Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same

Details Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same

2009-08-10

2011-10-11

Labaze, Edwyn (Department: 2887)

Registers

Systems controlled by data bearing records

Credit or identification card systems

C235S492000, C235S488000, C235S451000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033457

ABSTRACT:
A method of creating a single transaction card is disclosed and comprises embossing the single transaction card within a pocket to form embossed characters on a first surface of the single transaction card, filling the pocket with a fill panel to provide a substantially flush surface on a second surface of the single transaction card, wherein a third surface of the fill panel is in uniform, direct contact with an interior of the pocket. Another method is disclosed for machining a face pocket within a single transaction card and disposing a microchip therein. In various embodiments, a single transaction card is comprised of a continuous metal layer, such as, for example, titanium.

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