公开(公告)号：US20080217401A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11510264

申请日：2006-08-25

Applicant: Matthew L. Birkeland ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Ted C. Halbur ,  David B. Smith ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  John Dwyer ,  Dennis R. Smith

Inventor： Matthew L. Birkeland ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Ted C. Halbur ,  David B. Smith ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  John Dwyer ,  Dennis R. Smith

IPC: G06F7/08 ,  G06K19/06

CPC classification number: B42D25/22 ,  B42D15/022 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D25/285 ,  B42D2033/42 ,  B42D2033/44

Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing and a glow article. The housing includes an account identifier adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. The glow article is enclosed within the housing and is configured to be selectively removed from the housing and manipulated to initiate chemical luminescence of the glow article. 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: 储值卡包括外壳和发光物品。 房屋包括适于将储值卡连接到金融账户或财务记录的帐户标识符。 发光制品被封装在壳体内并被构造成从壳体中选择性地移除并被操纵以启动辉光制品的化学发光。 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：US20070241186A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

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

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：US08342412B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12900881

申请日：2010-10-08

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

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

IPC: G06K19/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/08 ,  G06Q20/349 ,  G06Q20/352 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07F7/0833

Abstract: A transaction product includes an enclosure, an account identifier and an electrical circuit. The enclosure defines an aperture. The account identifier is at least one of connected to or enclosed within the enclosure and links the transaction product to an account or record. The account identifier is machine readable. The electrical circuit includes a flexible circuit member, wherein the flexible circuit member extends through the aperture defined by the enclosure such that a first portion of the flexible circuit member is coupled to an outside surface of the enclosure and a second portion of the flexible circuit member is positioned inside the enclosure. Other cards, products, assemblies and methods of using such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 交易产品包括外壳，帐户标识符和电路。 外壳限定孔。 帐户标识符至少是与外壳连接或封闭的一个，并将交易产品链接到帐户或记录。 帐户标识符是机器可读的。 所述电路包括柔性电路部件，其中所述柔性电路部件延伸穿过由所述外壳限定的所述孔，使得所述柔性电路部件的第一部分联接到所述外壳的外表面，并且所述柔性电路部件的第二部分 位于外壳内。 还公开了使用这种卡，产品和组件的其他卡，产品，组件和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110320350A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US13227403

申请日：2011-09-07

Applicant: Patricia L. HAUGEN ,  Adam W. REYNOLDS ,  Ted C. HALBUR ,  Erin M. BORKOWSKI ,  Timothy P. CLEGG ,  Primoz SAMARDZIJA

Inventor： Patricia L. HAUGEN ,  Adam W. REYNOLDS ,  Ted C. HALBUR ,  Erin M. BORKOWSKI ,  Timothy P. CLEGG ,  Primoz SAMARDZIJA

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06K19/067 ,  G06K19/00 ,  G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G07F7/025 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/342 ,  G06Q20/347

Abstract: A transaction product includes a housing and a plurality of cards. The housing defines a storage chamber and a substantially planar exterior surface facing away from the storage chamber. The housing is configured to repeatedly open and close to selectively provide access to the storage chamber and includes a machine-readable account identifier statically secured to the substantially planar exterior surface. The machine-readable account identifier links the transaction product to an account or record remote from the transaction product and having a value available for use as payment toward a purchase. The plurality of cards is arranged in at least one stack. The at least one stack is selectively maintained within the storage chamber of the housing, and each card of the plurality of cards is substantially planar.

Abstract translation: 交易产品包括外壳和多张卡。 壳体限定存储室和面向远离存储室的基本平坦的外表面。 壳体被配置为反复打开和关闭以选择性地提供对存储室的访问，并且包括静态地固定到基本平坦的外表面上的机器可读帐户标识符。 机器可读帐户标识符将交易产品链接到远离交易产品的帐户或记录，并具有可用作购买付款的价值。 多个卡布置在至少一个堆叠中。 至少一个堆叠被选择性地保持在壳体的储存室内，并且多个卡的每个卡基本上是平面的。

公开(公告)号：US08070054B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12900877

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Daniel Eke

Inventor： Ted C. Halbur ,  Travis M. Robertson ,  David B. Smith ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Daniel Eke

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G09F1/00

Abstract: A stored-value product includes a toy automobile and a panel. The toy automobile includes a body and wheels rotatably coupled to the body. The panel is coupled to the body and includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card assembly. Stored-value product assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value products, methods of using a stored-value product and other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 储值产品包括玩具汽车和面板。 玩具汽车包括可旋转地联接到主体的主体和轮子。 面板耦合到身体，并包括一个帐户标识符，表示链接到储值卡组件的金融帐户或记录。 还公开了储值产品组件，促进储值产品销售的方法，使用储值产品的方法和其他实施方案。

公开(公告)号：US20110161187A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12647111

申请日：2009-12-24

Applicant: Jessica D. Albrecht ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Anthony V. Roberts ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Timothy D. Schumann

Inventor： Jessica D. Albrecht ,  Erin M. Borkowski ,  Timothy P. Clegg ,  Anthony V. Roberts ,  Primoz Samardzija ,  Timothy D. Schumann

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06K19/06

CPC classification number: A45C11/182 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/204

Abstract: A transaction product includes a substantially planar panel defining an aperture, a lens extending across the aperture, one or more auxiliary items, a foldable sheet, and an account identifier. The foldable sheet supports each of the one or more auxiliary items and is folded and positioned relative to the substantially planar panel such that at least one of the one or more auxiliary items is readily viewable through the lens. The account identifier is coupled with the substantially planar panel and links the transaction product to an account or record configured to track a financial value available for use toward a purchase price of one or more of goods and services. Other products, combinations, and associated methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 交易产品包括限定孔径的基本上平面的面板，穿过孔径延伸的透镜，一个或多个辅助物品，可折叠片材和帐户标识符。 可折叠片材支撑一个或多个辅助物品中的每一个，并且相对于基本上平面的面板被折叠和定位，使得一个或多个辅助物品中的至少一个可以通过透镜容易地观看。 账户标识符与基本上平面的面板耦合，并将交易产品链接到帐户或记录，该账户或记录被配置为跟踪可用于商品和服务中的一种或多种的购买价格的可用价值。 还公开了其它产品，组合和相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US07866550B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US11843856

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: B42D25/22 ,  B42D15/022 ,  B42D25/00 ,  B42D25/285 ,  B42D2033/46 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06Q20/105 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/209 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: A transaction card includes an audio circuit, housing and an account identifier. The audio circuit includes memory configured to store an audio file having audio properties. The audio circuit is configured to transform at least one audio property of the audio file such that upon playback of the audio file, the audio file sounds different than when the audio file was initially stored to the memory. The housing substantially encloses the audio circuit, and the account identifier links the transaction card to an account or record. The account identifier is machine readable. Other cards, products, assemblies and methods of using such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 交易卡包括音频电路，外壳和帐户标识符。 音频电路包括被配置为存储具有音频属性的音频文件的存储器。 音频电路被配置为变换音频文件的至少一个音频属性，使得在重放音频文件时音频文件听起来不同于音频文件最初被存储到存储器中。 外壳基本上包围音频电路，并且帐户标识符将交易卡链接到帐户或记录。 帐户标识符是机器可读的。 还公开了使用这种卡，产品和组件的其他卡，产品，组件和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07815108B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11932003

申请日：2007-10-31

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

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

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/08 ,  G06Q20/349 ,  G06Q20/352 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07F7/0833

Abstract: A transaction product includes an enclosure, an account identifier and an electrical circuit. The enclosure defines an aperture. The account identifier is at least one of connected to or enclosed within the enclosure and links the transaction product to an account or record. The account identifier is machine readable. The electrical circuit includes a flexible circuit member, wherein the flexible circuit member extends through the aperture defined by the enclosure such that a first portion of the flexible circuit member is coupled to an outside surface of the enclosure and a second portion of the flexible circuit member is positioned inside the enclosure. Other cards, products, assemblies and methods of using such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 交易产品包括外壳，帐户标识符和电路。 外壳限定孔。 帐户标识符至少是与外壳连接或封闭的一个，并将交易产品链接到帐户或记录。 帐户标识符是机器可读的。 所述电路包括柔性电路部件，其中所述柔性电路部件延伸穿过由所述外壳限定的所述孔，使得所述柔性电路部件的第一部分联接到所述外壳的外表面，并且所述柔性电路部件的第二部分 位于外壳内。 还公开了使用这种卡，产品和组件的其他卡，产品，组件和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07810719B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11965472

申请日：2007-12-27

Applicant: Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

Inventor： Timothy P. Clegg ,  Primoz Samardzija

IPC: G06K5/00 ,  G06K7/08

CPC classification number: G07F7/02 ,  G06Q20/363 ,  G06Q20/387 ,  G07F7/0806

Abstract: A transaction product includes a housing, an article and an account identifier. The article is selectively maintained within the housing. Following removal of the article from the housing, the article is configured to self-inflate upon activation of the article by a bearer of the transaction product. The account identifier is associated with the housing and links the transaction product to an account or record having a value configured to be used toward one or more of a purchase and a use of goods or services.

Abstract translation: 交易产品包括住房，物品和帐户标识符。 物品被选择性地保持在壳体内。 在将物品从房屋中取出之后，物​​品被配置为在由交易产品的承载件激活物品时自我膨胀。 帐户标识符与房屋相关联，并将交易产品链接到具有被配置为用于购买和使用商品或服务中的一个或多个的值的帐户或记录。

公开(公告)号：US07810711B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

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: G06F17/00

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。