US3743319A
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Vehicle occupant restraining belt system
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1971-11-19
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle occupant restraining belt system includes a first belt whose one end is affixed to the upper inboard portion of a vehicle seat and whose other end is affixed to the body adjacent the lower inboard portion of the seat. An apertured member slidably divides the first belt into lap and shoulder belt portions. A second belt has one end affixed to the apertured member and the other end received in a door mounted releasable retractor which, when the door is closed, draws the respective belt portions to restraining positions across the lap and chest of the seat occupant. A hook assembly attached to the apertured member is manually engageable with a retainer mounted on the instrument panel when the retractor is released to move the belts to an easy-enter position providing an unobstructed path of occupant ingress and egress when the door is open. The hook assembly is manually disengaged when the door is closed to permit the retractor to move the belt portions of their occupant restraining positions.
Inventors
- 👤 F Winchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
In combination with a vehicle body including an instrument panel, a vehicle seat for supporting a seated occupant, and a vehicle body door having one edge hinged to the vehicle body and the other edge free swinging to selectively open and close a vehicle body door opening, an occupant restraining belt system comprising, a first belt, means securing the respective ends of the first belt to the body in vertically spaced relationship inboard of the seated occupant, a second belt, said second belt including means slidably securing one end of the second belt to an intermediate portion of the first belt to divide the first belt into lap and shoulder belt portions, retractor means mounted adjacent the free swinging edge of the door, means securing the other end of the second belt to the retractor means for retraction and protraction with respect thereto to respectively locate the lap and shoulder belt portions of the first belt in an occupant restraining position across the lap and chest of the seated occupant or permit movement of such portions forwardly of the seated occupant to an easy-enter position, retainer means mounted on the instrument panel, and hook means secured to the second belt and manually engageable with the retainer means to hold the first belt in the easy-enter position and permit occupant ingress and egress when the door is in open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
In combination with a vehicle body including an instrument panel, a vehicle seat for supporting a seated occupant, and a vehicle body door having one edge hinged to the vehicle body and the other edge free swinging to selectively open and close a vehicle body door opening, an occupant restraining belt system comprising, a first belt, means securing the respective ends of the first belt to the body in vertically spaced relationship inboard of the seated occupant, a second belt, said second belt including means slidably securing one end of the second belt to an intermediate portion of the first belt to divide the first belt into lap and shoulder belt portions, retractor means mounted adjacent the free swinging edge of the door, means securing the other end of the second belt to the retractor means for retraction and protraction with respect thereto to respectively locate the lap and shoulder belt portions of the first belt in an occupant restraining position across the lap and chest of the seated occupant or permit movement of such portions forwardly of the seated occupant to an easy-enter position, retainer means mounted on the instrument panel, and hook means secured to the second belt and manually engageable with the retainer means to hold the first belt in the easy-enter position and permit occupant ingress and egress when the door is in open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the hook means includes elastic means permitting movement of the first belt relative the instrument panel when the hook means is engaged with the retainer means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
298 words
In combination with a vehicle body including an instrument panel, a vehicle seat for supporting a seated occupant, and a vehicle body door having one edge hinged to the vehicle body and the other edge free swinging to selectively open and close a vehicle body door opening, an occupant restraining belt system comprising, a first belt, means securing the respective ends of the belt to the body in vertically spaced relationship inboard of the seated occupant, a second belt, an apertured member attached to one end of the second belt and slidably engaging an intermediate portion of the first belt to divide the first belt into lap and shoulder belt portions, retractor means mounted adjacent the free swinging edge of the door, means securing the other end of the second belt to the retractor means for retraction and protraction with respect thereto to respectively locate the lap and shoulder belt portions of the first belt in occupant restraining positions across the lap and chest of the seated occupant or permit movement of such portions forwardly of the seated occupant to an easy-enter position, retainer means mounted on the instrument panel, and hook means secured to the apertured member and manually engageable with the retainer means to hold the first belt in the easy-enter position and permit occupant ingress and egress when the door is in open position, said hook means including a hook member, elastic means connecTed to the apertured member and hook member, and means of fixed length engaging the apertured member and hook member to pretension the elastic means, the elastic means permitting movement of the apertured member away from the means of fixed length to permit movement of the first belt relative the instrument panel when the hook means is engaged with the retainer means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
298 words
In combination with a vehicle body including an instrument panel, a vehicle seat for supporting a seated occupant, and a vehicle body door having one edge hinged to the vehicle body and the other edge free swinging to selectively open and close a vehicle body door opening, an occupant restraining belt system comprising, a first belt, means securing the respective ends of the belt to the body in vertically spaced relationship inboard of the seated occupant, a second belt, an apertured member attached to one end of the second belt and slidably engaging an intermediate portion of the first belt to divide the first belt into lap and shoulder belt portions, retractor means mounted adjacent the free swinging edge of the door, means securing the other end of the second belt to the retractor means for retraction and protraction with respect thereto to respectively locate the lap and shoulder belt portions of the first belt in occupant restraining positions across the lap and chest of the seated occupant or permit movement of such portions forwardly of the seated occupant to an easy-enter position, retainer means mounted on the instrument panel, and hook means secured to the apertured member and manually engageable with the retainer means to hold the first belt in the easy-enter position and permit occupant ingress and egress when the door is in open position, said hook means including a hook member, elastic means connecTed to the apertured member and hook member, and means of fixed length engaging the apertured member and hook member to pretension the elastic means, the elastic means permitting movement of the apertured member away from the means of fixed length to permit movement of the first belt relative the instrument panel when the hook means is engaged with the retainer means.
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |