ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,498,083, issued on Dec. 16.
"Portable stand apparatus" was invented by David Abilez (Ballwin, Mo.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A portable stand apparatus for supporting items in a container above the ground includes a support assembly and a container mounted to a top end of the support assembly. The support assembly is deployable to support the container above a ground surface using tripod-arranged legs. Electronic charging components are embedded in the container so that electronic devices may be charged when positioned in the container, on the container, or nearby the container. Cup holders are mountable around the container, and hoo...