Transaction card with enclosed chamber

US7784686B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TARGET BRANDS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Ted C. Halbur · Lino Lakes, US
• Shawn P. Boyd · Windom, US
• Timothy D. Schumann · Arden Hills, US
• Erin M. Borkowski · Andover, US
• John Tomczyk · Shoreview, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 27, 2007
• Grant date: Aug 31, 2010
• Expiry date: Feb 24, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G07F7/0806
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A transaction card includes a chambered member, a cover substrate and an account identifier. The chambered member defines a rear surface, a front surface and a chamber extending from the front surface toward the rear surface. The front surface and the rear surface are sized similarly to each other. The cover substrate defines a first surface, which is securely coupled to the front surface to enclose the chamber, and a window aligned with the chamber. The window is one of translucent and transparent such that at least a portion of the chamber is viewable through the window. The account identifier is connected to the chambered member and links the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record. Other embodiments, stored-value cards and associated methods are also disclosed.