ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14 -- United States Patent no. 12,679,617, issued on July 14.

"Packaging and holder for a USB stick" was invented by Pierre-Andre Durivage (Sainte-Adele, Canada).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates to a packaging apparatus specifically designed for housing a USB stick. The apparatus is crafted from a single sheet of cardboard and includes a holder, a front cover, a rear cover, and a spine, all integrally formed to create a unified, book-like structure. The holder features a recessed area that closely conforms to the dimensions of the USB stick, equipped with mechanical securing features to ensure the USB stick remains securely in place. The front ...