US3801156A
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Safety-belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-15
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1991-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A safety belt which comprises at least one hollow body, at least one member containing expandable gas for blowing up the hollow body and including closure means, A device for releasing the blow-up in case of an accident. The hollow body has a plurality of exhaust openings for emergence from the hollow body within a shortest time period under the effect of the pressure exerted by the body of the belt user.
Inventors
- 👤 H Granig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/18; B60R21/23; B60R21/239
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A safety belt for an occupant of a vehicle, comprising a vehicle safety belt formed at least of one hollow body and adapt-to be secured about the body of said occupant, means operatively connected to said hollow body whereby said hollow body is inflated substantially upon impact of said vehicle, and said hollow body having a plurality of exhaust apertures of predetermined size, number and arrangement for emergence from said hollow body of inflatable medium under the effect of the pressure exerted by the body of the occupant thereagainst.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A safety belt for an occupant of a vehicle, comprising a vehicle safety belt formed at least of one hollow body and adapt-to be secured about the body of said occupant, means operatively connected to said hollow body whereby said hollow body is inflated substantially upon impact of said vehicle, and said hollow body having a plurality of exhaust apertures of predetermined size, number and arrangement for emergence from said hollow body of inflatable medium under the effect of the pressure exerted by the body of the occupant thereagainst.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The safety belt, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said hollow body is capable of being folded together about its longitudinal axis in its uninflated state, releasable closing means are provided in said hollow body for releasably securing said hollow body in said folded together state.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The safety belt, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said hollow body has in its inflated state different cross-sections along the length of said belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The safety belt, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said inflatable medium has fire fighting characteristics.
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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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |