Foldable transaction card systems
AssigneeAmerican Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
InventorsEllen Lasch, Lisa Ann Morrill Webb, Priscilla Gandel
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Abstract
Transaction cards having one or more folds therein to provide compact and easily stored transaction cards are provided. Moreover, foldable transaction cards are provided having one or more holes or apertures therein for holding key chains, or other devices for attaching the transaction cards to other items, such as sets of keys, wallets, or other items. Other embodiments include spring-loaded clips on the foldable transaction cards and protective sleeves, housings or cases for full-sized and smaller-sized cards. Still further, transaction card systems are provided comprising a case or housing for holding and/or storing foldable transaction cards therein.
Claims20
A transaction card system comprising:
- a foldable transaction card wherein said foldable transaction card comprises a first section and a second section wherein a hinge is disposed between the first and second sections;
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- a housing surrounding the transaction card when the transaction card is in a folded state wherein the housing comprises a hinge for folding said housing.
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