This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Ball Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Sarah I. Merrill: Inventor of a Container-Tracking Marking System.
Introduction
Sarah I. Merrill is an inventor based in Denver, Colorado, whose work addresses container tracking and recycling. She is associated with Ball Corporation and holds 1 patent.
Latest Patents
Merrill’s patent, “Container with mark or markings for tracking and tracing,” describes systems, methods, and apparatuses for marking containers so they can be tracked throughout their lifecycle. The mark may be placed on a closed end, bottom dome, or end closure. Tracking containers at points such as sale, recycling, or destruction can provide information to support recycling and deposit-return policies and environmental programs.
Career Highlights
Merrill’s patented work focuses on applying container markings to enable lifecycle tracking. This approach can help make container flows more visible and inform efforts to improve recycling and reuse programs.
Collaborations
Merrill is associated with Ball Corporation. Her listed coworkers include Jason M. Kelly and Adam P. Stowitts.
Conclusion
Sarah I. Merrill’s patent presents a practical approach to tracking containers across their lifecycle, with potential value for recycling initiatives and environmental programs.
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