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US3293714A
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Safety buckle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-25
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1984-06-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip W Shafer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:36
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2592; A44B11/2596; A44D; A44D2200/00; A44D2200/10; A44D2200/12; A44D2203/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A MAGNETIC BUCKLE FOR A SEAT BELT COMPRISING AN OPEN ENDED CHANNEL, A BELT FASTENER CONNECTED TO THE OPEN ENDED CHANNEL AND BEING ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A PORTION OF A SEAT BELT, A MAGNET CONNECTED TO THE OPEN ENDED CHANNEL, A SECOND MAGNET ENGAGEABLE WITH THE FIRST MENTIONED MAGNET, A SECOND OPEN ENDED CHANNEL CONNECTED TO THE SECOND MAGNET AND BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE FIRST MENTIONED OPEN ENDED CHANNEL FOR LOCKING THEREWITH, A SECOND BELT FASTENER CONNECTED TO THE SECOND OPEN ENDED CHANNEL AND BEING ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SECOND PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT, WHEREBY THE ATTRACTION OF THE MAGNETS HOLDS THE CHANNELS ALIGNED AND IN POSITION FOR FIRM ENGAGEMENT UPON THE APPLICATION OF A LOAD TO THE SEAT BELT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A MAGNETIC BUCKLE FOR A SEAT BELT COMPRISING AN OPEN ENDED CHANNEL, A BELT FASTENER CONNECTED TO THE OPEN ENDED CHANNEL AND BEING ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A PORTION OF A SEAT BELT, A MAGNET CONNECTED TO THE OPEN ENDED CHANNEL, A SECOND MAGNET ENGAGEABLE WITH THE FIRST MENTIONED MAGNET, A SECOND OPEN ENDED CHANNEL CONNECTED TO THE SECOND MAGNET AND BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE FIRST MENTIONED OPEN ENDED CHANNEL FOR LOCKING THEREWITH, A SECOND BELT FASTENER CONNECTED TO THE SECOND OPEN ENDED CHANNEL AND BEING ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SECOND PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT, WHEREBY THE ATTRACTION OF THE MAGNETS HOLDS THE CHANNELS ALIGNED AND IN POSITION FOR FIRM ENGAGEMENT UPON THE APPLICATION OF A LOAD TO THE SEAT BELT.
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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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |