Michael Sandborn

Title: Michael Sandborn: Inventor of a Piezoelectric Tamper-Detection Container

Introduction

Michael Sandborn is an inventor based in Nashville, Tennessee, whose patent work addresses product security and monitoring during transportation. His invention applies piezoelectric technology to containers to help detect tampering and damage across supply chains.

Latest Patents

Sandborn is associated with 1 patent: “Real-time robust tampering detection of products using piezoelectric containers.” The patent describes a piezoelectric container designed to monitor products in transit and identify unwanted changes, including punctures, partial or complete replacement of contents, and removal of some contents.

The technology is intended for a broad range of goods and industries, including medical and pharmaceutical products, industrial and automotive components, textiles, electronics, gems, precious metals, semiconductor chips, art, and antiquities. For example, a sealed blister pack of prescription medicine could be shipped inside the container, which can help indicate whether its contents have been disturbed.

Career Highlights

Sandborn’s listed patent work focuses on applying sensing technology to supply-chain security. The invention is designed to support monitoring of valuable or safety-critical products while they are being transported.

Collaborations

Sandborn is associated with Vanderbilt University. His listed coworkers include Carlos David Olea and Jules White.

Conclusion

Michael Sandborn’s patent describes a piezoelectric container intended to help detect tampering and damage to products in transit, with potential applications across numerous industries.