US3146027A
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Automobile seat belt delayed action release
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-20
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1982-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ragnar W Winberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/32; B60R22/322; B60R22/324
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A SAFETY BELT ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE OCCUPANT OF A VEHICLE AND CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS, A DELAYED RELEASE CONNECTOR INCLUDING NORMALLY INTERCONNECTED FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS, INTERCONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS, AND A DELAY RELEASE MECHANISM SECURED TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND NORMALLY HAVING A CONNECTION TO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS AND HAVING TENSION MEASURING MEANS AND TIME-DELAY RELEASE MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING SAID INTERCONNECTION AT THE TERMINATION OF A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD AFTER A TENSION FORCE OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT IS APPLIED ACROSS SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS THEREBY TO FACILITATE THE EGRESS OF THE OCCUPANT FROM THE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A SAFETY BELT ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE OCCUPANT OF A VEHICLE AND CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS, A DELAYED RELEASE CONNECTOR INCLUDING NORMALLY INTERCONNECTED FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS, INTERCONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS, AND A DELAY RELEASE MECHANISM SECURED TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND NORMALLY HAVING A CONNECTION TO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS AND HAVING TENSION MEASURING MEANS AND TIME-DELAY RELEASE MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING SAID INTERCONNECTION AT THE TERMINATION OF A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD AFTER A TENSION FORCE OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT IS APPLIED ACROSS SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS THEREBY TO FACILITATE THE EGRESS OF THE OCCUPANT FROM THE VEHICLE.
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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |