US3584896A
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Combination shoulder harness and seat belt buckle system
Assignee: STEINTHAL AND CO Inc M
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Filing: 1968-08-01
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1988-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A combination seat belt buckle in which one of a series of loops towards the end of a retractable shoulder harness strap engages a hook formed on the buckle release fitting. When the release fitting is engaged in the buckle, the hook is closed off, retaining the harness strap. Upon release, the harness strap is automatically retracted behind the roof fabric of the vehicle into a constant tension retractor which extends the end of the strap into the vehicle in the fully retracted condition.
Inventors
- 👤 George Jantzen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/3405; A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2507; A44B11/2511; A44B11/2546; A44B11/2553; A44B11/2561; B60R22/02; B60R22/023; B60R2022/026; B60R22/18; B60R2022/1812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A retractor for a shoulder harness strap mounted to structural means generally above and behind the relevant seat, comprising an elongated structure providing a slide path therein and open towards one end thereof, a slide member slideable along said path, a roller journaled to said slide member, spring means secured within said structure towards the other end thereof, said spring means being connected at a free end thereof to said slide to bias said slide towards said spring means, an anchor fitting connected to a vehicle structural member and adapted to permit rotation of said harness strap upon full extraction thereof to allow inline loading of said strap from said anchor fitting to the wearer, said roller being adapted upon full extraction of said strap to travel beyond said loading line, said harness strap being secured to said anchor fitting, thence about said slide roller and thence out of the opening in said structure, said harness strap having a series of loops successively arranged along the free end thereof each of which is adapted to be selectively engaged for securing said strap upon said wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A retractor for a shoulder harness strap mounted to structural means generally above and behind the relevant seat, comprising an elongated structure providing a slide path therein and open towards one end thereof, a slide member slideable along said path, a roller journaled to said slide member, spring means secured within said structure towards the other end thereof, said spring means being connected at a free end thereof to said slide to bias said slide towards said spring means, an anchor fitting connected to a vehicle structural member and adapted to permit rotation of said harness strap upon full extraction thereof to allow inline loading of said strap from said anchor fitting to the wearer, said roller being adapted upon full extraction of said strap to travel beyond said loading line, said harness strap being secured to said anchor fitting, thence about said slide roller and thence out of the opening in said structure, said harness strap having a series of loops successively arranged along the free end thereof each of which is adapted to be selectively engaged for securing said strap upon said wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
175 words
A retractor for a shoulder harness strap mounted to structural means generally above and behind the relevant seat, comprising an elongated structure providing a slide path therein and open towards one end thereof, a slide member slideable along said path, a roller journaled to said slide member, spring means secured within said structure towards the other end thereof, said spring means being connected at a free end thereof to said slide to bias said slide towards said spring means, an anchor fitting connected to a vehicle structural member and adapted to permit rotation of said harness strap upon full extraction thereof to allow inline loading of said roller being adapted upon full extraction of said strap to travel beyond said loading line, said harness strap being secured to said anChor fitting, thence about said slide roller and thence out of the opening in said structure, the strap engaging portion of said anchor fitting being tilted at an angle of from 25* to 35* from its connected vehicle structural member towards the interior of said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
175 words
A retractor for a shoulder harness strap mounted to structural means generally above and behind the relevant seat, comprising an elongated structure providing a slide path therein and open towards one end thereof, a slide member slideable along said path, a roller journaled to said slide member, spring means secured within said structure towards the other end thereof, said spring means being connected at a free end thereof to said slide to bias said slide towards said spring means, an anchor fitting connected to a vehicle structural member and adapted to permit rotation of said harness strap upon full extraction thereof to allow inline loading of said roller being adapted upon full extraction of said strap to travel beyond said loading line, said harness strap being secured to said anChor fitting, thence about said slide roller and thence out of the opening in said structure, the strap engaging portion of said anchor fitting being tilted at an angle of from 25* to 35* from its connected vehicle structural member towards the interior of said vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A retractor according to claim 2 in which said retractor opening has a rear edge positioned at an angle of from 20* to 35* from vertical in the direction away from the relevant seat.
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) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |