Cd repair apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus for repairing a surface of a media storage disc is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an exterior housing having an upper lid rendered with an upper lid shaft and a base portion that includes a platform for holding the media storage disc. The disc is placed on the platform with the bottom surface facing upwards and secured by at least one locking mechanism. The apparatus further includes an abrasive pad system attached to the upper lid. The abrasive pad system includes an abrasive pad holder, at least three springs evenly arranged between a top side and a bottom side of the abrasive pad holder. The springs distribute an even amount of pressure on the media storage disc. A plurality of abrasive pads is fixed to the bottom side of the abrasive pad holder. The media storage disc is sanded, buffed, and waxed with a plurality of abrasive pads.

1 . An apparatus for repairing a surface of a media storage disc having a top surface and a bottom surface, the apparatus comprising:
 an exterior housing having an upper lid rendered with an upper lid shaft and a base portion that includes a platform for holding the media storage disc along an axis of rotation thereof;   an abrasive pad system attached to a bottom side of the upper lid;   the abrasive pad system includes   an abrasive pad holder attached to the upper lid by way of a ball bearing;   at least three springs evenly arranged between a top surface and a bottom surface of the abrasive pad holder;   a plurality of abrasive pads fixed to the bottom side of the abrasive pad holder; and   an elongated rotatable shaft fixed to a center of the platform coupled to a motor encased in the housing;   whereby the media storage disc is inserted to the platform along the elongated rotatable shaft, the abrasive pad system cleans the surface of the damaged or dirty media storage disc.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the housing includes a visible compartment at a top portion thereof to accommodate the platform. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the media storage disc is secured to the platform by at least one locking mechanism. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 3  wherein the locking mechanism may be utilized to interlock a top of a top portion of the shaft to securely fasten and stabilize the media storage disc. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 4  wherein the locking mechanism may be a threaded or a clipping mechanism. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the bottom side of the abrasive pad holder includes a male connecting part thereof. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the abrasive pad includes a female connecting part to connect to the male connecting part of the abrasive pad holder. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the springs distribute an even amount of pressure to the bottom surface of the media storage disc. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the abrasive pads includes approximately a thickness of 0.3 inches. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the abrasive pads may be made from different materials, such as pre-polymer foam. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the media storage disc is placed on the platform with the bottom surface facing upwards. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein a distance between the bottom side of the abrasive pad holder and the surface of the media storage disc is 1/10 inches. 
   
   
       13 . A method of repairing a surface of a media storage disc having an upper surface and a bottom surface, the method comprising:
 a) placing the media storage disc on a platform centrally along an axis;   b) securing the media storage disc and the platform by at least one locking mechanism;   c) interlocking a male connecting part of an abrasive pad holder to a female connecting part of an abrasive pad;   d) closing an upper lid of a housing;   e) sanding the media storage disc by means of an abrasive sand paper with an adhesive that may be attached to one of the abrasive pads;   f) buffing the media storage disc by a new abrasive pad and applying a polishing compound;   g) waxing the media storage disc with another abrasive pad with a waxing compound placed thereon;   
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the media storage disc is placed on the platform with the bottom surface facing upwards. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the media storage disc is secured to the platform by a threaded or a clipping locking mechanism. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the abrasive sand paper has a grade of about 1200. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the processes e), f), and g) can be initiated by powering “on” a motor encased within the housing by a plurality of buttons. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the motor spins the platform thereby distributing an even pressure to the surface of the media storage disc by means of at least three springs arranged within an abrasive pad system. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the sanding may extend for 10 seconds. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the buffing may extend for 90 seconds.