ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,502,014, issued on Dec. 23, was assigned to SAPP Australia Pty Ltd (North Ryde, Australia).

"Retail tool holder" was invented by Simon Henry (North Ryde, Australia).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A tool stand for the retail display of battery-operated tools is disclosed. The tool stand includes a base for connection to display cabinetry, a post extending from the base and a platform connected to the post remote from the base. The platform is configured for connection to a tool by including a tool connection assembly that is shaped in the form of a battery connection of a battery suitable for connection to the tool to be displayed."

The p...