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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2022
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (US);
Carlos David Olea, Nashville, TN (US);
Jules White, Nashville, TN (US);
Michael Sandborn, Nashville, TN (US);
Abstract
A piezoelectric container for tamper detection and damage monitoring of products within supply chains is described. The piezoelectric container enables tamper monitoring for a variety of items in transit including but not limited to those in the following sectors: medical, pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, textiles, electronics, gems, precious metals, semiconductor chips, high value items, art, antiquities, safety critical components. For example, a sealed blister pack of prescription medicine may be stored and shipped in a piezoelectric container. The piezoelectric container can indicate tampering such as punctures, partial or total replacement of container contents, partial removal of contents, or other adverse or unwanted changes to the contents during transport.