ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,440,005, issued on Oct. 14.

"Adjustable watchband" was invented by Marcus L. Troy (White oak, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable watchband is disclosed. The watchband includes a first band portion and a second band portion. The first band portion comprises a plurality of adjustment slots, a push button, a push button sliding space, a connector, and a connector sliding space. The push button is adapted to shift between the plurality of adjustment slots. The connector is adapted to slide together with the push button. The second band portion comprises a second securing member and at least one positioning hole. The second sec...