Patent · US Expired

Stored-value card with magnet

US7198196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

19Claims

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Assignee

TARGET BRANDS, INC. · US

Inventors

Ted C. Halbur · Lino Lakes, US
Bettina C. Gillen · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 27, 2005
Grant date	Apr 3, 2007
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 27, 2025

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06K19/06196
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A stored-value card assembly comprises a stored-value card and a magnetic sheet. The stored-value card defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface includes an account identifier linking the stored-value card to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. The stored-value card is substantially non-magnetic. The magnetic sheet is placed on the second surface of stored-value card and is removably coupled to the stored-value card. Methods of assembling a stored-value card assembly, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card assembly, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

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