US3361475A
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Safety belt with shock absorbing device
Assignee: William Hc Villiers
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Filing: 1965-06-04
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1985-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H C Villiers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
IN COMBINATION, A SAFETY BELT AND A SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE SECURED THERETO, SAID SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE COMPRISING A CORRUGATED STRIP OF DUCTILE MATERIAL, THE CORRUGATIONS OF SAID STRIP BEING OF PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING AMPLITUDE FROM ONE END OF SAID STRIP TO THE OTHER END OF SAID STRIP, SUCH THAT THE TENSILE FORCE REQUIRED IN SAID STRIP TO STRAIGHTEN OUT OF THE CORRUGATIONS IS DIFFERENT FROM THE TENSILE FORCE REQUIRED IN SAID STRIP TO STRAIGHTEN OUT AN ADJACENT CORRUGATION, THE CORRUGATIONS OF SAID STRIP BEING ADAPTED TO RESIST STRAIGHTENING DUE TO FORCES NORMALLY APPLIED TO SAID SAFETY BELT, BUT STRAIGHTENING OUT SEQUENTIALLY WHEN EXCESSIVE FORCES ARE APPLIED TO SAID SAFETY BELT, THEREBY ABSORBING ENERGY IN DISCRETE AMOUNTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN COMBINATION, A SAFETY BELT AND A SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE SECURED THERETO, SAID SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE COMPRISING A CORRUGATED STRIP OF DUCTILE MATERIAL, THE CORRUGATIONS OF SAID STRIP BEING OF PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING AMPLITUDE FROM ONE END OF SAID STRIP TO THE OTHER END OF SAID STRIP, SUCH THAT THE TENSILE FORCE REQUIRED IN SAID STRIP TO STRAIGHTEN OUT OF THE CORRUGATIONS IS DIFFERENT FROM THE TENSILE FORCE REQUIRED IN SAID STRIP TO STRAIGHTEN OUT AN ADJACENT CORRUGATION, THE CORRUGATIONS OF SAID STRIP BEING ADAPTED TO RESIST STRAIGHTENING DUE TO FORCES NORMALLY APPLIED TO SAID SAFETY BELT, BUT STRAIGHTENING OUT SEQUENTIALLY WHEN EXCESSIVE FORCES ARE APPLIED TO SAID SAFETY BELT, THEREBY ABSORBING ENERGY IN DISCRETE AMOUNTS.
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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) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |