ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 2 -- United States Patent no. 12,645,262, issued on June 2.

"Smart device holder with illumination means" was invented by Steven Fischkin (Tampa, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A smart device holder with illumination means that provides additional lighting for activities such as recording while using a cell phone. The holder includes a ring light with a touch-sensitive brightness adjuster, allowing the user to easily control the intensity of the light. It also features a charging port for wireless charging of the attached phone and a power button with a battery life indicator. The holder is designed with a spring system that keeps the inner surface deployed while in...