US3828994A
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Apparatus for transporting articles in the space above the outboard passenger portion of the front seat of a motor vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-07
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A platform includes a rear portion which extends slightly into the crevice between the front seat and the front seat back at the outboard passenger portion of the front seat and front seat back. A strap is provided and is looped about the passenger head restraint and maintains all but the rear portion of the platform above the front seat so that articles such as packages can be placed thereon without in any way affecting the motor vehicle ignition starter interlock system and seat belt warning system.
Inventors
- 👤 J Hollins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04; B60R7/043; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/806; B60N2/809; B60N2/879; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/925
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
280 words
Apparatus for carrying articles in the space above the outboard passenger side of a motor vehicle front seat on a motor vehicle having an interlock system which requires an outboard passenger to first sit on the outboard portion of the front seat and then extend the extendable belt of the front seat outboard passenger seat belt assembly in order to be able to start the motor vehicle comprising a motor vehicle front seat, a seat back for said front seat, a crevice located between said seat back and said front seat, a substantially planar article carrying means, said article carrying means having a rear portion and a forward portion, said rear portion of said article carrying means extending into said crevice at the outboard passenger portion of said front seat and front seat back, means extending upwardly from the upper portion of the outboard passenger portion of said seat back and providing a restraint for the head of a front seat outboard passenger, an elongated non-elastic limp means connected to said article carrying means forward of said rear portion thereof and said elongated non-elastic limp means also engaging said means for restraining the front seat outboard passenger''s head whereby said article carrying means is supported by said elongated non-elastic limp means and said rear portion extending into said crevice so that the forward portion of said article carrying means is elevated above the outboard passenger portion of the front seat and articles can be transported in the space above the outboard passenger portion of a motor vehicle front seat without affecting the operation of any switches that are located in the outboard passenger portion of the motor vehicle front seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
280 words
Apparatus for carrying articles in the space above the outboard passenger side of a motor vehicle front seat on a motor vehicle having an interlock system which requires an outboard passenger to first sit on the outboard portion of the front seat and then extend the extendable belt of the front seat outboard passenger seat belt assembly in order to be able to start the motor vehicle comprising a motor vehicle front seat, a seat back for said front seat, a crevice located between said seat back and said front seat, a substantially planar article carrying means, said article carrying means having a rear portion and a forward portion, said rear portion of said article carrying means extending into said crevice at the outboard passenger portion of said front seat and front seat back, means extending upwardly from the upper portion of the outboard passenger portion of said seat back and providing a restraint for the head of a front seat outboard passenger, an elongated non-elastic limp means connected to said article carrying means forward of said rear portion thereof and said elongated non-elastic limp means also engaging said means for restraining the front seat outboard passenger''s head whereby said article carrying means is supported by said elongated non-elastic limp means and said rear portion extending into said crevice so that the forward portion of said article carrying means is elevated above the outboard passenger portion of the front seat and articles can be transported in the space above the outboard passenger portion of a motor vehicle front seat without affecting the operation of any switches that are located in the outboard passenger portion of the motor vehicle front seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein a loop is formed by said elongated non-elastic limp means with a portion of said loop securing said article carrying means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein means is provided for adjusting the size of said loop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said article carrying means is an element, said element including a rear portion which extends into said crevice, said element including a forward portion which extends past said front seat, and said elongated non-plastic limp means securing said element so that the forward portion thereof is elevated above the outboard passenger portion of the front seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said element includes a curved forward portion, said curved forward portion extending in a downward direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said element rear portion extends in an upward direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said element includes a first slot and a second slot adjacent said curved section, said elongated non-elastic limp means defining a loop, said elongated non-elastic limp means extending through said first and second slots and about said means for restraining the passenger''s head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
239 words
Apparatus for carrying articles in the space above the outboard passenger side of a motor vehicle front seat on a motor vehicle having a switch in the outboard passenger portion of the motor vehicle front seat comprising a motor vehicle front seat, a seat back for said front seat, a crevice located between said seat back and said front seat, a substantially planar article carrying means, said article carrying means having a rear portion and a forward portion, said rear portion of said article carrying means extending into said crevice at the outboard passenger portion of said front seat and front seat back, means extending upwardly from the upper portion of the outboard passenger portion of said seat back and providing a restraint for the head of a front seat outboard passenger, an elongated non-elastic limp means connected to said article carrying means forward of said rear portion thereof and said elongated non-elastic limp means also engaging said means for restraining the front seat outboard passenger''s head whereby said article carrying means is supported by said elongated non-elastic limp means and said rear portion extending into said crevice so that the forward portion of said article carrying means is elevated above the outboard passenger portion of the front seat and articles can be transported in the space above the outboard passenger portion of the switch that is lcoated in the outboard passenger portion of the motor vehicle front seat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
239 words
Apparatus for carrying articles in the space above the outboard passenger side of a motor vehicle front seat on a motor vehicle having a switch in the outboard passenger portion of the motor vehicle front seat comprising a motor vehicle front seat, a seat back for said front seat, a crevice located between said seat back and said front seat, a substantially planar article carrying means, said article carrying means having a rear portion and a forward portion, said rear portion of said article carrying means extending into said crevice at the outboard passenger portion of said front seat and front seat back, means extending upwardly from the upper portion of the outboard passenger portion of said seat back and providing a restraint for the head of a front seat outboard passenger, an elongated non-elastic limp means connected to said article carrying means forward of said rear portion thereof and said elongated non-elastic limp means also engaging said means for restraining the front seat outboard passenger''s head whereby said article carrying means is supported by said elongated non-elastic limp means and said rear portion extending into said crevice so that the forward portion of said article carrying means is elevated above the outboard passenger portion of the front seat and articles can be transported in the space above the outboard passenger portion of the switch that is lcoated in the outboard passenger portion of the motor vehicle front seat.
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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |