ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,782,099, issued on Nov. 3, was assigned to Michael Dean Leraas (Kernersville, N.C.).

"Measuring caliper and micrometer storage stand" was invented by Michael Dean Leraas (Kernersville, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention holds caliper and micrometer measuring tools on a flat surface, to mount vertical or horizontal, including versions holding multiple calipers, versions holding micrometers in addition to calipers. The invention is needed for tool access, protecting tool when not in use, to: have tools on display for ornamentation, display tools with personalized placard on the tools holder. The holder features an enclosed s...