ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,364,291, issued on July 22, was assigned to Andra Group LP (Dallas).
"Adjustable strap" was invented by Tomima L. Edmark (Dallas) and Ceri Reynolds-Stone (Dallas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable strap comprises an elongated length and mating fastening portions on one side of the strap adjacent to one end of the strap. Gaps or spaces between the mating fastening portions or members provide a tactile effect or response when adjusting the strap to the closed position. The strap is permanently or releasably secured at one end to an attachment point or stabilizing component. The opposite end with the mating fastening portions fold...