ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,312,721, issued on May 27.
"Garment drawstring manipulation device" was invented by Alvin Hodges (Columbus, Ga.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A garment drawstring manipulation device is provided. The device is comprised of a connecting member comprised of at least one fastener, a first member comprised of at least one fastener, and a second member comprised of at least one fastener. The first and second members can be positioned on both sides of a garment such that a drawstring is positioned between the members. Then, both members can be rolled or pushed towards each other such that the fasteners secure the positions of the members on t...