ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- United States Patent no. 12,337,447, issued on June 24, was assigned to Engineered Inserts & Systems Inc. (Watertown, Conn.).

"System and method for installing a manifold plug" was invented by Victor Kirilichin (Madison, Conn.), David P. Turechek (Shelton, Conn.) and Brian P. Krieger (Albion, N.Y.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present disclosure relates to an insert and system of installing the same. The insert includes a tapered core and a cylinder. The core releasably secures to an installation device which includes a depth stop or a depth control to control the installation depth of the insert. The insert may be provided in a tray that allows for easier han...