US3262738A
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Retractable seat belts
Assignee: STEINTHAL AND CO Inc M
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Filing: 1964-03-26
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jantzen George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/26; B60R22/34; B60R22/3405; B60R2022/1818; B60R2022/1843
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
IN A VEHICLE, A SEAT, A SEAT BELT ELEMENT ANCHORED AT ONE END TO THE FLOOR OF SAID VEHICLE AND EXTENDING AT ITS FREE END OVER SAID SEAT, RETRACTOR MEANS ENGAGING SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT FOR RETRACTING SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT FROM SAID SEAT, FIRST AND SECOND GRIPPING MEMBERS ATTACHED TO SAID SEAT AND DISPOSED NEAR OPPOSITE FACES OF SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT RESPECTIVELY AND AT A POINT FORWARD OF SAID RETRACTOR MEANS IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID FREE END OF SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT, SAID FIRST GRIPPING MEMBER BEING ACTUATABLE TOWARDS SAID SECOND GRIPPING MEMBER TO GRIP SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT BETWEEN THEM, SAID SECOND GRIPPING MEMBER BEING PIVOTABLE SAID HAVING A CAM GRIPPING SURFACE THEREON ADAPTED TO TIGHTEN THE GRIP ON SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT WHEN PIVOTALLY URGED IN THE RETRACTION DIRECTION AND TO RELEASE THE GRIP ON SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT WHEN PIVOTALLY URGED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID FIRST GRIPPING MEMBER TO CONTROL THE MOVEMENT THEREOF, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE OCCUPANCY OF SAID SEAT OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID MEANS TO MOVE SAID FIRST GRIPPING MEMBER INTO GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT UPON OCCUPANCY OF SAID SEAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
IN A VEHICLE, A SEAT, A SEAT BELT ELEMENT ANCHORED AT ONE END TO THE FLOOR OF SAID VEHICLE AND EXTENDING AT ITS FREE END OVER SAID SEAT, RETRACTOR MEANS ENGAGING SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT FOR RETRACTING SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT FROM SAID SEAT, FIRST AND SECOND GRIPPING MEMBERS ATTACHED TO SAID SEAT AND DISPOSED NEAR OPPOSITE FACES OF SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT RESPECTIVELY AND AT A POINT FORWARD OF SAID RETRACTOR MEANS IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID FREE END OF SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT, SAID FIRST GRIPPING MEMBER BEING ACTUATABLE TOWARDS SAID SECOND GRIPPING MEMBER TO GRIP SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT BETWEEN THEM, SAID SECOND GRIPPING MEMBER BEING PIVOTABLE SAID HAVING A CAM GRIPPING SURFACE THEREON ADAPTED TO TIGHTEN THE GRIP ON SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT WHEN PIVOTALLY URGED IN THE RETRACTION DIRECTION AND TO RELEASE THE GRIP ON SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT WHEN PIVOTALLY URGED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, MEANS COOPERATING WITH SAID FIRST GRIPPING MEMBER TO CONTROL THE MOVEMENT THEREOF, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE OCCUPANCY OF SAID SEAT OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID MEANS TO MOVE SAID FIRST GRIPPING MEMBER INTO GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SEAT BELT ELEMENT UPON OCCUPANCY OF SAID SEAT.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |