Patent ID: 6666418
Filing Date: 2003-12-23
Classification: F16M,G11B

Abstract:
A combination of an optical information disc with a central aperture and a device for retaining the optical information disc in a pivotal manner in a readily accessible state, the device comprising:a base member; at least a partial spherical support surface for the optical information disc located above and secured to the base member; the spherical support surface having a cross-sectional dimension slightly greater than the central aperture of the optical information disc with the spherical support surface constructed and arranged to receive and loosely engage the optical information disc at the central aperture while allowing the disc to freely and universally pivot thereon in front-to-back and side-to-side directions; and an alignment retention protrusion centrally disposed directly above the spherical support surface for guiding the disc onto the support surface and preventing alighting of the disc therefrom.