ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,635,599, issued on May 26.

"Attachable gap blade device for twin-blade lawnmowers" was invented by Kurt LeBoeuf (Luling, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An attachable gap blade device for twin-blade lawnmowers is provided. The device is comprised of a spindle comprised of a pulley and a blade, wherein the spindle attaches to a housing. The housing can be attached to an existing blade housing of a twin-blade lawnmower, wherein the housing is positioned in the center of the gap between the blades. The pulley of the device is attached to the existing belt of the lawnmower such that the belt spins the blade to cut grass."

The patent was...