Patent EP0083991A2 successfully refreshed from Google Patents.
US3833239A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Seat belt
Assignee: SMR Automotive Mirrors UK Ltd
•
Filing: 1972-11-07
•
Granted: 1974-09-03
•
Expires: 1992-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A seat belt for a motor vehicle with automatic retraction means, so that in the stored position the belt clears the doorway.
Inventors
- 👤 W Coenen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/04; B60R22/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
278 words
In a safety belt system for the interior of a motor vehicle: longitudinally extending guide means mounted generally along the junction of the vehicle roof with the vehicle side wall; vertically extending second guide means mounted on said vehicle side wall; longitudinally extending third guide means mounted on an inboard portion of the vehicle floor; a safety belt having one end fixed adjacent the rear end of said first guide means and its other end fixed adjacent the lower end of said second guide means; loop-forming means intermediate the ends of said belt forming a loop in said belt whereby the portion of said belt between said one end thereof and said loop-forming means forms a shoulder strap and whereby the portion of said belt between said other end thereof and said loop-forming means forms a lap strap; a shoulder strap element movable along said first guide means, said shoulder strap passing through said shoulder strap element; a lap strap element movable along said second guide means, said lap strap passing through said lap strap element; a third element movable along said third guide means; an extension strap passing through said third element and having one end connected to said loop-forming means, the other end of said extension strap being connected to an automatically lockable retractor means which is mounted adjacent the rear end of said third guide means, the arrangement being such that when said shoulder strap element is at the forward end of said first guide means and said lap strap element is at the upper end of said second guide means, then said shoulder strap and said lap strap are clear of the vehicle door.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
278 words
In a safety belt system for the interior of a motor vehicle: longitudinally extending guide means mounted generally along the junction of the vehicle roof with the vehicle side wall; vertically extending second guide means mounted on said vehicle side wall; longitudinally extending third guide means mounted on an inboard portion of the vehicle floor; a safety belt having one end fixed adjacent the rear end of said first guide means and its other end fixed adjacent the lower end of said second guide means; loop-forming means intermediate the ends of said belt forming a loop in said belt whereby the portion of said belt between said one end thereof and said loop-forming means forms a shoulder strap and whereby the portion of said belt between said other end thereof and said loop-forming means forms a lap strap; a shoulder strap element movable along said first guide means, said shoulder strap passing through said shoulder strap element; a lap strap element movable along said second guide means, said lap strap passing through said lap strap element; a third element movable along said third guide means; an extension strap passing through said third element and having one end connected to said loop-forming means, the other end of said extension strap being connected to an automatically lockable retractor means which is mounted adjacent the rear end of said third guide means, the arrangement being such that when said shoulder strap element is at the forward end of said first guide means and said lap strap element is at the upper end of said second guide means, then said shoulder strap and said lap strap are clear of the vehicle door.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system as in claim 1 wherein said loop-forming means is manually detachable from said third element.
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 |