ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,280,720, issued on April 22.

"Adjustable cargo organizer that can be removably secured to an external portion of a vehicle or to a structure, and methods" was invented by William S Francis (Pensacola, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable cargo organizer comprises a main panel having at least first and second suspension rod channels formed therein for insertion of suspension rods. The main panel has a plurality of cargo compartments formed therein or secured thereto for holding and storing items. The suspension rods span the length of the respective channels such that ends of the suspension rods extend beyond the ends of the c...