US3698048A
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Fastening for the loop of a three-point safety belt in motor vehicles
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1969-11-26
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1989-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A fastening for holding the loop of a three-point safety belt in motor vehicles comprises a rigid bracket secured to the vehicle floor and carrying a clasp formed with an arm of which the underside defines a slot extending lengthwise of the vehicle for the insertion thereinto of the loop, the open end of said slot which faces the back of the vehicle being closed by a catch which is openable by the belt itself when this is pushed into the slot from the back.
Inventors
- 👤 Per Olaf Weman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:29
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2538; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/02; F16B45/024; F16B45/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A fastening assembly for holding a loop in a belt comprising: a. bracket means for providing rigid support to the assembly, b. clasp means pivotally mounted on said bracket means and including a slot having a structural configuration to receive the entire width of the belt, c. means connected to said bracket means and to said clasp means for biasing said clasp means to a predetermined position, d. said slot being open at one end thereof to permit entrance of the belt into the structural configuration of the slot, e. catch means pivotally mounted adjacent the open end of the slot and adapted movement to an open position by insertion of the belt into the slot, and f. means operably associated with the catch and clasp means for automatically moving the catch means to a closed position after insertion of the belt into the slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A fastening assembly for holding a loop in a belt comprising: a. bracket means for providing rigid support to the assembly, b. clasp means pivotally mounted on said bracket means and including a slot having a structural configuration to receive the entire width of the belt, c. means connected to said bracket means and to said clasp means for biasing said clasp means to a predetermined position, d. said slot being open at one end thereof to permit entrance of the belt into the structural configuration of the slot, e. catch means pivotally mounted adjacent the open end of the slot and adapted movement to an open position by insertion of the belt into the slot, and f. means operably associated with the catch and clasp means for automatically moving the catch means to a closed position after insertion of the belt into the slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fastening assembly as described in claim 1, wherein said means operably associated with the catch means includes a spring means for biasing the catch into the closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fastening assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the catch means has a release means adapted for moving said catch means to an open position and removing said belt in a one hand operation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A fastening assembly as described in claim 3, wherein the release means has a lever for moving said catch means into the open position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fastening assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the clasp means is composed of a substantially U-shaped member which includes two parallel arms of generally equal length which define said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A fastening assembly as described in claim 5, wherein the catch means is pivotably mounted on one arm of the clasp and biased by a spring means into a closed position; and the opposite arm includes a retaining means upon which the catch engages and prevents the pivotal movement of said catch past the closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fastening assembly as described in claim 5, wherein said arms are spread at their open-end to provide a guide for entrance of said belt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
A fastening assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the bracket means includes a rigid bracket member secured to a motor vehicle, the clasp means is composed of a substantially U-shaped member which includes two parallel arms of generally equal length which define said slot for inserting thereinto a loop of a three-point safety belt, and said clasp means attached to said bracket along a portion of one arm so that the arms extend generally lengthwise of the vehicle and the open end of the slot faces the rear of the vehicle.
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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |