ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,434,091, issued on Oct. 7.

"Multifunctional exercise device and method of use" was invented by Bret Michael Contreras (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), Gregory Scott Olson (Owatonna, Minn.) and Zachary Scott Olson (Owatonna, Minn.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A multifunctional exercise device enabling performance of a plurality of exercises includes a base, an upright support, a first rest, and a second rest. The base has upper and lower surfaces, front and rear ends, and opposed lateral edges, which extend between the front and rear ends. The upright support has lower and upper ends, with the lower end being attached to the upper surface proxima...