Jason A Bauer

US Patent:

6431967, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Jan 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/772144

Inventors:

Jason Bauer - Mesa AZ 85201

International Classification:

B24B 2900

US Classification:

451285, 451526, 451527, 451530, 451538, 451539

Abstract:

An apparatus ( ) for reconditioning a protective surface ( ) of an optically-read digital recording disc ( ) includes a turntable ( ) configured to receive the disc ( ) and a first motor ( ) for rotating the turntable ( ) and the disc ( ). The apparatus further includes a buffing element ( ) and a second motor ( ) for rotating the buffing element ( ). A timing element ( ) synchronizes the first and second motors ( ) to substantially simultaneously cease rotation of the turntable ( ) and the buffing element ( ) following removal of an amount of material from the disc ( ). The buffing element ( ) includes a foam pad ( ) having a discoid portion ( ) and an annular portion ( ) encircling a perimeter ( ) of the discoid portion ( ). The annular portion ( ) is more resistant to compression than the discoid portion ( ). A buffing pad ( ) is in fixed relation with the foam pad ( ).

US Patent:

6547657, Apr 15, 2003

Filed:

Jan 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/754676

Inventors:

Jason Bauer - Mesa AZ 85201

International Classification:

B24D 1100

US Classification:

451538, 451526, 451527, 451530, 451539

Abstract:

An apparatus ( ) for reconditioning a protective surface ( ) of an optically-read digital recording disc ( ) includes a turntable ( ) configured to receive a center hole ( ) of the disc ( ) and a first motor ( ), coupled to the turntable ( ), for rotating the turntable ( ) and the disc ( ) at a first rotational speed. The apparatus further includes a buffing element ( ) for removing an amount of material from the protective surface ( ) as the turntable rotates the disc ( ) and a second motor ( ), coupled to the buffing element ( ) for rotating the buffing element ( ) at a second rotational speed. A timing element ( ) synchronizes the first and second motors ( ) to substantially simultaneously cease rotation of the turntable ( ) and the buffing element ( ) following removal of an amount of material from the disc ( ). The buffing element ( ) includes a substantially rigid stabilizer plate ( ) and a foam pad ( ) fixedly engaged with a plate surface ( ) of the stabilizer plate ( ). A buffing pad ( ) is in fixed relation with the foam pad ( ).

US Patent:

6966823, Nov 22, 2005

Filed:

Nov 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/712188

Inventors:

Jason Bauer - Queen Creek AZ, US
Alexander Shekhel - Chandler AZ, US

Assignee:

Azuradisc, Inc. - Chandler AZ

International Classification:

B24B001/00
B24B007/00

US Classification:

451 41, 451 59, 451 66, 451242, 15 971

Abstract:

A buffing head () includes a rotary element () for retaining an optical disc () and causing the disc () to rotate at a first speed. A buffing element () contacts a work surface () of the optical disc (), and rotation of the disc () enables corresponding movement of the buffing element (). A restrictor (), in communication with the buffing element (), restricts movement of the buffing element () so that the buffing element () moves at a second speed to recondition the work surface (), the second speed being slower than the first speed. The buffing head () further includes a well () surrounding the buffing element () and containing a fluid (). Movement of the buffing element () causes the buffing element () to be immersed into the fluid () and to be returned into contact with the work surface ().

US Patent:

20020168927, Nov 14, 2002

Filed:

Jun 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/183932

Inventors:

Jason Bauer - Mesa AZ, US

International Classification:

B24B007/00
B24D011/00

US Classification:

451/168000, 451/526000

Abstract:

An apparatus () for reconditioning a protective surface () of an optically-read digital recording disc () includes a turntable () configured to receive a center hole () of the disc () and a first motor (), coupled to the turntable (), for rotating the turntable () and the disc () at a first rotational speed. The apparatus further includes a buffing element () for removing an amount of material from the protective surface () as the turntable rotates the disc () and a second motor (), coupled to the buffing element () for rotating the buffing element () at a second rotational speed. A timing element () synchronizes the first and second motors () to substantially simultaneously cease rotation of the turntable () and the buffing element () following removal of an amount of material from the disc (). The buffing element () includes a substantially rigid stabilizer plate () and a foam pad () fixedly engaged with a plate surface () of the stabilizer plate (). A buffing pad () is in fixed relation with the foam pad (). The buffing pad has a first surface () configured to face the foam pad () and a second surface () configured to recondition the protective surface () of the disc ().

US Patent:

20060030246, Feb 9, 2006

Filed:

Oct 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/251182

Inventors:

Jason Bauer - Queen Creek AZ, US
Alexander Shekhel - Chandler AZ, US

International Classification:

B24B 1/00

US Classification:

451041000

Abstract:

A buffing head () includes a rotary element () for retaining an optical disc () and causing the disc () to rotate at a first speed. A buffing element () contacts a work surface () of the optical disc (), and rotation of the disc () enables corresponding movement of the buffing element (). A restrictor (), in communication with the buffing element (), restricts movement of the buffing element () so that the buffing element () moves at a second speed to recondition the work surface (), the second speed being slower than the first speed. The buffing head () further includes a well () surrounding the buffing element () and containing a fluid (). Movement of the buffing element () causes the buffing element () to be immersed into the fluid () and to be returned into contact with the work surface ().

US Patent:

20120312130, Dec 13, 2012

Filed:

Jun 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/155701

Inventors:

Jason Bauer - Queen Creek AZ, US

International Classification:

F16B 23/00
B25B 23/00
F16B 31/00
B25B 15/00

US Classification:

81461, 81436, 411407, 411 2

Abstract:

A system includes a fastener and a driving tool configured to mate with the fastener. The fastener includes a driving portion having an upper face, a bottom face, and a side wall extending between the upper and bottom faces. Recessed sections extend into the driving portion from the upper face. Each recessed section includes a first wall in spaced relation to a second wall. At least one of the first and second walls is angled to form a wedge-shaped undercut underlying the upper face of the driving portion. The driving tool includes a raised portion extending from a floor of the driving tool. The raised portion has third and forth walls, and at least one of the third and fourth walls is angled relative to the floor to form a wedge-shaped extension section. The extension section engages with the undercut to interlock the driving tool with the fastener during installation and/or removal.

US Patent:

59545666, Sep 21, 1999

Filed:

Mar 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/050833

Inventors:

Jason Bauer - Mesa AZ

International Classification:

B24B 100
B24B 730
B24B 2902
B24B 5504

US Classification:

451 41

Abstract:

An apparatus (96) and method for reconditioning the protective coating (14) of a digital recording disc (10) is provided. The apparatus (96) includes a turntable (98) configured to receive the non-data center section (17) of the digital disc (10), a brake (100) for controlling the rotation speed of the turntable (98) and the disc (10), a turntable support (102) for attaching the turntable (98) to a base (104), a buffing element (52), a motor (54) for rotating the buffing element (52), a buffing element support (58) for attaching the buffing element (52) to the base (104), and a protective housing (106).

US Patent:

55933432, Jan 14, 1997

Filed:

Apr 3, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/415734

Inventors:

Jason Bauer - Mesa AZ

International Classification:

B24B 2902
B24B 5504

US Classification:

451254

Abstract:

An apparatus for reconditioning the protective coating of a digital recording disc is provided. The apparatus includes a turntable configured to receive a digital disc, a first motor for rotating the turntable, a turntable support for attaching the turntable to a base, a buffing element, a second motor for rotating the buffing element, a buffing element support for attaching the buffing element to the base, and a protective housing. A method for reconditioning a digital recording disc is also provided. The method involves placing a digital disc on a turntable, rotating the turntable, applying a cutting medium to the disc, rotating a buffing element, and removing material from the disc.