US3425646A
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Retraction device for vehicle safety belts
Assignee: American Safety Equipment Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-01
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Granted: 1969-02-04
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Expires: 1983-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James Sherman Hollowell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/3408; B60R2022/3424; B60R2022/3427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A RETRACTION DEVICE TO BE ASSEMBLED TO A SAFETY BELT INTERMEDIATE THE STRAP ENDS IN A NON-LOAD CARRYING RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRAP FOR RETRACTING SUCH STRAP WITHIN THE DEVICE UPON THE UNLATCHING OF THE SAFETY BELT, SAID RETRACTION DEVICE COMPRISING; A CHAMBERED HOUSING INCLUDING A STRAP RECEIVING CHAMBER WITH OPPOSED STRAP RECEIVING SLOTS AND A SPRING RECEIVING CHAMBER; SAID CHAMBERS BEING SEPARATED BY A PORTED PARTITION; AN ELONGATED ARBOR ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND PASSING THROUGH SAID PORTED PARTITION; AND A COIL SPRING WITHIN SAID SPRING CHAMBER HAVING ONE END ENGAGING SAID ARBOR AND ONE END ENGAGING SAID HOUSING;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A RETRACTION DEVICE TO BE ASSEMBLED TO A SAFETY BELT INTERMEDIATE THE STRAP ENDS IN A NON-LOAD CARRYING RELATIONSHIP TO THE STRAP FOR RETRACTING SUCH STRAP WITHIN THE DEVICE UPON THE UNLATCHING OF THE SAFETY BELT, SAID RETRACTION DEVICE COMPRISING; A CHAMBERED HOUSING INCLUDING A STRAP RECEIVING CHAMBER WITH OPPOSED STRAP RECEIVING SLOTS AND A SPRING RECEIVING CHAMBER; SAID CHAMBERS BEING SEPARATED BY A PORTED PARTITION; AN ELONGATED ARBOR ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND PASSING THROUGH SAID PORTED PARTITION; AND A COIL SPRING WITHIN SAID SPRING CHAMBER HAVING ONE END ENGAGING SAID ARBOR AND ONE END ENGAGING SAID HOUSING;
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) | 1972-02-04 | 1972-08-05 | 1973-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-04 | 1976-08-05 | 1977-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-04 | 1980-08-05 | 1981-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |