Adam Christopher Reynolds

US Patent:

D599849, Sep 8, 2009

Filed:

Nov 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/297841

Inventors:

Ted C. Halbur - Lino Lakes MN, US
Adam W. Reynolds - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

1908

US Classification:

D19 10

US Patent:

7628336, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

May 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/753856

Inventors:

Adam W. Reynolds - Minneapolis MN, US
Ted C. Halbur - Lino Lakes MN, US
Chad Albers - Minneapolis MN, US
Stacy M. Jensen - Anoka MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 19/06
G06K 19/00
G06K 5/00
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

235494, 235375, 235380, 235383, 235449, 235451, 235491, 235492, 235493, 235487, 235488

Abstract:

A transaction card includes a substrate and a thermochromic feature. The substrate defines a first surface and includes an account identifier linking 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. The thermochromic feature portrays a character on a portion of the first surface. The thermochromic feature is configured to change between a first state and a second state when an actual temperature of the thermochromic feature reaches an activation temperature of the thermochromic feature. In the first state, the thermochromic feature appears as a first color. In the second state, the thermochromic feature presents at least one of a second color and a graphic not otherwise visible when the thermochromic feature is in the first state. Stored-value cards, combinations, methods of providing a transaction card, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

US Patent:

D613334, Apr 6, 2010

Filed:

May 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

29/318903

Inventors:

Ted C. Halbur - Lino Lakes MN, US
Adam W. Reynolds - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

1908

US Classification:

D19 9

US Patent:

D616932, Jun 1, 2010

Filed:

Dec 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/352744

Inventors:

Chad Albers - Minneapolis MN, US
Ted C. Halbur - Lino Lakes MN, US
Adam W. Reynolds - Minneapolis MN, US
David K. Sheldon - Loveland OH, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

1908

US Classification:

D19 9

US Patent:

7743982, Jun 29, 2010

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/931961

Inventors:

Adam W. Reynolds - Minneapolis MN, US
Erin M. Borkowski - Andover MN, US
Timothy P. Clegg - Manhatten Beach CA, US
Primoz Samardzija - Marina del Ray CA, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380, 235487, 235375, 235382

Abstract:

A transaction product includes an electro-mechanical circuit and an account identifier. The circuit includes a mechanical drive member, a generator in mechanical communication with the drive member, and an electrically driven device in electrical communication with the generator. The circuit is configured such that when a bearer moves the drive member, motion from the drive member is transferred to the generator, the generator uses the motion from the drive member to create an electrical voltage, and the electrical voltage is transferred to the electrically driven device to selectively power activation of the electrically driven device. The account identifier links the transaction product to an account or record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal such that value can be added to or deducted from the account or record using the account identifier. Other cards, products, assemblies and methods of using such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7766222, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Nov 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/592713

Inventors:

Ted C. Halbur - Lino Lakes MN, US
Erin M. Borkowski - Andover MN, US
Chad Albers - Minneapolis MN, US
Adam W. Reynolds - Minneapolis MN, US
Timothy P. Clegg - Manhatten Beach CA, US
Primoz Samardzija - Marina del Ray CA, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00
G07D 11/00
G07F 19/00

US Classification:

235379, 235487

Abstract:

A financial transaction product includes a housing and an account identifier. The housing includes a bladder configured to be selectively inflated and deflated. The account identifier is on the housing and links the housing to at least one of a financial account or a financial record such that the housing can be used toward the purchase of one or more of goods and services. Methods of assembling a financial transaction product, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a financial transaction product, and other embodiments are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7766227, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Dec 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/965474

Inventors:

Adam W. Reynolds - Minneapolis MN, US
Ted C. Halbur - Lino Lakes MN, US
Dennis R. Smith - Minnetonka MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 5/00
G06K 17/00
G06K 19/06

US Classification:

235380, 235375, 235449, 235451, 235487, 235492, 235493, 4012401, 4012405, 4012419, 40360, 40405, 40411, 40415, 40416, 40417, 40418, 40419, 40420, 40421

Abstract:

A transaction card includes a base member, an auxiliary member and an account identifier. The base member defines a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and a slot extending therethrough. The auxiliary member includes a first section and a handle section and is coupled with the base member such that the first section is disposed on the first surface of the base member. The handle section extends from the first surface, through the slot and to the second surface of the base member such that movement of the handle section causes movement of the auxiliary member relative to the base member. The account identifier is included on one of the base member and the auxiliary member and links the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record.

US Patent:

7841538, Nov 30, 2010

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/931696

Inventors:

Travis M. Robertson - Minnetonka MN, US
Adam W. Reynolds - Minneapolis MN, US
Ted C. Halbur - Lino Lakes MN, US
Timothy P. Clegg - Manhatten Beach CA, US
Primoz Samardzija - Marina del Rey CA, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 19/06

US Classification:

235492, 235380, 235487

Abstract:

A transaction product includes a memory, a housing, an electrical connector and an account identifier. The housing encloses the memory. The electrical connector is securely electrically coupled with the memory and is configured to be selectively received by a socket of a computing device such that the computing device can access the memory via the electrical connector. The account identifier links the transaction product to an account or record, the account identifier being machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal such that value can be added to or deducted from the account or record using the account identifier. Other product, cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.