Method and apparatus for forming ISO-compliant transaction cards including PLA
AssigneeArthur Blank & Company, Inc.
InventorRobert Keshura
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for forming transaction cards. A smooth glossy outer surface may be provided on transaction cards without the use of an over-laminate film. A liquid coating material may be applied to a sheet substrate, which is subsequently subjected to heat and pressure so that the liquid coating material forms a smooth outer surface that may be highly durable and abrasion resistant. Transaction cards may be made using a material that includes a substantial amount of PLA, and may be made to meet ANSI and ISO specifications for transaction cards.
Claims22
A method for forming a transaction card, comprising:
- providing a sheet of material including a substantial amount of PLA;
- forming a printed image on at least a portion of one side of the sheet of material, the printed image being suitable for use with a transaction card formed from the sheet of material;
- and
- subjecting the sheet of material with the printed image to heat and pressure suitable to enable a transaction card cut from the sheet of material to meet ISO requirements for dimensional stability regarding heat and humidity exposure.
A transaction card comprising:
- a sheet of material including a substantial amount of PLA;
- and
- an image printed on at least a portion of one side of the sheet of material;
- wherein the sheet of material with the printed image is subjected to heat and pressure suitable to enable the transaction card to meet ISO requirements for dimensional stability regarding heat and humidity exposure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.