ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,440,740, issued on Oct. 14.

"Height adjustable obstacle wall" was invented by Justin Jones (Pinehurst, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable obstacle wall apparatus and related systems and methods are disclosed. The adjustable obstacle wall includes a base with a first portion for resting on a ground surface and columns which extend upward from the first portion. A wall portion includes one or more wall panels connected to outer framework members which are adjustable along the columns. The wall portion may be moved in a sliding fashion to adjust the height of the wall portion relative to the ground surface."

The patent was f...