US3713694A
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Body restraining device for vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-20
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-04-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved seat construction for vehicle occupants which comprises, in addition to the usual horizontal platform and upstanding back support, a hand-operable lever arm and a pair of shoulder restraining members, the latter being connected via a connector rod to the former whereby shifting of the lever arm causes the shoulder restraining arms to shift between an operative occupant restraining position and an inoperative position, in which the occupant is not restrained, for convenience of ingress and egress of the occupant; said device including, in a preferred embodiment, a shiftable armrest arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 R Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R2021/003; B60R2021/0039; B60R2021/0058; B60R2021/0206; B60R2021/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In a seat construction for a vehicle comprising a horizontal seating platform and an upstanding back support, said back support having a top edge; the improvement which comprises (1) a shiftable, hand-actuable lever arm positioned proximate said seat member, (2) a pair of shoulder restraining arms in spaced relationship proximate said top edge, (3) a connector member connecting said shoulder restraining arms and (4) a second connector member connecting said just-mentioned connector (3) and said lever arm (1), said shoulder restraining arms (2) being conjointly shiftable from a lower position and an upper position responsive to movement of said lever arm (1), whereby, in said lower position, the shoulder restraining arms (2) restrain or inhibit forward movement of an occupant of said seat and, in said upper position, the said arms (2) allow forward movement of said occupant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a seat construction for a vehicle comprising a horizontal seating platform and an upstanding back support, said back support having a top edge; the improvement which comprises (1) a shiftable, hand-actuable lever arm positioned proximate said seat member, (2) a pair of shoulder restraining arms in spaced relationship proximate said top edge, (3) a connector member connecting said shoulder restraining arms and (4) a second connector member connecting said just-mentioned connector (3) and said lever arm (1), said shoulder restraining arms (2) being conjointly shiftable from a lower position and an upper position responsive to movement of said lever arm (1), whereby, in said lower position, the shoulder restraining arms (2) restrain or inhibit forward movement of an occupant of said seat and, in said upper position, the said arms (2) allow forward movement of said occupant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a seat construction for a vehicle comprising a horizontal seating platform and an upstanding back support, said back support having a top edge; the improvement which comprises (1) a shiftable, hand-actuable lever arm positioned proximate said seat member, (2) a pair of shoulder restraining arms in spaced relationship proximate said top edge, (3) a connector member connecting said shoulder restraining arms and (4) a second connector member connecting said just-mentioned connector (3) and said lever arm (1), said shoulder restraining arms (2) being conjointly shiftable from a lower position and an upper position responsive to movement of said lever arm (1), whereby, in said lower position, the shoulder restraining arms (2) restrain or inhibit forward movement of an occupant of said seat and, in said upper position, the said arms (2) allow forward movement of said occupant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a seat construction for a vehicle comprising a horizontal seating platform and an upstanding back support, said back support having a top edge; the improvement which comprises (1) a shiftable, hand-actuable lever arm positioned proximate said seat member, (2) a pair of shoulder restraining arms in spaced relationship proximate said top edge, (3) a connector member connecting said shoulder restraining arms and (4) a second connector member connecting said just-mentioned connector (3) and said lever arm (1), said shoulder restraining arms (2) being conjointly shiftable from a lower position and an upper position responsive to movement of said lever arm (1), whereby, in said lower position, the shoulder restraining arms (2) restrain or inhibit forward movement of an occupant of said seat and, in said upper position, the said arms (2) allow forward movement of said occupant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1 which includes at least one arm support member (5) connected to said second-mentioned connector (4) and movable between a horizontal position and a retracted position whereby, in the horizontal position, it is convenient for resting the arm of an occupant situated in said seat and in said retracted position is not available for Resting said arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 1 wherein the shoulder restraining arms (2) include adjustable extension means for varying the length of the shoulder restraining arms to thereby permit accommodation and utilization with a wider variety of body configurations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 1 which includes a headrest projecting upwardly from said upper edge of said back support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 4 wherein said headrest is vertically adjustable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lever arm (1) and said connector member (3) each include engagement means connected by said second connector member (4) to thereby translate movement of said lever arm (1) to said pair of shoulder restraining arms (2).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
The improvement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lever arm (1) and said connector member (3) each include an offset, eccentric or crank region and said regions are connected by said second connector member (4) to thereby translate movement of said lever arm (1) to said pair of shoulder restraining arms (2).
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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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |