ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,658,563, issued on June 16.

"Apparatus for exterior electrical extension and supply of internet system to connected devices" was invented by Ghonche Goli (Reseda, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An apparatus for outdoor power supply and internet connectivity that can be mounted to an exterior porch light junction box or independently, receiving alternate power through a grounded interior property outlet. The apparatus includes a housing having a front side and a rear side, wherein the rear side is mounted to the junction box or affixed to an exterior substrate. One or more transformers are encased within the housing for transformin...