Retractor for seat belts
Abstract
Abstract A RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS OF AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES AND THE LIKE ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED BENEATH THE SEAT OF SUCH A VEHICLE PROVIDING A BELT TAKE-UP AND GUIDING MECHANISM HAVING A PORTION EXTENDED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE BACKREST PORTION THEREOF ASFFORDING A SUBSTANTIALLY FRICTIONLESS PATH OF TRAVEL FOR THE BELT DURING MOVEMENT BETWEEN ITS RETRACTED AND EXTENDED POSITIONS AND INCLUDING TENSION MEANS FOR SAID BELT TAKE-UP MECHANISM WHICH IS EFFECTIVE FULLY TO RETRACT THE BELT AND WHICH PERMITS UNRESTRICTED EXTENSION OF THE BELT WHILE MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT RATE OF PULL THROUGHOUT THE FULL EXTENT OF BELT MOVEMENT BETWEEN ITS FULLY RETRACTED AND FULLY EXTENDED POSITIONS.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter G Preston
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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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |