ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 7 -- United States Patent no. 12,596,401, issued on April 7.

"Mobile device thermally insulating protective cover" was invented by Jennifer Hodges (Laguna Niguel, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The mobile device thermally insulating protective cover may provide effective thermal protection without sacrificing portability, ease of use, or functional access. The present invention addresses this need by providing a novel solution that combines thermal insulation with physical protection in a form factor suitable for everyday use. The mobile device thermally insulating protective cover may use a combination of passive and active features that allow a mobile device to...