Trading card having postal markings and method for producing same
US6568327B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42D15/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A trading card and method for producing a trading card are provided. The trading card includes a picture printed on a substrate. The card is mailed to obtain a postmark printed on the card from the postal service. Preferably, a date and/or location is selected to correspond with an event associated with the picture on the card. The trading card is then mailed to obtain a postmark having a date and/or location corresponding with the selected date and/or location. After the card is mailed it may be trimmed to a smaller size. More specifically, the card may be trimmed to a size having a length and/or height that is smaller than the minimum height and/or length allowed for mailing under postal regulations. The mailed cards are then packaged either individually or with other mailed or unmailed cards.
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