US3294445A
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Seat belt retractor
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1964-12-28
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1984-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis N Tino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/347; B60R22/35; B60R22/353
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN A SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM, A SUPPORT, A REEL MEANS JOURNALLED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR ROTATION ABOUT A FIXED AXIS OF ROTATION, A SEAT BELT SECTION SECURED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID REEL MEANS AND ADAPTED IN FULLY RETRACTED POSITION TO BE WOUND THEREON, SHAFT MEANS COUPLED TO SAID REEL MEANS COAXIALLY FOR ROTATION THEREWITH AS SAID SEAT BELT SECTION UNWINDS AS IT IS PULLED FROM RETRACTED TO EXTENDED POSITION, CLUTCH MEANS COAXIALLY COUPLED TO SAID SHAFT MEANS FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID REEL MEANS IN BELT EXTENDIG DIRECTION, AND CLUTCH ACTION NULLIFYING MEANS COAXIALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT MEANS OPERATIVE DURING MOVEMENT OF SAID BELT SECTION FROM FULLY RETRACTED TO EXTENDED POSITION, SAID CLUTCH ACTION NULLIFYING MEANS MOVING LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID SHAFT MEANS TO AN INOPERATIVE POSITION UPON RELEASE OF SAID BELT SECTION AFTER HAVING BEEN PULLED TO A DESIRED EXTENDED POSITION, SAID CLUTCH MEANS BECOMING OPERATIVE UPON SAID CLUTCH ACTION NULLIFYING MEANS BECOMING INOPERATIVE TO PREVENT FURTHER EXTENSION OF SAID BELT SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN A SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM, A SUPPORT, A REEL MEANS JOURNALLED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR ROTATION ABOUT A FIXED AXIS OF ROTATION, A SEAT BELT SECTION SECURED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID REEL MEANS AND ADAPTED IN FULLY RETRACTED POSITION TO BE WOUND THEREON, SHAFT MEANS COUPLED TO SAID REEL MEANS COAXIALLY FOR ROTATION THEREWITH AS SAID SEAT BELT SECTION UNWINDS AS IT IS PULLED FROM RETRACTED TO EXTENDED POSITION, CLUTCH MEANS COAXIALLY COUPLED TO SAID SHAFT MEANS FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID REEL MEANS IN BELT EXTENDIG DIRECTION, AND CLUTCH ACTION NULLIFYING MEANS COAXIALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT MEANS OPERATIVE DURING MOVEMENT OF SAID BELT SECTION FROM FULLY RETRACTED TO EXTENDED POSITION, SAID CLUTCH ACTION NULLIFYING MEANS MOVING LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID SHAFT MEANS TO AN INOPERATIVE POSITION UPON RELEASE OF SAID BELT SECTION AFTER HAVING BEEN PULLED TO A DESIRED EXTENDED POSITION, SAID CLUTCH MEANS BECOMING OPERATIVE UPON SAID CLUTCH ACTION NULLIFYING MEANS BECOMING INOPERATIVE TO PREVENT FURTHER EXTENSION OF SAID BELT SECTION.
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) | 1969-12-26 | 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 |