ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,564,275, issued on March 3, was assigned to JCMK GLOBAL INC. (Los Angeles).

"Pet sling carrier" was invented by Jeffrey Chang (Los Angeles).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A carrier for securing and carrying a pet or a baby includes a connecting panel, first and second slings, and first and second adjustable straps. The first and second slings are fixedly attached to the connecting panel. When the carrier is worn, the connecting panel is centered vertically on the wearer's back whereas the first and second slings crisscross on their front torso. The slings are wide enough to hold a pet. Furthermore, the connecting panel includes a base pan...