ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,366,428, issued on July 22.

"Adjustable tension device" was invented by Scott V Evans (Jacksonville, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable tension device for use in connection with accessories designed to be worn inside of a user's waistband. The tension device is operable to attach to said accessory and provide an added point of leverage against the user's clothing, thereby holding the accessory snugly against the user's body. The tension device includes a base, and fixed arm, and a plurality of extensions of varying lengths, wherein said extensions are able to attach to the fixed arm, thereby providing varying arm lengths d...