US3827716A
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Safety vest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-11
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-04-11
Abstract
Abstract A safety vest for use in an automobile seat includes a back and right and front panel portion having right and front armholes respectively. The upper edge of the back is secured to the back seat of the automobile and the lower right and left hand portions of the front panels are secured on lower sides of the seat. A single fastening strap extends diagonally from the lower right hand portion of the right front panel to the upper left hand portion of the left front panel and is held in place by a magnet within a slot structure for receiving a hook on the end of the fastening belt. Inflatable means responsive to a force greater than 4 g''s is arranged to be actuated in front of a person''s face for protection in the event of a crash.
Inventors
- 👤 R Vaughn
- 👤 D Harney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:49
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/015; A41D13/018; B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/18; B60R22/00; B60R22/12; B60R22/14; B60R22/18; B60R22/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/03; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45969; Y10T24/45974
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A safety vest for use in an automobile seat comprising, in combination: a. a given material in the shape of a vest having a back portion and right and left front panels with right and left armholes formed therein; b. back securing means connected to the upper edge of the back portion of the vest for anchoring the back Portion to the upper back of the automobile seat; c. right and left side securing means connected to lower portions of the right and left front panels of the vest for anchoring the vest to lower right and left portions of the seat structure, respectively; d. a fastening strap connected to the lower exterior portion of the right front panel and of a sufficient length to extend diagonally upwardly across the front of the panels; and, e. coupling means on the upper portion of the left front panel for receiving and securing the free end of said fastening strap, whereby support for a person in said seat is provided over substantially his entire chest and shoulder area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A safety vest for use in an automobile seat comprising, in combination: a. a given material in the shape of a vest having a back portion and right and left front panels with right and left armholes formed therein; b. back securing means connected to the upper edge of the back portion of the vest for anchoring the back Portion to the upper back of the automobile seat; c. right and left side securing means connected to lower portions of the right and left front panels of the vest for anchoring the vest to lower right and left portions of the seat structure, respectively; d. a fastening strap connected to the lower exterior portion of the right front panel and of a sufficient length to extend diagonally upwardly across the front of the panels; and, e. coupling means on the upper portion of the left front panel for receiving and securing the free end of said fastening strap, whereby support for a person in said seat is provided over substantially his entire chest and shoulder area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
142 words
A safety vest according to claim 1, in which said coupling means includes a plurality of slots formed in the upper portion of said left front panel at distances progressively further spaced from the end of said fastening means, the free end of said fastening means terminating in a hook formed of magnetic material, each of said slots having magnetic means on the interior of said left front panel associated therewith in a position to underlie the turned back portion of the hook when the hook is inserted in a slot whereby any one of said slots may be selected to secure the free end of the fastening means to provide for tightening of the vest on a person, and whereby the fastening means may be easily uncoupled and coupled with one hand to facilitate exit from and access to the vest.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
132 words
A safety vest according to claim 1, in which said given material comprises first and second interwoven synthetic fibers disposed generally in horizontal and vertical directions respectively, said first fibers being stretchable and said second fibers being essentially non-stretchable whereby a person seated in said vest is restrained from upward movement to thereby provide him protection in the event of roll over of said automobile, said back securing means including at least one belt characterized in that it will yield to an extended length under a given force loading greater than 4 g''s whereby energy is absorbed by said belt as well as said vest upon forward movement of the passenger as a result of a g loading greater than 4 g''s said right and left side securing means being essentially non-extendable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A safety vest according to claim 3, including gas inflatable means on one of the front panels of the vest in a position to inflate in front of a person''s head when a person is secured in said vest when actuated; and actuating means for said inflatable means responsive to a force exceeding 4 g''s to inflate said inflatable means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
A safety vest according to claim 4, in which said actuating means includes an inextensible line connected between said inflatable means and a stationary point on the back of said seat, said line being provided with a given amount of slack so that when a person moves forward while wearing said vest a distance greater than a given distance, said line becomes taut and thereby actuates said inflatable means, the back securing belt yielding sufficiently to permit forward movement greater than said given distance only when the forward force causing movement exceeds 4 g''s.
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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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |