US3235930A
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Automatic seat belt release
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-15
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1983-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett E Chapin
- 👤 Ivan L Bishop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/32; B60R22/322; B60R22/324; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45461; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45623; Y10T24/45639; Y10T24/45644
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A SEAL BELT BUCKLE MOUNTABLE ON ONE END OF A SEAT BELT FOR RELEASABLE RECEPTION OF A SEAT BELT HOOK MOUNTED ON THE OTHER END OF THE SEAT BELT FOR PROVIDING A BODY ENCIRCLING SAFETY DEVICE, SAID BUCKLE INCLUDING A HOUSING, A BELT RECEIVING MEANS FIXED WITHIN THE HOUSING AND PROJECING FROM A FIRST END THEREOF, A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING BELT HOOK SLOT THROUGH THE SECOND END OF SAID HOUSING, A LATCH MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED WITHIN THE HOUSING, POSITIONING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE LATCH MEANS IN A FIRST LOCKING POSITION FOR PREVENTING WITHDRAWAL OF AN INSERTED BELT HOOK AND FOR PIVOTING SAID LATCH MEANS INTO AN UNLOCKED POSITION, EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE MANUAL LEVER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING, SAID MANUAL LEVER MEANS BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID POSITIONING MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING THE LATCH MEANS TO AN UNLOCKED POSITION SO AS TO RELEASE AN INSERTED BELT HOOK, AND SECOND RELEASE MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN THE HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID POSITIONING MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING THE LATCH MEANS TO THE UNLOCKED POSITION, SAID SECOND RELEASE MEANS BEING AUTOMATICALLY OPERABLE FOR EFFECTING A MOVING OF THE LATCH MEANS UPON THE SUBJECTING OF THE BELT RECEIVING MEANS TO A PREDETERMINED TENSILE FORCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A SEAL BELT BUCKLE MOUNTABLE ON ONE END OF A SEAT BELT FOR RELEASABLE RECEPTION OF A SEAT BELT HOOK MOUNTED ON THE OTHER END OF THE SEAT BELT FOR PROVIDING A BODY ENCIRCLING SAFETY DEVICE, SAID BUCKLE INCLUDING A HOUSING, A BELT RECEIVING MEANS FIXED WITHIN THE HOUSING AND PROJECING FROM A FIRST END THEREOF, A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING BELT HOOK SLOT THROUGH THE SECOND END OF SAID HOUSING, A LATCH MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED WITHIN THE HOUSING, POSITIONING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE LATCH MEANS IN A FIRST LOCKING POSITION FOR PREVENTING WITHDRAWAL OF AN INSERTED BELT HOOK AND FOR PIVOTING SAID LATCH MEANS INTO AN UNLOCKED POSITION, EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE MANUAL LEVER MEANS MOUNTED ON THE HOUSING, SAID MANUAL LEVER MEANS BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID POSITIONING MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING THE LATCH MEANS TO AN UNLOCKED POSITION SO AS TO RELEASE AN INSERTED BELT HOOK, AND SECOND RELEASE MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN THE HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID POSITIONING MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY MOVING THE LATCH MEANS TO THE UNLOCKED POSITION, SAID SECOND RELEASE MEANS BEING AUTOMATICALLY OPERABLE FOR EFFECTING A MOVING OF THE LATCH MEANS UPON THE SUBJECTING OF THE BELT RECEIVING MEANS TO A PREDETERMINED TENSILE FORCE.
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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |