US3552770A
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Safety device
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1968-11-21
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1988-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A SEFETY DEVICE FOR PROTECTING AN OCCUPANT OF A VEHICLE DURING AN ACCIDENT COMPRISES A CONFINEMANT SUPPORTED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONFINEMENT IS SUPPORTED IN AN INOPERATIVE COLLAPSED CONDITION AND IS EXPANDED TO AN OPERATIVE CONDITION UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF AN ACCIDENT. ONE EMBODIMENT OF THE PRESENT INVENTION INCLUDES A ZERO REACTION DIFFUSER FOR DIRECTING FLOW FROM A FLUID RESERVOIR INTO A CONFINEMENT UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF AN ACCIDENT TO EXPAND THE CONFINEMENT. ANOTHER EMBODIMENT INCLUDES GAS GENERATING MATERIAL THAT IS ACTIVATED UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF AN ACCIDENT TO RAPIDLY PRODUCE GAS TO EXPAND THE CONFINEMENT.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles O Berryman
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-27 06:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; F; F42; F42B; F42B3/00; F42B3/04; B60R21/20; B60R21/215; B60R2021/21525; B60R21/23; B60R21/235; B60R2021/23504; B60R2021/23528; B60R21/26; B60R21/264; B60R21/2644; B60R21/2646
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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) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |