ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,466,329, issued on Nov. 11.
"Modular securement device" was invented by Stephen Rodgers (Tarpon Springs, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A modular securement device may include a receiver coupler configured to be removably coupled to a vehicle hitch. A mounting plate may be coupled to the receiver coupler. A first slot may extend longitudinally along a top surface of the mounting plate, and a second slot may also extend longitudinally along the top surface of the mounting plate and may be spaced apart from the first slot. An optional support base may be moveably coupled to the mounting plate via engagement with the first or second sl...