ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1 -- United States Patent no. 12,722,576, issued on Sept. 1.

"Adjustable angle hitch-mounted load carrier for oversized items" was invented by Benjamin Cadeau (Pensacola, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable angle hitch-mounted load carrier for oversized items enables transportation of large or elongated items on a vehicle without a trailer or separate roof rack system. The load carrier features a hitch attachment member, an angular adjustment mechanism, a pivotally connected main support arm, and a cargo rack portion. The adjustable angle hitch-mounted load carrier offers improved flexibility and convenience by allowing users to easily adjust the angle of ...