US3652314A - Method for renewing, resurfacing, and preserving phonograph records - Google Patents
Method for renewing, resurfacing, and preserving phonograph records Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US3652314A US3652314A US788653A US3652314DA US3652314A US 3652314 A US3652314 A US 3652314A US 788653 A US788653 A US 788653A US 3652314D A US3652314D A US 3652314DA US 3652314 A US3652314 A US 3652314A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- composition
- parts
- renewing
- resurfacing
- record
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 12
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 21
- 239000003599 detergent Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract description 9
- 239000000839 emulsion Substances 0.000 abstract description 8
- -1 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 abstract description 8
- 239000004698 Polyethylene Substances 0.000 abstract description 7
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 abstract description 7
- 229920000058 polyacrylate Polymers 0.000 abstract description 5
- 125000002091 cationic group Chemical group 0.000 abstract description 4
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 abstract description 4
- 230000001680 brushing effect Effects 0.000 abstract description 3
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 abstract description 2
- 238000001035 drying Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- XXJWXESWEXIICW-UHFFFAOYSA-N diethylene glycol monoethyl ether Chemical compound CCOCCOCCO XXJWXESWEXIICW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 229940075557 diethylene glycol monoethyl ether Drugs 0.000 description 4
- QTBSBXVTEAMEQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N Acetic acid Chemical compound CC(O)=O QTBSBXVTEAMEQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethylene glycol Chemical compound OCCO LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 238000005520 cutting process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 229920000178 Acrylic resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004925 Acrylic resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000013019 agitation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 150000001412 amines Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 229920002678 cellulose Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000001913 cellulose Substances 0.000 description 1
- 125000004177 diethyl group Chemical group [H]C([H])([H])C([H])([H])* 0.000 description 1
- 230000005484 gravity Effects 0.000 description 1
- WGCNASOHLSPBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N hydroxyacetaldehyde Natural products OCC=O WGCNASOHLSPBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- UYDLBVPAAFVANX-UHFFFAOYSA-N octylphenoxy polyethoxyethanol Chemical compound CC(C)(C)CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(OCCOCCOCCOCCO)C=C1 UYDLBVPAAFVANX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229920002635 polyurethane Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004814 polyurethane Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000003860 storage Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 1
- GPRLSGONYQIRFK-MNYXATJNSA-N triton Chemical compound [3H+] GPRLSGONYQIRFK-MNYXATJNSA-N 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
- G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
- G11B3/00—Recording by mechanical cutting, deforming or pressing, e.g. of grooves or pits; Reproducing by mechanical sensing; Record carriers therefor
- G11B3/66—Erasing information, e.g. for reuse of record carrier
Definitions
- ABSTRACT A method and composition for initial surface improvement for renewing and/or resurfacing phonograph records by the steps of coating the record with a composition consistingessentially 2 Claims, No Drawlngs METHOD FOR RENEWING, RESURFACING, AND PRESERVING PHONOGRAPH RECORDS
- the present invention relates to methods and compositions for renewing, resurfacing and preserving phonograph records and particularly to methods and compositions for filling scratches and mending the track of both monaural and stereo records.
- the present invention provides a method and composition for improving the surface quality of records as part of the manufacturing process, for reconditioning worn or scratched records or protecting new records against scratches and wear (by the purchaser).
- composition for reconditioning worn records has the following composition:
- nonionic acrylic polymer about two to five parts cationic polyethylene emulsion (25 percent solids in water) about one part nonionic detergent about two parts diethylene glycol monoethyl ether water about 90 parts water
- the acrylic polymer which I prefer is Rho-Plex WN-80, a 40 percent emulsion of nonionic acrylic resin having a specific gravity of 1.08 at 25 C./25 C., and sold by Rohm & Haas.
- the preferred cationic polyethylene emulsion is AC-32O of Allied Chemicals.
- a typical polyethylene emulsion for this composition contains 20 percent polyethylene solids, percent amine (Geigy Amine O), 1 percent acetic acid and the balance water.
- nonionic detergent I prefer octyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanol, Rohm & Haas Triton X-l02 and the preferred diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is Carbitol.
- the nonionic detergent is diluted with the diethylene glycol monoethyl ether and mixed with about one-half of the water.
- the nonionic acrylic polymer is then added with slow agitation. After about 5 to minutes mixing the polyethylene emulsion and the balance of the water are added and mixing is continued for a minimum of 1 hour.
- the resulting solution is then filtered and stored at a temperature above 40 F. and less than about F., preferably in dark storage.
- Scratches and worn grooves are corrected by brushing the composition of this invention into the grooves of the record while the record is rotating on the turntable of a record player.
- Excess composition is removed by means of a dampened sponge, preferably of polyurethane or cellulose.
- a dampened sponge preferably of polyurethane or cellulose.
- the record is rotated on the turntable at its correct playing speed and the needle lowered into the starting groove.
- the record is then recut through the coated area, removing cuttings as they accumulate.
- a method of renewing phonograph records comprising the steps of:
Abstract
A method and composition for initial surface improvement for renewing and/or resurfacing phonograph records by the steps of coating the record with a composition consisting essentially of about two to five parts nonionic acrylic polymer, about two to five parts cationic polyethylene emulsion (25 percent solids in water), about one part nonionic detergent, about two parts diethyl monoethyl ether and about 90 parts water, brushing the composition into the grooves, removing any excess, drying and playing.
Description
United States Patent Castner 51 Mar. 28, 1972 [54] METHOD FOR RENEWING,
RESURFACING, AND PRESERVING PHONOGRAPH RECORDS [72] Inventor: Charles S. Costner, Reading, Pa.
[73] Assignee: Schuyler Development Corporation [22] Filed: Jan. 2, 1969 211 App]. No; 788,653
[52] U.S.Cl. ..117/2, 117/8, 117/47 R, 117/161 UC, 106/36, 260/29.6, 274/47 [51] Int. Cl. ..G11b 3/58 [58] Field ofSearch ..1 17/2, 161 UC,8, 138.8 C, 117/47; 260/296; 274/46; 106/36 [56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS Kelly ..274/46 Somers Roberts et a1 ..274/46 Primary Examiner-Wi11iam D. Martin Assistant ExaminerWilliam R. Trenor Attorney-Buell, Blenko & Ziesenheim [57] ABSTRACT A method and composition for initial surface improvement for renewing and/or resurfacing phonograph records by the steps of coating the record with a composition consistingessentially 2 Claims, No Drawlngs METHOD FOR RENEWING, RESURFACING, AND PRESERVING PHONOGRAPH RECORDS The present invention relates to methods and compositions for renewing, resurfacing and preserving phonograph records and particularly to methods and compositions for filling scratches and mending the track of both monaural and stereo records.
It is well known that phonograph records lose their quality for tone reproduction through scratches which accidentally occur on the surface and through wear in the track by use. Many fine, irreplacable records thus become unusable and are discarded. Up to the present time, no satisfactory method or means of reconditioning these damaged or worn records has been available.
The present invention provides a method and composition for improving the surface quality of records as part of the manufacturing process, for reconditioning worn or scratched records or protecting new records against scratches and wear (by the purchaser).
Preferably the composition for reconditioning worn records has the following composition:
about two to five parts nonionic acrylic polymer about two to five parts cationic polyethylene emulsion (25 percent solids in water) about one part nonionic detergent about two parts diethylene glycol monoethyl ether water about 90 parts water The acrylic polymer which I prefer is Rho-Plex WN-80, a 40 percent emulsion of nonionic acrylic resin having a specific gravity of 1.08 at 25 C./25 C., and sold by Rohm & Haas. The preferred cationic polyethylene emulsion is AC-32O of Allied Chemicals. A typical polyethylene emulsion for this composition contains 20 percent polyethylene solids, percent amine (Geigy Amine O), 1 percent acetic acid and the balance water. As a nonionic detergent I prefer octyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanol, Rohm & Haas Triton X-l02 and the preferred diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is Carbitol. in preparing the composition, the nonionic detergent is diluted with the diethylene glycol monoethyl ether and mixed with about one-half of the water. The nonionic acrylic polymer is then added with slow agitation. After about 5 to minutes mixing the polyethylene emulsion and the balance of the water are added and mixing is continued for a minimum of 1 hour. The resulting solution is then filtered and stored at a temperature above 40 F. and less than about F., preferably in dark storage.
Scratches and worn grooves are corrected by brushing the composition of this invention into the grooves of the record while the record is rotating on the turntable of a record player. Excess composition is removed by means of a dampened sponge, preferably of polyurethane or cellulose. When the surface appears dry or begins to show a dull sheen, the record is rotated on the turntable at its correct playing speed and the needle lowered into the starting groove. The record is then recut through the coated area, removing cuttings as they accumulate.
For most satisfactory results the record surface should be cleaned with an antistatic record cleaner such as that described in my copending application Ser. No. 788,658 filed concurrently herewith before applying the composition of this invention.
While I have illustrated and described certain presently preferred practices and embodiments of my invention in the foregoing specification, it will be understood that this invention may be otherwise embodied within the scope of the following claims.
I claim:
1. A method of renewing phonograph records comprising the steps of:
a. applying a composition consisting essentially of about two to five parts of an emulsion of nonionic acrylic polymer about two to five parts of a 25 percent solid cationic polyethylene emulsion, about one part nonionic detergent, about two parts diethylene glycol monoethyl ether and about parts of water to the record surface to be renewed, b. brushing the said composition onto the grooves, c. removing excess of said composition, d. permitting the composition to dry, e. rotating the record on a phonograph turntable with the needle following the original track, and f. removing any cuttings from the needle and record. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the record is cleaned with an antistatic detergent before the composition is applied.
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION Patent No. 3,652,314 Dated March 28, 1972 Invent fl Charles S. Castner It is certified that error appears in the above-identified patent and that said Letters Patentare hereby corrected as shown below:
On the cover sheet in the ABSTRACT, line 7, after "diethyl" insert glycol Signed and sealed this 24th day of October 1972.
(SEAL) Attest:
EDWARD M.FL'ETCHER ,JR. ROBERT GOT'ISCHALK Attesting Officer 7 Commissioner of Patents FORM Po-1050 (10-69) USCOMM-DC 60376-P69 I U.S GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: I969 0-355- 3
Claims (1)
- 2. The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the record is cleaned with an antistatic detergent before the composition is applied.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US78865369A | 1969-01-02 | 1969-01-02 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| US3652314A true US3652314A (en) | 1972-03-28 |
Family
ID=25145151
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| US788653A Expired - Lifetime US3652314A (en) | 1969-01-02 | 1969-01-02 | Method for renewing, resurfacing, and preserving phonograph records |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US3652314A (en) |
Cited By (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4113897A (en) * | 1973-01-29 | 1978-09-12 | Rca Corporation | Smooth groove formation method employing spin coating of negative replica of inscribed disc |
| US4125668A (en) * | 1976-09-10 | 1978-11-14 | Ball Brothers Research Corporation | Lubricants comprising dialkanolamine derivatives |
| US4199375A (en) * | 1977-05-13 | 1980-04-22 | Muller Maximilian E | Process for removing dust and grease from phonograph records |
| US4510187A (en) * | 1981-05-18 | 1985-04-09 | Irwin Rowe | Method for conditioning phonograph records |
| US5077086A (en) * | 1990-07-20 | 1991-12-31 | David Cavill | Method for the touch up of scratched painted metal products |
| US5082692A (en) * | 1990-07-23 | 1992-01-21 | David Cavill | Method for the touch up of scratched painted metal products |
| WO1992001519A1 (en) * | 1990-07-20 | 1992-02-06 | David Cavill | Method, solvent composition and kit for the touch up of scratched painted metal products |
| US5478880A (en) * | 1994-02-01 | 1995-12-26 | Moore Business Forms, Inc. | Printable release |
Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US1378344A (en) * | 1920-02-04 | 1921-05-17 | Edward T Hails | Method for cleaning phonograph-records |
| US2559539A (en) * | 1948-10-30 | 1951-07-03 | Edison Inc Thomas A | Reconditioning of phonographic records |
| US2578457A (en) * | 1948-10-30 | 1951-12-11 | Edison Inc Thomas A | Method of and apparatus for reconditioning phonographic records |
| US2611927A (en) * | 1949-08-22 | 1952-09-30 | Gray Mfg Co | Method for restoring records |
-
1969
- 1969-01-02 US US788653A patent/US3652314A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US1378344A (en) * | 1920-02-04 | 1921-05-17 | Edward T Hails | Method for cleaning phonograph-records |
| US2559539A (en) * | 1948-10-30 | 1951-07-03 | Edison Inc Thomas A | Reconditioning of phonographic records |
| US2578457A (en) * | 1948-10-30 | 1951-12-11 | Edison Inc Thomas A | Method of and apparatus for reconditioning phonographic records |
| US2611927A (en) * | 1949-08-22 | 1952-09-30 | Gray Mfg Co | Method for restoring records |
Cited By (12)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4113897A (en) * | 1973-01-29 | 1978-09-12 | Rca Corporation | Smooth groove formation method employing spin coating of negative replica of inscribed disc |
| US4125668A (en) * | 1976-09-10 | 1978-11-14 | Ball Brothers Research Corporation | Lubricants comprising dialkanolamine derivatives |
| US4199375A (en) * | 1977-05-13 | 1980-04-22 | Muller Maximilian E | Process for removing dust and grease from phonograph records |
| US4510187A (en) * | 1981-05-18 | 1985-04-09 | Irwin Rowe | Method for conditioning phonograph records |
| US5077086A (en) * | 1990-07-20 | 1991-12-31 | David Cavill | Method for the touch up of scratched painted metal products |
| WO1992001519A1 (en) * | 1990-07-20 | 1992-02-06 | David Cavill | Method, solvent composition and kit for the touch up of scratched painted metal products |
| US5082692A (en) * | 1990-07-23 | 1992-01-21 | David Cavill | Method for the touch up of scratched painted metal products |
| US5478880A (en) * | 1994-02-01 | 1995-12-26 | Moore Business Forms, Inc. | Printable release |
| US5543192A (en) * | 1994-02-01 | 1996-08-06 | Moore Business Forms, Inc. | Printable release |
| US5621030A (en) * | 1994-02-01 | 1997-04-15 | Moore Business Forms, Inc. | Printable release |
| US5874499A (en) * | 1994-02-01 | 1999-02-23 | Moore Business Forms, Inc. | Printable release |
| US5985982A (en) * | 1994-02-01 | 1999-11-16 | Moore Business Forms, Inc. | Printable release |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US3652314A (en) | Method for renewing, resurfacing, and preserving phonograph records | |
| US2173480A (en) | Manufacture of photographic materials | |
| US2259009A (en) | Antiabrasion coating for photographic film | |
| US2798004A (en) | Film lacquer | |
| US2331746A (en) | Anti-abrasion coating for photographic | |
| JPH0223583A (en) | Method and apparatus for repairing damaged digital recording disc | |
| US3437727A (en) | Method of refinishing the surfaces of a plastic article | |
| US2106979A (en) | Protection of bodies for sandblasting ornamentation | |
| JP3213854B2 (en) | Self-consumable polishing composition | |
| JPS6067938A (en) | Silver halide photosensitive material | |
| US4332841A (en) | Mold preparation method | |
| US1748778A (en) | Abrasive compound | |
| JPS6050232B2 (en) | Antistatic agent composition for reproduction recording materials | |
| US1141371A (en) | Abrasives. | |
| US2098607A (en) | Cleaning and polishing composition | |
| US1459380A (en) | Assighob to amebicah | |
| JPS61502194A (en) | Coating materials for lenses | |
| US2867954A (en) | Polishing pad and method of making the same | |
| US741047A (en) | Process of removing sound-records. | |
| US3556752A (en) | Treated brush and brush treating composition | |
| US2101050A (en) | Polishing compound | |
| JPS5913241A (en) | Photoreceptor and its manufacture | |
| GB2343288A (en) | Reconditioning of digital recording discs | |
| US1822596A (en) | Abrasive compound | |
| JP3211007B2 (en) | Manufacturing method of polishing tape |