ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,599,974, issued on April 14.
"Mounting bracket template support and method" was invented by Daniel Zierden (Fergus Falls, Minn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A template positioning device for use in preparing a cabinet for mounting of an under-cabinet microwave includes a panel, which is substantially rigid, rectangular, and planar. The panel overlays and is removably attached to a template that is used in mounting an under-cabinet microwave, with a first edge of the panel being aligned with a rear edge of the template. The panel has a plurality of cutouts positioned therein, with respective cutouts allowing access to associated mounti...