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US3133746A
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Vehicle occupant guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-11-29
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1981-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R Zazzara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R2021/0206; B60R2021/0253
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT GUARD COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A DRIVER SEAT, A SURROUNDING VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE COMPRISING A SEAT SUPPORT, A WINDSHIELD ARCH MEMBER FORWARD OF THE SEAT, AND REARWARDLY EXTENDING ROOF SIDE FRAME MEMBERS ALONG OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, A TRANSVERSE GUARD MEMBER HAVING REARWARDLY EXTENDING SIDE ARMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN RESPECT OF SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS BEHIND THE SEAT, AND ADAPTED TO SWING BETWEEN AN UPPER POSITION WITH THE GUARD MEMBER NESTING ADJACENT THE ARCH MEMBER, AND A LOWER POSITION JUST FORWARD OF THE UPPER BODY PORTION OF OCCUPANTS OF THE SEAT, MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING THE GUARD MEMBER IN ITS UPPER POSITION SECURED TO THE ARCH MEMBER CENTRALLY THEREOF, AND INERTIA MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOLDING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO VEHICLE DECELERATION FOR RELEASING SAID HOLDING MEANS AND RELEASING THE GUARD MEMBER FOR MOVEMENT TO ITS LOWER POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT GUARD COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A DRIVER SEAT, A SURROUNDING VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE COMPRISING A SEAT SUPPORT, A WINDSHIELD ARCH MEMBER FORWARD OF THE SEAT, AND REARWARDLY EXTENDING ROOF SIDE FRAME MEMBERS ALONG OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, A TRANSVERSE GUARD MEMBER HAVING REARWARDLY EXTENDING SIDE ARMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN RESPECT OF SAID SIDE FRAME MEMBERS BEHIND THE SEAT, AND ADAPTED TO SWING BETWEEN AN UPPER POSITION WITH THE GUARD MEMBER NESTING ADJACENT THE ARCH MEMBER, AND A LOWER POSITION JUST FORWARD OF THE UPPER BODY PORTION OF OCCUPANTS OF THE SEAT, MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING THE GUARD MEMBER IN ITS UPPER POSITION SECURED TO THE ARCH MEMBER CENTRALLY THEREOF, AND INERTIA MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOLDING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO VEHICLE DECELERATION FOR RELEASING SAID HOLDING MEANS AND RELEASING THE GUARD MEMBER FOR MOVEMENT TO ITS LOWER POSITION.
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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |