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Metal, ceramic, or ceramic-coated transaction card with window or window pattern and optional backlighting

US11232341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2018
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q20/352
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A transaction card includes at least one metal layer having one or more apertures therein. A light guide is disposed beneath the metal layer. The light guide has a light output and a light input. The light output is positioned to transmit light through at least the one or more apertures of the metal layer. At least one LED is positioned to transmit light into the light guide light input.

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