US3623191A
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Seat belt buckle
Assignee: Tokai Rika Co Ltd
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Filing: 1970-12-04
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A SEAT BELT BUCKLE CHARACTERIZED IN EMPLOYING A SINGLE WIRE SPRING IN THE BUCKLE BODY COMPRISING A LOCK PLATE ENGAGEABLE WITH A TONGUE PLATE AND A BELT BAR FOR SECURING THE OTHER TONGUE OF THE BELT. SAID SINGLE WIRE SPRING IS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ON A BASE PLATE AT ITS ONE PORTION AND TO EXERT NO SPRINGLY FORCE ON EACH ELEMENT OF THE BUCKLE BODY BESIDES THE REQUIRED PORTIONS. IT IS SO CONSTRUCTED TO EFFECT TWO INDEPENDENT SPRINGLY ACTIONS THEREBY LIFTING UP THE FREE END OF THE LOCK PLATE AND PRESSING DOWN THE BELD BAR EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT AND AID OF ANY OTHER COMPONENT.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshihiro Hayashi
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2026-10-27 03:21
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2507; A44B11/2511; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45675; Y10T24/45696; Y10T24/45712
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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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |