Compact disk labeling, cleaning and repairing systems

Abstract

A compact disk labeling, cleaning and repairing system for use in applying an adhesive label to a surface of a compact disk, and for cleaning and repairing a readable surface of a compact disk. In an exemplary system, a top portion is used for labeling the compact disk and has a side wall with a shape that matches the shape of the compact disk and a flat shelf that forms an upper cavity. A plurality of tabs are formed around the periphery of the side wall that hold the compact disk above the label prior to attachment and which register the compact disk. The flat shelf has a plurality of slots therein that form a plurality of tabs, and a plurality of vertical projections extend away from the tabs to form a hub. The hub is sized to allow a central hole in the adhesive label to register thereto. The slots allow the tabs or hub to flex during application of the label. A bottom portion of the system may be used to clean and repair the compact disk. One or more pads are disposed on a lower surface the flat shelf that contact a non-readable surface of the compact disk and prevent substantial movement thereof during cleaning. The side wall adjacent the lower surface (or a central member) has a frictional or toothed surface. A cleaning tool comprises a rotatable cleaning member having a cleaning pad disposed thereon that contacts the compact disk is used with cleaning or repair solution to clean or repair the compact disk. The pad contacts and rotates relative to the frictional or toothed surface of the side wall (or central member) while the pad contacts the surface of the compact disk to clean or repair it.

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