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).
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Patent number: 8397407Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
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Patent number: 8091781Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Target BrandsInventors: Jessica D. Albrecht, Erin M. Borkowski, Amy Lauer, Christina T. Baune, Lindsay M. Satrom, Tanya Starr, Lindsay Fischer, Timothy D. Schumann
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Publication number: 20110101089Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: 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
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Publication number: 20110099129Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2011Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Amy LAUER, John MAYHEW
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Patent number: 7891122Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
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Publication number: 20080290180Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
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Patent number: 7409788Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
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Patent number: 7264155Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Ted C. Halbur, Travis M. Robertson, Amy Lauer
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Publication number: 20060157554Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Ted Halbur, Travis Robertson, Amy Lauer
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Publication number: 20050204600Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew
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Patent number: D522573Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventor: Amy Lauer
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Patent number: D523076Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Amy Lauer, John Mayhew