ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,616,168, issued on May 5, was assigned to LifeTime Decoys LLC (Austin, Texas).

"Modular and interlocking foldable portable dog bed" was invented by Matt Petrillo (Austin, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A portable dog bed includes a base. The base includes a first base body, a second base body, a first extension body, a first hinge, a second hinge, and a third hinge. The first base body and second base body each include upper base surfaces, bottom base surfaces, and handles. The first extension body and second extension body each include first bottom extension surfaces, upper extension surfaces, locking tabs, and handle recesses. The ...