Metal-containing transaction card and method of making the same
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1. A transaction card comprising:
- a first surface and a second surface;
at least one layer comprising metallic titanium; and
a first pocket disposed in the at least one layer comprising metallic titanium.
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Abstract
Metal-containing transaction cards, useful for the purchase of goods and/or services, and methods of making the same are provided. The metal-containing transaction card may have a magnetic stripe, an embedded microchip, a signature panel, a holographic image, or any other feature typically contained on or within a transaction card. The transaction cards have at least one layer of metal with, optionally, other layers of substrates, such as thermoplastic polymers, other metals or adhesives. In addition, the metal-containing transaction card may be anodized, coated, or laser-engraved. Preferably, the metal is titanium or stainless steel.
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24 Claims
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1. A transaction card comprising:
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a first surface and a second surface;
at least one layer comprising metallic titanium; and
a first pocket disposed in the at least one layer comprising metallic titanium. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. (canceled)
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10. A method of making a transaction card having a first surface and a second surface, comprising the steps of:
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providing at least one layer comprising metallic titanium; and
disposing a pocket in the at least one layer comprising metallic titanium. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. (canceled)
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19. A transaction card comprising:
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a first surface and a second surface;
at least one layer of a metal forming the first surface;
a first pocket disposed in the at least one layer of metal in the first surface of the transaction card; and
an inset panel adhered within the pocket.
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20. A transaction card comprising:
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a first surface and a second surface;
at least one layer of a metal forming the first surface;
a first pocket disposed in the at least one layer of metal in the first surface of the transaction card; and
embossed characters punched in the transaction card within the pocket and protruding from the second surface of the transaction card. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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