ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,552,587, issued on Feb. 17, was assigned to RxGuardian Inc. (Sacramento, Calif.).

"Clam shell cover cap and method of use" was invented by Nathan Langley (Sacramento, Calif.) and Joseph C. Simpson (Sacramento, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A clam shell cover cap device is a lockable closure which fits over existing medication vials used in the pharmacy and medical industries. It comes preset, with a random combination. The combination is marked with an indicator sticker. The clam Shell Cover Cap may be used to lock a vial."

The patent was filed on Dec. 15, 2023, under Application No. 18/542,555.

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