ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,433,397, issued on Oct. 7.
"Modular apparatus and elements thereof" was invented by Gil Gold (Kibutz Shalavin, Israel) and Tamir Levy (Efrat, Israel).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present system is directed to a modular apparatus that may be assembled and disassembled repeatedly without the use of tools. The modular system includes connectors that may be fixed to the underside of a plank and then engaged with leg portions. The connectors further include channels to accommodate retention members of additional attachments, such as covers, guards, signage, or racks that may be added onto the modular apparatus to increase its utility. The...