is partially assisted by the action of the arms 505A and 505B. The security device 503 is then pulled manually out of the slot 501 and can be re-used in another container.
It will be appreciated that with the arrangement described above, the container needs to be inserted into the slot the right way up, i.e. with the security device  503 on the side of the slot 501 provided with the magnet 508. In a further arrangement, a magnet corresponding to magnet 508 may be provided on the other side of the slot opposite magnet 508. The magnets could then be arranged so that only the magnet nearest the security device, whichever way up the container is inserted into the slot 501, acts upon the spring arm 510, the nearer the magnet being strong enough to counteract and overcome the magnetic pull of the further magnet.
In a further arrangement, electromagnets may be used which are only activated when a container is inserted into the slot  502; insertion of the container being detected by a suitable sensor, e.g. by a light sensor.
In such an arrangement, magnets can again be provided on opposite sides of the slot so the apparatus will work irrespective of which way up the container  502 is inserted into the slot. A sensor is thus provided to sense which way up the container is so the appropriate magnet can be activated. The sensor may, for instance, sense which side of the container the security device lie adjacent or may sense which is the front and rear surface of the container, e.g. by sensing a bar-code which is typically provided on the rear face of most CD or DVD containers.
FIGS. 38 and 39 show perspective, partial views of another form of apparatus in which a security member such as that described above can be used. The apparatus comprises a base portion  601 with disk holding means 602 provided thereon. A side portion 603 can be hingedly connected to one edge of the base portion 601. The side portion 603 can be hinged between an open position shown in FIG. 38 to a closed position shown in FIG. 39 in which it holds a cover member (not shown in FIG. 39) in a closed position.
The side portion  603 and the base portion 601 are provided with slots 604A and 604B through which a security member 605 similar to that shown in FIG. 11 may be inserted. The disk holding means 602 is mounted on a support 606 and slots 606A and 606B are provided in the support for receiving the distal end of the security member 605.
A recess  603A is provided in the side portion 603 for receiving the head of the security member 605.
FIGS. 40 and 41 show cross-sectional views of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 in open and closed configurations, respectively. FIG. 40 shows side portion  603 open to allow a cover 607 (typically formed of cardboard) to be moved to a closed position. FIG. 41 shows the side portion 603 in the closed position to hold the cover 607 in the closed configuration. FIG. 41 also shows the security member 605.
FIGS.  40 and, 41 show cross-sectional views of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 in open and closed configurations, respectively. FIG. 40 shows side portion 603 open to allow a cover 607 (typically formed of cardboard) to be moved to a closed position. FIG. 41 shows the side portion 603 in the closed position to hold the cover 607 in the closed configuration. FIG. 41 also shows the security member 605 inserted into the apparatus.
A long arm  605A of the member carries a locking device which locks with the base portion 601 in a similar manner to the embodiments described above. The distal end of the arm 605A passes through the support 606 but need not interact with the disk holding means 602 (in the embodiment shown, the disk holding means is a conventional rosette as used in the well-known jewel-box type of container).
A short arm  605B of the security member 605 engages a recess or slot 603B in the side portion 603 so as to prevent this being moved to the open position whilst the security member 605 is in place.
1. Apparatus for holding information storage media in combination with a releasable security member insertable into the apparatus for inhibiting removal of the storage media from the apparatus, the apparatus being adapted to receive at least part of the security member theerin and the security member having at least one projection for inserting into the apparatus.
2. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the security member is retained in a locked position by a snap-fit mechanism actuated as the security member is fitted to the apparatus.
3. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a base portion having a holding member to hold the information storage media; the releasable security member being insertable into the apparatus to inhibit operation of the holding member and removable therefrom only following release of a locking device.
4. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a security tag, the releasable security member being arranged to inhibit removal of the storage media and removal of the security tag from the apparatus.
5. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a base portion adapted to releasably hold the information storage media; the releasable security member comprising at least one arm insertable into the apparatus and a head part which lies adjacent an external face of the apparatus when the arm is positioned within the apparatus.
6. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in the form of a case for enclosing information storage media comprising a base portion having a holding member to hold the information storage media; a lid portion hinged to the base portion and movable between open and closed positions; the releasable security member being insertable into the case to inhibit operation of the holding member and to hold the case closed.
7. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in the form of a case for enclosing information storage media comprising a base portion adapted to releasably hold the information storage media; a lid portion hinged to the base portion and movable between open and closed positions; and a recess in one edge of the case, the base portion having a first engagement member within or adjacent the recess and the lid portion having a second engagement member within or adjacent the recess; and the releasable security member being engageable with both the first and second engagement members to hold the case closed.
8. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in the form of a case for enclosing information storage media comprising a base portion adapted to releasably hold the information storage media; a lid portion movable between an open and closed position; and a recess in an outer wall of the casing; a security member; the releasable security member being arranged to fit within said recess and inhibit removal of the security tag from the case.
9. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in the form of a case for enclosing information storage media comprising a base portion adapted to releasably hold the information storage media; a lid portion and a hinge portion joining the base portion to the lid portion, the releasable security member being slidable through an aperture in an edge of the case opposite the hinge portion to hold the case closed.
10. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in the form of a case for enclosing information storage media comprising a base portion having a holding member to hold the information storage media; a lid portion movable between open and closed positions; and a wrapping around the case; the releasable security member being insertable through the wrapping into the case to inhibit operation of the holding member.
11. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in the form of a case for enclosing information storage media comprising a base portion having a holding member to hold the information storage media; and a lid portion movable between open and closed positions; the releasable security member fitting within the case to inhibit operation of the holding member and removable therefrom only when the case is open.
12. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in the form of a case for enclosing information storage media comprising a base portion, and a lid portion attached to the base portion by a hinge portion, the base and lid portion being shaped to provide a recess in an edge of the case opposite the hinge portion when in the closed position, the releasable security member comprising a locking device insertable within said recess to engage both the base portion and the lid portion to releasably hold them in the closed position.
13. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a base portion; and a security tag; the releasable security member being insertable within the base portion; and a locking device being provided for locking the security member to the base portion, wherein access to the security tag is inhibited until the locking device is released to permit the security member to be withdrawn, or at least partially withdrawn, from the base portion.
14. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim having a holding member for releasably holding a central aperture of disk shaped information storage media.
15. Apparatus as claimed in claim 14 in which the holding member comprises one or more arms resiliently cantilevered from the or a base portion and extending radially inward towards a centre thereof with a button-like member provided at the inner end(s) of the arm(s) for engaging the central aperture of the disk-shaped information storage media.
16. Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim in which the releasable security member comprises at least one arm insertable through an aperture in the apparatus or case.
17. Apparatus as claimed in claim 16 in which the releasable security member comprises a substantially flat head portion at the outer end thereof.
18. Apparatus as claimed in claim 16 or 17 in which the releasable security member comprises a locking device which prevents removal of the member once it has been inserted to a given position until the locking device is released.
19. Apparatus as claimed in claim 18 in which the locking device comprises first and second parts arranged such that the second part can pass the first part when the member is inserted but engagement between the first and second parts prevents the second part moving past the first part in the opposite direction.
20. Apparatus as claimed in claim 19 in which the first part comprises a resilient projection carried by the member and the second part comprises a substantially rigid projection on the apparatus or case.
21. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 16-20 in which the releasable security member comprises a metal component the position of which can be altered by application of magnetic force to enable the member to be removed.
22. Apparatus as claimed in claims 15 and 16, or any claim dependent on both claims 13 and 14, in which the said at least one arm fits beneath the resiliently cantilevered arm(s) when the releasable locking member is inserted within said aperture.
23. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 6-22 in which the releasable security member comprises a first arm for engaging a first slot in the base portion and a second arm for engaging a second slot in the lid portion.
24. Apparatus as claimed in claim 23 in which the first and second arms extend from a head portion.
25. A case as claimed in claim 24 in which the first and second slots are located in a recess in the outer surface of the case, the arrangement being such that when the first and second arms are fully inserted in the respective slots, the head portion lies in said recess.
26. Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 in which the releasable security member fits within the recess.
27. Apparatus as claimed in claim 26 in which the releasable security member substantially fills the recess and has an external surface substantially coplanar with the said edge of the case.
28. Apparatus as claimed in claim 26 or 27 in which the first and second engagement members each comprise at least one aperture at an end of the recess, the releasable security member comprising a locking device for engaging and disengaging the releasable security member with said apertures.
29. Apparatus as claimed in any proceeding claim having a locking device in combination with a key for locking and unlocking the locking device.
30. Apparatus as claimed in claim 29 in which the key is also designed to mechanically engage the releasable security member so it can be used to withdraw the releasable security member when the locking device ha been unlocked.
31. Apparatus as claimed in claim 29 or 30 in which the key and/or the locking device comprise a magnet.
32. Apparatus as claimed in claim 31 in which the magnet is arranged to actuate the locking device by moving a part thereof by magnetic force.
33. Apparatus as claimed in claim 31 or 32 in which the magnet is arranged to move a part which permits the locking device to be actuated by some other means.
34. A release device for use with apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim having a releasable security member and a locking device for locking the security member to the apparatus or case.
35. A release device as claimed in claim 34 arranged to provide a first magnetic force in a first direction to release the locking device and to provide a second magnetic force in a second direction to at least partially withdraw the security member from the apparatus or case.
36. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the security device has a locked state within the apparatus in which removal of the security device to allow access to the storage media and/or removal of the storage media is prevented and a stable unlocked state within the apparatus in which removal of the security apparatus is permitted.
37. Apparatus as claimed in claim 36 in which the security device is insertable into the apparatus and arranged to automatically enter the locked state as it is inserted therein.
38. Apparatus as claimed in claim 36 or 37 in which the security device is switchable from the locked state to the unlocked state by direct mechanical actuation, preferably by application of a special tool or key.
39. Apparatus as claimed in claim 36 or 37 in which the security device is switchable from the locked to the unlocked state by application of a magnetic force.
40. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 36-39 in which the security device comprises a latch or snap-fit mechanism which, once the device is inserted into the apparatus, prevents withdrawal of the security device therefrom.
41. Apparatus as claimed in claim 40 in which the latch or snap-fit mechanism is resiliently biased towards the locked position.
42. Apparatus as claimed in claim 40 or 41 in which, when moved to the unlocked position, the latch or snap-fit mechanism is prevented from returning to the locked position by a catch which holds it in the unlocked position.
43. Apparatus as claimed in claim 40 or 41 in which, when moved to the unlocked position, the latch or snap-fit mechanism is prevented from returning to the locked position by an arrangement which releases the resilient force biasing it towards the locked position.
44. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a base portion and lid portion movable between an open and closed configurations, the base portion and/or lid portion being provided with an aperture in an edge portion thereof through which the security device can be slid in a first direction substantially perpendicular to said edge portion, the lid portion and base portions having inter-engageable parts adjacent said aperture for resisting relative movement between the base portion and lid portion in a direction parallel to said first direction when in the closed configuration.
45. Apparatus as claimed in claim 44 in which said inter-engageable parts comprise a ridge and a groove shape to receive the ridge.
46. Apparatus as claimed in claim 44 or 45 in which said aperture comprises a slot which extends along said edge portion in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction.
47. Apparatus as claimed in claims 45 and 46 in which said ridge and/or groove extend in a direction parallel to said second direction to an extent substantially similar to or greater than said slot.
48. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the security device is insertable into the apparatus against the resistance of resilient means provided on the apparatus, the arrangement being such that, When the security device is released, said resilient means acts so as to at least partially eject the security device from the apparatus.
49. Apparatus as claimed in claim 48 in which said resilient areas is integrally formed with said apparatus.
50. Apparatus as claimed in claims 48 or 49 in which said resilient means comprises an arm projecting from the apparatus.
51. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the security device comprises at least one arm which is slidable through an aperture in an external wall of the apparatus and an end portion which remains external to said wall, said wall being shaped and/or being provided with barriers to inhibit access to edges of said end portion when the security device is installed in the apparatus in its operational position.
52. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the security device has a locking mechanism that prevents its removal from the device but permits partial withdrawal of the security device from the apparatus.
53. Apparatus as claimed in claim 52 in which the security device, whilst in a locked state within the apparatus, is movable between a first position in which it inhibits removal of the media from the apparatus and a second position in which it permits removal of the media from the apparatus.
54. Apparatus as claimed in claim 52 or 53 in which the security device, whilst in a locked state within the apparatus, is movable between a first position in which it inhibits access to the media and a second position in which it permits access to the media.
55. Apparatus as claimed in claim 52, 53 or 54 in which the security device has a weakened portion and, whilst in a locked state within the apparatus, is movable between a first position in which the weakened portion is within the apparatus and a second position in which the weakened portion is outside the apparatus.
56. Apparatus as claimed in claims 55 in which breakage or division of the security device at said weakened portion permits removal of the device from the apparatus.
57. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 52 to 56 provided with an overwrapping which prevents said partial withdrawal of the security device until the overwrapping is broken or removed.
58. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 52 to 57 having holding means for releasably holding the security device in the apparatus and which has to be disengaged before said partial withdrawal is permitted.
59. Apparatus as claimed in claim 58 in which said holding means comprises a friction fit between the apparatus and the security device.
60. Apparatus as claimed in claim 58 or 59 in which the holding means comprises at least one pair of interengaging members which inhibit said partial withdrawal but can be overcome by manual force without damaging the holding means.
61. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 52 to 60 having a security tag affixed thereto or to the security device and which remains inaccessible whilst the device is locked within the apparatus even when the device is partially withdrawn therefrom.
62. Apparatus as claimed in claims 56 and 60 in which breakage or division of the security device at said weakened portion permits removal access to the security tag.
63. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a base portion; and an engaging member on the base portion for engaging the storage media; the releasable security member being positionable so as to extend across part of the base portion, whereby, when a storage media is engaged by the engaging member, the security device inhibits movement of the storage media away from the base portion and thus inhibits disengagement of the storage media from the engaging member.
64. Apparatus as claimed in claim 63 in which the base portion has a first upstanding portion with a first slot therein and a second upstanding portion with a second slot therein, the security member being engageable with the first and second slots so as to extend from the first slot and across the base portion to the second slot.
65. Apparatus as claimed in claim 63 or 64 in which the security member comprises an arm portion extending from a head portion, whereby, when the security member is installed, the arm portion extends across the base portion and the head portion lies adjacent a side of the apparatus.
66. Apparatus as claimed in claim 63, 64 or 65 in which the base portion comprises a tray which is held within a base of a container.
67. Apparatus as claimed in claim 66 in which the apparatus comprises a lid pivotably mounted to the base.
68. Apparatus as claimed in claim 67 in which the security member engages with the lid when in a closed position to inhibit movement of the lid to an open position or removal of the lid.
69. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 63-68 comprising a locking device for releasably securing the security member in a position in which it inhibits disengagement of the storage media from the engaging member.
70. Apparatus as claimed in claim 69 in which the locking device is located at or adjacent one end of the security member.
71. Apparatus as claimed in claim 69 or 70 in which the locking device comprises a latching mechanism which can only be released by means of a special tool or key.
72. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 69 to 71 in which the locking device is arranged is so that the security member can be removed once it has been released and re-used in another apparatus.
73. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 69 to 71 in which the locking device is arranged so that the security member may remain in place in an unlocked state and be removed and disposed of at a later stage.
74. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a base portion; an engaging member on the base portion for engaging the storage media; and a lid portion connected to the base portion and moveable between open and closed positions; the releasable security member being positionable so as to extend across the base portion and to engage with the lid portion when in the closed position so as to inhibit movement of the lid portion to the open position or removal of the lid.
75. Apparatus as claimed in claim 74 in which the security member is arranged to engage the lid portion at two or more positions.
76. Apparatus as claimed in claim 75 in which the security member is arranged to engage the lid portion at least one position towards a first edge of the lid portion and at least one position towards the opposite edge of the lid portion.
77. A releasable security member adapted for use with apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim.
78. Apparatus for holding information storage media adapted to receive a releasable security member as claimed in claim 77.
79. Apparatus as claimed in claim 78 in which an aperture is provided in an edge or external wall of the apparatus to receive the security member.
80. Apparatus as claimed in claim 79 having a plurality of apertures for receiving said security member, the apertures being aligned with each other.
81. Apparatus as claimed in claim 80 having a base portion and an upstand positioned thereon to surround or at least partially surround storage media held therein, one of the plurality of apertures being provided in the upstand to permit the security member to pass therethrough.
82. Apparatus as claimed in claim 80 or 81 in which a first aperture is positioned at or adjacent a first edge of the apparatus and a second aperture is positioned at or adjacent a second edge of the apparatus opposite the first edge.
83. Apparatus a claimed in any of claims 78-82 comprising a base portion and a lid portion hinged to each other.
84. Apparatus as claimed in claim 83 in which engagement means are provided on the base portion and the lid portion for engagement by the security device so that the security means inhibits opening of the apparatus.
85. Apparatus as claimed in claim 83 or 84 in which a finger recess is provided in the opening edges of the base portion and the lid portion.
86. Apparatus as claimed in claims 79 and 85 in which the aperture is provided within the finger recess.
87. Apparatus as claimed in claim 86 in which the a first aperture is provided in the finger recess in the lid portion for receiving a first part of a security member and a second aperture is provided in the finger recess in the lid portion for receiving a second part of the security member.
88. Apparatus as claimed in claimed in claim 79 or any claim dependent thereon in which the or at least one of the apertures comprises a slot.
89. Apparatus as claimed in claim 88 in which the slot is of a shape to receive a security member having a width in the range 8-12 mm and a height in the range 1.0-1.5 mm.
90. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 78-89 in which a projection or detent is provided on the apparatus for engagement with a locking device provided on the security member.
91. Apparatus as claimed in claim 90 having a base portion an upstand thereon positioned to surround or at least partially surround storage media held therein, the projection or detent being provided on the upstand so as to project towards the base portion.
92. Apparatus as claimed in claim 91 having a first shield positioned on the base portion to inhibit access to the locking device from above the base portion when the security member is installed in the apparatus.
93. Apparatus as claimed in claim 92 in which the first shield projects inwardly from the upstand.
94. Apparatus as claimed in claim 82 or any claim dependent thereon in which locating means is provided adjacent the second aperture for locating the distal end of the security member when installed in the apparatus.
95. Apparatus as claimed in claim 94 in which the locating means comprises a second shield extending inwardly from the upstand.
96. Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 78-95 having a base portion and a lid portion hinged to each other provided with two pegs and two sockets which engage with each other when the lid portion is in a closed position, the pegs and sockets being arranged such that when engaged with each other they assist in maintaining edges of the lid portion and base portion between the two pegs and two sockets parallel to each other.
97. Apparatus as claimed in claim 96 in which the pegs and sockets are parallel sided and the pegs and sockets are a close sliding fit with each other.
98. Apparatus as claimed in claim 96 or 97 when dependent on claim 79 in which the aperture is located between the two pairs of pegs and sockets.
99. Apparatus as claimed in claim 98 in which the pegs and sockets are arranged such that if an attempt is made to open the lid portion by lifting a corner thereof the peg and socket nearest that corner substantially reduce the transmission of forces generated by this action to the aperture or to a security device installed in the aperture.
100. Apparatus as claimed in claim 98 or 99 in which the pegs and sockets are arranged such that if an attempt is made to open the lid portion by lifting a corner thereof the forces generated by this action are concentrated at a point away from the aperture or a security device installed in the aperture.
101. Apparatus as claimed in claim 100 in which the lid portion is formed with a weakness at said point to act as a fracture initiator.
102. Apparatus as claimed in claim 101 in which said weakness is designed promote a fracture which propagates across the lid portion if an attempt is made to open the lid portion by lifting a corner thereof.
103. Apparatus for holding information storage media comprising a base portion and a lid portion movable between an open and a closed position, the lid portion being designed to be opened by means of force applied at a given location to separate it or pivot it away from the base portion, the apparatus having at least one weak portion arranged such that an attempt to open the lid by applying force thereto at some other location tends to cause part of the lid or base portion to fracture rather than opening the lid portion.
104. Apparatus as claimed in claim 103 adapted to receive a security device arranged to inhibit opening of the lid portion until it is de-activated or removed.
105. Apparatus as claimed in claim 104 in which the weak portion is arranged to cause fracture of part of the lid portion or base portion rather than of the security device if an attempt is made to open the lid portion without de-activating or removing the security device.
106. Apparatus for holding information storage media substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and/or as shown in one or more of the accompanying drawings.
107. Apparatus for holding information storage media adapted to receive a security device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and/or as shown in one or more of the accompanying drawings.
108. A security member substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and/or as shown in one or more of the accompanying drawings.
109. Apparatus for releasing a security device held within an information storage media holder by locking means, the apparatus comprising a slot for receiving an edge of the holder and magnetic release means positioned to release the locking means when the holder is inserted into the slot and to hold the security device within the slot as the holder is withdrawn therefrom.
110. Apparatus as claimed in claim 109 comprising a first magnet for releasing the locking means and a second magnet for assisting in withdrawal of the security member from the holder.
111. Apparatus as claimed in claim 110 in which the first and second magnet are mounted at substantially 90 degrees to each other.
112. Apparatus for holding information storage media in combination with a releasable security member insertable therein, the apparatus comprising a base portion and disk holding means provided thereon, a slot being provided beneath the disk holding means for receiving part of a releasable security member.
113. Apparatus as claimed in claim 112 in which the disk holding means is provided on a raised support on the base portion, said slot being located in the raised support.
114. Apparatus as claimed in claim 112 or 113 in combination with a releasable security member insertable therein.
115. Apparatus as claimed in claim 114 arranged such that, when inserted in the apparatus, the security member does not interact with the disk holding means so as to alter the manner in which it functions.
116. Apparatus for holding information storage media comprising a base portion and a lid portion in combination with a releasable security member comprising a first projection and a second projection which are both insertable into the apparatus in a first direction so as to inhibit removal of the storage media from the apparatus, the base portion being adapted to receive said first projection and the lid portion being adapted to receive said second projection and the security member being retained in a locked position by a locking device carried by said first and/or second projection and actuated as the security member is fitted to the apparatus.
117. Apparatus as claimed in claim 116 comprising a holding member on the base portion to hold the information storage media; the releasable security member being insertable into the apparatus to inhibit operation of the holding member and removable therefrom only following release of the locking device.
118. A release device for use with apparatus as claimed in any of claims 1 to 33, or claim 116 or 117, having a releasable security member and a locking device for locking the security member to the apparatus or case, the releas device being arranged to provide a first magnetic force in a first direction to release the locking devise and to provide a second magnetic force in a second direction to at least partially withdraw the security member from the apparatus or case.
119. Apparatus for holding information storage media comprising a base portion and a lid portion movable between open and closed configurations adapted to receive a releasable security member insertable into the apparatus for inhibiting removal of the storage media from the apparatus, the base portion and/or lid portion being provided with an aperture in an edge portion thereof through which the security device can be slid in a first direction substantially perpendicular to said edge portion, the base portion and lid portion having inter-engageable parts adjacent said aperture for resisting relative movement between the base portion and lid portion in a direction parallel to said first direction when in the closed configuration.
120. Apparatus as claimed in claim 119 having resilient means integrally formed therewith arranged to provide resistance against insertion of the security member so that, when the security member is released, said resilient means acts so as to at least partially eject the security member from the apparatus.
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Jacob Plant (born 16 February 1991) is a British record producer and DJ. He's released on Ministry of Sound imprint label Speakerbox, Calvin Harris' Fly Eye Records and Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records, and has been commissioned to officially remix songs for numerous high-profile artists including Rihanna, Calvin Harris, Tinie Tempah, Example, Axwell, Benny Benassi, Iggy Azalea and Sub Focus.

Plant has performed at several large festivals, including Reading and Leeds Festivals and Chicago's Lollapalooza festival in 2014. His debut EP, Warehouse, was released through his own label Shakedown Recordings. Jacob's music has earned playtime on BBC Radio 1 shows by DJs such as Annie Mac and Zane Lowe (who crowned "Fire" his Hottest Record in the World). His latest EP, Louder, was released in 2014 through Dim Mak Records.

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