ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,532,145, issued on Jan. 20.

"Scannable ID information bracelet pass" was invented by Rose Ducaste (Whitman, Maine), Henry Guerrero (Whitman, Maine), Ludiane Ducena (Whitman, Maine) and Steeve R. Ducena (Whitman, Maine).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The VacID is the only product of its kind that utilizes cutting-edge QR scanning technology to provide proof of both vaccination shots and medical record information through a fashionable wristband. This unprecedented accessory is uniquely designed with durable waterproof materials, can be worn for any occasion with the ability to interchange the bands to fit one's personal style, offering var...