公开(公告)号：US20090055253A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11843855

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: Ted C. HALBUR ,  Adam W. REYNOLDS ,  Timothy P. CLEGG ,  Primoz SAMARDZIJA

Inventor： Ted C. HALBUR ,  Adam W. REYNOLDS ,  Timothy P. CLEGG ,  Primoz SAMARDZIJA

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q99/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0215 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: A transaction product includes a housing, a gelatinous substance and an account identifier. The housing defines a storage cavity and is configured to be selectively opened and closed to provide selective access to the storage cavity. The gelatinous substance is selectively enclosed within the storage cavity, and, upon removal of the gelatinous substance from the storage cavity, the gelatinous substance is configured to selectively flow in a plurality of different directions. The account identifier links the transaction product to at least one of an account and a record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal such that value can be added to or deducted from the at least one of the account and the record using the account identifier. Other product, cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 交易产品包括住房，凝胶状物质和帐户标识符。 壳体限定了存储空腔，并且被配置为选择性地打开和关闭以提供对存储腔的选择性存取。 凝胶状物质被选择性地封闭在储存空腔内，并且在从储存腔去除凝胶状物质时，凝胶状物质构造成选择性地沿多个不同的方向流动。 帐户标识符将交易产品链接到帐户和记录中的至少一个，并且由销售点终端机器可读取，使得可以从帐户和记录中的至少一个添加或减去该值，并使用 帐户标识符。 还公开了其他产品，卡，组件和相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080290177A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US11753854

申请日：2007-05-25

Applicant: Ted C. Halbur ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Ted C. Halbur ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: A mechanically convertible transaction product includes a body, two or more appendages, and an account identifier. Each of the two or more appendages is rotatably coupled with the body and configured to selectively rotate relative to the body between a compact position and an expanded position. Each appendage extends further away from the body when in the expanded position such that an overall form of the transaction product is altered when any of the appendages are in the expanded position as compared to when all of the appendages are in the compact position. The account identifier links the transaction product to an account or record. Stored-value products, combinations, methods of providing a transaction card, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 机械可转换的交易产品包括一个主体，两个或更多的附件和一个帐户标识符。 两个或更多个附件中的每一个可与主体可旋转地联接并且构造成在紧凑位置和展开位置之间相对于主体选择性地旋转。 当处于扩展位置时，每个附属物远离身体延伸，使得当所有附属物处于紧凑位置时，当任何附属物处于展开位置时，交易产品的整体形式被改变。 帐户标识符将交易产品链接到帐户或记录。 还公开了存储值产品，组合，提供交易卡的方法以及其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20080223939A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US11592759

申请日：2006-11-03

Applicant: Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  B42D15/045 ,  G06Q20/26 ,  G06Q20/34 ,  G06Q20/387 ,  G07F7/0806

Abstract: A financial transaction card assembly comprises a financial transaction card, a package, and at least one article. The financial transaction card includes an account identifier linking the financial transaction card to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. The package is separate from the financial transaction card and defines an internal cavity. The at least one article is enclosed within the internal cavity. The financial transaction card is maintained outside of the internal cavity and is removably coupled to the package. Methods of assembling a financial transaction card assembly, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a financial transaction card assembly, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易卡组合包括金融交易卡，包裹和至少一个物品。 金融交易卡包括将金融交易卡与金融账户或财务记录中的至少一个相关联的帐户标识符。 该包与金融交易卡分开，并定义了内部空腔。 至少一个物品被封闭在内腔内。 金融交易卡被保持在内部空腔之外并且可拆卸地耦合到包装。 还公开了组合金融交易卡组件的方法，鼓励购买和促进使用金融交易卡组合的方法以及其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20080149728A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11645143

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Kim O. Lindahl ,  Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Kim O. Lindahl ,  Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G06K19/00

Abstract: A financial transaction card includes a substrate and a visual distortion member. The substrate defines an aperture and includes an account identifier. The account identifier links the financial transaction card to at least one of a financial account and a financial record. The visual distortion member is positioned at least partially within the aperture and coupled with the substrate, and the visual distortion member is configured to distort images viewed therethrough. Methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card, and other financial transaction card embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易卡包括基板和视觉变形构件。 衬底限定孔径并且包括帐户标识符。 帐户标识符将金融交易卡链接到金融账户和财务记录中的至少一个。 视觉变形构件至少部分地定位在孔内并且与基底结合，并且视觉失真构件被构造成扭曲通过其观察的图像。 还公开了鼓励购买和便利使用储值卡的方法以及其他金融交易卡实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20080149727A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11615861

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Shawn P. Boyd ,  Charissa J. Peterson ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Shawn P. Boyd ,  Charissa J. Peterson ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: B42D25/22 ,  A63H33/38 ,  B42D15/042 ,  B42D15/045 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D25/285 ,  B42D2033/44 ,  B42D2035/16

Abstract: A financial transaction card including an account identifier, a cover, and a pop-up member. The account identifier links the financial transaction card to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. The cover is configured to fold about a fold line between an open and a closed position. The pop-up member is coupled with the cover on both sides of the fold line and is configured to transition between a relatively flat position when the cover is in the closed position and an extended position when cover is in the open position. The pop-up member is stored between at least two portions of the cover when the cover is in the closed position. Methods of assembling a financial transaction card, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 包括帐户标识符，封面和弹出式成员的金融交易卡。 帐户标识符将金融交易卡链接到金融账户或财务记录中的至少一个。 盖被配置成在打开和关闭位置之间折叠折叠线。 弹出构件与折叠线两侧的盖连接，并且构造成当盖处于关闭位置时在相对平坦的位置与盖处于打开位置时的延伸位置之间转换。 当盖处于关闭位置时，弹出构件被存储在盖的至少两个部分之间。 还公开了组合金融交易卡的方法，鼓励购买和便利使用储值卡的方法，以及其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20080149709A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11735766

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: Shawn P. Boyd ,  Charissa J. Peterson ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Shawn P. Boyd ,  Charissa J. Peterson ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: B42D15/10

CPC classification number: B42D25/22 ,  A63H33/38 ,  B42D15/042 ,  B42D15/045 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D25/285 ,  B42D2033/44 ,  B42D2035/16

Abstract: A financial transaction card includes an account identifier, a panel, and a plurality of pop-up members. The account identifier links the financial transaction card to at least one of a financial account or a financial record and is readily readable by a point-of-sale terminal. The plurality of pop-up members are each coupled with one of the panel and another one of the plurality of pop-up members. Each of the plurality of pop-up members is configured to transition between a collapsed position and an extended position. The financial transaction card is substantially flat when the plurality of pop-up members are each in the collapsed position, and the plurality of pop-up members each extend outwardly from the panel in the extended position. Stored-value cards, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a financial transaction card, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易卡包括帐户标识符，面板和多个弹出构件。 帐户标识符将金融交易卡链接到金融账户或财务记录中的至少一个，并且由销售点终端容易地读取。 多个弹出构件各自与多个弹出构件中的一个面板和另一个弹出构件中的一个耦合。 多个弹出构件中的每一个构造成在折叠位置和延伸位置之间转换。 当多个弹出构件各自处于折叠位置时，金融交易卡基本上是平坦的，并且多个弹出构件各自在延伸位置从面板向外延伸。 还公开了储值卡，鼓励购买和促进使用金融交易卡的方法以及其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07360710B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11735789

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: Kim O. Lindahl ,  Jamie Parker ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Tim D. Schumann ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Kim O. Lindahl ,  Jamie Parker ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Tim D. Schumann ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K19/00 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06K5/00 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07D11/00 ,  G07F19/00

CPC classification number: G06K19/00 ,  G06Q20/3433 ,  G07F7/02

Abstract: A stored-value card includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and an account identifier. The first housing member defines a chamber, and the second housing member defines a cavity. The second housing member is coupled with the first housing member to place the chamber and the cavity in communication with each other and to enclose the chamber and the cavity between the first housing member and the second housing member. The first housing member and the second housing member collectively define a housing. The account identifier is coupled with the housing, is machine readable, and is adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. Financial transaction cards, methods of promoting sales of stored-value cards, methods of using a stored-value card and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 储值卡包括第一壳体构件，第二壳体构件和帐户标识符。 第一壳体构件限定腔室，并且第二壳体构件限定空腔。 第二壳体构件与第一壳体构件联接以将腔室和空腔彼此连通并且将腔室和空腔包围在第一壳体构件和第二壳体构件之间。 第一壳体构件和第二壳体构件共同限定壳体。 帐户标识符与外壳耦合，是机器可读的，并且适于将存储卡连接到财务帐户或财务记录。 还公开了金融交易卡，销售储值卡的方法，使用储值卡的方法等实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20070241198A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11404584

申请日：2006-04-14

Applicant: Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson ,  David Smith ,  Erin Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Ted Halbur ,  Travis Robertson ,  David Smith ,  Erin Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K19/00 ,  G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/02 ,  G06Q20/3437 ,  G07F7/0833 ,  G07F17/42

Abstract: A stored-value card including a housing and an object. The housing defining a storage cavity and including a door and an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The door is configured to transition between a closed position where the door covers an opening to the storage cavity and an open position where the opening is uncovered. The object stored within the housing is at least partially removable from the housing when the door is in the open position. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value cards, methods of using a stored-value card and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 包括壳体和物体的储值卡。 所述外壳限定存储腔并且包括门和帐户标识符，其指示与存储卡相连的金融帐户或记录。 门构造成在门覆盖到存储腔的开口的闭合位置和开口未被覆盖的打开位置之间转换。 当门处于打开位置时，存储在壳体内的物体至少部分地可从壳体移除。 还公开了存值卡组件，促进储值卡销售的方法，使用储值卡的方法和其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08695882B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US12900875

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  B42D15/045 ,  G06Q20/26 ,  G06Q20/34 ,  G06Q20/387 ,  G07F7/0806

Abstract: A financial transaction card assembly comprises a financial transaction card, a package, and at least one article. The financial transaction card includes an account identifier linking the financial transaction card to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. The package is separate from the financial transaction card and defines an internal cavity. The at least one article is enclosed within the internal cavity. The financial transaction card is maintained outside of the internal cavity and is removably coupled to the package. Methods of assembling a financial transaction card assembly, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a financial transaction card assembly, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 金融交易卡组合包括金融交易卡，包裹和至少一个物品。 金融交易卡包括将金融交易卡与金融账户或财务记录中的至少一个相关联的帐户标识符。 该包与金融交易卡分开，并定义了内部空腔。 至少一个物品被封闭在内腔内。 金融交易卡被保持在内部空腔之外并且可拆卸地耦合到包装。 还公开了组合金融交易卡组件的方法，鼓励购买和促进使用金融交易卡组合的方法以及其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08640963B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US12983784

申请日：2011-01-03

Applicant: Greta Schumann ,  Timothy Schumann ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Greta Schumann ,  Timothy Schumann ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G07D11/00 ,  G07F19/00 ,  G06K5/00 ,  G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/02 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/3433 ,  G06Q20/347 ,  G07F7/0833 ,  Y10S283/904

Abstract: A transaction product includes an electrical circuit, a housing, and an account identifier. The electrical circuit includes a plurality of lights The housing substantially encloses the electrical circuit including the plurality of lights. The housing defines a plurality of light cavities separated from one another and substantially enclosed within the housing, and each of the plurality of lights is positioned in a different one of the plurality of light cavities. The account identifier is coupled to the housing and links the transaction product to a financial account having an associated monetary value available toward a price of a purchase, wherein the account identifier is machine readable. Other products, cards, assemblies and methods of using such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 交易产品包括电路，外壳和帐户标识符。 电路包括多个灯壳体基本上包围包括多个灯的电路。 壳体限定彼此分离并基本上封装在壳体内的多个光腔，并且多个光中的每一个被定位在多个光腔中的不同的一个光腔中。 帐户标识符耦合到房屋，并将交易产品链接到具有可用于购买价格的相关货币价值的金融账户，其中帐户标识符是机器可读的。 还公开了使用这种卡，产品和组件的其他产品，卡，组件和方法。