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Scanner resistant device for RFID cards

US8578982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 2011
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 17, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device for protecting one or more credit or charge cards from radio frequency scanning is disclosed. The device comprises a planar element sized for fitting within a card slot of a personal carrying accessory, wherein the planar element is composed of an uncharged, conductive material and wherein the planar element inhibits the transmission of radio frequency signals.

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