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US3343764A
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Retractable seat belt construction
Assignee: Irving Air Chute Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-02-19
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James L Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/347; B60R22/35
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A RETRACTABLE SEAT BELT CONSTRUCTION THE COMBINATION OF A FRAME, A ROTATABLE REEL MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, A BELT FOR COILING ON SAID REEL, MEANS ON THE FRAME ATTACHED TO SAID REEL TO NORMALLY COIL THE BELT IN RETRACTED RELATION ON SAID REEL, A LOCKING MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, MEANS ATTACHED TO THE REEL WITH WHICH THE LOCKING MEMBER IS ENGAGEABLE TO LOCK THE REEL AGAINST MOVEMENT IN A BELT EXTENDING RELATION, SPRING MEANS NORMALLY URGING THE LOCKING MEMBER INTO LOCKING RELATION WITH THE REEL, AND MEANS GUIDING THE POSITION OF THE LOCKING MEMBER IN ITS MOVEMENTS INTO AND OUT OF LOCKING RELATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID REEL COMPRISING A SYNTHETIC RESIN FLEXIBLE MEMBER HAVING A SLOT THEREIN WITHIN WHICH THE LOCKING MEMBER IS SLIDABLE AND WHICH IS FLEXIBLE AND SUFFICIENTLY RIGID TO ENABLE THE LOCKIANG MEMBER UNDER ACTION OF ITS SPRING MEANS TO MOVE WHITH A DELAYED ACTION ALONG THE SLOT TO A LOCKED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A RETRACTABLE SEAT BELT CONSTRUCTION THE COMBINATION OF A FRAME, A ROTATABLE REEL MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, A BELT FOR COILING ON SAID REEL, MEANS ON THE FRAME ATTACHED TO SAID REEL TO NORMALLY COIL THE BELT IN RETRACTED RELATION ON SAID REEL, A LOCKING MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, MEANS ATTACHED TO THE REEL WITH WHICH THE LOCKING MEMBER IS ENGAGEABLE TO LOCK THE REEL AGAINST MOVEMENT IN A BELT EXTENDING RELATION, SPRING MEANS NORMALLY URGING THE LOCKING MEMBER INTO LOCKING RELATION WITH THE REEL, AND MEANS GUIDING THE POSITION OF THE LOCKING MEMBER IN ITS MOVEMENTS INTO AND OUT OF LOCKING RELATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID REEL COMPRISING A SYNTHETIC RESIN FLEXIBLE MEMBER HAVING A SLOT THEREIN WITHIN WHICH THE LOCKING MEMBER IS SLIDABLE AND WHICH IS FLEXIBLE AND SUFFICIENTLY RIGID TO ENABLE THE LOCKIANG MEMBER UNDER ACTION OF ITS SPRING MEANS TO MOVE WHITH A DELAYED ACTION ALONG THE SLOT TO A LOCKED POSITION.
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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |