ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,768,191, issued on Oct. 20, was assigned to 2724889 ONTARIO INC. (Oakville, Canada).

"Modular fence system" was invented by Jacek Styrc (Oakville, Canada).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A fence post bracket having a first wall portion, a pair of second wall portions extending perpendicular to the first wall portion, and a base orthogonal to the wall portions and secured thereto. The base extends between the second wall portions and beyond each of the wall portions to provide a flange and apertures in the flange to receive fastenings. The wall portions receive the post and the post is elevated by the base."

The patent was filed on March 1...