ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,261,428, issued on March 25.

"Protective mesh array for use within an electrical network" was invented by David Lynn (Welcome, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A protective mesh system for distributing electrical power. The protective mesh system may include a body that supports and positions a protective mesh within its outer edges. The protective mesh may be of a single polarity and includes conductors and circuit opening devices. The protective mesh may provide for connecting to one or more power devices. One or more connectors may be electrically connected to the protective mesh and positioned along one or more of the edges of th...