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Trading card and display stand

US6640474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2002
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F13/22
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A trading card having an electroluminescent feature in combination with a display stand providing a power source. When the trading card is placed in the display stand, the power source from the display stand energizes the electroluminescent feature of the trading card, thereby providing illuminated graphics and making the trading card more interactive. The trading card can include a circuit that facilitates moving graphics displays and can further drive a speaker to allow for audio in conjunction with the illumination.

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