ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,433,360, issued on Oct. 7.

"Dual-layer elastic belt with enhanced durability and customization" was invented by Armin Eugen Oehler (Greenville, S.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An elastic belt includes a dual-layer structure, including a first elongate layer formed of an elastic material and a second elongate layer also formed of an elastic material, the second layer being coupled to the first layer along at least a portion of their respective lengths. The first layer provides a base with structural support, while the second layer features a thinner construction and is configured for aesthetic customization. A coupling means secures th...