ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 31 -- United States Patent no. 12,588,655, issued on March 31.

"Cat tower feeding tray" was invented by Traci L Galinsky (Cincinnati).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A cat tower feeding tray that can easily be removed when not in use. The cat tower feeding tray can be used with various sized and shaped food and water bowls. The cat tower feeding tray allows cats to be fed above the ground away from other animals or small children, which prevents unexpected messes and protects the other animals and small children from foods that may be harmful to them if ingested. In addition, the cat tower feeding tray allows cat owners with limited bending ability to feed their cat witho...