US3610679A
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Auto safety seat and door lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-01
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1990-05-01
Abstract
Abstract Specially constructed seats in a vehicle move forward and tilt upward upon front or head-on collision to turn occupants away from dashboard and windshield. At the same time, these seats lock the doors closed in place to prevent occupants from being thrown out of the vehicle upon impact.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Amato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/42; B60N2/4207; B60N2/4214; B60N2/4221; B60N2/427; B60N2/42727; B60N2/42736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
In combination with a vehicle having a front seat and oppositely disposed doors: first and second horizontal parallel elongated members secured in said seat and extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the ends of the members extending outward from each side of the seat; and means disposed in the doors and engaging the opposite ends of the members to enable the seat to remain in normal position and the doors to be opened and closed during normal driving and to tilt the seat rearward and to turn the occupants away from dashboard and windshield and at the same time lock the doors closed upon severe head-on or front impact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
In combination with a vehicle having a front seat and oppositely disposed doors: first and second horizontal parallel elongated members secured in said seat and extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the ends of the members extending outward from each side of the seat; and means disposed in the doors and engaging the opposite ends of the members to enable the seat to remain in normal position and the doors to be opened and closed during normal driving and to tilt the seat rearward and to turn the occupants away from dashboard and windshield and at the same time lock the doors closed upon severe head-on or front impact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means includes inside recessed panels having aligned slots in which the opposite ends of the members are disposed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein said slots each have an enlarged circular opening, a first section extending horizontally forward from the opening, and a second section extending inclinedly forward and upward from the first section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 wherein the ends of the first member in normal driving engage the first slot sections and upon impact engage the second slot sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as set forth in claim 4 wherein opposite ends of the second member terminate in wheels, the wheels engaging the circular openings in normal driving and engaging the first slot sections upon impact.
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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |