US3831702A
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Safety belt device
Assignee: Tokai Rika Co Ltd
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Filing: 1972-10-24
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Granted: 1974-08-27
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Expires: 1992-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A safety belt device for use in vehicles, including a belt which is extended across a seat, with one end thereof fixed to the body of a vehicle and the other end connected to a retractor mounted in the door to be taken up therein and with the central portion thereof hooked on hook apparatus provided in front of the seat, a solenoid device to operate the hook apparatus to release the belt and a solenoid device operating circuit, the solenoid device being actuated by the operating circuit for a predetermined period of time when a passenger is seated on the seat and the door is closed, whereby said belt is automatically engaged around the body of the passenger.
Inventors
- 👤 Y Kaneko
- 👤 F Teraoka
- 👤 T Kubota
- 👤 T Nishikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A safety belt device comprising a belt extended between the body of a vehicle and a door across a seat through a retractor and an anchor plate, hook means fixedly provided on a part of said body in front of said seat for hooking the central portion of said belt thereon, solenoid means for operating said hook means for releasing said belt from engagement with said hook means when said hook means is operated, a first switch closed by closing the door of the vehicle, a second switch closed by the seating of a passenger on said seat, and an electric circuit connected to said solenoid means and driven by the closing of the first and second switches to energize said solenoid means for a predetermined period of time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A safety belt device comprising a belt extended between the body of a vehicle and a door across a seat through a retractor and an anchor plate, hook means fixedly provided on a part of said body in front of said seat for hooking the central portion of said belt thereon, solenoid means for operating said hook means for releasing said belt from engagement with said hook means when said hook means is operated, a first switch closed by closing the door of the vehicle, a second switch closed by the seating of a passenger on said seat, and an electric circuit connected to said solenoid means and driven by the closing of the first and second switches to energize said solenoid means for a predetermined period of time.
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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) | 1977-08-26 | 1978-02-25 | 1978-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-26 | 1982-02-25 | 1982-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-26 | 1986-02-25 | 1986-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |