Compact Disk Buffer System

Abstract

This invention comprises methods, devices, and systems for buffing, to repair and restore all types of compact discs. The restoration is essentially accomplished by interaction of rotating buffers with a compact disc on a rotating platform. For added effectiveness certain chemicals are added to the rotating buffers. The portable system is fully automatic such that an operator can perform other functions. The device also includes plurality of timers and indicators as well as a convenient carrying handle. The CD Buffing Unit allows the restoration and maintenance of all known CD Media, DVDs, single or double sided, including 3-inch discs with the use of a 3-inch adapter.

1 . A compact disk repair system for scratched or damaged polymer on the optical side of the compact disk comprising:
 a) a rotating circular compact disk platter;   b) at least one rotating buffer pad tangentially in contact with said rotating disk platter;   c) means for traversing said buffer pad along the radius of said rotating disk platter; and   d) spring means for adjusting interface tangential tension between said rotating platter and said buffer pad.   
   
   
       2 . The compact disk repair system of  claim 1  wherein thickness of the compact disk remains unchanged during the repair operation. 
   
   
       3 . The compact disk repair system of  claim 2  where in nothing is added to said disk under repair by said disk repair system. 
   
   
       4 . The compact disk repair system of  claim 2  where in nothing is removed from said disk under repair by said disk repair system. 
   
   
       5 . A method of repairing compact disks comprising the steps of:
 a) loading a damaged compact disc onto an on-demand uniformly rotateable platter;   b) applying non-abrasive chemical catalyst onto optical side of said compact disc;   c) buffing said optical side of said compact disc with tangentially touching rotating pads; and   d) removing said compact disc from said platter for immediate repaired use.   
   
   
       6 . The method of repairing compact disks of  claim 5  wherein the thickness of the compact disk remains unchanged during the repair operation. 
   
   
       7 . The method of repairing compact disks of  claim 6  where in nothing is added to said disk under repair by said disk repair method. 
   
   
       8 . The method of repairing compact disks of  claim 6  where in nothing is removed from said disk under repair by said disk repair method. 
   
   
       9 . The compact disk restoration method of  claim 5  wherein said buffing comprises smooth agitation so as to reflow polymer plastic on said CD to proper optical flatness plane of said CD prior to said restoration process. 
   
   
       10 . The compact disk repair method of  claim 5  wherein different levels of chemical concentration are applied to consecutive pads of said buffer. 
   
   
       11 . The compact disk restoration method of  claim 5  wherein the buffer motor is rotating in the same direction as the compact disk recorded media. 
   
   
       12 . The compact disk restoration method of  claim 5  further comprising deep buffing by doubling the buffing time resulting in triple effectiveness. 
   
   
       13 . The method of repairing compact disks of  claim 5  wherein said non-abrasive chemical catalyst comprises a coolant.