US3237258A
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Safety belt buckle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-13
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1984-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Fisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:25
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2526; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3401; Y10T24/3423; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4079; Y10T24/4084; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45623; Y10T24/45639; Y10T24/45644
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER HAVING MEANS AT ONE END THEREOF FOR RETAINING A LATCH PLATE, A LATCH PLATE IN SAID RETAINING MEANS, A RELEASE HANDLE ON SAID BASE MOVABLE BETWEEN THE OPEN AND CLOSED CONDITIONS, SAID HANDLE BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH PLATE TO EFFECT MOVEMENT THEREOF TO THE OPEN CONDITION, A BELT TONGUE INSERTABLE BETWEEN SAID LATCH PLATE AND HANDLE HAVING A LATCH SURFACE ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH PLATE, A MOVABLE SLIDE MEMBER AT THE OPPOSITE END SAID BASE FROM THE LATCH RETAINING MEANS THEREON, SAID SLIDE HAVING MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY SECURING AN END PORTION OF A BELT TO SAID BASE, AND RESILIENT MEANS ON SAID BASE HAVING A PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH PLATE FOR NORMALLY BIASING SAID LATCH PLATE TOWARD ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TONGUE AND A PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SLIDE TO PRECLUDE RATTLE THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER HAVING MEANS AT ONE END THEREOF FOR RETAINING A LATCH PLATE, A LATCH PLATE IN SAID RETAINING MEANS, A RELEASE HANDLE ON SAID BASE MOVABLE BETWEEN THE OPEN AND CLOSED CONDITIONS, SAID HANDLE BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH PLATE TO EFFECT MOVEMENT THEREOF TO THE OPEN CONDITION, A BELT TONGUE INSERTABLE BETWEEN SAID LATCH PLATE AND HANDLE HAVING A LATCH SURFACE ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH PLATE, A MOVABLE SLIDE MEMBER AT THE OPPOSITE END SAID BASE FROM THE LATCH RETAINING MEANS THEREON, SAID SLIDE HAVING MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY SECURING AN END PORTION OF A BELT TO SAID BASE, AND RESILIENT MEANS ON SAID BASE HAVING A PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCH PLATE FOR NORMALLY BIASING SAID LATCH PLATE TOWARD ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TONGUE AND A PORTION ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SLIDE TO PRECLUDE RATTLE THEREOF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2999288A
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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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |