ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,301,746, issued on May 13.
"Retractable grip element for cell phones" was invented by David L Durfee Jr. (Meadville, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A retractable grip element for a cell phone is provided with new features to enhance its functionality. A nest can be secured to or made one with the phone case. The nest affords attachment feature for the retractable grip element and recesses for fingers to extend the retractable grip element. The retractable grip element is provided with a post that, when attached to the grip shield, can function with a push button release to automatically extend the retractable grip element. When attac...