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(12) Patent Application: (11) CA 2891793
(54) English Title: AN OVOID CONTAINER FOR HOLDING A TRANSACTION CARD
(54) French Title: RECIPIENT OVOIDE DESTINE A CONTENIR UNE CARTE DE TRANSACTION
Status: Dead
Bibliographic Data
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC):
  • B65D 75/00 (2006.01)
(72) Inventors :
  • GLASS, BRETT R. (United States of America)
(73) Owners :
  • GIFT CARD IMPRESSIONS, LLC (United States of America)
(71) Applicants :
  • GIFT CARD IMPRESSIONS, LLC (United States of America)
(74) Agent: GOWLING WLG (CANADA) LLP
(74) Associate agent:
(45) Issued:
(86) PCT Filing Date: 2013-11-15
(87) Open to Public Inspection: 2014-05-22
Examination requested: 2015-05-15
Availability of licence: N/A
(25) Language of filing: English

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): Yes
(86) PCT Filing Number: PCT/US2013/070416
(87) International Publication Number: WO2014/078730
(85) National Entry: 2015-05-15

(30) Application Priority Data:
Application No. Country/Territory Date
61/727,613 United States of America 2012-11-16

Abstracts

English Abstract

An ovoid container for holding one or more transaction cards, such as gift cards, that includes a distinctive size and shape to attract attention. The ovoid container is dimensioned to receive and securely hold a transaction card. The exterior surface of the container is a distinctive color, such as gold, to identify the container as a coveted prize at an Easter egg hunt or other game.


French Abstract

L'invention concerne un récipient ovoïde qui est destiné à contenir une ou plusieurs cartes de transaction, telles que des cartes cadeaux, ledit récipient ovoïde comprenant une dimension et une forme distinctives pour attirer l'attention. Le récipient ovoïde est dimensionné pour recevoir et contenir de manière sécurisée une carte de transaction. La surface extérieure du récipient est de couleur distinctive, telle que l'or, pour identifier le récipient tel qu'un prix convoité lors de la chasse aux ufs de Pâques ou d'un autre jeu.

Claims

Note: Claims are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.



Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A transaction card holder assembly comprising:
an ovoid main body comprising:
a first portion having a first sidewall and a first opening; and
a second portion having a second sidewall and a second opening;
wherein the first portion is removably engaged to the second portion to form
an
interior chamber dimensioned to receive and retain a transaction card
therein; and
wherein an exterior surface of the ovoid body comprises a gold color.
2. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1 wherein the ovoid main body

has a general egg-shape.
3. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1 wherein the first
portion
and the second portion each have a general elliptic paraboloid shape.
4. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 3, wherein the first
portion
has a first longitudinal length along a longitudinal axis greater than a
second longitudinal
length of the second portion.
5. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1, wherein the first
sidewall
further comprises a first flange and a lip and the second sidewall further
comprises a
second flange and an annular recess, and wherein the lip is received in the
annular
recesses when the first portion is engaged to the second portion.
6. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1 wherein the gold color
is
a metallic gold.
7. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1 wherein the exterior
surface of the ovoid body comprises a glossy finish.
8. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1 wherein the ovoid main
body has an overall length along a longitudinal axis of approximately 4.47
inches.



9. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1 wherein the second
portion has a height along the longitudinal axis of approximately 1.8 inches
and
maximum radius of approximately 1.6 inches.
10. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1 wherein the ovoid main
body contacts at least two corners of a transaction card placed therein.
11. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1 wherein the ovoid main
body contacts each corner of a transaction card placed therein.
12. The transaction card holder assembly of claim 1 wherein a transaction card

received within the main body is automatically aligned within the main body,
such that a
card longitudinal axis of the transaction card is aligned with or parallel to
a main body
longitudinal axis of the ovoid main body.

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Description

Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.


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AN OVOID CONTAINER FOR HOLDING A TRANSACTION CARD
Background
[0001] This disclosure relates generally to transaction card holders and
more
particularly to an ovoid device for holding a transaction card, such as a gift
card, that is
well suited for presentation during a relevant holiday or occasion.
[0002] Transaction cards, stored value cards, or gift cards, as they are
commonly
called based upon their intended use, have become popular gifts. Typically,
gift cards are
a stored value card whereby a cash equivalent value is associated with a code
or other
data stored upon a machine readable portion of the card, such as magnetic
strip. In one
aspect, the cash equivalent value may be determined by the vendor prior to
packaging
and display for sale; while in another aspect, the cash equivalent value is
determined at
the point of sale by the purchaser and associated with the purchased card.
While popular,
gift cards are typically provided with a generic and impersonal design,
typically
identifying the associated merchant for which the card may be used to purchase

merchandise and, therefore, may not be perceived as special or coveted by a
recipient.
[0003] Moreover, holidays and other events may be occasions for gift
giving,
games, and entertainment. For example, when celebrating the holiday of Easter,
Easter
egg hunts are common. Although gift cards have become common gift items, they
have
not been readily incorporated into an Easter egg hunt or placed within eggs
used during
the hunt, as these eggs are commonly too small to hold a standard-sized gift
card within.
In addition, due to the relatively high value of a gift card relative to other
items that might
be placed into an Easter egg for use in an Easter egg hunt, it would be
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plastic egg specially designed to hold a gift card could also be visually
distinctive and
more prominent to readily identify it as a desirable or coveted prize in the
hunt or game.
[0004] Therefore, a need exists for a gift card container or holder
designed to
appear as a traditional Easter egg container yet suitable to hold a gift card
within and to
visually identify the container as a coveted prize.
Summary
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an egg-shaped or ovoid
card
container or holder for holding a transaction card, such as a gift card. An
ovoid card
container or holder may include an elongated top portion and a relatively
shorter bottom
portion cooperating when fitted to one another to close the container and to
form together
a hollow, generally ovoid-shaped main body. The top portion and bottom portion
each
comprise a curved, generally parabolic, and relatively thin wall defining a
circular
opening. The opening of the bottom portion comprises a male coupling including
a
flange of reduced diameter relative to the proximate wall of the bottom
portion. The
opening of the top portion comprises a female coupling including a flange
contiguous
with and of a slightly larger diameter than the proximate wall of the top
portion. It
should be appreciated that while not typical the top portion may include the
male
coupling and the bottom portion may include the female coupling. The outer
surfaces of
the main body include a distinctive coloration, such as a metallic gold, to
render the
ovoid card container more noticeable and to increase the perception of value
to the
observer.
[0006] In one embodiment, a transaction card holder assembly includes an ovoid
main
body that further includes a first portion and a second portion. The first
portion has a
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sidewall and an opening while the second portion also has a sidewall and an
opening.
The first portion is removably engaged to the second portion to form an
interior chamber
that has dimensions suitable to receive and retain a transaction card therein.
The exterior
surface of the ovoid body is also golden in color.
[0007] Other advantages of the invention will become apparent from the
following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings,
wherein is
set forth by way of illustration and example an embodiment of the present
invention.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0008] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an ovoid card container according
to one
embodiment.
[0009] Fig. 2 is an elevation view of the ovoid card container of Fig. 1
according
to one embodiment.
[0010] Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the ovoid card container of Fig. 1
according to
one embodiment.
[0011] Fig. 4 is a bottom plan view of the ovoid card container of Fig. 1
according to one embodiment.
[0012] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the top portion of an ovoid card
container
according to one embodiment.
[0013] Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the bottom portion of an ovoid
card
container according to one embodiment.
[0014] Fig. 7 is an elevation view of an example transaction card with
exemplary
dimensions according to one embodiment.
[0015] Fig. 8 is an elevation view of an ovoid card container showing
exemplary
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dimensions according to one embodiment.
[0016] Fig. 9 is a bottom view of an ovoid card container showing
exemplary
dimensions according to one embodiment.
[0017] Fig. 10 is a perspective view of an ovoid card container showing
the top
portion separated from the bottom portion to reveal a transaction card
disposed within the
container according to one embodiment.
[0018] Figs. 11A and 11B are elevation diagrams showing a front surface
and a
side edge, respectively, of a transaction card disposed within an ovoid card
container
according to one embodiment.
[0019] Fig. 12 is cross-sectional view of a the ovoid card container with
a
transaction card disposed therein as viewed along line A-A of Fig. 11B,
according to one
embodiment.
[0020] Fig. 13 is elevation view of an ovoid card container disposed
within
packaging having a transparent window in a front panel thereof according to
one
embodiment.
[0021] Fig. 14 is a perspective view of the ovoid card container and
packaging of
Fig. 13 according to one embodiment.
[0022] Fig. 15 is elevation view of an ovoid card container disposed
within
packaging having an upwardly extended header portion and a transaction card
mounted
on a backer panel attached to the header portion according to one embodiment.
[0023] Fig. 16 is a perspective view of the ovoid card container and
packaging of
Fig. 15 according to one embodiment.
[0024] Fig. 17 is an elevation view of a bubble pack holding a plurality
of ovoid
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card containers each paired with a transaction card according to one
embodiment.
[0025] Fig. 18 is a perspective view of the ovoid card container and
packaging of
Fig. 17 according to one embodiment.
[0026] Fig. 19 is a perspective view of an ovoid card container disposed
within
packaging having a transparent window in a front panel thereof according to
one
embodiment.
[0027] Fig. 20 is an elevation view of an ovoid card container disposed
within
clear polybag packaging having a folded cardstock header according to one
embodiment.
[0028] Fig. 21 is an end view of the folded cardstock header of FIG. 20
as view
along line B-B, according to one embodiment.

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Detailed Description
[0029] The present disclosure generally relates to an ovoid shaped
container
specifically sized and configured to a transaction card, also referred to
herein as a gift
card. In one embodiment, the ovoid container is suited to hold a transaction
card that is a
prize for a game, puzzle, or scavenger hunt, including an Easter egg hunt. As
such, the
ovoid container can hold the transaction card securely once placed therein.
[0030] Figs. 1-12 are illustrations of one or more embodiments of an
ovoid
transaction card container or holder 100 for holding a transaction card, such
as a gift card
150 shown in Fig. 7. A perspective view and an elevation view of the ovoid
card
container 100 are shown in Figs. 1-2, respectively. In one embodiment, the
ovoid card
container 100 includes a main body 110 that is formed from an elongated top
portion 120
and a bottom portion 130 that are removably engaged to one another. As shown,
the
ovoid card container 100 is substantially symmetrical about a central
longitudinal axis
140 and does not possess distinct front, rear or side surfaces about the axis
140.
[0031] A top down plan view of the ovoid container 100 is shown in Fig.
3,
while, Fig. 4 depicts a bottom plan view of the container. The broken lines
142 are
provided as exemplary contour lines to illustrate the relative curvature for
one
embodiment of the top portion 120 and the bottom portion 130. The top portion
120 and
the bottom portion 130 may include one or more openings 144-146, and recess
148. In
one aspect, the openings 144-146 and recess 148 may be formed during the
manufacturing process. In another aspect, the openings 144 and 146 are
provided to aid
in the separation of the portions 120 and 130 once joined.
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[0032] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the top portion 120. In one
embodiment,
the top portion 120 is generally defined by the curved surface or wall 121 of
an elliptic
paraboloid and defines a hollow interior space 124. Fig. 6 is a perspective
view of the
bottom portion 130 of the container 100. In one embodiment, the bottom portion
130 is
generally defined by the curved surface 131 of another elliptic paraboloid and
defines
another hollow interior space 134. The curved surfaces 121 and 131 of the top
portion
120 and bottom portion 130, respectively, each form relatively thin walls 123
and 133
that define respective circular openings, 126 and 136 respectively. The walls
123 and
133 are thin relative to the height and width of the respective main body
portions 120 and
130.
[0033] The opening 136 of the bottom portion 130 defines a male coupling
arrangement 137 that includes a flange 138A and a lip 138B. The flange 138A
has a
diameter D1 that is less than the diameter D2 of the wall 133 proximate to the
opening
136, while the lip 138B has a diameter D3 that is approximately equal to or
greater than
the diameter D2. As shown in Fig. 6, the opening 126 of the top portion 120
defines a
female coupling arrangement 127 that includes a flange 128A and an annular
recess
128B. The flange 128A is contiguous with the wall 123 and has a diameter D4
that is
greater than the diameter D5 of the wall 123 proximate to the female coupling
arrangement. In one aspect, the diameter D4 is greater due, at least in part,
to the
curvature of the wall 123 and expanding diameter of the top portion 120 as it
progresses
toward the opening 126.
[0034] The top portion 120 and bottom portion 130 cooperatively engage
when
fitted to one another to close the container 100 and to form together a
hollow, generally
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ovoid shaped main body 110 as shown in Figs. 1 through 4. In particular, the
lip 138B is
received in the annular recess 128B, as the exterior surface of the flange
138A of the
bottom portion 130 slidably engages the interior surface of the top portion
flange 128A.
[0035] The outer surfaces of each portion 120 and 115 and, therefore, the
main
body 110, may include a distinctive coloration, to render the ovoid card
container more
noticeable and to increase the perception of value to the observer. For
example, the
exterior surfaces 122A and 132A of the ovoid container may be a golden color.
In one
aspect, the exterior surfaces 122A and 132A have a metallic golden color,
while in other
aspects, the golden surfaces have other finishes, including but not limited to
matte,
glossy, reflective, or iridescent. Additionally, the exterior surfaces 122A
and 132A of the
ovoid container 100 may be another color or multiple colors.
[0036] Fig. 7 is a front elevation view of an exemplary transaction card
150, such
as a gift card, showing typical dimensions for a common transaction card. As
shown, a
typical transaction card 150 has four corners 152, 154, 156, and 158, a length
of
approximately 3.375 inches along the longitudinal axis 151, and a width of
approximately
2.125 inches along the transverse axis 153. The transaction card 150 is shown,
as it
would be held in one embodiment of the ovoid container 100. In particular, the

longitudinal axis 151 of the card is vertically oriented and the transverse
axis 153 of the
card is horizontally oriented.
[0037] Fig. 8 is an elevation view of one embodiment of the ovoid card
container
100 that also includes exemplary dimensions for the container. In particular,
the main
body 110 has a length of about 4.470 inches along the longitudinal axis 140,
while the
bottom portion 130 has a length of approximately 1.8 inches along the
longitudinal axis.
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Fig. 9 is an elevation view of the bottom portion of the ovoid card container
100 as
viewed along the longitudinal axis. As shown in one embodiment, the bottom
portion
130 has a radius of approximately 1.6 inches radius from the center 160 of the
bottom
portion that is aligned with the longitudinal axis 140 to the outermost edge
162 of the
main body 110. In one aspect, the outer most edge 162 of the main body 110
corresponds to the juncture 164 of the top portion 120 and bottom portion 130,
as shown
in Figs. 1-2. The exemplary dimensions of the main body 110, top portion 120
and
bottom portion 130, as described herein are provided for embodiments of the
ovoid
container 100 that preferably hold and retain a transaction card 150 of
typical dimensions
with no gap or with a minimal gap or clearance between the corners 152, 154,
156, 158 of
the card 150 and the interior surfaces 122B and 132B of the top portion 120
and the
bottom portion, respectively.
[0038] Fig. 10 is a perspective view of an ovoid card container 100
showing the
top portion 120 separated from the bottom portion 130 to reveal a transaction
card 150
disposed within the main body 110 of the container 100. The transaction card
150
contacts the interior surface of the bottom portion 130. As shown, the top
portion 120 is
positioned above the card 150 and bottom portion 130, and aligned for engaging
the top
portion 120 with the bottom portion 130.
[0039] Figs. 11A and 11B are illustrations of an embodiment of the ovoid
container 100 when closed and containing a transaction card 150 therein.
Similarly, Fig.
12 is a cross-sectional view of the ovoid container 100, viewed along cross-
sectional line
A-A, as shown in Fig. 11B. In one embodiment, the transaction card 150, when
disposed
within the ovoid card container 100, may maintain a minimal gap 166 between
one or
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more of the corners 152 and 154, of the card 150 and the interior surface 122B
of the top
portion 120. When resting within the main body 110, the card 150 is in contact
with the
interior surface 132B of the bottom portion 130 at one or more corners, such
as the corner
156 and the corner 158, when in an upright orientation. As such, the ovoid
container 100
may hold the transaction card 150 in a static position securely and prevent
the transaction
card from excessive motion or jostling that may damage the card. In various
other
embodiments, the interior surfaces 122B and 132B of the respective top portion
120 and
bottom portion 130, or both portions, includes one or more projections, set-
offs, or tabs
(not shown) that may engage the transaction card 150.
[0040] In various embodiments, the transaction card 150 is automatically
oriented
into the vertical position, shown in Figs. 11A, 11B, and 12, when the top
portion 120 is
engaged to the bottom portion 130. In particular, as one or more of the
transaction card
corners 156 and 158 engage the interior surface 122B of the top portion 120,
the corners
slide along the interior surface as the transaction card pivots about one or
more of the
lower corners 156 and 158, or a line formed by the lower corners, until the
transaction
card assumes the vertical position relative to the ovoid container 100 as
shown.
[0041] The ovoid container 100 may be displayed and sold at retail
locations
individually or in conjunction with one or more transaction cards. Figs. 13
and 14 are
illustrations of an ovoid card container 100 disposed within a packaging unit
200. In one
embodiment, the packaging unit 200 is a sealable container, such as a
cardboard or
cardstock box, among others, that includes a one or more transparent viewing
windows
202. The transparent window 202 is defined by an aperture in a front panel 204
of the
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transparent polymer sheet or film. In this embodiment, the transaction card
150 is
removably mounted on a header portion 206 extending upward from a packaging
container portion 208 of the packaging unit 200. Once purchased, the ovoid
card
container 100 is removed from the packaging unit 200 and the transaction card
150 is
removed from the header portion 206 for placement therein. For example, the
ovoid
container 100 is opened by separating the top portion 120 from the bottom
portion 130
and at least a portion of the transaction card 150 is placed inside the bottom
portion 130.
The ovoid container is closed by placing the top portion 120 over the bottom
portion 130
and engaging the two portions. As previously described, the transaction card
150 may be
automatically aligned in a vertical position as the two body portions 120 and
130 are
brought together. Once the ovoid container 100 is closed with the transaction
card 150
placed therein, the ovoid container may be given to a gift recipient or more
typically,
used as a prize to be coveted in an Easter egg hunt or a scavenger hunt.
[0042] Figs. 15 and 16 depict another embodiment of a retail packaging
unit 220
for displaying and selling the ovoid container. As shown the packaging unit
220 includes
elongated header portion 222 that extends away from a packaging container
portion 224
of the unit. The header portion 222 is engaged to a transaction card assembly
230 that
includes transaction card 150 mounted on a backer panel 232. In one
embodiment, the
transaction card assembly 230 may include one or more transaction cards
engaged to a
backer panel that is typically configured for sale independent of the ovoid
container. By
way of example, the backer panel 206 and the mounted transaction card may be
affixed to
the header portion 222 at the retail location. For example, the transaction
card assembly
230 may be attached to the elongated header portion 222 via a tab, loop of
material 233,
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or any other suitable mechanism. As such, the retail packaging unit 220 and
the
transaction card assembly 230 may be prepared by separate vendors. In another
example,
the transaction card assembly and the retail packaging unit 150 may be
assembled before
distribution to retail locations.
[0043] Fig. 17 and 18 depict another embodiment of a retail packaging
unit 300
for holding multiple ovoid card containers 100 and a corresponding number of
transaction cards 150. In one aspect, the retail packaging unit 300 includes a
main panel
portion 302 that defines openings 304 A-C for receiving the ovoid containers
100. The
ovoid containers may be retained by any suitable mechanism including but not
limited to
a clear polymer-based clamshell arrangement 306 that is further engaged to or
between
portions of the main panel 302. In another embodiment, the ovoid containers
are secured
to the main backer panel within a clear polymer-based bag ("polybag") that
envelops the
entire retail packaging unit 300.
[0044] A number of transaction cards 150 that correspond to the number of
ovoid
containers 100 are removably mounted to the main panel portion. In one
embodiment,
the transaction cards 150 are mounted to the main backer panel via a removable
adhesive.
[0045] Figs. 19-20 depict embodiments of other retail package units for
various
embodiments of the ovoid container 100. In particular, Fig. 19 is a
perspective view of a
of an ovoid card container 100 disposed within a packaging unit 400 similar to
the
packaging container portion 208 as shown un Figs. 13 -16. The packaging unit
400 as
depicted is used for the display and sale of the ovoid card container 100
without a
transaction card. Similarly, Fig. 20 is a front elevation view of an ovoid
card container
100 disposed within a packaging unit 500 comprising a clear polybag 502. The
container
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100 is fully disposed and held within the polybag 502. In one embodiment, the
upper,
initially open end 510 of the polybag 502 is secured and held closed by a
cardstock
header 504 having a front flap 506 hingedly connected to a back flap 508, as
shown in
FIG. 21. The header 504 receives the end 510 of the bag 502 between the front
flap 506
and back flap and the header folded upon one another with the upper end of the
polybag
502 disposed and enclosed therebetween. The front flap 506 and back flap 508
are then
stapled or otherwise secured to one another to hold the flaps together in a
closed position
and retain the polybag 502 between the flaps so that the polybag 502 may be
hung upon a
display rack (not shown) by an aperture 512 (e.g. sombrero-cut hole) in the
header 504.
In another embodiment, the end 510 of the polybag 502 may be stapled, adhered,
or
otherwise attached and sealed to a header panel 504 of unitary constriction.
[0046] Specific design features of the apparatus and methods disclosed
herein
were developed to meet a strong but unmet demand by consumers for a
distinctive
"Easter egg" type of container 100 sized to securely and closely hold a gift
card 150 so
that the interior walls of the container 100 contact or nearly contact all
four corners of the
gift card to avoid excessive movement or rattling of the gift card 150 within
the container
100. To assure distinctiveness of the container 100 relative to conventional
plastic eggs
in the prior art, it is preferred that the container 100 be formed of or
coated with a highly
distinctive color, and preferred that such color be associated in the mind of
the consumer
with high value, and further preferred that such color be a metallic gold as
such
coloration meets the stated preferred criteria.
[0047] It should be appreciated that the main body 110 may be constructed
of
various types of plastics or of other resilient materials and may bear various
graphics and
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designs while maintaining the general structure and functionality described
herein.
Certain embodiments of the container 100 and any associated packaging are
constructed
and assembled to comply with standard space constraints for display upon store
racks,
and more particularly to not exceed 5.25 inches tall by 4 inches wide.
[0048] It is believed that the present disclosure and many of its
attendant
advantages will be understood by the foregoing description, and it will be
apparent that
various changes may be made in the form, construction, and arrangement of the
components without departing from the disclosed subject matter or without
sacrificing all
of its material advantages. The form described is merely explanatory, and it
is the
intention of the following claims to encompass and include such changes.
[0049] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to
various
embodiments, it will be understood that these embodiments are illustrative and
that the
scope of the disclosure is not limited to them. Those skilled in the art will
appreciate that
variations from the specific embodiments disclosed above are contemplated by
the
invention. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are
possible.
More generally, embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure have
been
described in the context of particular implementations. Functionality may be
separated or
combined in blocks differently in various embodiments of the disclosure or
described
with different terminology. These and other variations, modifications,
additions, and
improvements may fall within the scope of the disclosure as defined in the
claims that
follow.
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Title Date
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(86) PCT Filing Date 2013-11-15
(87) PCT Publication Date 2014-05-22
(85) National Entry 2015-05-15
Examination Requested 2015-05-15
Dead Application 2017-08-28

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Application Fee $400.00 2015-05-15
Maintenance Fee - Application - New Act 2 2015-11-16 $100.00 2015-10-15
Maintenance Fee - Application - New Act 3 2016-11-15 $100.00 2016-07-06
Owners on Record

Note: Records showing the ownership history in alphabetical order.

Current Owners on Record
GIFT CARD IMPRESSIONS, LLC
Past Owners on Record
None
Past Owners that do not appear in the "Owners on Record" listing will appear in other documentation within the application.
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Abstract 2015-05-15 2 64
Claims 2015-05-15 2 56
Drawings 2015-05-15 9 284
Description 2015-05-15 14 547
Representative Drawing 2015-05-15 1 16
Cover Page 2015-06-09 1 36
Description 2015-05-16 14 551
PCT 2015-05-15 7 335
Assignment 2015-05-15 4 109
Prosecution-Amendment 2015-05-15 3 94
Examiner Requisition 2016-02-26 3 216