ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,410,551, issued on Sept. 9.
"Apparatus for use in cleaning, drying, and storing a wetsuit" was invented by Pierce Meyer (Wilmington, N.C.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention is directed to an apparatus that allows users to dry, wash, and store their wetsuits and wetsuit accessories. The apparatus includes a receptacle with an interior sized and shaped to hold a wetsuit and a user's accessories. The receptacle comprises a drain configured on one side to dispose of any accumulated water and debris. The interior of the receptacle includes joints that allow a collapsible rack to extend or retract as desired by the user. Thus, a use...