ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,651,864, issued on June 9, was assigned to Michael Sansur (Silverado, Calif.).

"Magnetically coupled circuits" was invented by Michael Sansur (Silverado, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Rapid edge-coupling and decoupling of circuits is effected by current carrying magnets. The magnets are preferably neodymium iron boron for magnetic strength, although other suitable magnetic compositions are contemplated. As used herein, the term "magnet" includes both one or more magnetic materials, and any electrically conductive protective or other coating about the magnetic material(s). In preferred embodiments at least one of the magnets is sli...