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Method and apparatus for providing multiple transaction cards in assembly

US7290703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 2005
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/15
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A transaction card assembly and method for forming a transaction card assembly. The transaction card assembly may include two or more transaction cards that are each useable with different issuers. A first transaction card may be useable only with a first issuer, and the second transaction card may be useable with one or more entities other than the first issuer. The transaction card assembly may be formed from a same piece of material and may include one or more machine-readable features, such as a barcode, magnetic strip or electronic device. The transaction cards may meet ANSI and ISO specifications, e.g., after the cards are separated from each other without the use of tools.

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