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US3177966A
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Releasable anchoring mechanism for safety seat belts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-03
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1982-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Schoeffler
- 👤 Vojin K Janicich
- 👤 Radovan P Lazich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/32; B60R22/321
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN A SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A MOVING VEHICLE HAVING AN OCCUPANT THEREIN, A POWER SUPPLY, A SAFETY SEAT BELT ENCIRCLING SAID OCCUPANT AND A RELEASABLE ANCHORING ASSEMBLY NORMALLY HOLDING THE SEAT BELT TIGHTLY ABOUT THE OCCUPANT COMPRISING, RETRACTIBLE MEANS FOR RELEASABLY ANCHORING THE SEAT BELT TO THE VEHICLE TO TIGHTLY HOLD THE COCUPANT, POWER OPERATED MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RETRACTIBLE MEANS FOR RETRACTION THEREOF UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELTS, CONTROL MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID POWER OPERATED MEANS TO THE POWER SUPPLY FOR ENERGIZATION THEREOF UNDER SAID EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID RELEASE OF THE SEAT BELT BY SAID ENERGIZTATION OF THE POWER OPERATED MEANS FOR DISCONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN A SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A MOVING VEHICLE HAVING AN OCCUPANT THEREIN, A POWER SUPPLY, A SAFETY SEAT BELT ENCIRCLING SAID OCCUPANT AND A RELEASABLE ANCHORING ASSEMBLY NORMALLY HOLDING THE SEAT BELT TIGHTLY ABOUT THE OCCUPANT COMPRISING, RETRACTIBLE MEANS FOR RELEASABLY ANCHORING THE SEAT BELT TO THE VEHICLE TO TIGHTLY HOLD THE COCUPANT, POWER OPERATED MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RETRACTIBLE MEANS FOR RETRACTION THEREOF UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELTS, CONTROL MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID POWER OPERATED MEANS TO THE POWER SUPPLY FOR ENERGIZATION THEREOF UNDER SAID EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID RELEASE OF THE SEAT BELT BY SAID ENERGIZTATION OF THE POWER OPERATED MEANS FOR DISCONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY THEREFROM.
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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |