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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2008
David B. Smith, Falcon Heights, MN (US);
Erin M. Borkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Primoz Samardzija, Marina del Ray, CA (US);
David B. Smith, Falcon Heights, MN (US);
Erin M. Borkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Timothy P. Clegg, Manhatten Beach, CA (US);
Primoz Samardzija, Marina del Ray, CA (US);
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A financial transaction product includes an electrical assembly, a housing at least partially enclosing the electrical assembly, a connection cable, and an account identifier. The connection cable includes a first end, which is coupled with the housing and in electrical communication with the electrical assembly, and a second end, which is opposite the first end, is spaced from the housing, and includes an electrical connector configured to selectively interface with a electrical device separate from the financial transaction product. The account identifier is affixed to the housing and links the housing to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. Methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a financial transaction card assembly and other embodiments are also disclosed.