US3765701A
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Vehicle occupant restraining belt system
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1971-12-23
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A belt has one end fixed to the door adjacent the free swinging edge thereof and the other end mounted on an inertia retractor secured to the roof rail. A D-ring is slidably received on the belt intermediate the ends and may be either engaged with a stow latch assembly mounted on the roof forwardly of the seat to position the belt for ease of occupant ingress and egress when the door is opened or may be inserted into a buckle mounted adjacent a lower inboard portion of the seat positioning the belt for occupant restraint when the door is closed with that portion of the belt between the D-ring and the door across the occupant''s lap and that portion between the buckle and the roof mounted retractor across the occupant''s chest. The stow latch assembly includes a pair of rotationally mounted and spring biased apertured discs, one of which has teeth which extend into the aperture of the D-ring to releasably retain the belt system in easy-enter position.
Inventors
- 👤 L Bowler
- 👤 T Salamon
- 👤 F Winchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/51; Y10S24/53; Y10S24/60; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45079; Y10T24/45084; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45775; Y10T24/4578
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
In combination with a vehicle body including an occupant compartment and a vehicle seat accessible through a vehicle body door opening selectively opened and closed by a vehicle door, an occupant restraining belt system comprising: a belt of predetermined length; first attachment means mounting one end of the belt on the door adjacent the free swinging edge thereof; second attachment means mounting the other end of the belt on the vehicle body generally above the door opening and outboard of the seat, one of the first and second attachment means being retractor means; a latch member slidably receiving a portion of the belt intermediate the ends to define lap and shoulder belt portions thereof; first means mounted on the vehicle body forwardly of the seat and releasably engageable by the latch member to position the lap and shoulder belt portions of the belt in easy-enter positions when the door is open to allow occupant ease of seat ingress and egress; and second means mounted on the vehicle body inboard the seat and releasably engageable by the latch member to position the belt in cooperation with the retraction thereof By the retractor means for occupant restraint with the lap belt and shoulder belt portions thereof respectively positioned across the lap and chest of the seated occupant when the door is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
In combination with a vehicle body including an occupant compartment and a vehicle seat accessible through a vehicle body door opening selectively opened and closed by a vehicle door, an occupant restraining belt system comprising: a belt of predetermined length; first attachment means mounting one end of the belt on the door adjacent the free swinging edge thereof; second attachment means mounting the other end of the belt on the vehicle body generally above the door opening and outboard of the seat, one of the first and second attachment means being retractor means; a latch member slidably receiving a portion of the belt intermediate the ends to define lap and shoulder belt portions thereof; first means mounted on the vehicle body forwardly of the seat and releasably engageable by the latch member to position the lap and shoulder belt portions of the belt in easy-enter positions when the door is open to allow occupant ease of seat ingress and egress; and second means mounted on the vehicle body inboard the seat and releasably engageable by the latch member to position the belt in cooperation with the retraction thereof By the retractor means for occupant restraint with the lap belt and shoulder belt portions thereof respectively positioned across the lap and chest of the seated occupant when the door is closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
235 words
In combination with a vehicle body including an occupant compartment and a vehicle seat accessible through a vehicle body door opening selectively opened and closed by a vehicle door, an occupant restraining belt system comprising; first attachment means located on the door adjacent the free swinging edge thereof and second attachment means located on the vehicle body generally above the door opening and outboard of the seat, one of the first and second attachment means being a retractor; a belt having one end mounted on the first attachment means and the other end mounted on the second attachment means; a latch member slidably receiving a portion of the belt intermediate the ends to define lap and shoulder belt portions thereof, the latch member including a D-ring having an aperture; means mounted on the vehicle body adjacent the seat and releasably engageable with the latch member to position the belt in cooperation with retraction thereof by the retractor means in an occupant restraining position with the lap belt and shoulder belt portions thereof respectively positioned across the lap and chest of the seated occupant when the door is closed; and stowage means mounted on the vehicle body forwardly of the seat and including spring-biased teeth which are releasably engageable in the aperture of the D-ring when the latch member is inserted therein to hold the lap and shoulder belt portions of the belt in easy-enter position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
235 words
In combination with a vehicle body including an occupant compartment and a vehicle seat accessible through a vehicle body door opening selectively opened and closed by a vehicle door, an occupant restraining belt system comprising; first attachment means located on the door adjacent the free swinging edge thereof and second attachment means located on the vehicle body generally above the door opening and outboard of the seat, one of the first and second attachment means being a retractor; a belt having one end mounted on the first attachment means and the other end mounted on the second attachment means; a latch member slidably receiving a portion of the belt intermediate the ends to define lap and shoulder belt portions thereof, the latch member including a D-ring having an aperture; means mounted on the vehicle body adjacent the seat and releasably engageable with the latch member to position the belt in cooperation with retraction thereof by the retractor means in an occupant restraining position with the lap belt and shoulder belt portions thereof respectively positioned across the lap and chest of the seated occupant when the door is closed; and stowage means mounted on the vehicle body forwardly of the seat and including spring-biased teeth which are releasably engageable in the aperture of the D-ring when the latch member is inserted therein to hold the lap and shoulder belt portions of the belt in easy-enter 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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |