ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14 -- United States Patent no. 12,680,659, issued on July 14, was assigned to TIEONEON LLC (Newport Beach, Calif.).

"Dynamic piling-emplaceable lighting for docks and piers" was invented by George D. Gallian (Newport Beach, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Disclosed herein are several implementations for an emplaceable dock-piling light comprising variations, combinations, and permutations of the following components: a light compartment comprising a light-emitting source, a control processor, a remote control signal receiver, and a solar-rechargeable battery; an engagement base coupled to the base of the light compartment, said engagement base comprising a post sle...