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DIGIPAK [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Special Packaging
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Music
DEF

A jewel case/CD wallet hybrid case consisting of folding cardboard panels, one of which has a plastic CD tray glued to it.

OBS

This package combines the look and feel of paper packaging with the convenience and stability of a jewel case.

OBS

Digipak® is a patented style of compact disc or DVD packaging, and is a registered trademark of MeadWestvaco, Inc., which acquired the original trademark holder, IMPAC Group, Inc.

OBS

The term Digipak is often used as a common noun although it is originally a trademark.

Key term(s)
  • Digipak

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Emballages spéciaux
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Musique
DEF

Étui pour CD essentiellement composé de sections face et arrière cartonnées et pliantes dont l'intérieur renferme un support de CD (en anglais «tray») en plastique qui y est collé et dans lequel le disque est fixé.

OBS

On utilise souvent le terme «Digipak» sous forme de nom commun [...] D'autre part, cet étui satisfait certaines préoccupations environnementales de par sa composition réduite en matière plastique, ce qui explique son grand succès sur le marché du disque CD.

OBS

Digipak® : Marque déposée de la société MeadWestvaco, Inc.

Key term(s)
  • Digipak

Spanish

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