US3128124A
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Retractable seat belt assembly
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1961-12-19
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1981-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Fredericks
- 👤 William B Archer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/3405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, A SEAT, A SEAT BELT ADAPTED TO EXTEND OVER SAID SEAT, MEANS ANCHORING A PORTION OF SAID BELT, RETRACTION MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID BELT TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDED OPERATIVE POSITION AND A RETRACTED STORAGE POSITION FOR SAID BELT, SAID RETRACTION MEANS INCLUDING RESILIENT MEANS OPERATIVE TO BIAS SAID SEAT BELT INTO SAID RETRACTED STORAGE POSITION, LATCH MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT FROM A DISENGAGED POSITION TO A POSITION OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RETRACTION MEANS WHEN SAID SEAT BELT IS IN SAID EXTENDED OPERATIVE POSITION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OCCUPANCY OF SAID SEAT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LATCH MEANS FOR CAUSING THE LATTER TO PIVOT FROM THE DISENGAGED POSITION TO THE ENGAGED POSITION WHEN SAID SEAT IS OCCUPIED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, A SEAT, A SEAT BELT ADAPTED TO EXTEND OVER SAID SEAT, MEANS ANCHORING A PORTION OF SAID BELT, RETRACTION MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID BELT TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDED OPERATIVE POSITION AND A RETRACTED STORAGE POSITION FOR SAID BELT, SAID RETRACTION MEANS INCLUDING RESILIENT MEANS OPERATIVE TO BIAS SAID SEAT BELT INTO SAID RETRACTED STORAGE POSITION, LATCH MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT FROM A DISENGAGED POSITION TO A POSITION OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RETRACTION MEANS WHEN SAID SEAT BELT IS IN SAID EXTENDED OPERATIVE POSITION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OCCUPANCY OF SAID SEAT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LATCH MEANS FOR CAUSING THE LATTER TO PIVOT FROM THE DISENGAGED POSITION TO THE ENGAGED POSITION WHEN SAID SEAT IS OCCUPIED.
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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |