ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,304,690, issued on May 20.

"Nautical fiberglass container to store and protect maritime dewatering pump and storage spill kits" was invented by Gregory Lee Bowser (Charlotte, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A maritime dewatering pump container having an auxiliary function as a storage spill kit. The container is made from fiberglass and provides a base and a lid, wherein the base defines a compartment dimensioned and shaped to house a maritime dewatering pump. A bottom of the base may be reinforced with oriented salt-treated strand board. An upper portion of the base has an opening providing access to the compartment. A periphery of ...