ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 27 -- United States Patent no. 12,776,631, issued on Oct. 27.

"Power distribution box" was invented by Jody Cisewski (Carlsbad, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A power distribution box is disclosed. The power distribution box includes one or more continuous-powered receptacles and a plurality of power-alternating receptacles. The continuous-powered receptacle is in a constant energized state during operation of the power distribution box. At least one of the plurality of power-alternating receptacles is in a de-energized state during operation of the power distribution box at any instance while at least one of the plurality of power-alternating receptacles is in an...