Patents by Inventor Amy Lauer

Amy Lauer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8397407
    Abstract: A gift card assembly includes a support backer; a gift card formed separately from and supported by the support backer; a sticker formed separately from and supported by the support backer; and a panel formed separately from the support backer, the gift card, and the sticker. The gift card defines an activation feature configured to facilitate loading the gift card with monetary value. The sticker is releasably coupled with the panel. The panel is coupled with the support backer such that the sticker is coupled with the support backer only via the panel, and the panel fits entirely within a footprint of the support backer. Other method and product embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
  • Patent number: 8091781
    Abstract: A transaction product for a retail display includes a transaction sticker and a transaction card. The transaction sticker defines a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The transaction sticker includes a first account identifier linking the transaction sticker to an account or record configured to track a value available for use toward a purchase of goods and services. The first account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. The rear surface is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The transaction card defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and including a second account identifier. The second account identifier is machine readable by the point-of-sale terminal. The transaction sticker is releasably coupled to the transaction card and is configured to be removed from the transaction card and applied to an article. Other cards, products, combinations and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands
    Inventors: Jessica D. Albrecht, Erin M. Borkowski, Amy Lauer, Christina T. Baune, Lindsay M. Satrom, Tanya Starr, Lindsay Fischer, Timothy D. Schumann
  • Publication number: 20110101089
    Abstract: A transaction product for a retail display includes a transaction sticker and a transaction card. The transaction sticker defines a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The transaction sticker includes a first account identifier linking the transaction sticker to an account or record configured to track a value available for use toward a purchase of goods and services. The first account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. The rear surface is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The transaction card defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and including a second account identifier. The second account identifier is machine readable by the point-of-sale terminal. The transaction sticker is releasably coupled to the transaction card and is configured to be removed from the transaction card and applied to an article. Other cards, products, combinations and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jessica D. Albrecht, Erin M. Borkowski, Amy Lauer, Christina T. Baune, Lindsay M. Satrom, Tanya Starr, Lindsay Fischer, Timothy D. Schumann
  • Publication number: 20110099129
    Abstract: A gift card assembly includes a support backer; a gift card formed separately from and supported by the support backer; a sticker formed separately from and supported by the support backer; and a panel formed separately from the support backer, the gift card, and the sticker. The gift card defines an activation feature configured to facilitate loading the gift card with monetary value. The sticker is releasably coupled with the panel. The panel is coupled with the support backer such that the sticker is coupled with the support backer only via the panel, and the panel fits entirely within a footprint of the support backer. Other method and product embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Amy LAUER, John MAYHEW
  • Patent number: 7891122
    Abstract: A gift card assembly includes a backing, a gift card and a sticker group. The gift card is formed separately from and supported by the backing. The gift card defines an activation feature configured to facilitate loading the gift card with monetary value. The sticker group is formed separately from and supported by the backing. Other method and product embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
  • Publication number: 20080290180
    Abstract: A gift card assembly includes a backing, a gift card and a sticker group. The gift card is formed separately from and supported by the backing. The gift card defines an activation feature configured to facilitate loading the gift card with monetary value. The sticker group is formed separately from and supported by the backing. Other method and product embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
  • Patent number: 7409788
    Abstract: A method of personalizing a stored value card includes selecting a sticker from a group of stickers associated with the stored value card, removing the selected sticker from the group of stickers, and applying the selected sticker to the stored value card, to personalize the stored value card. Other method and product embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
  • Patent number: 7264155
    Abstract: A stored-value card including a housing, a game, and an object. The housing includes an account identifier adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. The game is enclosed within the housing. The object is also enclosed within the housing and placed to selectively interact with the game. The stored-value card is adapted such that manipulation of the housing results in the object moving through at least a portion of the game. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value cards, methods, of using a stored-value card and other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted C. Halbur, Travis M. Robertson, Amy Lauer
  • Publication number: 20060157554
    Abstract: A stored-value card including a housing, a game, and an object. The housing includes an account identifier adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. The game is enclosed within the housing. The object is also enclosed within the housing and placed to selectively interact with the game. The stored-value card is adapted such that manipulation of the housing results in the object moving through at least a portion of the game. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of promoting sales of stored-value cards, methods, of using a stored-value card and other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Ted Halbur, Travis Robertson, Amy Lauer
  • Publication number: 20050204600
    Abstract: A method of personalizing a stored value card includes selecting a sticker from a group of stickers associated with the stored value card, removing the selected sticker from the group of stickers, and applying the selected sticker to the stored value card, to personalize the stored value card. Other method and product embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
  • Patent number: D522573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Amy Lauer
  • Patent number: D523076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew