ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,404,094, issued on Sept. 2.
"Ruggedized ground catch cover for construction debris" was invented by Eric Mackintosh (Tyler, Texas) and Heath Hicks (Tyler, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A ruggedized material collection device and related methods are provided. The ground catch device includes a primary catch area defining a perimeter, a ruggedized portion located within the perimeter, and straps. Each strap is attached to the primary catch area and at least some of the straps extend beyond the perimeter when the device is laid flat. Material may be deposited within the primary catch area which is wrapped and preferably secured to it...