Patents by Inventor Timothy D. Schumann
Timothy D. Schumann 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: 8657197Abstract: An account application product includes a package, an account identifier and a terms sheet. The package includes a first panel extending from a free edge to a first fold line, a second panel extending away from the first fold line to a second fold line, and a third panel extending away from the second fold line. The first panel is folded back along the first fold line toward a first surface of the second panel to define a storage area between the first panel and the second panel. The third panel is folded forward along the second fold line toward a second surface of the second panel. The account identifier indicates an account associated with the account application product and is configured to be machine readable. The terms sheet is selectively stored in the storage area and includes printed terms for the account. Associated packages and method are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Sullivan, Maria S. Holm, Rachel Ann Delaney, Kristin Watnemo Choi, Timothy D. Schumann, Jenna Bowar
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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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Patent number: 8322619Abstract: An account application product includes a package, an account identifier and a terms sheet. The package includes a first panel extending from a free edge to a first fold line, a second panel extending away from the first fold line to a second fold line, and a third panel extending away from the second fold line. The first panel is folded back along the first fold line toward a first surface of the second panel to define a storage area between the first panel and the second panel. The third panel is folded forward along the second fold line toward a second surface of the second panel. The account identifier indicates an account associated with the account application product and is configured to be machine readable. The terms sheet is selectively stored in the storage area and includes printed terms for the account. Associated packages and method are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Sullivan, Maria S. Holm, Rachell Ann McDougall, Kristin Watnemo Choi, Timothy D. Schumann, Jenna Bowar
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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: 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: 20110106697Abstract: A transaction product assembly includes a transaction product and a mechanical article. The transaction product includes an account identifier fixedly connected thereto, wherein the account identifier links the transaction product to an account and is machine readable by a terminal. The transaction product also includes a transmitting electrical assembly and at least one control button configured to interact with the transmitting electrical assembly in a manner causing the transmitting electrical assembly to output a radio frequency signal. The mechanical article includes at least one movable member, a receiving electrical assembly, and a motor. The receiving electrical assembly is configured to remotely receive the radio frequency signal output from the transmitting electrical assembly and to activate the motor. When activated, the motor induces movement of the at least one movable member relative to a remainder of the mechanical article in a manner consistent with the radio frequency signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Anthony V. Roberts, Timothy P. Clegg, Timothy D. Schumann
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Publication number: 20100088168Abstract: An account application product includes a package, an account identifier and a terms sheet. The package includes a first panel extending from a free edge to a first fold line, a second panel extending away from the first fold line to a second fold line, and a third panel extending away from the second fold line. The first panel is folded back along the first fold line toward a first surface of the second panel to define a storage area between the first panel and the second panel. The third panel is folded forward along the second fold line toward a second surface of the second panel. The account identifier indicates an account associated with the account application product and is configured to be machine readable. The terms sheet is selectively stored in the storage area and includes printed terms for the account. Associated packages and method are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Christopher SULLIVAN, Maria S. HOLM, Rachel Ann McDOUGALL, Kristin Watnemo CHOI, Timothy D. SCHUMANN, Jenna BOWAR
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Patent number: D622587Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Schumann, Jenna Bowar
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Patent number: D634780Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventor: Timothy D. Schumann
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Patent number: D720004Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Anthony V. Roberts, Timothy P. Clegg, Timothy D. Schumann