Patents by Inventor Jessica D. Albrecht
Jessica D. Albrecht 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: 8701987Abstract: A transaction product includes a paddle, a string, a ball, and an account identifier. The paddle defines an enlarged portion and an elongated handle extending from the enlarged portion. The paddle is formed as a single piece of material. The string defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the string is coupled to the paddle. The ball is coupled to the second end of the string and is configured to bounce on the paddle. The account identifier is statically connected to the paddle and links the paddle to at least one of an account and a record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Chad Albers, Robert Jerome Weaver, Melissa M. Andrykowski, Marta Harding, Jessica D. Albrecht, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
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Patent number: 8544757Abstract: A transaction product includes a cover, a sheet support member, a plurality of separate sheet members, and an account identifier. Each of the plurality of separate sheet members transition between folded and unfolded configurations. Each of the plurality of separate sheet members is coupled to the cover via the sheet support member. In the folded configuration, each separate sheet member is maintained within a footprint of the cover. In the unfolded configuration, each separate sheet member extends beyond the footprint of the cover. When one separate sheet member is in the unfolded configuration others of the plurality of separate sheet members are in the folded configuration and substantially hidden from view via the sheet support member. The account identifier is statically connected to one of the cover, the sheet support member, and the plurality of separate sheet members and links the transaction product to a financial account.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Kirstin Stahl, Brenda Irlbeck, Sage C. Rider, Jessica D. Albrecht, Primoz Samardzija, Timothy P. Clegg
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Patent number: 8478647Abstract: A transaction product includes a substantially planar panel defining an aperture, a lens extending across the aperture, one or more auxiliary items, a foldable sheet, and an account identifier. The foldable sheet supports each of the one or more auxiliary items and is folded and positioned relative to the substantially planar panel such that at least one of the one or more auxiliary items is readily viewable through the lens. The account identifier is coupled with the substantially planar panel and links the transaction product to an account or record configured to track a financial value available for use toward a purchase price of one or more of goods and services. Other products, combinations, and associated methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jessica D. Albrecht, Erin M. Borkowski, Timothy P. Clegg, Anthony V. Roberts, Primoz Samardzija, Timothy D. Schumann
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Publication number: 20130161401Abstract: A transaction product includes a cover, a sheet support member, a plurality of separate sheet members, and an account identifier. Each of the plurality of separate sheet members transition between folded and unfolded configurations. Each of the plurality of separate sheet members is coupled to the cover via the sheet support member. In the folded configuration, each separate sheet member is maintained within a footprint of the cover. In the unfolded configuration, each separate sheet member extends beyond the footprint of the cover. When one separate sheet member is in the unfolded configuration others of the plurality of separate sheet members are in the folded configuration and substantially hidden from view via the sheet support member. The account identifier is statically connected to one of the cover, the sheet support member, and the plurality of separate sheet members and links the transaction product to a financial account.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Kirstin Stahl, Brenda Irlbeck, Sage C. Rider, Jessica D. Albrecht, Primoz Samardzija, Timothy P. Clegg
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Publication number: 20130116050Abstract: A transaction product includes an electrical assembly, a housing, a button, and an account identifier. The electrical assembly includes a light. The housing substantially encloses the electrical assembly including the light, wherein the housing defines an exterior surface and an aperture extending through the exterior surface. The button has a rounded extremity and extends from within the housing to outside the housing through the aperture and beyond the exterior surface. The button aligns with and surrounds the light such that when the light is lit the button is illuminated. The account identifier is coupled to the housing and links the transaction product to a financial account having an associated monetary value available toward a price of a purchase, wherein the account identifier is machine readable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Jessica D. Albrecht, Madelaine Ann Hague, Aaron Muther, Allan Peters, Robert Jerome Weaver, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
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Publication number: 20120323823Abstract: A transaction product includes a paddle, a string, a ball, and an account identifier. The paddle defines an enlarged portion and an elongated handle extending from the enlarged portion. The paddle is formed as a single piece of material. The string defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the string is coupled to the paddle. The ball is coupled to the second end of the string and is configured to bounce on the paddle. The account identifier is statically connected to the paddle and links the paddle to at least one of an account and a record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Chad Albers, Robert Jerome Weaver, Melissa M. Andrykowski, Marta Harding, Jessica D. Albrecht, Timothy P. Clegg, Primoz Samardzija
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Patent number: 8152058Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Ted C. Halbur, Adam W. Reynolds, Julie E. Hoppner, Adam D. Hoppus, Jessica D. Albrecht, Robert J. Frederico
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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: 20110161187Abstract: A transaction product includes a substantially planar panel defining an aperture, a lens extending across the aperture, one or more auxiliary items, a foldable sheet, and an account identifier. The foldable sheet supports each of the one or more auxiliary items and is folded and positioned relative to the substantially planar panel such that at least one of the one or more auxiliary items is readily viewable through the lens. The account identifier is coupled with the substantially planar panel and links the transaction product to an account or record configured to track a financial value available for use toward a purchase price of one or more of goods and services. Other products, combinations, and associated methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Jessica D. Albrecht, Erin M. Borkowski, Timothy P. Clegg, Anthony V. Roberts, Primoz Samardzija, Timothy D. Schumann
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Publication number: 20110101090Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Ted C. Halbur, Adam W. Reynolds, Julie E. Hoppner, Adam D. Hoppus, Jessica D. Albrecht, Robert J. Frederico
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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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Patent number: D622764Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Ted C. Halbur, Jessica D. Albrecht, Michael A. Bartalos
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Patent number: D628627Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Target Brands Inc.Inventors: Ted C. Halbur, Jessica D. Albrecht, Michael A. Bartalos
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Patent number: D650438Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jessica D. Albrecht, Ted C. Halbur, Adam W. Reynolds
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Patent number: D675109Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Kirstin Stahl, Jessica D. Albrecht
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Patent number: D682711Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Sage C. Rider, Sara L. Lintner, Kelly Marie Gray, Jessica D. Albrecht