US3829122A
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Safety apparatus for a vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-25
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-05-25
Abstract
Abstract Safety apparatus for a vehicle for minimizing injury to occupants in the event of a front-end collision comprising a seat to which the occupant is secured by a lap belt, a shoulder belt, or a harness in the form of a protective jacket, the seat or a frame for the securing means being mounted for displacement in the event of a collision to allow the occupant to travel along an extended path. An energy absorbing mechanism such as a braking device is connected to the displaceable structure to absorb the kinetic energy of the moving occupant and limit deceleration forces on the occupant. The steering wheel, steering post, instrument panel and windshield are so supported and constructed to be movable out of the path of travel of the occupant when the vehicle is subjected to intense deceleration in a collision and a shock absorber is positioned in the path of the occupant to cushion impact at the end of travel.
Inventors
- 👤 P Bastide
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/42; B60N2/4207; B60N2/4214; B60N2/4221; B60N2/427; B60N2/42727; B60N2/42736; B60N2/80; B60N2/888; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/09; B60R22/00; B60R22/12; B60R22/14; B60R22/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
Apparatus for improving the safety of the driver and passengers in a vehicle in the case of collision, said apparatus comprising a seat for each occupant in the vehicle, a safety jacket for each occupant comprising a bullet-proof vest, an elastic coating firmly bonded to and covering said bullet-proof vest, a broad, flexible, metal plate within the rear portion of the jacket, said plate being positioned vertically for protecting the spinal column of the occupant, connector means for rapid connection and disconnection purposes disposed on each side of the jacket at substantially the level of the center of gravity of the occupant, a cable connectible and disconnectible to said connector means, and kinetic energy absorption means disposed beneath the seat and connected to said cable for applying a braking force to said cable and thereby to the occupant to resist forward movement under inertia forces produced by rapid deceleration of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
Apparatus for improving the safety of the driver and passengers in a vehicle in the case of collision, said apparatus comprising a seat for each occupant in the vehicle, a safety jacket for each occupant comprising a bullet-proof vest, an elastic coating firmly bonded to and covering said bullet-proof vest, a broad, flexible, metal plate within the rear portion of the jacket, said plate being positioned vertically for protecting the spinal column of the occupant, connector means for rapid connection and disconnection purposes disposed on each side of the jacket at substantially the level of the center of gravity of the occupant, a cable connectible and disconnectible to said connector means, and kinetic energy absorption means disposed beneath the seat and connected to said cable for applying a braking force to said cable and thereby to the occupant to resist forward movement under inertia forces produced by rapid deceleration of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said elastic coating comprises wide horizontal elastic rings interlinked by tough canvas with strong intermediate seams.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the elastic coating comprises a pneumatic cover pre-inflated with air at elevated pressure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the safety jacket includes a lower rear portion extending downwards, adapted for passing between the legs of the rider to attach horizontally to the bottom part of the front of the jacket, by horizontal closure means, said bottom rear portion of the jacket being internally lined with a substantial thickness of resilient material to protect the genitalia.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said horizontal closure means comprises a strong zipper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said safety jacket comprises two parts horizontally divided and interconnected by a closure means resistant to strong horizontal tensile forces from both sides.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said closure means is a strong vertical zipper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the front portion of the said safety jacket is continuous and is slipped over the head of the rider, said jacket being taut at the waist at the back to avoid rubbing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said connector means comprises a T-shaped steel lug with a connecting ring, a solid steel part slidably receiving said connecting ring, and a steel strip fixedly secured over a fairly large area of the jacket, saiD steel part being fixedly connected to said strip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a clasp solid with said cable at each side of said jacket, said clasp including a spring to hold the clasp in secured position on the jacket, said clasp being unfastened by application of hand pressure thereon to oppose said spring, each clasp when unfastened being maintained at a desired height by a fastener, one end of which is joined to the side of the corresponding seat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising a clasp attachable to said connector means on said jacket, a metal part pivotably connected to said clasp, said cable being connected to said metal part.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprising fixedly supported top and bottom pulleys on which said cable passes.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said cable includes a spring device between said jacket and said kinetic energy absorption means to provide elasticity at the start of braking and thereby providing limited movements in the rest position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-08-12 | 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 |