ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,543,650, issued on Feb. 10.

"Lawn mower diverter/ bee guard or accessory warning device for diverting and saving honeybees and other endangered insects" was invented by James Steven Hess (New Castle, Ind.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A Lawn mower Diverter/Bee Guard or accessory warning device for diverting and saving honeybees and other endangered insects. The device components include a plate for removably securing the warning device to the mower deck; a manner for removably connecting and securing the plate to the deck; a warning emitter; and a way for securing a warning emitter to the plate. Alternative mechanical designs and light,...