US3222084A
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Whiplash-preventing safety device
Assignee: JOHN B MILLER JR
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Filing: 1964-05-27
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1984-05-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Hesen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A WHIPLASH-PREVENTING SAFETY DEVICE FOR USE ABOVE AN AUTOMOBILE SEAT, SAID SAFETY DEVICE COMPRISING: A NON-ELASTIC SUPPORT MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE THE AUTOMOBILE SEAT, SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A COLLAPSIBLE POLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PLURALITY OF BOLSTER MEMBERS POSITIONABLE ABOVE THE SEAT SO AS TO SUPPORT THE HEAD OF A PERSON OCCUPYING THE SEAT; AND CLAMP MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY ATTACHING SAID SUPPORT MEANS BETWEEN FRAME MEMBERS OF THE AUTOMOBILE, EACH OF SAID CLAMP MEANS INCLUDING A JAW CLAMP HAVING A PAIR OF HINGED CLAMP MEMBERS FOR GRIPPING THE AUTOMOBILE FRAME MEMBER AND A LEVER ARM ROTATABLY COUPLED TO SAID PAIR OF HINGED CLAMP MEMBERS FOR GRIPPING SAID SUPPORT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A WHIPLASH-PREVENTING SAFETY DEVICE FOR USE ABOVE AN AUTOMOBILE SEAT, SAID SAFETY DEVICE COMPRISING: A NON-ELASTIC SUPPORT MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE THE AUTOMOBILE SEAT, SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A COLLAPSIBLE POLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A PLURALITY OF BOLSTER MEMBERS POSITIONABLE ABOVE THE SEAT SO AS TO SUPPORT THE HEAD OF A PERSON OCCUPYING THE SEAT; AND CLAMP MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY ATTACHING SAID SUPPORT MEANS BETWEEN FRAME MEMBERS OF THE AUTOMOBILE, EACH OF SAID CLAMP MEANS INCLUDING A JAW CLAMP HAVING A PAIR OF HINGED CLAMP MEMBERS FOR GRIPPING THE AUTOMOBILE FRAME MEMBER AND A LEVER ARM ROTATABLY COUPLED TO SAID PAIR OF HINGED CLAMP MEMBERS FOR GRIPPING SAID SUPPORT MEANS.
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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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |