Method for assembling and activating a multi-pack package of transaction cards

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8640949
APP PUB NO 20090218392A1
SERIAL NO

12262097

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Methods and apparatus for providing multiple transaction cards in a single package are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for forming a carrier package arrangement includes obtaining a plurality of transaction cards, obtaining a first parent activation code, and associating the first parent activation code with the plurality of transaction cards. The method can also include packing the plurality of transaction cards in the carrier package arrangement, and providing the first parent activation code so as to be on or accessible from the carrier package arrangement. The plurality of transaction cards can thereafter be activated using the first parent activation code.

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  • APPLE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bachmann, Christina Lee San Jose, US 2 23
Biskupski, Ted Cupertino, US 10 267
Chan, Darryl Pleasanton, US 2 23
Epis, Glenn Sunnyvale, US 6 63
Gupta, Sushil Sunnyvale, US 4 140

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