ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,435,833, issued on Oct. 7.

"Seismic securement system" was invented by Michael Essrig (San Diego).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A restraint system is provided for objects to be restrained during seismic events or impacts to the object. The system includes a base which is engaged to the object. A strap extending from a connecting member which is engaged to the base extends to a second end which is in a fixed mount with a wall or other surface. A locking member is engageable with the base to hold the connecting member in an engaged position."

The patent was filed on March 22, 2024, under Application No. 18/614,025.

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