ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,419,396, issued on Sept. 23.
"Luggage with container receptacles" was invented by Jeffery Baron Lesperance (Howell, Mich.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The disclosure provides an article of luggage including one or more receptacles. The receptacles may receive beverage containers, food and food containers, or mobile devices. The receptacles may be integrated into the luggage or selectively removable from the luggage. Blank plugs may be inserted into the receptacle openings and secured via a latch mechanism. The receptacles may also be secured with the latch mechanism. Seals are provided to prevent water, dirt, or debris from entering t...