ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,364,804, issued on July 22, was assigned to SQUWASH LLC (Kaneohe, Hawaii).

"Portable douching apparatus" was invented by Colin M. K. Silva (San Francisco), Justin Aiello (Kennebunk, Maine) and Marvin V. Silva (Gig Harbor, Wash.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A portable douching apparatus that provides efficient and safe internal cleansing is disclosed. The douching apparatus can be used in the shower, offering a portable, discreet, and efficient, shower-powered solution for douching without the need for tools or installation. As described below, the apparatus includes a self-sealing elastomeric connector that allows a secure mounting on ...