US3754775A
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Belt arrangement
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1972-04-26
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1992-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A belt arrangement for restraining an occupant of a vehicle body in seated position includes a belt with one end received by an inertia responsive retractor mounted on the vehicle body adjacent an upper outboard portion of the seat back of the seat. The other end of the belt attaches a first D-ring, while an adjustable attachment secures a second D-ring to an intermediate portion of the belt. The D-rings are respectively received by a pair of buckles located at opposite sides of the seat cushion of the seat to allow use of the belt as a combination lap and shoulder belt and are received by the buckles in an opposite manner to allow use of the belt only as a lap belt. An attachment on the belt between the second D-ring and the retractor allows attachment of the first D-ring while the second D-ring remains secured to the outboard buckle to provide a storage position for the belt arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 A Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/02; B60R22/023; B60R2022/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A belt arrangement for restraining an occupant of a vehicle body on an associated seat including a seat cushion and seat back, the belt arrangement comprising, a belt, a belt retractor mounted adjacent the upper end of the seat back adjacent one side of the seat and receiving one end of the belt, first belt attachment means on the other end of the belt, second belt attachment means adjustably positioned on an intermediate portion of the belt, a first vehicle body attachment means adjacent the seat cushion at the one side of the seat and adaptable to attach either of the belt attachment means, and a second vehicle body attachment means adjacent the seat cushion at the other side of the seat and adaptable to attach either of the belt attachment means, the first and second belt attachment means being respectively attachable to the first and second vehicle body attachment means to allow use of the belt as a combination lap and shoulder belt and being attachable to these vehicle body attachment means in an opposite manner to allow use of the belt only as a lap belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A belt arrangement for restraining an occupant of a vehicle body on an associated seat including a seat cushion and seat back, the belt arrangement comprising, a belt, a belt retractor mounted adjacent the upper end of the seat back adjacent one side of the seat and receiving one end of the belt, first belt attachment means on the other end of the belt, second belt attachment means adjustably positioned on an intermediate portion of the belt, a first vehicle body attachment means adjacent the seat cushion at the one side of the seat and adaptable to attach either of the belt attachment means, and a second vehicle body attachment means adjacent the seat cushion at the other side of the seat and adaptable to attach either of the belt attachment means, the first and second belt attachment means being respectively attachable to the first and second vehicle body attachment means to allow use of the belt as a combination lap and shoulder belt and being attachable to these vehicle body attachment means in an opposite manner to allow use of the belt only as a lap belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
176 words
A belt arrangement for restraining an occupant of a vehicle body on an associated seat including a seat cushion and seat back, the belt arrangement comprising, a belt, a belt retractor mounted adjacent the upper end of the seat back adjacent one side of the seat and receiving one end of the belt, a first D-ring secured to the other end of the belt, means adjustably positioned on an intermediate portion of the belt and including a second D-ring, a first buckle secured adjacent the seat cushion at the one side of the seat and adaptable to releasably secure either of the D-rings, and a second buckle secured adjacent the seat cushion at the other side of the seat and adaptable to releasably secure either of the D-rings, the first and second D-rings being respectively secured to the first and second buckles to allow use of the belt as a combination lap and shoulder belt and being attachable to these buckles in an opposite manner to allow use of the belt only as a lap belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
176 words
A belt arrangement for restraining an occupant of a vehicle body on an associated seat including a seat cushion and seat back, the belt arrangement comprising, a belt, a belt retractor mounted adjacent the upper end of the seat back adjacent one side of the seat and receiving one end of the belt, a first D-ring secured to the other end of the belt, means adjustably positioned on an intermediate portion of the belt and including a second D-ring, a first buckle secured adjacent the seat cushion at the one side of the seat and adaptable to releasably secure either of the D-rings, and a second buckle secured adjacent the seat cushion at the other side of the seat and adaptable to releasably secure either of the D-rings, the first and second D-rings being respectively secured to the first and second buckles to allow use of the belt as a combination lap and shoulder belt and being attachable to these buckles in an opposite manner to allow use of the belt only as a lap belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
199 words
A belt arrangement for restraining an occupant of a vehicle body on an associated seat including a seat cushion and seat back, the belt arrangement comprising, a belt, an inertia responsive belt retractor mounted adjacent the upper end of the seat back adjacent one side of the seat and receiving one end of the belt, a first D-ring secured to the other end of the belt, means adjustably positioned on an intermediate portion of the belt and including a second D-ring, a first buckle secured adjacent the seat cushion at the onE side of the seat and adaptable to releasably secure either of the D-rings, and a second buckle secured adjacent the seat cushion at the other side of the seat and adaptable to releasably secure either of the D-rings, the first and second D-rings being respectively secured to the first and second buckles to allow use of the belt as a combination lap and shoulder belt whose shoulder belt portion allows controlled forward movement of the occupant''s upper torso portion for access to vehicle controls and the D-rings being secured to the buckles in an opposite manner to allow use of the belt only as a lap belt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
199 words
A belt arrangement for restraining an occupant of a vehicle body on an associated seat including a seat cushion and seat back, the belt arrangement comprising, a belt, an inertia responsive belt retractor mounted adjacent the upper end of the seat back adjacent one side of the seat and receiving one end of the belt, a first D-ring secured to the other end of the belt, means adjustably positioned on an intermediate portion of the belt and including a second D-ring, a first buckle secured adjacent the seat cushion at the onE side of the seat and adaptable to releasably secure either of the D-rings, and a second buckle secured adjacent the seat cushion at the other side of the seat and adaptable to releasably secure either of the D-rings, the first and second D-rings being respectively secured to the first and second buckles to allow use of the belt as a combination lap and shoulder belt whose shoulder belt portion allows controlled forward movement of the occupant''s upper torso portion for access to vehicle controls and the D-rings being secured to the buckles in an opposite manner to allow use of the belt only as a lap belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The belt arrangement of claim 3 which includes attachment means on the belt intermediate the retractor and second D-ring and adaptable to attach the first D-ring with the second D-ring secured to the first buckle such that the belt arrangement is maintained in a storage position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |