Patents by Inventor Sarah I. Merrill

Sarah I. Merrill has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • CONTAINER WITH MARK OR MARKINGS FOR TRACKING AND TRACING
    Publication number: 20220274729
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for marking a container for tracking and tracing the container throughout the lifecycle of the container. The mark can be applied, for example, on the closed end, bottom dome, or an end closure of the container. Tracking and tracing a container at various points during its lifecycle such as point of sale, where the container is recycled or destroyed, etc. provides valuable information that can be used to improve and incentivize recycling and deposit return public policies and environmental programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Ball Corporation
    Inventors: Jason M. Kelly, Sarah I. Merrill, Adam P. Stowitts