US3720445A
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Passenger restraint barrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-03
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-11-03
Abstract
Abstract PASSENGER INJURY ON SUDDEN STOPPAGE OF AN AUTOMOBILE IS PREVENTED BY A BARRIER PLACED HORIZONTALLY ACROSS THE PASSENGER''S SEAT, AGAINST WHICH BARRIER THE PASSENGER''S BODY IS FORCIBLY PROJECTED BY ITS MOMENTUM. THE BARRIER HAS AN IMPACT CUSHION ENGAGEABLE BY THE PASSENGER''S BODY IN A MANNER TO CUSHION THE INITIAL SHOCK AND AT THE SAME TIME TO DECELERATE PROGRESSIVELY THE MOMENTUM OF THE PASSENGER''S BODY, AND TO ARREST ITS FURTHER FORWARD MOTION AT A POINT WELL SHORT OF CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD.
Inventors
- 👤 N Bennett
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
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2026-10-26 08:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02
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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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |