ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,466,633, issued on Nov. 11.

"Label container and dispenser" was invented by Bridget Cychner (McHenry, Ill.), Cristin Guenther (Woodstock, Ill.) and Madelyn Guenther (Woodstock, Ill.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An apparatus and method for holding and dispensing labels. A container provides for both packaging and dispensing continuous feed labels. A bottom portion of the container includes a detachable portion for improved label feed. At least one of the bottom portion or a lid includes cutout to support a roll for a label roll. The detachable portion improves label feeding from the container, particularly near the end of the label supp...