US3185246A
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Seat belt anchors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-21
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1983-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C Maurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/48; B60R2022/4808; B60R2022/4841; B60R2022/4883; B60R2022/4891
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A SEAT BELT ANCHOR FOR USE IN SECURING AN END OF A SEAT BELT TO THE BODY OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROLLED BY AN IGNITION SYSTEM, THE ANCHOR INCLUDING A HOUSING, MEANS FOR SECURING SAID HOUSING ADJACENT TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, A TWO PART SEAT BELT HAVING AN END ANCHORED TO SAID BODY AND THE OTHER END SECURED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A SWITCH IN SAID HOUSING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SEAT BELT, AND NORMALLY OPEN TO BREAK A CIRCUIT THERETHROUGH, SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS ENGAGING SAID BELT AND CLOSING SAID SWITCH WHEN SAID BELT IS UNDER TENSION, AND A CIRCUIT INCLUDING A POWER SOURCE, SAID SWITCH, AN IGNITION SWITCH AND SAID IGNITION SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A SEAT BELT ANCHOR FOR USE IN SECURING AN END OF A SEAT BELT TO THE BODY OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONTROLLED BY AN IGNITION SYSTEM, THE ANCHOR INCLUDING A HOUSING, MEANS FOR SECURING SAID HOUSING ADJACENT TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, A TWO PART SEAT BELT HAVING AN END ANCHORED TO SAID BODY AND THE OTHER END SECURED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A SWITCH IN SAID HOUSING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SEAT BELT, AND NORMALLY OPEN TO BREAK A CIRCUIT THERETHROUGH, SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS ENGAGING SAID BELT AND CLOSING SAID SWITCH WHEN SAID BELT IS UNDER TENSION, AND A CIRCUIT INCLUDING A POWER SOURCE, SAID SWITCH, AN IGNITION SWITCH AND SAID IGNITION SYSTEM.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |