ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,576,788, issued on March 17, was assigned to NSV Group FZCO (Dubai, United Arab Emirates).

"Vehicle roof support platform" was invented by Victor Harris (Dubai, United Arab Emirates).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Vehicle roof platform with unitary body and load bearing upper surface that is adapted to extend substantially over the roof of a vehicle and is bounded by front and rear and longitudinal sides. Platform mount locations secure the body to vehicle. At least one internal support member extends away from an underside of the upper surface terminating at a lower edge. Respective lower edges of the front and rear ends, the longitudin...