ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,447,601, issued on Oct. 21, was assigned to Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. (Brookfield, Wis.).

"Socket storage device" was invented by Devin W. Herritz (Sussex, Wis.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Various socket storage systems are shown. The socket storage system includes one or more storage rails, socket holders of various sizes and socket posts. The socket storage rail includes a plurality of dovetail attachments allowing for selectively coupling between socket storage rails. The socket holders are adjustable relative to the socket storage rail for additional customization."

The patent was filed on Nov. 18, 2022, under Application No....