ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 7 -- United States Patent no. 12,672,641, issued on July 7, was assigned to RIDE Institute LLC (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.).
"Mobility impaired animal potty and bladder expression station" was invented by John D. Thomerson (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A mobility impaired animal potty and bladder expression station for dogs and other suitable animals. The station and its variation devices provide structural support for the dog's weight, are quick and easy to use and clean, allow a natural position for the dog to go potty, allow one person to easily express the dog's bladder with the dog standing, and aid with mobility, exercise, and rehab. The stations...