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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2005
Mark A. Schultz, Burnsville, MN (US);
Kim O. Lindahl, Golden Valley, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Mark A. Schultz, Burnsville, MN (US);
Kim O. Lindahl, Golden Valley, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A stored-value card includes a housing and at least one internal wall substantially enclosed within the housing. The housing includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The at least one internal wall is configured to define an airflow chamber within the housing. The housing defines an opening leading into the airflow chamber. The stored-value card is configured to produce a whistle sound when air enters the airflow chamber from the opening and moves within the airflow chamber.