ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,748,344, issued on Sept. 29.

"Photography float" was invented by Robert John Jensen (Renton, Wash.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A photography float is described. The float may include an inflatable, planar, drop-stitch base shaped with a fore section, a first aft leg, and a second aft leg, a detachable a canopy arranged on a top surface of the inflatable, planar, drop-stitch base, and a camera mounting plate configured to be attached to the inflatable, planar, drop-stitch base and a gimbal to secure a camera."

The patent was filed on Aug. 8, 2024, under Application No. 18/798,520.

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