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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2009
Ted C. Halbur, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Adam W. Reynolds, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Julie E. Hoppner, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Adam D. Hoppus, Richfield, MN (US);
Jessica D. Albrecht, Woodbury, MN (US);
Robert J. Frederico, Louisville, KY (US);
Ted C. Halbur, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Adam W. Reynolds, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Julie E. Hoppner, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Adam D. Hoppus, Richfield, MN (US);
Jessica D. Albrecht, Woodbury, MN (US);
Robert J. Frederico, Louisville, KY (US);
Target Brands, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A transaction product assembly includes a transaction product, a mechanical article, and a coupling member. The transaction product includes an account identifier statically connected thereto. The account identifier links the transaction product to at least one of an account and a record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. The mechanical article includes a body, an auxiliary member, and an actuating mechanism. The actuating mechanism extends from within the body to a position external to the body. User interaction with the actuating mechanism is configured to induce movement of the auxiliary member relative to the body of the mechanical article. The coupling member is secured to the mechanical article and configured to be secured to the transaction product such that movement of the auxiliary member relative to the body causes corresponding movement of the transaction product. Other cards, combinations and associated methods are also disclosed.