Patent ID: 7320133
Filing Date: 2008-01-15
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a base having a shape of a closed plane figure that is selected from the group consisting of a circle, an oval, and a polygon; a tapered top over the base, the top being dimensioned smaller than a diameter of an interior hole of an optical storage disc that is selected from the group consisting of a CD and a DVD in order to allow the top to pass through the hole; a rounded surface of the tapered top to reduce scratching of a surface of the disc; sloping sides connecting the top with the base; a disc support surface of the sloping sides to support the disc if the top is passed through the hole and the disc is rested on the sloping sides, wherein the disc support surface overlies the base by at least one centimeter; an interior void defined by the base, the top, and the sides; a conductive material; a conductive line coupled with the conductive material to conduct static electricity away from the conductive material; and an indicator coupled with the conductive line to indicate when static electricity is conducted away from the conductive material.