ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,640,505, issued on May 26.

"Integrated electrical, lighting, and charging systems" was invented by Gregory Kenneth Mortimer (Scottsdale, Ariz.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This disclosure includes a system and method for integrating a power system having one or more electrical receptacles, a charging system having one or more USB charging ports, and a lighting system into one component for ease of installation and use in any environment including, for example, under cabinets, above and below countertops, at workstations, desks, overhangs, or other areas. The wiring may be split at the entrance into the chassis. Continuous power may be m...