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Boot
Assignee: Steere Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-19
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-05-19
Abstract
Abstract Boots for seat belts which boots are slit from the top to the bottom so that they can be placed on a belt after it is attached to a vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank W Steere Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A plastic boot for a seat belt which belt is to be fastened to a vehicle through a terminal anchor plate, which boot comprises a lower portion to cover the anchor plate and an upper portion to surround and protect the portion of the belt adjacent the anchor plate, which upper portion is provided with an opening that extends from the top to the bottom thereof so that it may be located around the belt after the belt is fastened in a vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A plastic boot for a seat belt which belt is to be fastened to a vehicle through a terminal anchor plate, which boot comprises a lower portion to cover the anchor plate and an upper portion to surround and protect the portion of the belt adjacent the anchor plate, which upper portion is provided with an opening that extends from the top to the bottom thereof so that it may be located around the belt after the belt is fastened in a vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The boot of claim 1 which is stiff enough to be snapped into position about a seat belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A seat belt with a terminal anchor plate, the anchor plate being fastened to a portion of vehicle; and a boot over the anchor plate which boot comprises a portion which surrounds the belt and protects the portion of the belt adjacent the anchor plate, with an opening which extends from the top to the bottom of the boot so that it can be opened and positioned around the belt and then closed about it.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
A seat belt with a terminal anchor plate, the anchor plate being fastened to a portion of vehicle; and a boot over the anchor plate which boot comprises a portion which surrounds the belt and protects the portion of the belt adjacent the anchor plate, with an opening which extends from the top to the bottom of the boot so that it can be opened and positioned around the belt and then closed about it.
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |