ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,661,871, issued on June 23.

"Windshield protector and methods of manufacturing and using same" was invented by Jack Jacobs (Mt. Laurel, N.J.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A windshield protective device having a notch for accommodating a radars, sensors, and RFID transponders, a protective top layer that is removable and prevents damage to the windshield protective device during transportation and installation, a clear tempered glass layer that provides strength and durability, an optical PET film that enhances the visibility and clarity of the windshield, a silicon adhesive layer that adheres the windshield protective device to the wind...