Edge-to-edge metal card and production method
US11048991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/06187
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Edge-to-edge metal transaction cards and associated production methods are disclosed. The transaction cards include a metallic member and an interconnected first core layer that each extend from edge-to-edge about the length and width of the transaction card. In one approach, the metallic member may extend substantially continuously across the lateral extent of the card (e.g. except for a pocket that receives an IC chip and contact pads), and the first core layer may be transparent with printing on an inward-facing and/or out-ward-facing side. In another approach, the metallic member may be frame-like with an inlay and supportably interconnected inlay antenna disposed in an opening through the metallic member. A second core layer may be interconnected to a second side of the metallic member. A metal face may be provided on an outward-facing side of the first core layer and/or second core layer.
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