ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 31 -- United States Patent no. 12,512,635, issued on Dec. 30, was assigned to The Stanley Works Israel Ltd. (Rosh Ha'Ayin, Israel).

"Stackable power outlet box" was invented by Yotam Shabtai (Kfar-Sava, Israel), Amit Ran (Mazkeret Batia, Israel), David Riesenberg (Rehovot, Israel) and Ohad Waissengreen (Emek Sorek, Israel).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A stackable storage system is disclosed. The system includes a base storage container disposed on a wheeled cart, and one or more additional storage containers removably secured on top of the base container. The system further includes a power outlet box which is interchangeably securable in the system with the other stora...