Timothy D Schumann

US Patent:

D622587, Aug 31, 2010

Filed:

Oct 3, 2008

Appl. No.:

29/325678

Inventors:

Timothy D. Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US
Jenna Bowar - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

0903

US Classification:

D 9415

US Patent:

7784686, Aug 31, 2010

Filed:

Dec 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/965475

Inventors:

Ted C. Halbur - Lino Lakes MN, US
Shawn P. Boyd - St. Paul MN, US
Timothy Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US
Erin M. Borkowski - Andover MN, US
John Tomczyk - Shoreview MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380, 235487, 235375

Abstract:

A transaction card includes a chambered member, a cover substrate and an account identifier. The chambered member defines a rear surface, a front surface and a chamber extending from the front surface toward the rear surface. The front surface and the rear surface are sized similarly to each other. The cover substrate defines a first surface, which is securely coupled to the front surface to enclose the chamber, and a window aligned with the chamber. The window is one of translucent and transparent such that at least a portion of the chamber is viewable through the window. The account identifier is connected to the chambered member and links the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record. Other embodiments, stored-value cards and associated methods are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7871013, Jan 18, 2011

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/931983

Inventors:

Greta Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US
Timothy Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US
Timothy P. Clegg - Manhatten Beach CA, US
Primoz Samardzija - Marina del Ray CA, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 19/06
G06K 19/00
G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

235492, 235487, 235493, 283904, 902 25, 902 26, 902 27, 705 41, 2064591

Abstract:

A transaction product includes a support member, an electrical circuit, a button and an account identifier. The support member at least partially depicts a measurement device. The electrical circuit is coupled to the support member, and the button is in communication with the electrical circuit such that user interaction with the button activates the electrical circuit causing the electrical circuit to automatically indicate a reading of the measurement device. The account identifier links the transaction product to an account or record and is machine readable. Other cards, products, assemblies and methods of using such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed.

US Patent:

D634780, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Oct 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/378109

Inventors:

Timothy D. Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

1908

US Classification:

D19 9

US Patent:

8091781, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Oct 31, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/610299

Inventors:

Jessica D. Albrecht - Woodbury MN, US
Erin M. Borkowski - Andover MN, US
Amy Lauer - Hopkins MN, US
Christina T. Baune - Maple Gove MN, US
Lindsay M. Satrom - Plymouth MN, US
Tanya Starr - St. Louis Park MN, US
Lindsay Fischer - Minneapolis MN, US
Timothy D. Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380, 235487, 235375, 235381

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

8322619, Dec 4, 2012

Filed:

Oct 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/572817

Inventors:

Christopher Sullivan - Golden Valley MN, US
Maria S. Holm - Lakeville MN, US
Rachell Ann McDougall - Plymouth MN, US
Kristin Watnemo Choi - Minnetonka MN, US
Timothy D. Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US
Jenna Bowar - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

23546201, 235493, 235487, 235494, 705 1417, 705 35, 705 38

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

8478647, Jul 2, 2013

Filed:

Dec 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/647111

Inventors:

Jessica D. Albrecht - Woodbury MN, US
Erin M. Borkowski - Andover MN, US
Timothy P. Clegg - Manhatten Beach CA, US
Anthony V. Roberts - Rolling Hills-Estates CA, US
Primoz Samardzija - Marina del Ray CA, US
Timothy D. Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06Q 20/00
G06K 19/00

US Classification:

705 17, 235379

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

8640963, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Jan 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/983784

Inventors:

Greta Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US
Timothy Schumann - Arden Hills MN, US
Timothy P. Clegg - Manhatten Beach CA, US
Primoz Samardzija - Marina del Ray CA, US

Assignee:

Target Brands, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00
G07D 11/00
G07F 19/00
G06K 5/00
G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

235492, 235487, 235493, 235379, 235380, 705 41, 705 64, 705 65

Abstract:

A transaction product includes an electrical circuit, a housing, and an account identifier. The electrical circuit includes a plurality of lights The housing substantially encloses the electrical circuit including the plurality of lights. The housing defines a plurality of light cavities separated from one another and substantially enclosed within the housing, and each of the plurality of lights is positioned in a different one of the plurality of light cavities. The account identifier is coupled to the housing and links the transaction product to a financial account having an associated monetary value available toward a price of a purchase, wherein the account identifier is machine readable. Other products, cards, assemblies and methods of using such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed.