Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Credit or identification card systems
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Lee, Michael G (Department: 2876)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Credit or identification card systems
C235S487000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07900827
ABSTRACT:
A transaction product includes a subject portion defining a first slot, a stand portion defining a second slot having a similar width as the first slot, and an account identifier. The stand portion is coupled to the subject portion along a line of weakness and is readily separable from the subject portion along the line of weakness without using tools. The account identifier is fixedly connected to one of the subject portion and the stand portion and links that portion to at least one of an account and a record. When separated, the subject portion and the stand portion are configured to be reassembled such that the first slot receives a thickness of the stand portion and the second slot receives a thickness of the subject portion. Stored-value cards, combinations, methods of facilitating use of a transaction product and other embodiments are also disclosed.
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Albers Chad
Borkowski Erin M.
Halbur Ted C.
Griffiths & Seaton PLLC
Haupt Kristy A
Lee Michael G
Target Brands Inc.
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