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US3833238A
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Safety belt system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-27
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1992-09-27
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a safety belt wound on a spring reel at the aft end of the door, which keeps the belt under tension, and blocked by a clamping device when the door is closed, to ensure wear of the belt and effect its locking automatically. The blocking device comprises elements which come in contact when the door is shut and clamp the belt therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 M Liard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
Safety belt system for a vehicle with fore hinged door and a seat adjacent the door, comprising a belt having one end fastened to the vehicle on the side of the seat remote from the door, a reel on which the other end of said belt is wound, said reel being connected to the door adjacent the aft end thereof, automatic winding means associated with said reel to keep tension on said belt, and first blocking means connected to the aft end of the door and underlying a portion of said belt, second blocking means connected to the adjacent portion of the vehicle and adapted to jam said belt against said first blocking means upon closing of said door.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
Safety belt system for a vehicle with fore hinged door and a seat adjacent the door, comprising a belt having one end fastened to the vehicle on the side of the seat remote from the door, a reel on which the other end of said belt is wound, said reel being connected to the door adjacent the aft end thereof, automatic winding means associated with said reel to keep tension on said belt, and first blocking means connected to the aft end of the door and underlying a portion of said belt, second blocking means connected to the adjacent portion of the vehicle and adapted to jam said belt against said first blocking means upon closing of said door.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
Safety belt system according to claim 1, wherein said automtic winding means comprises a torsion spring connected to said reel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
Safety belt system according to claim 2, wherein said first blocking means comprises a guide at the aft end of the door over which said belt runs and said second blocking means comprising a catch connected to the vehicle and engageable with said guide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Safety belt system according to claim 3, wherein said catch is engageable with the foreside of said guide and a spring actuated pivotable latch is mounted on the door forward of said guide, said latch being engageable with the foreside of said catch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Safety belt system according to claim 4, wherein said reel, said guide and said latch are interconnected as a unit removably connected to the door.
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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |