US3117818A
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Seat belt positioning device
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1961-12-13
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1981-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Fredericks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A SEAT BELT POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A SEAT BELT HAVING AN END SEGMENT EXTENSIBLE IN A FASTENED CONDITION ACROSS A SEAT, SAID SEAT HAVING A SEAT BACK, SAID SEAT BACK HAVING A BACK SURFACE AND A SIDE SURFACE, SAID SEAT BELT POSITIONING DEVICE COMPRISING AN ELASTIC MEMBER HAVING ONE END ATTACHED TO THE BACK SURFACE OF SAID SEAT BACK AND ITS OTHER END ATTACHED TO SAID END SEGMENT OF SAID SEAT BELT INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS, SAID ELASTIC MEMBER YIELDABLY HOLDING SAID END SEGMENT OF SAID SEAT BELT IN JUXTAPOSITION TO THE SIDE SURFACE OF SAID SEAT BACK WHEN SAID SEAT BELT IS IN AN UNFASTENED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A SEAT BELT POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A SEAT BELT HAVING AN END SEGMENT EXTENSIBLE IN A FASTENED CONDITION ACROSS A SEAT, SAID SEAT HAVING A SEAT BACK, SAID SEAT BACK HAVING A BACK SURFACE AND A SIDE SURFACE, SAID SEAT BELT POSITIONING DEVICE COMPRISING AN ELASTIC MEMBER HAVING ONE END ATTACHED TO THE BACK SURFACE OF SAID SEAT BACK AND ITS OTHER END ATTACHED TO SAID END SEGMENT OF SAID SEAT BELT INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS, SAID ELASTIC MEMBER YIELDABLY HOLDING SAID END SEGMENT OF SAID SEAT BELT IN JUXTAPOSITION TO THE SIDE SURFACE OF SAID SEAT BACK WHEN SAID SEAT BELT IS IN AN UNFASTENED CONDITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |