ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,440,017, issued on Oct. 14.
"Portable chair" was invented by Joseph Carl Rogers Higgins (Plymouth, Minn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A portable chair featuring a unique combination of elements for enhanced utility and comfort. The chair includes a sealable five-gallon plastic bucket with a lid, encased in an insulated fabric sheath with a bottom panel and an annular wall panel forming a cavity for the bucket. A pivotal seat portion is attached to the bucket's lid, which includes a rigid panel with a threaded aperture, a seat pad, and a fabric panel enveloping the seat pad. The seat pivots via a threaded fastener passing through the li...