ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,576,938, issued on March 17.

"Folding bicycle and method of use" was invented by Julian Casablancas (Ridgefield, Conn.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A folding bicycle and method for folding the folding bicycle is provided. The folding bicycle comprises a frame having a first end and a second end; a first wheel connected to the second end of the frame, the first wheel and the frame being located in a first plane; a fork having a first end and a second end, the second end of the fork pivotally connected to the first end of the frame thereby allowing the fork to pivot about the first plane; a second wheel connected to the first end of the...