ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,366,090, issued on July 22, was assigned to CANTALOUPE INC. (Malvern, Pa.).

"Locking system and method for a temperature-controlled container" was invented by Michael Traynor (Malvern, Pa.) and Todd Westby (Malvern, Pa.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A locking system for a temperature-controlled container is provided. The container has an interior and a barrier having an open position allowing access to the interior of the container and a closed position blocking access to the interior of the container. The locking system includes a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature within the container; a locking device coupled to the barrier...