CA2239555A1 - Charge card - Google Patents
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Abstract
A charge card is described which is made from a rubber or plastic laminate with precious metal forming the upper surface and preferably lower surface. The precious metal layers are adhered to the rubber material by means of a suitable adhesive formulation or the plastic material by a latex adhesive. The laminated card has uniquely flexible properties which render it suitable as a credit card.
Description
CA 02239~ 1998-06-04 W097/~0692 PC~/GB96/03008 r~A~G~ CARD
The present invention relates to charge card~. For the avoidance of doubt the term charge card used herein embraces all possible kinds of card used in lieu of payment in cash or cheque. Examples of such cards include credit cards such as VISA (Trade Mark), AMERICAN EXPRESS (Trade Mark) and many cards for use in specific shops or debit cards such as SWITCH (Trade Mark).
It is conventional to make charge cards from flexible pla~tic material. The material has to undergo rigorous testing to meet the international regulations, especially those governing fle~ibility and extent of elastic deformability. Some types of charge card are very exclusive. It iS quite common for such cards to have a gold or platinum coloured coating on the faces thereof.
These so-called gold or platinum cards are very prestigious and are usually only given to persons with sufficient assets or income.
A noble metal card has been described in a Japanese patent application (publication no. 3266695). This card is protected by thermally bon~in~ transparent resin films to both surfaces of the noble metal card. Unfortunately, it is not possible to use such cards as credit cards. Credit cards reguire a high degree of flexibility and elasticity if they are to meet the required st~n~ds and the noble metal card described in the Japanese application deforms relatively easily but does not possess the required flexibility to return it to its original position. Instead, the metal layer becomes permanently damaged as a result of the deformation. The present invention is directed, in part, to a solution to this problem.
According to the present invention there is provided a charge card made partly from a precious metal wherein the card includes one or more layers made of a precious metal CA 02239~ 1998-06-04 WO 97/206g2 PCT/GB96/03008 and one or more layers made of other materials characterised in that the card comprises a layer of a rubber based material.
For the avoidance of doubt, a rubber based material includes:- natural rubber and synthetic rubbers and materials cont~ ni ng a substantial part of either rubber.
Examples of synthetic rubbers include neoprene, isoprene, butadiene and copolymers of these subst~nc~. A composite material having an internal fibre or fabric web can be used. One example is polychloropropene coated fibre fabric of plain weave construction. Such composite materials combine flexibility and added strength. Other rubber based composites fall within the scope of this invention.
The term precious metal used herein includes high value metals such as platinum, gold (at all carats) and silver.
Preferably, a three part laminate is formed comprising outer layers of precious metal and an inner layer of the rubber based material. The layers of precious metal are, preferably, bonded to the inner rubber based layer by means of a suitable adhesive. Such adhesives are known to those skilled in the art.
The card may be coated with a suitable coating to give a durable, flexible and rugged finish. Advantageously, optional further components of the card such as a hologram, a signature pad, a magnetic strip, a photograph identification strip and a card company identifier can be affixed to the coated layer which may be of plastic material is more suitable than the surface of the precious metal itself.
A preferred embodiment is acrylic isocynate which is a clear plastic typically sprayed onto the card. This coating allows bonding of a signature patch etc to it.
CA 02239~ 1998-06-04 W097/206~2 pcT/Gs96/~3oo8 Advanta~eously, the provision of a rubber based layer ad~acent to the thin layer(s) o~ metal sheet results in an unique feel to the card and gives the flexibility to the card necessary to mimic the feel of a credit card. In addition, in the three part laminate, the provision of the inner rubber based layer gives flexibility whilst ret~;n;n~
the appearance of a solid metal card. In particular, the card is sufficiently elastic to allow a surprisingly high degree of deformation. In addition, the rubber based layer gives enhanced slip properties to the product. Slip properties are crucial in preventing the creasing or folding of the acting inner metal layer and in preventing stret~h~ng of the acting outer metal layer during flexion.
The rubber based layer naturally deflects the stresses at the interface of the inner surface of the outer metal layer and the surface of the rubber based layer into the interior of the rubber based layer and thus considerably reduces the stresses at the interface. The reduced stress at the interface prevents the metal layer from separating from the rubber based layer and damaging the card.
A further unexpected advantage of the metal/rubber combination is the overall feel of the charge card and its considerable degree of flexibility. The use of the same plastic material as that used in ordinary credit cards does not impart sufficient flexibility to the precious metal layers and results in a more brittle and easily damaged card. As the edges of the rubber layer can be masked at the peripheral edge of the card it is possible to present the appearance of, for example, a solid gold card with an uniquely flexible feel which adds to the attractiveness of ~ the card.
3~ The layered charge card in accordance with the present invention may be provided with the usual "information"
presented thereon, including the signature of the card owner and his photographic representation as well as other details such as the card number, expiry date and the CA 02239~ l998-06-04 hologram. This information may be presented on one or both outer surfaces of the inner rubber based layer and may be seen through windows in the outer precious metal layers.
Alternatively and preferably, it may be presented on the outer metal layers themselves, for instance, by suitable engraving processes including laser et~hi ng processes or alternatively by stamping processes. A further alternative and most preferred method is to apply a protective coat to the metal layers and apply the further details to the coating. Combinations of these methods may be also utilised.
As indicated previously, a preferred charge card in accordance with the present invention includes an inner rubber based layer and outer gold layers. The total thickness of the card is typically the same order of thickness (0.760mm) as that of a conventional charge card.
A laminated charge card in accordance with the present invention may be in the form of an inner rubber layer and outer layers of gold or other suitable precious metal, the gold may extend around the edges of the charge card to ~onc~-~l the presence of the inner rubber layer.
Uniquely, the invention thus solves the problem of providing a "real" precious metal charge card with the flexible and resilient properties expected of an ordinary charge card.
In an alternative embodiment, a layer of plastics material bonded to a layer of precious metal by latex adhesive can be envisaged.
The plastic layer can be the same sort of plastics as that used in conventional credit cards.
In a three part laminate, two layers of precious metal are bonded to the inner plastics layer by means of a latex adhesive. Pre~erably the latex adhesive is in a continuous CA 02239~ l998-06-04 W097/2069~ PCT/GB96/03008 layer between the plastics layer and metal layer, though it may be not continuous.
Advantageously, the card may be coated with a polyurethane lacquer to give a durable, flexible and rugged finish.
Advantageously, the provision of a central plastic layer sandwiched between thin outer layers of metal sheet effectively retains many of the plastic qualities in the card while retAin;ng the gPn~l~ne appearance of a precious metal card. In addition, the provision of a laminate improves flexibility whilst ret~;ning the appearance of a solid metal card. In particular, the card possesses flexibility and is sufficiently elastic to allow a high degree of deformation. The latex adhesive adds to the flexibility of the laminate and givës enh~nc~ slip properties to he product. Slip properties are crucial in preventing the creasing or folding of the inner metal layer and in preventing stretching of the outer metal layer during flexion.
~ommon adhesives, although adequate for some purposes, have insufficient long term durability under different conditions to maintain adhesion of the layers. This results in peeling of the metal layer, usually at the edges, with resultant tearing and other damage. This problem is overcome by providing outer protective layers of a polyurethane lacquer.
The preferred laminated charge card in accordance with the present invention may be provided with the usual "information" presented thereon, including the signature of the card owner and his photographic representation as well as other details such as the card number, expiry date and the hologram. This information may be presented on one or both outer surfaces of the inner plastics layer and may be seen through windows in the outer precious metal layers.
Alternatively and preferably, it may be presented on the outer metal layers themselves, for instance, by suitable CA 02239~s~ 1998-06-04 engraving processes including laser et~hing processes or alternatively by stamping processes.
A particular preferred charge card in accordance with the present invention includes an inner plastics layer and outer gold layers. The total thickness of the card is typically the same order of thickness (around 0.8mm thou~h the ISO standard of 0.76mm is preferred) as that of a conventional charge card.
A laminated charge card in accordance with the present invention may be in the form of an inner plastics layer and outer layers of gold or other suitable precious metal~ the gold may extend around the edges of the charge card to 15 ~.on~.~ l the presence of the inner plastics layer.
Alternatively, to provide extra strength a perimeter gasket may extend around and partially overlap the edges of the charge card. It may also peripheral-y overlap the faces of the charge card to the extent that it cnn~Als the edges o~
the precious metal layers and thus significantly reduces the likelihood of peeling.
Preferably, a stamping process is employed to conceal the edges of the inner layer with the precious metal sheets.
The stamps are concavely curved at the edges so as to force overlapping edges of the precious metal sheet towards the edges of the plastic. In this m~nne~ the overlapping edges of the lower and upper layer are forced toward each other during the stamping process so as to meet and effectively conceal the inner plastic layer. Care has to be taken so that the edges of the precious metal sheets do not abut against edges of the plastic layer and thus hinder the flexibility and slip properties provided by the sandwiched arrangement of the layers.
In order that the present invention may be more readily understood a speci~ic embodiment thereof will now be described by way o~ example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
CA 02239~ 1998-06-04 Figure 1 shows one face of a charge card in accordance with the present invention, and Figure 2 shows the reverse face of the charge card of Figure 1.
Referring to the drawings a charge card 10 is made to conventional size (55mm x 86mm x 0.76mm) in a forge from a precious metal such as gold, which are then placed to 10 sandwich a rubber sheet to charge card ~i m~c;~n~. The gold layers are each 200 micron thick and the rubber layer is 360 micron thick. The outer precious metal layers 20, 22 are bonded to the inner layer 24 by means of a suitable adhesive.
Inner layer 24 can be rubber, or a rubber based composite such as double faced neoprene ~polychlolo~lopene) coated fibre fabric of plain woven construction.
20 Alternatively, inner layer 24 could be of plastics material and latex adhesive in a continuous, or periodic, layer could be used.
A thin coat of the adhesive is applied to the inner layer 25 prior to forging. Highly pol;sh~d gold layers are adhered to the inner layer and the five layer laminate structure is pressed together under heat in a heat press. It is thought that this results in a change in the molecular structure of the inner rubber layer and adhesive to form a key bon~;ng 30 agent for adhering with the gold. Thereafter the cards are stamped out to appropriate ~;m~n~ions. Variations in these thicknesses can be effected and these may be necessary in order to comply with IS0 standards for charge cards. The variations in thicknesses ma~ also be necessary in order to 035 A~ommodate the final coating of, for example, acrylic isocynate or polyurethane ~acquer on the charge card without exceeding the IS0 standard thickness.
CA 02239~ l998-06-04 W097t20692 PCT/GB9G~3008 Alternatively, and particularly when a rubber inner layer is provided, the coating is any suitable transparent plastic material such as acrylic isocynate which will have ml n; mllm effect on the clarity of the gold layer as seen in the final card. Generally, the coating is baked on to encapsulate the card. Auxiliary card elements such as the hologram, magnetic strip and, if necessary, the signature patch are adhered to the plastic coating layer. Or, where a polyurethane lacquer is used, this same formulation can be used to adhere the hologram, magnetic strip etc to the gold layers, the polyurethane lacquer gives a durable flexible and rugged finish. A preferred coating is clear acrylic isocynate which allows bonding of a signature patch etc and is less prone to cracking on flexing.
Laser et~;~g is used to etch the gold to high definition and, optionally, the signature of the user may be laser etched or provided in the conventional manner by a signature patch and photograph. The account numbers and name of the card holder are embossed onto the gold layer.
Advantageously, to conform with ISO standards, the card can be milled out to provide a recess of 600 micron to accommodate SMART card t~chnQlogy and can thereafter be embossed. The recess could be provided by milling using conventional m~nh~n; cal technology or laser et~-hi~g, or by forming an aperture in the layers prior to lamination.
Tests have shown that the peel strength is an important factor if the card is to meet the required ISO, European and British standards. The number 11 attAc~e~ to the card, the dates 12,13 of first validity and expiry and the name 14 of the card owner are all embossed into card.
Prior to coating, due to the use of precious metals, the cards are assayed at the Assay Office in the United Kingdom or at the appropriate office in other countries.
The brand 15 of the particular type of card is etched onto the gold layer of the card prior to coating or printed onto the plastic cover by screen printing and laser etching or W097/20692 pcTrGBs6/o3oo8 stamping. The magnetic strip 16 is attached to the rear of the coated card using adhesive. A signature patch 17 ~or the authorised signature of the card owner is likewise attached to the rear of the card using adhesive. It is conventional to secure holograms to charge cards in order to prevent forging. Such a hologram 18 may be secured in place on the coated card by adhesive as described.
It is to be understood that the above described embodiment has been made by way of illustration only. Many modifications and variations are possible. For example the ~;~ensions of the card can be different, in particular the thickness. The thickness of the card is ideally in the range from 0.25mm to lmm.
The present invention relates to charge card~. For the avoidance of doubt the term charge card used herein embraces all possible kinds of card used in lieu of payment in cash or cheque. Examples of such cards include credit cards such as VISA (Trade Mark), AMERICAN EXPRESS (Trade Mark) and many cards for use in specific shops or debit cards such as SWITCH (Trade Mark).
It is conventional to make charge cards from flexible pla~tic material. The material has to undergo rigorous testing to meet the international regulations, especially those governing fle~ibility and extent of elastic deformability. Some types of charge card are very exclusive. It iS quite common for such cards to have a gold or platinum coloured coating on the faces thereof.
These so-called gold or platinum cards are very prestigious and are usually only given to persons with sufficient assets or income.
A noble metal card has been described in a Japanese patent application (publication no. 3266695). This card is protected by thermally bon~in~ transparent resin films to both surfaces of the noble metal card. Unfortunately, it is not possible to use such cards as credit cards. Credit cards reguire a high degree of flexibility and elasticity if they are to meet the required st~n~ds and the noble metal card described in the Japanese application deforms relatively easily but does not possess the required flexibility to return it to its original position. Instead, the metal layer becomes permanently damaged as a result of the deformation. The present invention is directed, in part, to a solution to this problem.
According to the present invention there is provided a charge card made partly from a precious metal wherein the card includes one or more layers made of a precious metal CA 02239~ 1998-06-04 WO 97/206g2 PCT/GB96/03008 and one or more layers made of other materials characterised in that the card comprises a layer of a rubber based material.
For the avoidance of doubt, a rubber based material includes:- natural rubber and synthetic rubbers and materials cont~ ni ng a substantial part of either rubber.
Examples of synthetic rubbers include neoprene, isoprene, butadiene and copolymers of these subst~nc~. A composite material having an internal fibre or fabric web can be used. One example is polychloropropene coated fibre fabric of plain weave construction. Such composite materials combine flexibility and added strength. Other rubber based composites fall within the scope of this invention.
The term precious metal used herein includes high value metals such as platinum, gold (at all carats) and silver.
Preferably, a three part laminate is formed comprising outer layers of precious metal and an inner layer of the rubber based material. The layers of precious metal are, preferably, bonded to the inner rubber based layer by means of a suitable adhesive. Such adhesives are known to those skilled in the art.
The card may be coated with a suitable coating to give a durable, flexible and rugged finish. Advantageously, optional further components of the card such as a hologram, a signature pad, a magnetic strip, a photograph identification strip and a card company identifier can be affixed to the coated layer which may be of plastic material is more suitable than the surface of the precious metal itself.
A preferred embodiment is acrylic isocynate which is a clear plastic typically sprayed onto the card. This coating allows bonding of a signature patch etc to it.
CA 02239~ 1998-06-04 W097/206~2 pcT/Gs96/~3oo8 Advanta~eously, the provision of a rubber based layer ad~acent to the thin layer(s) o~ metal sheet results in an unique feel to the card and gives the flexibility to the card necessary to mimic the feel of a credit card. In addition, in the three part laminate, the provision of the inner rubber based layer gives flexibility whilst ret~;n;n~
the appearance of a solid metal card. In particular, the card is sufficiently elastic to allow a surprisingly high degree of deformation. In addition, the rubber based layer gives enhanced slip properties to the product. Slip properties are crucial in preventing the creasing or folding of the acting inner metal layer and in preventing stret~h~ng of the acting outer metal layer during flexion.
The rubber based layer naturally deflects the stresses at the interface of the inner surface of the outer metal layer and the surface of the rubber based layer into the interior of the rubber based layer and thus considerably reduces the stresses at the interface. The reduced stress at the interface prevents the metal layer from separating from the rubber based layer and damaging the card.
A further unexpected advantage of the metal/rubber combination is the overall feel of the charge card and its considerable degree of flexibility. The use of the same plastic material as that used in ordinary credit cards does not impart sufficient flexibility to the precious metal layers and results in a more brittle and easily damaged card. As the edges of the rubber layer can be masked at the peripheral edge of the card it is possible to present the appearance of, for example, a solid gold card with an uniquely flexible feel which adds to the attractiveness of ~ the card.
3~ The layered charge card in accordance with the present invention may be provided with the usual "information"
presented thereon, including the signature of the card owner and his photographic representation as well as other details such as the card number, expiry date and the CA 02239~ l998-06-04 hologram. This information may be presented on one or both outer surfaces of the inner rubber based layer and may be seen through windows in the outer precious metal layers.
Alternatively and preferably, it may be presented on the outer metal layers themselves, for instance, by suitable engraving processes including laser et~hi ng processes or alternatively by stamping processes. A further alternative and most preferred method is to apply a protective coat to the metal layers and apply the further details to the coating. Combinations of these methods may be also utilised.
As indicated previously, a preferred charge card in accordance with the present invention includes an inner rubber based layer and outer gold layers. The total thickness of the card is typically the same order of thickness (0.760mm) as that of a conventional charge card.
A laminated charge card in accordance with the present invention may be in the form of an inner rubber layer and outer layers of gold or other suitable precious metal, the gold may extend around the edges of the charge card to ~onc~-~l the presence of the inner rubber layer.
Uniquely, the invention thus solves the problem of providing a "real" precious metal charge card with the flexible and resilient properties expected of an ordinary charge card.
In an alternative embodiment, a layer of plastics material bonded to a layer of precious metal by latex adhesive can be envisaged.
The plastic layer can be the same sort of plastics as that used in conventional credit cards.
In a three part laminate, two layers of precious metal are bonded to the inner plastics layer by means of a latex adhesive. Pre~erably the latex adhesive is in a continuous CA 02239~ l998-06-04 W097/2069~ PCT/GB96/03008 layer between the plastics layer and metal layer, though it may be not continuous.
Advantageously, the card may be coated with a polyurethane lacquer to give a durable, flexible and rugged finish.
Advantageously, the provision of a central plastic layer sandwiched between thin outer layers of metal sheet effectively retains many of the plastic qualities in the card while retAin;ng the gPn~l~ne appearance of a precious metal card. In addition, the provision of a laminate improves flexibility whilst ret~;ning the appearance of a solid metal card. In particular, the card possesses flexibility and is sufficiently elastic to allow a high degree of deformation. The latex adhesive adds to the flexibility of the laminate and givës enh~nc~ slip properties to he product. Slip properties are crucial in preventing the creasing or folding of the inner metal layer and in preventing stretching of the outer metal layer during flexion.
~ommon adhesives, although adequate for some purposes, have insufficient long term durability under different conditions to maintain adhesion of the layers. This results in peeling of the metal layer, usually at the edges, with resultant tearing and other damage. This problem is overcome by providing outer protective layers of a polyurethane lacquer.
The preferred laminated charge card in accordance with the present invention may be provided with the usual "information" presented thereon, including the signature of the card owner and his photographic representation as well as other details such as the card number, expiry date and the hologram. This information may be presented on one or both outer surfaces of the inner plastics layer and may be seen through windows in the outer precious metal layers.
Alternatively and preferably, it may be presented on the outer metal layers themselves, for instance, by suitable CA 02239~s~ 1998-06-04 engraving processes including laser et~hing processes or alternatively by stamping processes.
A particular preferred charge card in accordance with the present invention includes an inner plastics layer and outer gold layers. The total thickness of the card is typically the same order of thickness (around 0.8mm thou~h the ISO standard of 0.76mm is preferred) as that of a conventional charge card.
A laminated charge card in accordance with the present invention may be in the form of an inner plastics layer and outer layers of gold or other suitable precious metal~ the gold may extend around the edges of the charge card to 15 ~.on~.~ l the presence of the inner plastics layer.
Alternatively, to provide extra strength a perimeter gasket may extend around and partially overlap the edges of the charge card. It may also peripheral-y overlap the faces of the charge card to the extent that it cnn~Als the edges o~
the precious metal layers and thus significantly reduces the likelihood of peeling.
Preferably, a stamping process is employed to conceal the edges of the inner layer with the precious metal sheets.
The stamps are concavely curved at the edges so as to force overlapping edges of the precious metal sheet towards the edges of the plastic. In this m~nne~ the overlapping edges of the lower and upper layer are forced toward each other during the stamping process so as to meet and effectively conceal the inner plastic layer. Care has to be taken so that the edges of the precious metal sheets do not abut against edges of the plastic layer and thus hinder the flexibility and slip properties provided by the sandwiched arrangement of the layers.
In order that the present invention may be more readily understood a speci~ic embodiment thereof will now be described by way o~ example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
CA 02239~ 1998-06-04 Figure 1 shows one face of a charge card in accordance with the present invention, and Figure 2 shows the reverse face of the charge card of Figure 1.
Referring to the drawings a charge card 10 is made to conventional size (55mm x 86mm x 0.76mm) in a forge from a precious metal such as gold, which are then placed to 10 sandwich a rubber sheet to charge card ~i m~c;~n~. The gold layers are each 200 micron thick and the rubber layer is 360 micron thick. The outer precious metal layers 20, 22 are bonded to the inner layer 24 by means of a suitable adhesive.
Inner layer 24 can be rubber, or a rubber based composite such as double faced neoprene ~polychlolo~lopene) coated fibre fabric of plain woven construction.
20 Alternatively, inner layer 24 could be of plastics material and latex adhesive in a continuous, or periodic, layer could be used.
A thin coat of the adhesive is applied to the inner layer 25 prior to forging. Highly pol;sh~d gold layers are adhered to the inner layer and the five layer laminate structure is pressed together under heat in a heat press. It is thought that this results in a change in the molecular structure of the inner rubber layer and adhesive to form a key bon~;ng 30 agent for adhering with the gold. Thereafter the cards are stamped out to appropriate ~;m~n~ions. Variations in these thicknesses can be effected and these may be necessary in order to comply with IS0 standards for charge cards. The variations in thicknesses ma~ also be necessary in order to 035 A~ommodate the final coating of, for example, acrylic isocynate or polyurethane ~acquer on the charge card without exceeding the IS0 standard thickness.
CA 02239~ l998-06-04 W097t20692 PCT/GB9G~3008 Alternatively, and particularly when a rubber inner layer is provided, the coating is any suitable transparent plastic material such as acrylic isocynate which will have ml n; mllm effect on the clarity of the gold layer as seen in the final card. Generally, the coating is baked on to encapsulate the card. Auxiliary card elements such as the hologram, magnetic strip and, if necessary, the signature patch are adhered to the plastic coating layer. Or, where a polyurethane lacquer is used, this same formulation can be used to adhere the hologram, magnetic strip etc to the gold layers, the polyurethane lacquer gives a durable flexible and rugged finish. A preferred coating is clear acrylic isocynate which allows bonding of a signature patch etc and is less prone to cracking on flexing.
Laser et~;~g is used to etch the gold to high definition and, optionally, the signature of the user may be laser etched or provided in the conventional manner by a signature patch and photograph. The account numbers and name of the card holder are embossed onto the gold layer.
Advantageously, to conform with ISO standards, the card can be milled out to provide a recess of 600 micron to accommodate SMART card t~chnQlogy and can thereafter be embossed. The recess could be provided by milling using conventional m~nh~n; cal technology or laser et~-hi~g, or by forming an aperture in the layers prior to lamination.
Tests have shown that the peel strength is an important factor if the card is to meet the required ISO, European and British standards. The number 11 attAc~e~ to the card, the dates 12,13 of first validity and expiry and the name 14 of the card owner are all embossed into card.
Prior to coating, due to the use of precious metals, the cards are assayed at the Assay Office in the United Kingdom or at the appropriate office in other countries.
The brand 15 of the particular type of card is etched onto the gold layer of the card prior to coating or printed onto the plastic cover by screen printing and laser etching or W097/20692 pcTrGBs6/o3oo8 stamping. The magnetic strip 16 is attached to the rear of the coated card using adhesive. A signature patch 17 ~or the authorised signature of the card owner is likewise attached to the rear of the card using adhesive. It is conventional to secure holograms to charge cards in order to prevent forging. Such a hologram 18 may be secured in place on the coated card by adhesive as described.
It is to be understood that the above described embodiment has been made by way of illustration only. Many modifications and variations are possible. For example the ~;~ensions of the card can be different, in particular the thickness. The thickness of the card is ideally in the range from 0.25mm to lmm.
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1. A charge card made partly from gold, silver or platinum and one or more layers made of other materials characterised in that the card comprises a layer of a rubber based composite material having an internal fabric or fibre web, one or more layers made of gold, silver or platinum sheet and the rubber based composite layer is adjacent the layer of gold, silver or platinum sheet.
2. A charge card according to claim 1, in which the card is formed from a three layer laminate including outer layers of gold, silver or platinum and an inner layer comprising the rubber based composite material.
3. A charge card according to claim 2, in which the inner layer of rubber based composite material is of greater thickness than each of the outer layers of gold, silver or platinum.
4. A charge card according to claim 3, in which the inner layer of rubber based composite material is substantially equal to 360 microns in thickness and/or the outer layers of metal are substantially equal to 200 microns in thickness.
5. A charge card according to any preceding claim, in which the rubber based composite layer is bonded to the gold, silver or platinum layer by a suitable adhesive.
6. A charge card according to any of claims 2-5, in which the rubber based composite material comprises a synthetic rubber.
7. A charge card according to claim 6, in which the synthetic rubber is polychloropropene.
8. A charge card according to any preceding claim in which the composite material comprises a polyester or nylon fibre fabric.
9. A charge card according to claim 8, in which the composite material comprises polychloropropene coated polyester fibre fabric.
10. A charge card according to claim 8 or 9, in which the fibre fabric is of plain weave construction.
11. A charge card made partly from gold, silver or platinum and one or more layers made of other materials characterised in that the card comprises a layer of a rubber based material and in which the rubber based material is a latex adhesive and a layer of a plastic material is bonded to a layer of the gold, silver or platinum with the adhesive.
12. A charge card according to claim 11, in which the card is formed from a three part laminate including outer layers of gold, silver or platinum and an inner layer of a plastic material.
13. A charge card as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a coating of polyurethane lacquer or acrylic isocynate or a transparent coating of plastic is applied to provide the exterior finish for the card.
14. A charge card according to any preceding claim, in which the card is formed from a three layer laminate, having an inner rubber composite layer and outer gold, silver or platinum metal layers, the outer layers extending around the edges of the inner layer to conceal its presence.
15. A charge card according to claim 14, in which the edges of the outer metal layers overlap about the edge of the inner layer.
16. A charge card according to claim 15, in which the overlapping edges of the metal layers do not abut the edge of the plastics layer.
17. A charge card according to any of claims 1-17, in which a perimeter gasket extending around and partially overlapping the edges of the card is provided.
18. A method of manufacturing a charge card comprising the steps of:
a) adhering a layer of a rubber based composite material having an internal fibre or fabric web to at least one layer of a gold, silver or platinum sheet to form an at least two part laminate;
b) stamping the laminate to form a card of charge card dimensions.
a) adhering a layer of a rubber based composite material having an internal fibre or fabric web to at least one layer of a gold, silver or platinum sheet to form an at least two part laminate;
b) stamping the laminate to form a card of charge card dimensions.
19. A method according to claim 18, in which a three part laminate with outer layers of metal is formed.
20. A method according to claim 18 or 19, which includes the step of coating the metal layer(s) with a transparent plastic before or after stamping.
21. A method according to claim 18,19 or 20 including the step of pressing the at least one gold, silver or platinum layer and at least rubber based composite layer under heat to form the laminate.
22. A charge card substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings.
23. A method of producing a charge card substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the drawings.
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