Transaction and ID cards having selected texture and coloring
US10867233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1082
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Cards made in accordance with the invention include a decorative layer attached to a core layer, where the decorative layer is designed to provide selected color(s) and/or selected texture(s) to a surface of the metal cards. At least one of the decorative layers is a layer derived from animal matter (e.g. leather). The cards may be dual interface smart cards configured to be read in a contactless manner and/or via contacts.
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