Stored-value card with game
US7264155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F9/001
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stored-value card including a housing, a game, and an object. The housing includes an account identifier adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. The game is enclosed within the housing. The object is also enclosed within the housing and placed to selectively interact with the game. The stored-value card is adapted such that manipulation of the housing results in the object moving through at least a portion of the game. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value cards, methods, of using a stored-value card and other embodiments are also disclosed.
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