ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,542,404, issued on Feb. 3, was assigned to DPJ LLC (Dodge Center, Minn.).

"Support lighting for electrical power systems" was invented by Darrin Jensen (Dodge Center, Minn.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A lighting system is incorporated into the ends of the electrical power cords to provide light when working in dark environments. The lighting source is preferably battery-operated, thus allowing the user to find power receptacles when in these dark environments. Additionally, a second power source is included in the plug receptacle end, which can be battery-powered or can be powered by electrical power carried within the power lines. The...