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US3308902A
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Fail-safe automatic belt anchor system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-19
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1984-11-19
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
2026-10-27 16:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/343
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE HAVING A VOLTAGE SOURCE AND AN IGNITION SYSTEM INCLUDING A SWITCH, AND ALSO HAVING A SAFETY BELT INCLUDING A BUCKLE HAVING PORTIONS CONNECTING OPPOSITE SECTIONS OF SAID SAFETY BELT, A TERMINAL DEVICE FOR SAID SAFETY BELT, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: A FRAME NORMALLY SECURED TO SAID VEHICLE; A SHAFT MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME; A REEL RECEIVING AN END OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID BELT SECTIONS, SAID REEL BEING ROTATABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME AND MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT; REEL BIASING MEANS URGING SAID REEL TO ROTATE WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME TO WIND UP SAID BELT SECTION; LOCKING MEANS ENGAGEABLE AND DISENGAGEABLE WITH SAID REEL TO FIX SAID REEL WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME; LOCKING-BIASING MEANS URGING SAID LOCKING MEANS INTO ENGAGEMENT; MEANS INCLUDING A SOLENOID FOR DISENGAGING SAID LOCKING MEANS; CONDUCTOR WIRES ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BUCKLE PORTIONS, RESPECTIVELY, AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID SOLENOID TO SAID VOLTAGE SOURCE, AND ALSO SAID CONDUCTOR WIRES IN SHUNT RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SOLENOID WHEN SAID BUCKLE PORTIONS ARE COUPLED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE HAVING A VOLTAGE SOURCE AND AN IGNITION SYSTEM INCLUDING A SWITCH, AND ALSO HAVING A SAFETY BELT INCLUDING A BUCKLE HAVING PORTIONS CONNECTING OPPOSITE SECTIONS OF SAID SAFETY BELT, A TERMINAL DEVICE FOR SAID SAFETY BELT, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: A FRAME NORMALLY SECURED TO SAID VEHICLE; A SHAFT MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME; A REEL RECEIVING AN END OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID BELT SECTIONS, SAID REEL BEING ROTATABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME AND MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT; REEL BIASING MEANS URGING SAID REEL TO ROTATE WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME TO WIND UP SAID BELT SECTION; LOCKING MEANS ENGAGEABLE AND DISENGAGEABLE WITH SAID REEL TO FIX SAID REEL WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME; LOCKING-BIASING MEANS URGING SAID LOCKING MEANS INTO ENGAGEMENT; MEANS INCLUDING A SOLENOID FOR DISENGAGING SAID LOCKING MEANS; CONDUCTOR WIRES ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID BUCKLE PORTIONS, RESPECTIVELY, AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID SOLENOID TO SAID VOLTAGE SOURCE, AND ALSO SAID CONDUCTOR WIRES IN SHUNT RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SOLENOID WHEN SAID BUCKLE PORTIONS ARE COUPLED.
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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |