ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,287,124, issued on April 29, was assigned to Bridger Boiler LLC (Litchfield, Minn.).

"Cervid skull boiler" was invented by Eric Doering (Litchfield, Minn.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A portable skull boiler in accordance with embodiments has a boiler basin optimally sized and configured for effective cleaning of cervid heads, with head positioning means, nose submersion means, and three or more adjustable and removable legs. The basin has one or more lids, and an adjustably positionable heat source. The skull boiler may be disassembled with all components securable in the boiler basin for transport and storage. The basin having a non r...