Flynn, Thiel, Boutell & Tanis, P.C.
Optical information medium
 An optical information medium comprises a first disc forming information recording layer on a main surface thereof, a second disc being bonded to the first disc at the surface where the information recording layer is formed by way of an adhesive. A hydrophilic resin film is formed on the surface of the disc at the inner peripheral side extending from the center hole to the information non-recording area. The hydrophilic resin film is damp and is rough compared with the other portion formed of non-hydrophilic resin, and it is elastic. The characters, patterns or designs can be printed on the optical information medium using water-base ink, etc. after manufacturing the optical information medium. Further, the hydrophilic resin film is formed on the disc at the portion outside the information recording area. Further, when the hydrophilic resin film is formed, the surface of the inner and outer peripheral portions of the optical information medium protuberates slightly thicker than other portion so that the fats of the fingers is hardly stuck to the recording surface of the optical information medium even if the inner and outer peripheral portions of the disc is grasped by hand. 
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Emiko Toru Toshiaki Ryou Yuji
Hamada Fujii Tajima Negishi Tomizawa