Patents by Inventor John Tomczyk
John Tomczyk 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: 11214091Abstract: A secure packaging system for a stored value card. The secure packaging system including a front panel and a back panel sealed via a non-rewettable polymer to the front panel at a non-rewettable sealing section, the sealing section arranged continuously around at least a periphery of the stored value card, wherein the sealing section cannot be reactivated or unsealed with heat to access the contents therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: Shelle B Pascua, Deborah Bartles, John Tomczyk
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Patent number: 10963767Abstract: A stored value card and carrier assembly including a carrier formed from one or more panels, at least one stored value card sandwiched and sealed within the carrier, and a label removably adhered or coupled to the card and adhered or coupled to an interior of the carrier such that the bond to the carrier or card is greater than the bond to the other of the card or carrier. The label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, such as a barcode, either printed or otherwise applied thereon. Upon removal of the card from the carrier, the label remains coupled to one of the carrier or the card, whichever bond is greater, rending any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: Shelle B. Pascua, Deborah Bartles, John Tomczyk
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Publication number: 20190251413Abstract: A stored value card and carrier assembly including a carrier formed from one or more panels, at least one stored value card sandwiched and sealed within the carrier, and a label removably adhered or coupled to the card and adhered or coupled to an interior of the carrier such that the bond to the carrier or card is greater than the bond to the other of the card or carrier. The label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, such as a barcode, either printed or otherwise applied thereon. Upon removal of the card from the carrier, the label remains coupled to one of the carrier or the card, whichever bond is greater, rending any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Shelle B. Pascua, Deborah Bartles, John Tomczyk
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Patent number: 10373040Abstract: Systems and methods for indicating tampering of a stored value card. The systems generally include a stored value card having a first activation indicia, and a removable label having a second activation indicia and covering the first activation indicia. To activate the stored value card, the first and second activation indicia are scanned. The removable label is configured to render the second activation indicia unreadable and/or to provide visual evidence of tampering such that activation is not recommended.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventor: John Tomczyk
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Patent number: 10275698Abstract: A stored value card and carrier assembly including a carrier formed from one or more panels, at least one stored value card sandwiched and sealed within the carrier, and a label removably adhered or coupled to the card and adhered or coupled to an interior of the carrier such that the bond to the carrier or card is greater than the bond to the other of the card or carrier. The label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, such as a barcode, either printed or otherwise applied thereon. Upon removal of the card from the carrier, the label remains coupled to one of the carrier or the card, whichever bond is greater, rending any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: Shelle B. Pascua, Deborah Bartles, John Tomczyk
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Publication number: 20190073577Abstract: Systems and methods for indicating tampering of a stored value card. The systems generally include a stored value card having a first activation indicia, and a removable label having a second activation indicia and covering the first activation indicia. To activate the stored value card, the first and second activation indicia are scanned. The removable label is configured to render the second activation indicia unreadable and/or to provide visual evidence of tampering such that activation is not recommended.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventor: John Tomczyk
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Publication number: 20180079248Abstract: A secure packaging system for a stored value card. The secure packaging system including a front panel and a back panel sealed via a non-rewettable polymer to the front panel at a non-rewettable sealing section, the sealing section arranged continuously around at least a periphery of the stored value card, wherein the sealing section cannot be reactivated or unsealed with heat to access the contents therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Shelle B. Pascua, Deborah Bartles, John Tomczyk
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Publication number: 20170323191Abstract: A stored value card and carrier assembly including a carrier formed from one or more panels, at least one stored value card sandwiched and sealed within the carrier, and a label removably adhered or coupled to the card and adhered or coupled to an interior of the carrier such that the bond to the carrier or card is greater than the bond to the other of the card or carrier. The label includes at least a portion of activation indicia, such as a barcode, either printed or otherwise applied thereon. Upon removal of the card from the carrier, the label remains coupled to one of the carrier or the card, whichever bond is greater, rending any remaining activation indicia on the other of the stored value card or carrier unreadable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Shelle B. Pascua, Deborah Bartles, John Tomczyk
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Publication number: 20160239729Abstract: Mass customization of articles with a customized composite or dimensional image created from one or more custom images, such as photographs, text, and the like. The customized composite image is automatically generated by interlacing, or otherwise combining, the one or more custom or personalized images, and is automatically placed or imposed in a digital template to form a print ready file. The print file is then digitally printed on a substrate and a lens is married thereto such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. Alternatively, the print ready file, or at least the customized composite image, is printed directly on the back of a lens such that the composite image is viewable through the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Daniel S. Hirsch, David M. Gilbert, John Tomczyk, Anthony L. Hoffman
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Patent number: 9132691Abstract: Mass customization of articles with a customized composite or dimensional image created from one or more custom images, such as photographs, text, and the like. The customized composite image is automatically generated by interlacing, or otherwise combining, the one or more custom or personalized images, and is automatically placed or imposed in a digital template to form a print ready file. The print file is then digitally printed on a substrate and a lens is married thereto such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. Alternatively, the print ready file, or at least the customized composite image, is printed directly on the back of a lens such that the composite image is viewable through the lens.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: Daniel S. Hirsch, David M. Gilbert, John Tomczyk, Anthony L. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20150160466Abstract: A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Anthony L. Hoffman, John Tomczyk, Lee A. Timmerman, Lane H. Gravley, Chad M. Ratcliff
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Patent number: 8964297Abstract: A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: Anthony L. Hoffman, John Tomczyk, Lee A. Timmerman, Lane H. Gravley, Chad M. Ratcliff
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Publication number: 20140118835Abstract: A lens sheet having one or more lens arrays positioned in selected discrete areas. Each lens array includes a plurality of lenses, each having a width, a height, and a lens peak. The lens array is set below the planar surface of the lens sheet, such that lens array does not extend above the lens sheet. Furthermore, the lens array is completely bordered by or contained within planar portions of the lens sheet. One or more dimensional images are printed below each of the lens arrays, and/or one or more static images can be printed on the planar portions of the lens sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: John Tomczyk, Jonathan Van Loon, David E. Corey
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Patent number: 8693101Abstract: A lens sheet having one or more lens arrays positioned in selected discrete areas. Each lens array includes a plurality of lenses, each having a width, a height, and a lens peak. The lens array is set below the planar surface of the lens sheet, such that lens array does not extend above the lens sheet. Furthermore, the lens array is completely bordered by or contained within planar portions of the lens sheet. One or more dimensional images are printed below each of the lens arrays, and/or one or more static images can be printed on the planar portions of the lens sheet.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: John Tomczyk, Jonathan Van Loon, David E. Corey
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Patent number: 8474874Abstract: A moiré pattern display sheet is defined by a surface, with the surface being configured to be curved. A first layer has a pattern printed thereon. The pattern comprises a series of visual elements in a first row that have been distorted at least in a first direction. At least some of the series of visual elements are printed to approximately follow an arc having a sweep angle associated therewith. A light steering optical layer overlays the first layer. The light steering optical layer comprises a plurality of parallel optical features which each have a width and which change the direction of the light and thereby provide a depth effect of the visual elements to a viewer looking through the light steering optical layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Lynn Hoffman, John Tomczyk, Alain Yves Abdelkader
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Patent number: 8331031Abstract: A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: Anthony L. Hoffman, John Tomczyk, Lee A. Timmerman, Lane H. Gravley, Chad M. Ratcliff
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Publication number: 20120273576Abstract: A stored value card having increased theft prevention features. A large format sheet having a plurality of cards is imaged with variable indicia. A tamper proof layer is applied over the barcode such that if removed, the variable indicia would no longer be readable. Alternatively, unique human readable indicia is imaged on the substrate and then encapsulated by the tamper proof layer. The sheet is then imaged with a barcode or encoded with a magnetic stripe, simultaneously linking unique human readable indicia to the card. An alphanumeric code matching the unique indicia is displayed at the time of activation to authenticate the card. In either embodiment, the sheet is imaged in large or full format without the need for reducing the size of the sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: John Tomczyk, Roger H. Ricketts, Terry G. Pabich
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Patent number: 8248702Abstract: A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: Anthony L. Hoffman, John Tomczyk, Lee A. Timmerman, Lane H. Gravley, Chad M. Ratcliff
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Publication number: 20120209688Abstract: Embodiments relate to transaction cards and other carriers and more particularly to systems and methods for creating multi-platform transaction cards and carriers and managing information and access related to those items. Such a carrier provides a recipient or user with a variety of options for redeeming the carrier and, when a QR code is used, additionally provides access to digital account access and information and other features. On the merchant's or other entity's side, use of the QR code by the recipient or user provides opportunities for the entity to obtain additional information about the user and their use of the card, including recipient transaction histories, brand-specific marketing opportunities and other merchant-side benefits. Embodiments thereby provide a multitude of user- and entity-side benefits to the use and management of carriers and related information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Michelle Lamothe, John Tomczyk, Martha E. Weaver
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Patent number: RE44370Abstract: A process for making a lenticular card including: providing an imaged transparent sheet having a first smooth side and a second side with a lenticulated region, the transparent sheet optionally having at least one printed image area on the first smooth side and a moisture cure adhesive layer over the printed image areas and non-image areas of the first smooth side, and the moisture cure adhesive layer being applied with a screen press through a screen; and combining the imaged transparent sheet on the adhesive layer side of the transparent sheet with a backing sheet by nipping the paired sheets with a nip roller. The invention also provides processes useful for preparing a lenticular card including an optional core sheet, or optional primer layers.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventor: John Tomczyk