US3785701A
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Safety belt system
Assignee: FKI Industries Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-01
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A safety belt system using a bendable cable section having a self-sustaining shape and a flexible strap section. The cable section is fixed on one side of the seat for positioning at the side of the occupant of the seat. The flexible strap section is fixed at the other side of the seat for extending across the seat and the occupant. Fastening means connected to the free ends of the cable and belt are provided for attaching the end of the belt to the cable at the one side of the occupant.
Inventors
- 👤 W Gilmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:51
CPC Classifications
D; D07; D07B; D07B1/00; D07B1/16; D07B1/162; B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/22; D07B1/06; D07B1/0673; D07B1/068; D07B2201/00; D07B2201/20; D07B2201/2083; D07B2201/2087; D07B2201/2089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A safety seat belt system for holding an occupant in a seat mounted on a support comprising: a. elongated means attached at one end to said support, said means having a bendable self-sustaining construction for holding the other end at different selected positions on one side of said occupant; said means being a cable structure comprised of: 1 a cable constructed of a plurality of helically wrapped wires of predetermined cross-sectioNal shape, 2 a covering wire helically wrapped about said cable with clearance between the helical convolutions thereof, and 3 said cable structure being a compacted structure with the wires of the cable having said predetermined cross-sectional shape and the covering wire deformed with the inside surface thereof conforming to the outer contour of said cable; b first fastening means fixed to the other end of said elongated means; c a flexible belt strap fixed at one end to said support on the other side of said occupant and having a length for extending across said seat and the occupant; and d second fastening means attached to the other end of said strap, said second fastening means being adapted to be coupled to said first fastening means upon engagement therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A safety seat belt system for holding an occupant in a seat mounted on a support comprising: a. elongated means attached at one end to said support, said means having a bendable self-sustaining construction for holding the other end at different selected positions on one side of said occupant; said means being a cable structure comprised of: 1 a cable constructed of a plurality of helically wrapped wires of predetermined cross-sectioNal shape, 2 a covering wire helically wrapped about said cable with clearance between the helical convolutions thereof, and 3 said cable structure being a compacted structure with the wires of the cable having said predetermined cross-sectional shape and the covering wire deformed with the inside surface thereof conforming to the outer contour of said cable; b first fastening means fixed to the other end of said elongated means; c a flexible belt strap fixed at one end to said support on the other side of said occupant and having a length for extending across said seat and the occupant; and d second fastening means attached to the other end of said strap, said second fastening means being adapted to be coupled to said first fastening means upon engagement therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A safety seat belt system according to claim 1 wherein: a said elongated means is attached to the support on said one side of the occupant and extends to slightly above the level of the bottom portion of said seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A safety seat belt system according to claim 2 wherein: a said cable is comprised of a plurality of helically wrapped strands; and b each strand is comprised of wires of round cross-sectional shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A safety seat belt system according to claim 3 wherein: a the covering wire of said cable structure is flat in cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A safety seat belt system according to claim 4 wherein: a said cable is a 7 X 19 construction with a total uncompacted diameter of 0.228 inch; b said flat wire has a width of 0.125 inch and thickness of 0.025 inch with a spacing between convolutions of 0.030 inch; and c said cable structure after compacting has an outside diameter of 0.255 inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A safety seat belt system according to claim 5 wherein: a said cable is constructed of galvanized steel wires; and b said covering wire is constructed of steel softer than said wires.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |