ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,491,043, issued on Dec. 9, was assigned to AJ1E Superior Solutions LLC (Jackson, Wis.).

"Holder for X-ray marker and associated method" was invented by Kyle A. Wanie (Jackson, Wis.) and Andrew J. Wanie (Jackson, Wis.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A holder for the storage and utilization of X-ray markers. The holder includes one or more channels in which an X-ray marker may be slid for storage. While the marker is stored, the holder may be transported throughout a healthcare setting. The marker may then be easily removed from the holder when the marker is needed. The holder may include one or more indents in a channel to improve the abili...