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US3830518A
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Seat belt actuating means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-12
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1992-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A seat belt actuator which comprises a seat belt mounting slidably captive within guide means and connected to a reversibly drivable cable adapted to travel in the guide means, movement thereof causing the seat belt mounting to slide along the guide means constraining the attached part of the seat belt to travel therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 T Silber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04; B60R22/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In a vehicle having a passenger compartment and seat located therewithin, a positively locking automatic system for restraining a passenger within said seat comprising: a seat belt; guide means located within said passenger compartment; means connected to one end of said seat belt for anchoring said one belt end along said guide means; means movably mounted on said guide means for driving said anchoring means along said guide means; means provided in said anchoring and driving means for coupling said anchoring and driving means together; bracket means located at a fixed position along said guide means for retaining said anchoring means therein; means provided in said bracket means for uncoupling said anchoring and driving means upon retention of said anchoring means; means provided in said anchoring and bracket means for positively locking said anchoring means within said bracket means; and means provided in said driving means for unlocking said anchoring means from said bracket means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
In a vehicle having a passenger compartment and seat located therewithin, a positively locking automatic system for restraining a passenger within said seat comprising: a seat belt; guide means located within said passenger compartment; means connected to one end of said seat belt for anchoring said one belt end along said guide means; means movably mounted on said guide means for driving said anchoring means along said guide means; means provided in said anchoring and driving means for coupling said anchoring and driving means together; bracket means located at a fixed position along said guide means for retaining said anchoring means therein; means provided in said bracket means for uncoupling said anchoring and driving means upon retention of said anchoring means; means provided in said anchoring and bracket means for positively locking said anchoring means within said bracket means; and means provided in said driving means for unlocking said anchoring means from said bracket means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A passenger restraint system as recited in claim 1 wherein said driving means is connected to the other end of said seat belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A passenger restraint system as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for coupling said anchoring and driving means includes at least one pivotally mounted pin pRovided on either of said driving or anchoring means and a cooperating bore formed in the other of said driving or anchoring means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A passenger restraint system as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for locking said anchoring means within said bracket means includes at least one pivotally mounted pin provided on either of said anchor or bracket means and a cooperating bore formed on the other of said anchor or bracket means.
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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |