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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 12, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2007
David B. Smith, Falcon Heights, MN (US);
Travis M. Robertson, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Ted C. Halbur, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Erin M. Borkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Adam W. Reynolds, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Primoz Samardzija, Marina del Ray, CA (US);
David B. Smith, Falcon Heights, MN (US);
Travis M. Robertson, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Ted C. Halbur, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Erin M. Borkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Adam W. Reynolds, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Primoz Samardzija, Marina del Ray, CA (US);
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A transaction product, which is configured to interface with and receive electrical power from an electrical socket, includes a support member, an electrical circuit and an account identifier. The electrical circuit is coupled to the support member and includes an electrical plug and an electrically driven device electrically coupled with the electrical plug. The electrical plug includes at least two blades extending from the support member. The at least two blades are configured to interface with the electrical socket such that electrical power from the electrical socket is transferred to the electrically driven device via the electrical plug. The account identifier links the transaction product to an account or record, wherein the account identifier is machine readable. Other cards, products, assemblies and methods of using such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed.