ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 7 -- United States Patent no. 12,674,311, issued on July 7.
"Connector with a receiving fin" was invented by Pauline Nicola Rudge (Glen Ellen, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The disclosed invention is a connector that enhances the construction of structures by enabling the connection of boards to sheets of material with improved precision and stability. The connector's body is equipped with an integrated guide that aligns with the edge of a sheet for accurate placement. Multiple sockets in the body, each facing different directions, are designed to receive the ends of boards. A key feature is a sheet slot that allows the sheet to directly contact the board, reinfo...