ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,311,516, issued on May 27, was assigned to Silt-Saver Inc. (Covington, Ga.).
"Stake holding tool" was invented by Earl R. Singleton (Oxford, Ga.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A stake holding tool for holding a stake or post for driving into the ground while the person holding the stake is enabled to maintain a safe distance includes a body having a first end at which a head portion is located, and a second end defining a grip for holding the stake holding tool. The head portion includes a striking section that generally includes a resilient material adapted to absorb shock from impacts; and a stake receiving recess configured to receive...