Patents by Inventor Dawn M. Selg

Dawn M. Selg 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: 8708239
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing, an audio circuit storing an audio file, and a speaker coupled to the audio circuit. The housing includes a first panel, a second panel spaced from and positioned opposite the first panel, and a side wall extending between the first panel and the second panel. The side wall extends substantially perpendicular to each of the first panel and the second panel such that an open cavity is formed between the first panel and the second panel. The housing further includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The audio circuit and the speaker are substantially enclosed within the open cavity of the housing. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn M. Selg, Ted C. Halbur, Dave B. Smith, Timothy P. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20120145800
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing, an audio circuit storing an audio file, and a speaker coupled to the audio circuit. The housing includes a first panel, a second panel spaced from and positioned opposite the first panel, and a side wall extending between the first panel and the second panel. The side wall extends substantially perpendicular to each of the first panel and the second panel such that an open cavity is formed between the first panel and the second panel. The housing further includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The audio circuit and the speaker are substantially enclosed within the open cavity of the housing. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Dawn M. SELG, Ted C. HALBUR, Dave B. SMITH, Timothy P. CLEGG
  • Patent number: 8118230
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing, an audio circuit storing an audio file, and a speaker coupled to the audio circuit. The housing includes a first panel, a second panel spaced from and positioned opposite the first panel, and a side wall extending between the first panel and the second panel. The side wall extends substantially perpendicular to each of the first panel and the second panel such that an open cavity is formed between the first panel and the second panel. The housing further includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The audio circuit and the speaker are substantially enclosed within the open cavity of the housing. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn M. Selg, Ted C. Halbur, Dave B. Smith, Timothy P. Clegg
  • Publication number: 20080197202
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing, an audio circuit storing an audio file, and a speaker coupled to the audio circuit. The housing includes a first panel, a second panel spaced from and positioned opposite the first panel, and a side wall extending between the first panel and the second panel. The side wall extends substantially perpendicular to each of the first panel and the second panel such that an open cavity is formed between the first panel and the second panel. The housing further includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The audio circuit and the speaker are substantially enclosed within the open cavity of the housing. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Dawn M. SELG, Ted C. HALBUR, Dave B. SMITH, Timothy P. CLEGG
  • Patent number: 7376564
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes an audio circuit, a speaker, a housing, decorative indicia, and a button. The audio circuit stores an audio file, and the speaker is coupled to the audio circuit. The housing generally encloses the audio circuit and the speaker and includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The decorative indicia corresponds with the audio file. The button and the audio circuit are adapted such that depressing the button activates the audio circuit to play the audio file via the speaker. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn M. Selg, Ted C. Halbur, Dave B. Smith, Timothy P. Clegg