ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,281,463, issued on April 22.
"Automated controlling cold weather hydrant integrated into recreational vehicle parking facility" was invented by James Dean Turntine (Sullivan, Mo.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention described herein is a cold weather hydrant that is preferably integrated into the RV Self-Park utility pedestal and smart parking system but which could be used independently of the RV Self-Park system. The cold weather unit includes a standard water line and spigot, commonly used at RV parks and other areas where potable water is desired, and also incorporates a cold weather housing, heating element and central monito...