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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2007
Ted C. Halbur, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Erin M. Borkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Ted C. Halbur, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Erin M. Borkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A transaction card includes a single layer substrate and an account identifier. The single layer substrate is formed of a transparent polymer resin mixed with a fluorescent dye such that the single layer substrate exhibits an edge-glow characteristic. The single layer substrate is one of transparent and translucent. The account identifier is connected to the single layer substrate and links the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record. The account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card and other embodiments are also disclosed.