Financial transaction card with pop-up member
US7717347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB42D2035/16
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A financial transaction card including an account identifier, a cover, and a pop-up member. The account identifier links the financial transaction card to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. The cover is configured to fold about a fold line between an open and a closed position. The pop-up member is coupled with the cover on both sides of the fold line and is configured to transition between a relatively flat position when the cover is in the closed position and an extended position when cover is in the open position. The pop-up member is stored between at least two portions of the cover when the cover is in the closed position. Methods of assembling a financial transaction card, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card, and other embodiments are also disclosed.
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