ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,391,348, issued on Aug. 19.

"Floating lift system for floating or fixed docks and method of use" was invented by Robert Lindsay Way (Brunswick, Ga.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A floating lift system capable of fully integrating into an existing floating or fixed dock or into a floating or fixed dock currently in construction that allows users to employ a plurality of utilitarian uses, thereby providing for enhanced user experience. The floating lift system includes an elevator deck; a lift deck; and an air control system. The floating lift system allows for the raising and lowering of load into and out of water."

The patent was filed...