ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,751,539, issued on Oct. 6.
"Tool lanyard" was invented by Joshua Sipes (Magnolia, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Techniques that relate to a tool lanyard for securing a tool in position are disclosed. In one example aspect, the tool lanyard includes a shock cord having a first end and a second end. The tool lanyard also includes a spring clip configured to attach to the shock cord via a first hollow opening of the first end of the shock cord, wherein the spring clip enables securing the tool lanyard to a loop. The tool lanyard also includes a swivel with a first ring and a second ring on each end, wherein the swivel is configured to...