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US 2009/0014110 A1Published application
Foldable transaction cards and methods of making the same
AssigneeAmerican Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
InventorsPriscilla Gandel, Ellen Lasch, Lisa Ann Webb
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Abstract
Transaction cards are provided wherein the foldable transaction cards have internal hinge material disposed within the foldable transaction card and fold lines for folding the transaction cards. In addition, foldable transaction card systems are provided, whereby transaction cards, having the internal hinge material, are provided within housings, cases or carriers. Moreover, methods of making foldable transaction cards are provided.
Claims16
A method of making a transaction card comprising:
- laminating a first layer comprising an upper surface and a lower surface to an internal hinge layer comprising a first surface and a second surface such that a first portion of said first surface of said internal hinge layer is in direct contact with said lower surface of said first layer;
- laminating a second layer comprising an upper surface and a lower surface to said internal hinge layer such that a first portion of said second surface of said internal hinge layer is in direct contact with said upper surface of said second layer;
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- creating a folding locus on a third portion of said internal hinge layer that is not in direct contact with said first layer and said second layer, said folding locus permitting folding of said transaction card at said folding locus.
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