ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,698,060, issued on Aug. 4.

"Bodyboard with built in seat" was invented by Kameron W. Kramer (San Antonio) and Courtney Jewett (San Antonio).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A bodyboard is provided that comprises a built in seat and a hook that allows a tether to be utilized as a carrying strap or straps. The backrest of the seat is built into the body of the bodyboard and hinges to the open position when needed. When the backrest is not in use, it fits securely in the body of the bodyboard and does not affect the desired results of the bodyboard in the water."

The patent was filed on Feb. 12, 2023, under Application No. 18/108,630.

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