ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1 -- United States Patent no. 12,722,274, issued on Sept. 1.
"Drill guide and method for using the same" was invented by Paul Cares (Saugatuck, Mich.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A portable drill guide apparatus and method enabling precise alignment of both entry and exit points when drilling through workpieces. The apparatus comprises U-shaped mounting brackets, polymer mounting blocks that attach to a portable power drill, and a clamping mechanism with alignment pointer. The invention reverses conventional drilling approaches by first establishing the desired exit point location before determining the entry point, ensuring perfect alignment throughout the drilling o...