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US3257147A
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Device for removing slack from a safety belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-13
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1984-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew G Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/3408; B60R22/347
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY HAVING FIRST AND SECOND BELT SECTIONS NORMALLY INTERCONNECTED BY A BUCKLE DEVICE, A SYSTEM FOR REMOVING SLACK FROM SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A FIRST TAKE-UP DEVICE, SAID FIRST TAKE-UP DEVICE INCLUDING A SPOOL RECEIVING ONE OF SAID BELT SECTIONS, AND ALSO INCLUDING A MEMBER ENGAGING SAID BELT SECTION, SAID FIRST TAKE-UP DEVICE HAVING A BIASING MEANS TENDING TO ROTATE SAID SPOOL WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER AND RELEASABLE LOCKING MEANS OPERABLE TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID SPOOL WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER; AND A SECOND TAKE-UP DEVICE, SAID SECOND TAKE-UP DEVICE INCLUDING A SPOOL RECEIVING SAID OTHER BELT SECTION, AND A MEMBER ENGAGING SAID OTHER BELT SECTION, AND
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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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |