Ovoid container for holding a transaction card

Abstract

An ovoid container for holding one or more transaction cards, such as gift cards, that includes a distinctive size and shape to attract attention. The ovoid container is dimensioned to receive and securely hold a transaction card. The exterior surface of the container is a distinctive color, such as gold, to identify the container as a coveted prize at an Easter egg hunt or other game.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A transaction card holder assembly comprising:
 an ovoid main body comprising:
 a first portion having a first sidewall and a first opening; and 
 a second portion having a second sidewall and a second opening; 
   wherein the first portion is removably engaged to the second portion to form an interior chamber dimensioned to receive and retain a transaction card therein; and   wherein an exterior surface of the ovoid body comprises a gold color.   
     
     
         2 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the ovoid main body has a general egg-shape. 
     
     
         3 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the first portion and the second portion each have a general elliptic paraboloid shape. 
     
     
         4 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the first portion has a first longitudinal length along a longitudinal axis greater than a second longitudinal length of the second portion. 
     
     
         5 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first sidewall further comprises a first flange and a lip and the second sidewall further comprises a second flange and an annular recess, and wherein the lip is received in the annular recesses when the first portion is engaged to the second portion. 
     
     
         6 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the gold color is a metallic gold. 
     
     
         7 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the exterior surface of the ovoid body comprises a glossy finish. 
     
     
         8 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the ovoid main body has an overall length along a longitudinal axis of approximately 4.47 inches. 
     
     
         9 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the second portion has a height along the longitudinal axis of approximately 1.8 inches and maximum radius of approximately 1.6 inches. 
     
     
         10 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the ovoid main body contacts at least two corners of a transaction card placed therein. 
     
     
         11 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the ovoid main body contacts each corner of a transaction card placed therein. 
     
     
         12 . The transaction card holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein a transaction card received within the main body is automatically aligned within the main body, such that a card longitudinal axis of the transaction card is aligned with or parallel to a main body longitudinal axis of the ovoid main body.