ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,349,749, issued on July 8, was assigned to Circle 3 Creative LLC (Bozeman, Mont.).
"Buckle and strap arrangements" was invented by Tim Farrar (Bozeman, Mont.) and Jeff Vermillion (Bozeman, Mont.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Various arrangements for different purposes are created with a strap, a flat metal buckle or catch, and a receiver. The buckle or catch and the receiver have having slotted openings to attach the element to the strap at positions which may be adjustable for fixed. A receiver post with a magnetic base engages an opening in the buckle or catch for a secure engagement of the buckle or catch with the receiver. Other arra...