ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 27 -- United States Patent no. 12,774,058, issued on Oct. 27.

"Mooring device and methods of use" was invented by Scott Logan (Arroyo Grande, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention provides an improved device for attaching a watercraft to another structure such as another watercraft or a fixed structure, such as a dock. The apparatus comprises a spacing bar and specialized, quick connecting and releasing attachment devices that allow the watercraft to be quickly and effectively moored to other structures on the water without the risk of collision or damage to the watercraft. The quick-connect devices may be positioned near ends of the spacing bars to...