US3756339A
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Safety belt control apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-13
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-03-13
Abstract
Abstract Safety seat belt control apparatus is disclosed in which ends of the belt sections are carried on spring impelled retracting drums, the drums being normally locked against movement but provided with releasing solenoids. The solenoids are controlled by pushbuttons carried by each of the buckle portions on the free ends of the belt sections. An additional switch is provided for completing a circuit when the buckle portions are engaged so that upon movement of any of the pushbuttons the drums are freed so that the length of the connected belt sections can be adjusted as desired and the buckle portions moved as desired, the belt then being locked upon release of the pushbutton. Manual engagement of the buckle portions can be effected with one hand by reason of the control of the available length of each belt section.
Inventors
- 👤 F Cornelison
- 👤 R Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/343
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
Safety belt control apparatus comprising a pair of belt sections having free ends with interengaging buckle portions thereon, rotatable retracting members to which the other ends of said belt sections are connected, locking members for said retracting members, and means for controlling said locking members comprising switch members on each of said buckle members for controlling the locking member for a corresponding retracting member, and an additional control member for simultaneously controlling both said locking members when either of said switch members is operated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
Safety belt control apparatus comprising a pair of belt sections having free ends with interengaging buckle portions thereon, rotatable retracting members to which the other ends of said belt sections are connected, locking members for said retracting members, and means for controlling said locking members comprising switch members on each of said buckle members for controlling the locking member for a corresponding retracting member, and an additional control member for simultaneously controlling both said locking members when either of said switch members is operated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
Safety belt control apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said switch members comprise a slidable contact controlling button.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Safety belt control apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said switch members comprise opposed slidable contact controlling buttons.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Safety belt control apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said additional control member includes contacts engaged when said buckle portions are in locked engagement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Safety belt control apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which each of said belt sections has a plurality of electrical conductors disposed therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
Safety belt control apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which each of said belt sections comprises a pair of plies and has a plurality of spaced insulated conductors between said plies.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
Safety belt control apparatus as defined in claim 6 in which said conductors are of undulating shape for increased flexibility.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
Safety belt control apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said locking members comprise reciprocatory members movable into engagement with portions of said retracting members, and solenoids controlled by said last mentioned means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
Safety belt control apparatus as defined in claim 8 in which said reciprocatory members comprise a clutch disc held against rotation, said disc has a plurality of pins, and said retracting member has a disc for engagement by said pins.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |