US Patent Issued to May Manufacturing on Aug. 4 for "Modular framing system for spas, hot tubs, and other large water containment vessels" (Oregon, Nevada Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,697,275, issued on Aug. 4, was assigned to May Manufacturing LLC (Las Vegas).

"Modular framing system for spas, hot tubs, and other large water containment vessels" was invented by Samuel Collins (Dallas, Ore.), Scott Backer (Albany, Ore.), Eber Chacon (Las Vegas) and Eric Hales (Las Vegas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A modular frame and system for supporting a swim spa, hot tub, or other water containment vessel is contemplated. The system includes a plurality of keyed vertical members attachable to cooperating grooves in horizontal rails. The ends of the horizontal rails attach via keyed projections to a corner bracket, while a retain...