Eric Robin Blank

US Patent:

6386591, May 14, 2002

Filed:

Nov 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/704301

Inventors:

Eric Blank - Sudbury MA 01776

International Classification:

B42D 1500

US Classification:

283 75, 4029901, 281 2, 283 81, 283904

Abstract:

A transactional control system, a promotional system, and a redemption system including a set of a card and a removable and reusable label. The removable and reusable label having a first side printed with indicia thereon, and a second side coated with a reusable adhesive layer suitable for affixing the label to either a first or a second planar side of the card. The label, printed with a registration indicia thereon, can be removed from the transaction card without leaving residue on the card and can be affixed to a registration form for registration of a holder of the transaction card. Alternatively, the label printed with a redeemable coupon indicia thereon, can be removed from a promotion card and affixed to a transaction receipt for associating a particular transaction with the redeemable coupon. In another embodiment the label is printed and scored to form individually removable segments which can be removed from the redemption card and redeemed.

US Patent:

6588658, Jul 8, 2003

Filed:

Jun 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/602223

Inventors:

Eric Blank - Boston MA 02115

International Classification:

G06K 500

US Classification:

235380, 235379, 235382, 235383, 235487

Abstract:

A transaction card assembly and method for forming a transaction card assembly. The transaction card assembly may include a transaction card and an auxiliary member attached to the transaction card. The transaction card and the auxiliary member may be formed from a same piece of material and may include a machine-readable feature, such as a barcode, magnetic strip or electronic device. The transaction card and/or the auxiliary member may meet ANSI and ISO specifications.

US Patent:

7032817, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Jan 8, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/338812

Inventors:

Eric Blank - Boston MA, US

Assignee:

Arthur Blank & Company, Inc. - Boston MA

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380, 235383, 235487

Abstract:

A transaction card assembly may include a transaction card and an auxiliary portion attached to the transaction card. The transaction card and the auxiliary portion may be formed to have a shaped edge that conforms with a trademark, a representation of a product, or other information printed or otherwise formed on the assembly. The auxiliary portion may be a functional item, such as a shoe horn or a luggage tag.

US Patent:

7322519, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Mar 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/394378

Inventors:

Eric Blank - Boston MA, US
David A. Jacobs - Hopkinton MA, US
Joseph T. Mandile - Middleboro MA, US

Assignee:

Arthur Blank & Company, Inc. - Boston MA

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380, 235383, 235487

Abstract:

A transaction card assembly may include a transaction card and an auxiliary portion attached to the transaction card. The transaction card and the auxiliary portion may be formed to have a shaped edge that conforms with a trademark, a representation of a product, or other information printed or otherwise formed on the assembly. The auxiliary portion may be a functional item, such as a shoe horn or a luggage tag.

US Patent:

7374095, May 20, 2008

Filed:

Jul 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/185288

Inventors:

Eric Blank - Boston MA, US
David A. Jacobs - Hopkinton MA, US

Assignee:

Arthur Blank & Company, Inc. - Boston MA

International Classification:

G06K 7/00

US Classification:

235486, 235380, 235487, 235495

Abstract:

A transaction card assembly and method for forming a transaction card assembly. The transaction card assembly may include one or more transaction cards that is separably attached to an envelope. The envelope may be fully formed and ready for use and attached at its outer surface to the transaction card assembly. The envelope pocket may be sized to accommodate all or a portion of the transaction card assembly, e. g. , a single CR-80 size transaction card. The envelope may support the attached card, e. g. , from hanger at a point-of-sale display. A message portion may be removably attached to the envelope and be arranged for placement in the envelope pocket.

US Patent:

48815608, Nov 21, 1989

Filed:

Jun 9, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/204491

Inventors:

Eric Blank - Sudbury MA
Robert A. Endelson - New York NY

International Classification:

A61C 1500

US Classification:

132324

Abstract:

A flat, dental floss dispenser in a credit card format having a flat coil of floss in a well within the dispenser. A cutting blade is formed as a tab projecting from a plate which is supported on a step projecting from the well bottom inside a peripheral edge. Wall members project from the well bottom and surround at least a portion of the plate. The blade is a substantially U-shaped tab raised from the plate and forms two spaced acute angular intersections at its line of intersection with the plate, one being larger than the other. The larger functions to cut the floss, and the smaller to retain the cut end on the dispenser. The supply coil has a wrapping to assist in maintaining its integrity during manufacturing and in the dispensing process and the floss is withdrawn through the center of the coil.

US Patent:

59970421, Dec 7, 1999

Filed:

Jun 28, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/671714

Inventors:

Eric Blank - Sudbury MA

Assignee:

Arthur Blank & Company, Inc. - Boston MA

International Classification:

B42D 1500

US Classification:

283 61

Abstract:

A transactional control system, a promotional system, and a redemption system including a set of a card and a removable and reusable label. The removable and reusable label having a first side printed with indicia thereon, and a second side coated with a reusable adhesive layer suitable for affixing the label to either a first or a second planar side of the card. The label, printed with a registration indicia thereon, can be removed from the transaction card without leaving residue on the card and can be affixed to a registration form for registration of a holder of the transaction card. Alternatively, the label printed with a redeemable coupon indicia thereon, can be removed from a promotion card and affixed to a transaction receipt for associating a particular transaction with the redeemable coupon. In another embodiment the label is printed and scored to form individually removable segments which can be removed from the redemption card and redeemed.

US Patent:

61618705, Dec 19, 2000

Filed:

Oct 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/425317

Inventors:

Eric Blank - Sudbury MA

Assignee:

Arthur Blank & Co., Inc. - Boston MA

International Classification:

B42D 1500

US Classification:

283 75

Abstract:

A transactional control system, a promotional system, and a redemption system including a set of a card and a removable and reusable label. The removable and reusable label having a first side printed with indicia thereon, and a second side coated with a reusable adhesive layer suitable for affixing the label to either a first or a second planar side of the card. The label, printed with a registration indicia thereon, can be removed from the transaction card without leaving residue on the card and can be affixed to a registration form for registration of a holder of the transaction card. Alternatively, the label printed with a redeemable coupon indicia thereon, can be removed from a promotion card and affixed to a transaction receipt for associating a particular transaction with the redeemable coupon. In another embodiment the label is printed and scored to form individually removable segments which can be removed from the redemption card and redeemed.