ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,497,206, issued on Dec. 16, was assigned to Redrose Developments Ltd. (Belmullet, Ireland).

"Seaweed processing plant" was invented by Ann Ruddy (Belmullet, Ireland).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention relates to a seaweed processing plant, more specifically a portable seaweed processing plant. The portable seaweed processing plant comprises a shipping container having a substantially rectangular cuboid shaped body with at least one releasably securable door to provide access to and from the interior of the container. The container is configured for transport on an articulated chassis. The shipping container houses a remotely mo...