US3338532A
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Retractable safety belts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-27
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G Board
- 👤 Nelson H Shapiro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/347; B60R22/35; B60R22/353
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A RETRACTABLE BELT OR THE LIKE COMPRISING A FRAME, A RETRACTION REEL SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION UPON SAID FRAME AND HAVING RATCHET WHEEL MEANS FIXED THERETO, A STRAP CONNECTED TO SAID REEL FOR RETRACTION AND EXTENSION, A PAWL MEMBER MOUNTED UPON SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO BETWEEN A FIRST POSITIN, AT WHICH SAID PAWL MEMBER ENGAGES SAID RATCHET WHEEL MEANS FOR PREVENTING EXTENSIBLE ROTATION OF SAID REEL, AND A SECOND POSITION, AT WHICH SAID PAL MEMBER IS SUBSTANTIALLY DISENGAGED FROM SAID RATCHET WHEEL MEANS, AND MEANS TRAINING SAID STRAP AROUND SAID PAWL MEMBER WITH PREDETERMINED ORIENTATION, CORRELATED WITH THE MOUNTING OF SAID PAWL MEMBER, FOR EXERTING A FORCE FROM SAID STRAP UPON SAID PAWL MEMBER WHICH URGES SAID PAWL MEMBER TO SAID SECOND POSITION IN RESPONSE TO SUBSTANTIAL RETRACTILE MOVEMENT OF SAID STRAP WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME.
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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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |