Transparent card with an opacity gradient

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a transparent card with an opacity gradient showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the transparent card of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the transparent card of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a transparent card with an opacity gradient, as shown.

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Inventors:	Webb; Lisa (Darien, CT), Faenza, Jr.; William J. (Manassas, VA), Lasch; Ellen (New York, NY), Vigiletti; Judy (Croton, NY)
Assignee:	American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (New York, NY)
Appl. No.:	D/110,194
Filed:	September 1, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/10; D19/9
Current International Class:	1908
Field of Search:	;D14/435,436,437,438,479 ;D19/9,10 ;235/380-382.5,441-443,449,454,457,469,487-494 ;283/72,74,75,77,78,82-93,107-114,904

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Other References

GAP credit card (see attached) The card may be related to the art of the invention, but based upon the information on the card, it is unclear if the credit card is prior art. However, in an abundance of caution, the Applicant desires to put the credit card in the file wrapper. . North American Mortgage Company Card (see attached) The card may be related to the art of the invention, but based upon the information on the card, it is unclear if the credit card is prior art. However, in an abundance of caution, the Applicant desires to put the credit card in the file wrapper. . 1983 Letraset Reference Manual, see circled gradient dot patterns, p. 248..

Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.