ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,276,378, issued on April 15.

"Flexible magnetic mounting system for devices" was invented by Thomas Hirschmann (Evergreen, Colo.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The mounting system comprises flexible arms with embedded magnets for secure attachment to various surfaces. Interchangeable pucks allow connection of different devices. The system features a magnetic force multiplication effect when bodies are aligned on opposite sides of an object, enhancing holding power. Constructed from durable materials, the system offers safety, convenience, and versatility across applications. Pucks can incorporate tracking technology for device recovery. T...