ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,660,954, issued on June 23.

"Table edge hat hanger" was invented by James Michael Taylor (London, Canada).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A portable hat hanger is disclosed herein. According to some versions, the portable hat hanger includes a first portion, a second portion pivotably connected to the first portion and a hanger portion pivotably connected to the second portion. The portable hat hanger is preferably foldable, compact and lightweight; therefore, easily fitting into a pocket, purse or handbag to enable easy portability thereof. The portable hat hanger solves the problem of where to place or store a hat when temporarily remove...