ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,458,735, issued on Nov. 4.

"Breast pump caddy for holding, organizing and carrying a breast pump assembly" was invented by Mitchell Whitehead (Batavia, Ill.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Disclosed is a device for the controlled organization, storage, and transportation of a breast pump (electric or manual) and its accessories. The device comprises two main components: a caddy base and a caddy handle, which are firmly attached to each other using mounting screws. The caddy base consists of a bottom plate and an attached wall, forming a basket-like shape designed to securely house the electric breast pump, preventing any movement. Attached...