Patent ID: 6050318
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B29C,B29L,B30B,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for attaching a thin film protective layer to a flat data surface of a compact disc stamper, comprising:a compact disc stamper including a flat data surface thereon and means for supporting said compact disc stamper, including means for securing said compact disc stamper to said means for supporting;a thin film protective layer for the data surface of said compact disc stamper and means for providing said thin film protective layer to the flat data surface of said compact disc stamper, including means for fitting said thin film protective layer to said compact disc stamper, wherein said compact disc stamper has a peripheral edge and said means for fitting comprises a cutter adapted to be positioned adjacent said peripheral edge for cutting said thin film protective layer adjacent to said peripheral edge;wherein said means for supporting is rotatable along an axis such that said peripheral edge of said compact disc stamper moves relative to said cutter causing said cutter to cut said protective layer; andmeans for inflating, wherein said means for inflating is inflatable against said thin film protective layer for forcing and bonding said protective layer against said surface.