ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14 -- United States Patent no. 12,680,333, issued on July 14, was assigned to SPORTAFLEX LLC (Mesa, Ariz.).

"Apparatus and methods for providing highly portable and easily erectable fencing" was invented by Terry Lynn Goodin (Mesa, Ariz.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Apparatuses, systems, and methods for easily shipping, deploying, and removing temporary and portable fencing suitable for sports and recreational events is disclosed. The free standing and easily portable fence system disclosed herein comprises flexible barrier netting supported at intervals by a foldable rigid frame. Sections of the foldable rigid frame are connected in such a manner as to allow them to b...