ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,227,961, issued on Feb. 18.
"Skimmer" was invented by Norma Hackney (Lee's Summit, Mo.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates generally to the field of recreational accessories. More specifically, the present invention relates to a water surface skimmer device that has a frame assembly with at least one horizontal frame member, at least one vertical frame member, at least one angled corner member, at least one T-shaped member and a net. In addition, a mounting assembly is provided having a base and at least one horizontal frame member. The device also includes a mounting assembly that may attach to a deck, concrete ...