ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,390,012, issued on Aug. 19.
"Anti-tip furniture device" was invented by John J. Nisley (Dundee, Ohio).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An anti-tip furniture device is provided. The device prevents furniture with drawers from tipping due to all, or most drawers being opened at the same time. The device is primarily comprised of at least one piece of furniture which is comprised of at least one drawer with at least one eyelet, at least one line, and at least one counterweight. The drawer of the device has an eyelet positioned on the rear wall of the drawer. The line attaches to the exterior frame and runs vertically and/or horizontally throug...