ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,637,181, issued on May 26.
"Paddleboard boarding assistance device" was invented by Gena Elizabeth Cadman (St. Louis Park, Minn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A device for attachment to a rideable object upon a water surface, such as, but not limited to a paddleboard, to provide a grasping surface and foothold to aid in righting and boarding the rideable object. The device is configured for universal use, wherein it is adjustable for multiple sizes and types of rideable objects or paddleboards. The device is comprised of a connecting portion having a first end and a second end opposed the first end. The connecting portion includes a sele...