ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,465,019, issued on Nov. 11.
"Dog training place holder system and method" was invented by Alisa Charpentier (Houma, La.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A dog training place holder system and method providing a place-holder unit form as a planar mat of a colored single-ply waterproof fabric with a low-profile binding, grommets, and a leash opening, and a carabiner. The mat is used both as a covering for the dog, when the grommets are joined using the carabiner, and as a flat mat for the dog to sit or lie down, especially in unfamiliar environments or circumstances. A carry pouch can be provided for storing and carrying the mat, and a cinch...