Patent ID: 7422103
Filing Date: 2008-09-09
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for holding a compact disk having a central hole, the apparatus comprising: a base portion provided with disk engaging and release means for releasably engaging the central hole of a disk; ejection means for moving the disk to a raised position relative to the base portion following its release from the disk engaging means; an upstand for at least partially surrounding the periphery of a disk held on the apparatus, the upstand being positioned and shaped to allow access to an outer edge of the disk when it has been moved to the raised position following release from the disk engaging means to permit removal of the disk from the apparatus but at least restrict such access when the disk is held by the disk engaging means, the upstand including a plurality of finger recesses to facilitate removal of a disk from the up stand; and a support structure radially inside the upstand having a raised surface substantially parallel to the base portion for supporting an outer edge of a disk and preventing the outer edge of the disk being pressed against the base portion, wherein a portion of the support structure extends across each of the finger recesses radially adjacent thereto.