ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- United States Patent no. 12,508,210, issued on Dec. 30.

"Container having a cap with recordable device and improved packaging profile" was invented by Emily Jean Wallace (Madison Heights, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A container system with a recordable device having a substantially unaltered packaging profile when compared to standard commercially available prescription containers. The container includes a bottle having a cylindrical body having a length greater than its width. A cap is provided with an inclined spiral or helical land stops to permit it to be affixed to the container. The cap is equipped with a snap fit ring or a fitting on its underside. ...