US3695696A
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Vehicle seat with integral seat and back portions
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-19
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A self-contained seat and restraint system including a semirigid seat shell having a channel about the rear and sides thereof, a fixed, beltless buckle in one side of the channel, and a retractable lap belt guided through and by the other side of the channel. A shoulder belt and a particular buckle design is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Lohr
- 👤 Robert L Stephenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/26; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/68; B60N2/686; B60R22/02; B60R22/023; B60R2022/026; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45675; Y10T24/45696; Y10T24/45775; Y10T24/45785
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A seat assembly comprising: a seat support member having seat, back and side portions, said member provided with means defining a channel extending around the member mediate the seat and back portions; a lap belt means including a belt portion and a tongue on the belt, said belt portion connected to one side of said channel; and a buckle means beltlessly and rigidly secured to said channel member on the side opposite the disposition of said lap belt means, said buckle means including a housing having a mouth portion opening forwardly and upwardly for receiving said lap belt tongue, a pair of caliper latch dogs within said buckle housing, bias means urging the dogs toward a tongue-engaging position, and a pivotal handle operatively connected to spread the dogs upon pivotal displacement thereof, said member is a contoured seat shell and the means defining the channel includes a depression in the shell extending from one side portion to the other, and a rigid channel member disposed in the depression and secured to the shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A seat assembly comprising: a seat support member having seat, back and side portions, said member provided with means defining a channel extending around the member mediate the seat and back portions; a lap belt means including a belt portion and a tongue on the belt, said belt portion connected to one side of said channel; and a buckle means beltlessly and rigidly secured to said channel member on the side opposite the disposition of said lap belt means, said buckle means including a housing having a mouth portion opening forwardly and upwardly for receiving said lap belt tongue, a pair of caliper latch dogs within said buckle housing, bias means urging the dogs toward a tongue-engaging position, and a pivotal handle operatively connected to spread the dogs upon pivotal displacement thereof, said member is a contoured seat shell and the means defining the channel includes a depression in the shell extending from one side portion to the other, and a rigid channel member disposed in the depression and secured to the shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the lap belt means comprises a reel mounted rearwardly beneath the member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1 including a shoulder belt assembly carried wholly by the member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein the shoulder belt assembly includes a reel mounted on and beneath the seat portion of the member and a belt portion extending rearwardly and upwardly along the back portion of the member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 4 including a tongue carried by the shoulder belt portion and connectible to the lap belt tongue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1, the combination further including cushion means disposed in the shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein the shell is formed of substantially unified sheet material.
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |