Debit card having applied personal identification number (PIN) and scratch-off coating and method of forming same
US6729656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S428/916
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a debit card and a debit card formed by the method are disclosed. A planar card member has opposing surfaces. A PIN is printed on one of the surfaces. The planar card member is advanced along a predetermined path of travel such as on a conveyor. A radiation cured, opaque scratch-off coating is applied onto the surface having the PIN such that the PIN is covered by the applied scratch-off coating. The scratch-off coating is radiation cured, preferably by ultraviolet radiation.
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