ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,391,190, issued on Aug. 19.

"Phone holder for a vehicle cup holder" was invented by Clay Plemmons (Candler, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The phone holder for a vehicle cup holder is a mechanical structure configured for use with a vehicle cup holder. The phone holder for a vehicle cup holder is configured for use with a first personal data device. The phone holder for a vehicle cup holder secures the first personal data device to a vehicle. The phone holder for a vehicle cup holder comprises a mounting structure, a pedestal, and a threaded connection. The threaded connection attaches the pedestal to the mounting structure. The ped...