US3722951A
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Vehicle passenger safety device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-03
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for protecting a passenger of an automotive vehicle in case of crash, accident and the like, this device comprising a bow-shaped element of which the intermediate portion is adapted to be disposed in front of the trunk of the person to be protected, and the side branches of the element extend to the rear and are pivoted to the upper portion of the seat, for example to a head-rest. Thus, in case of sudden forward projection of the passenger''s or driver''s trunk, the shoulders of the protected person will exert a certain pressure against the lateral branches of the device, thus causing the latter to pivot upwards to a position in which the head of the person is safely retained.
Inventors
- 👤 R Ezquerra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/06; B60R21/08; B60R22/00; B60R22/10; B60R22/105; B60R22/12; B60R22/14; B60R2021/0206; B60R2021/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for protecting the passenger of a vehicle in case of sudden stoppage, crash or similar accident, which comprises a substantially bow-shaped member having its intermediate portion adapted to be normally disposed in front of the user''s chest and its side arms disposed on either side of the position occupied by the user''s chest, pivot means provided at the ends of said side arms to permit the movement thereof in vertical planes, the arrangement being such that said side arms extend normally in front of the user''s shoulders, whereby in case of forward movement of the user''s chest as a consequence of a sudden stoppage, the user''s shoulders can exert a pressure against said side arms so as to raise same.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for protecting the passenger of a vehicle in case of sudden stoppage, crash or similar accident, which comprises a substantially bow-shaped member having its intermediate portion adapted to be normally disposed in front of the user''s chest and its side arms disposed on either side of the position occupied by the user''s chest, pivot means provided at the ends of said side arms to permit the movement thereof in vertical planes, the arrangement being such that said side arms extend normally in front of the user''s shoulders, whereby in case of forward movement of the user''s chest as a consequence of a sudden stoppage, the user''s shoulders can exert a pressure against said side arms so as to raise same.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
Protection device as set forth in claim 1, which further comprises a support adapted to be secured to the upper portion of the vehicle seat, means for pivoting the side arms of said bow-shaped protection member being provided on said support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
Protection device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said bow-shaped protection member consists of a kind of apron having a relatively great surface area and is made from suitable flexible material so that it can be shaped to the desired configuration, a stiffening member being inserted in the side arms of said member to constitute suspenders, notably in the portions thereof overlying the user''s shoulders.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Protection device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said protection apron is made from an extensible material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Protection device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said means for anchoring said suspenders to said protection apron are extensible.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
Protection device as set forth in claim 3, wherein the pair of suspenders of said protection apron are attached to straps adapted to be secured around the backrest of a vehicle seat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
Protection device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said protection apron is padded and carries at its lower portion a flap adapted to be attached to a strap anchored in turn to the lower portion of said seat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
Protection device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said protection apron consists at least partially of a plurality of inflatable elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
Protection device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said protection apron comprises a transparent, flexible shield.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
Protection device as set forth in claim 3, which comprises in combination with said protection apron a backrest adapted to pivot forwards with the trunk of the person to be protected, in case of sudden stoppage or crash of the corresponding vehicle against an obstacle, locking means being provided for preventing the subsequent backward movement of said backrest.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3262716A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |