Adhesive sticker labeling system for use in identifying ownership of compact disks

A compact disk identification system (50) utilizes a destructible adhesive sticker (20) to identify the owner of a compact disk (40). The sticker includes a top layer (22) that is marked with printed indicia (26) providing ownership information. The top layer is backed by an adhesive face (34) covered with an adhesive providing an adhesive strength exceeding the tear strength of the top layer. The top layer is affixed to the compact disk using a base plate (52) and a pestle (54) having a central cylinder (62). A very close tolerance between the cylinder, the disk, the top layer, and the pestle provides a substantially perfect central alignment of the top layer on the disk.

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What is claimed is:

1. A labeling system for use in applying adhesive stickers that are used to identify ownership of compact disks, said system comprising:

at least one circular sheet of material having dimensions sufficient to circumscribe a central opening on a compact disk;

said circular sheet of material having a first face bearing printed indicia thereon, said indicia comprising an identifier,

said circular sheet of material having a second face remote from said first face, said second face being coated with an adhesive providing means for adhering to said compact disk with a force that prevents removal of said circular sheet ofmaterial without tearing of said circular sheet of material;

a release sheet covering said second face in contact with said adhesive;

a base plate including

a bottom support member having outer dimensions permitting superposition of said compact disk with an outer diameter of said compact disk in substantial alignment with said outer dimensions;

a compression platform having an outer diameter of about 33 mm,

said compression platform rising above said bottom support member at a central location with respect to said bottom support member, and

an upwardly raised cylinder positioned at a central location with respect to said compression platform, said cylinder having an outer radial dimension sufficient to be received through said opening in said compact disk; and

a tubular pestle having an outer wall providing means for compressing said circular sheet of material against a compact disk inserted between said circular sheet of material and said compression platform, said outer wall circumscribing a centralopening having a sufficient inner diameter for receipt of said cylinder.

2. The labeling system as set forth in claim 1, including a central computer database providing means for tracking the identifier on the circular sheet of material.