ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,766,645, issued on Oct. 20.

"Floating system and method for a tool" was invented by Wylie Chase (Clarkston, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A tool may include a column system, a floating system, and/or an electrode system. The floating system may be connected to the column system. The floating system may include an energizer. The electrode system may be connected to the floating system. The floating system may automatically return the electrode system to a home position when an external force moves the electrode away from the home position."

The patent was filed on Oct. 28, 2022, under Application No. 17/975,849.

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