ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,419,731, issued on Sept. 23.

"Therapeutic device for aligning canine digits" was invented by Sean C. Leffert (Arvada, Colo.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "There is disclosed a therapeutic device for aligning multiple digits to a midline of the canine foot. The device may include a flexible cuff with a dorsal and a palmar side and securable to the foot. Two outer elastic cords may each have a first end and a second end for attachment to the dorsal and the palmar sides, respectively. One end of a middle elastic cord may also attach to the dorsal side. The three cords may pass between a distinct adjacent pair within a 2nd through 5th digit...