ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,449,892, issued on Oct. 21.

"System and method for conserving memory space in an online virtual relay among multiple participants" was invented by Darius Chapman (Blackwood, Australia).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A system and method for determining when relay participant data is to be stored in a database in order to conserve memory space in the database. The method includes logging a participant as completing a designated leg if the participant completed the designated predetermined leg distance within the predetermined time window, the logging including recording data into the database regarding a distance and time the participant co...