ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,667,061, issued on June 30.

"Landscaping barrier" was invented by Justin D. Mosley (Holly Ridge, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The landscaping barrier may comprise a plurality of barrier sections that may be positioned within a landscaped area to form a weed barrier. The plurality of barrier sections may prevent weeds from growing within the landscaped area. An individual barrier section selected from the plurality of barrier sections may comprise multiple layers that provide weight and make the individual barrier section impervious to the weeds. In some embodiments, the plurality of barrier sections may comprise non-uniform sizes ...