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US3241882A
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Seat belt positioning device
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1961-12-13
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1981-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Fredericks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A GUARD FOR RETAINING A PASSENGER VEHICLE SAFETY BELT ON A PASSENGER VEHICLE SEAT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT ENGAGED WITH ANOTHER SAFETY BELT TO SECURE A PASSENGER ON THE SEAT, SAID GUARD COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE SHANK MEMBER SECURABLE BY ONE END THEREOF TO A PASSENGER VEHICLE SEAT ADJACENT THE ABUTMENT OF THE SEAT AND BACK PORTIONS OF THE PASSENGER VEHICLE SEAT, SAID FLEXIBLE SHANK MEMBER HAVING MEANS ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END THEREOF SLIDABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH A SEAT BELT, SAID SHANK BEING SUBSTANTIALLY SHORTER THAN A SEAT BELT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A GUARD FOR RETAINING A PASSENGER VEHICLE SAFETY BELT ON A PASSENGER VEHICLE SEAT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT IS NOT ENGAGED WITH ANOTHER SAFETY BELT TO SECURE A PASSENGER ON THE SEAT, SAID GUARD COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE SHANK MEMBER SECURABLE BY ONE END THEREOF TO A PASSENGER VEHICLE SEAT ADJACENT THE ABUTMENT OF THE SEAT AND BACK PORTIONS OF THE PASSENGER VEHICLE SEAT, SAID FLEXIBLE SHANK MEMBER HAVING MEANS ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END THEREOF SLIDABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH A SEAT BELT, SAID SHANK BEING SUBSTANTIALLY SHORTER THAN A SEAT BELT.
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |