Patent ID: 6228456
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: G11B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A digital video disc comprising:(a) a first blank containing an information layer;(b) a light-reflecting metal layer coated on said information layer;(c) a second blank containing a printed graphics/text layer; and(d) a layer of a hotmelt adhesive between the light-reflecting metal layer coated on the first blank and the printed graphics/text layer coated on the second blank, wherein said hotmelt adhesive has a melt viscosity of at least 100,000 mPas at 160.degree. C., as measured in accordance with ASTM D 3632, and comprises at least one soluble dye or pigment;wherein said layer of hotmelt adhesive provides corrosion control for the light-reflecting metal layer and serves as a covering and contrast-increasing background for said printed graphics/text layer.