ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,398,743, issued on Aug. 26.
"System of tubular connections" was invented by Douglas E. Winters Jr. (Gilbert, S.C.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The System of Tubular Connections (STC) is a building method for constructing and fastening together any elongated symmetrical frameworks such as awning or fences, eliminating the need for other fastening methods such as welding. The STC consists of 4 basic physical elements. Element 1 is any elongated symmetrical shape, for example tubing or 2x4 wooden boards. Element 2 is any threaded product. Element 3 is a tubing fastener used when Element 1 is symmetrical hollow tubing. Element 4 is the bui...