ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,467,217, issued on Nov. 11.
"Boat dock cushion apparatus" was invented by Roger Kieschnick (Rockwall, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method of installing a boat dock cushion apparatus for protecting a boat from damage when a boat contacts structural tubing used on a boat dock. The boat dock cushion apparatus includes a cushion portion for encapsulating at least a portion a tubing's circumference and length. The cushion apparatus also includes an outer layer for covering the cushion apparatus and a portion of the tubing to protect the cushion apparatus from the elements. The cushion apparatus further includes a first support appar...