US3700281A
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Automatic safety seat clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-08
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-03-08
Abstract
Abstract An automatic safety seat pair of clamps adapted to be moved in front of an occupant of a vehicle seat, one to restrain his mid section and the other, his shoulders, and thus prevent him from being thrown forwardly during an accident. The mid-section safety clamp is automatically raised from a low retracted position and the shoulder clamp is moved inwardly in front of the shoulders in response to the occupant''s body pressure which actuates a switch on the seat back. The mid-section clamp completely encircles the occupant in response to foot pedal action. The clamps are retracted by motor power.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Servadio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04; B60R21/00; B60R21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In combination with a seat in a vehicle, a first pair of restrainer means for substantially encircling a mid-portion of the body and a second pair of restraining means for substantially encircling the shoulders of an occupant of said seat, said first and second pairs of restrainer means including stiff arm portions, supporT means mounted on rear portions of said seat for supporting said stiff arm portions, said support means including pivotal means to pivot said stiff arm portions of said first and second pairs of restrainer means substantially laterally of the seat, positioning means powered by motor operating means to hold said first and second pairs of stiff arm portions in protective positions substantially encircling the body and shoulders, respectively, of said occupant, and lateral retracting means for retracting said stiff arm portions to lateral retracted positions to allow the occupant to remove himself from said pairs of restrainer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In combination with a seat in a vehicle, a first pair of restrainer means for substantially encircling a mid-portion of the body and a second pair of restraining means for substantially encircling the shoulders of an occupant of said seat, said first and second pairs of restrainer means including stiff arm portions, supporT means mounted on rear portions of said seat for supporting said stiff arm portions, said support means including pivotal means to pivot said stiff arm portions of said first and second pairs of restrainer means substantially laterally of the seat, positioning means powered by motor operating means to hold said first and second pairs of stiff arm portions in protective positions substantially encircling the body and shoulders, respectively, of said occupant, and lateral retracting means for retracting said stiff arm portions to lateral retracted positions to allow the occupant to remove himself from said pairs of restrainer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said motor operated means is responsive to seating movement of the occupant for automatically moving said first and second pair of restraining means into said protective positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination recited in claim 1 together with a reversible electric motor mounted on the rear of said seat, a threaded driven shaft operated by said motor, control means responsive to seating movement of the occupant and operated by said threaded shaft to move said pairs of restrainer means into protective positions, and means operated by reverse movement of said motor for retracting said pairs of restrainer means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination recited in claim 1 together with means for selectively adjusting the height of said second pair of restraining means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination recited in claim 4 together with means for adjusting the height of said second pair of restraining means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said second pair of restraining means includes a pair of vertically extending rods, a shoulder restraining arm extending at right angles to each of said rods, said arms being normally parallel to the back of said seat but movable from such position through an angle of about 90* to a forward, shoulder restraining position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
The combination recited in claim 6 together with means for adjusting the height on said rods and length of said shoulder restraining arms. 8. The combination recited in claim 6 together with operating means driven by a reversible motor for turning said rods about their longitudinal axes to selectively move them into protective and retracted positions as the result of operation of said motor in one direction or an opposite direction.
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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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |