ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,228,265, issued on Feb. 18, was assigned to The Light Source Inc. (Fort Mill, S.C.).

"Electrical connector strip adapted for structural applications" was invented by Eric E. Von Fange (Charlotte, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An electrical connector strip is adapted for structural applications in theater, television and entertainment industries. The connector strip includes an elongated rigid enclosure defining a hollow continuous internal wireway receiving electrical wiring within an interior of the enclosure. At least one outlet pocket is formed in a side wall of the enclosure. A connector adapter plate is located in the outlet p...