ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,700,887, issued on Aug. 4.
"Mobile telephone case" was invented by Corey Smith (Houston).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This disclosure details a protective case for mobile telephones aimed at safeguarding the front-facing camera from environmental hazards and impact without hindering device functionality. The case features a resilient body that secures the phone via a friction fit and a hinge-connected movable cover that can be positioned over the camera. The cover transitions between open and closed states, providing access to the camera when needed and protecting it when not in use. Apertures within the case align with the phone's speak...