Patents by Inventor Ted Halbur

Ted Halbur 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).

  • Publication number: 20080065492
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing, a light circuit and an account identifier. The housing includes a cover and a base. The cover and the base each define a respective primary panel and a plurality of side walls extending from the respective primary panel. The plurality of side walls defined by the base abut the plurality of side walls defined by the cover. The light circuit includes a light and a switch. The light circuit is substantially enclosed between the base and the cover, and the light is configured to emit illumination upon user interaction with the switch. The account identifier links the stored-value card to an account or record such that value from the account or record can be used as payment toward a purchase of one or more of goods and services. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Ted Halbur, Dave Smith, Timothy Clegg
  • Publication number: 20070290052
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes an electrical assembly and a housing. The electrical assembly is configured to store an audio file and includes a light and a speaker. The housing encloses the electrical assembly and includes an account identifier signifying an account or record linked to the stored-value card and an activation area. The activation area and the electrical assembly are adapted such that user interaction with the activation area causes the electrical assembly to both play the audio file via the speaker and illuminate the light to collectively provide an audio and visual presentation to a user. 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: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Gaye DEAN, Ted HALBUR, Dave SMITH, Timothy CLEGG
  • Patent number: 7293701
    Abstract: A financial transaction card assembly includes a financial transaction card adapted for access to a financial account or record, and a frame supporting the financial transaction card, the frame comprising a magnetic material adapted to magnetically adhere to a surface. Related products and methods also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted Halbur, Travis Robertson
  • Publication number: 20070241198
    Abstract: A stored-value card including a housing and an object. The housing defining a storage cavity and including a door and an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. The door is configured to transition between a closed position where the door covers an opening to the storage cavity and an open position where the opening is uncovered. The object stored within the housing is at least partially removable from the housing when the door is in the open position. 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: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Ted Halbur, Travis Robertson, David Smith, Erin Borkowski, Primoz Samardzija
  • Publication number: 20070023531
    Abstract: A stored-value card assembly comprises a stored-value card and a magnetic sheet. The stored-value card defines a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface includes an account identifier linking the stored-value card to at least one of a financial account or a financial record. The stored-value card is substantially non-magnetic. The magnetic sheet is placed on the second surface of stored-value card and is removably coupled to the stored-value card. Methods of assembling a stored-value card assembly, methods of encouraging purchase and facilitating use of a stored-value card assembly, and other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Ted Halbur, Bettina Gillen
  • Publication number: 20060157555
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes an electrical assembly, a housing, and decorative indicia. The electrical assembly stores an audio file and includes at least one light and a speaker. The housing generally encloses the electrical assembly and includes an account identifier and an activation area. The account identifier signifies a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card. Decorative indicia correspond with the audio file and the at least one light. The activation area and the electrical assembly are adapted such that depressing the activation area activates the electrical assembly to play the audio file via the speaker and to illuminate the at least one light to provide an audio and visual presentation. 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: Gaye Dean, Ted Halbur, Dave Smith, Timothy Clegg
  • Publication number: 20060157556
    Abstract: A stored-value card includes a housing and a light circuit. The housing defines a first primary panel and a second primary panel spaced from the first primary panel. The first primary panel defines an account identifier signifying a financial account linked to the stored-value card. A side is defined between the first primary panel and the second primary panel. The light circuit includes a light and a switch and is generally enclosed within the housing but for the light. The light extends from the side of the housing and is configured to be illuminated upon application of a force to the switch. Stored-value card assemblies and methods of using a stored-value card are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Ted Halbur, Dave Smith, Timothy Clegg
  • Publication number: 20060161439
    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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Dawn Selg, Ted Halbur, Dave Smith, Timothy Clegg
  • 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: 20060065748
    Abstract: A financial transaction card assembly includes a financial transaction card adapted for access to a financial account or record, and a frame supporting the financial transaction card, the frame comprising a magnetic material adapted to magnetically adhere to a surface. Related products and methods also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Ted Halbur, Travis Robertson