ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,403,844, issued on Sept. 2, was assigned to MACNEIL IP LLC (Bolingbrook, Ill.).

"Windshield phone mount with extension arm bumper" was invented by David S. Iverson (Oak Brook, Ill.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A windshield phone mount includes a telescoping arm assembly that brings the mounted cell phone or other personal electronic device within the maximum reach envelope of the driver. A bumper substantially surrounds an arm component in cross section and rests on the dashboard near the rear edge thereof. Living hinges in the bumper allow it to be pried apart and installed on the arm component without tearing. A user may select from ...