ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,534,332, issued on Jan. 27.
"Layout line spooling device" was invented by Robert McDowell (Fremont, Ind.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The layout line spooling device forms the working element of a tool. The layout line spooling device is configured for use with a drill. The layout line spooling device attaches to the drill to form the working element of the drill. The layout line spooling device is configured for use with a cord. The layout line spooling device forms a spool that takes up the cord for storage. The layout line spooling device incorporates a handle structure, a mounting bushing, and a spool structure. The mounting bushin...