ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,606,081, issued on April 21.

"Cover for motor vehicle or luggage on a motor vehicle" was invented by David Chen (Milford, Conn.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A cover for covering a car or luggage on top of a car is described. The cover is made of a stretchy material such that it can expand to tightly fit the size and shape of a large variety of items or vehicles. Thus, the material composition as well as cover layers are crucial in obtaining the optimal balance of flexibility and protection. In many embodiments securing mechanisms are provided around the base of the cover as well as over the top of the cover to aid in securing the cove...