U.S. Patent 10896360 was awarded on January 19, 2021 and is entitled “Tracking systems, methods and apparatus.” The first named inventor is Ken G. Tisdel of Richmond, TX. The abstract contains an overview of the patent disclosure:

A tracking system is disclosed. The system includes a wireless tracker having a machine-readable identification and an antenna configured to receive and transmit wireless signals; a fastener that includes a machine-readable identification; and a container capable of receiving and containing physical items. The fastener is capable of coupling with the wireless tracker and container to secure the wireless tracker to the container and secure the container in a closed configuration. Also disclosed are method of remotely monitoring items, and management software for tracking items using blockchain technology. Link to Full Patent

This blockchain patent was originally filed on February 21, 2019  as U.S. Patent Application 16/281437 at the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office. The application was them awarded a patent grant and published as U.S. Patent 10896360. The primary examiner was Allyson N Trail.

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