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US3834758A
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Safety belt for use on motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-01
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1993-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A safety belt vest for use on motor vehicles to restrain the vehicle occupants in the event of accident or abrupt stopping of the vehicle. This safety device is provided with two straps that pass completely around the back of the seat and these may be anchored to the frame of the vehicle. A lap strap is provided around the abdomen of the passenger and a shoulder harness is provided with loops for attaching it to the buckle of the lap strap so that the strap and shoulder harness may be quickly released by releasing the buckle of the strap. The inner surfaces of the back straps are provided with a plurality of spaced members for receiving the shoulder harness therebetween so that the vertical position of the shoulder harness may be adjusted whereby the safety device may be adjusted for use by children or adults.
Inventors
- 👤 F Soule
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/10; B60R22/105; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/31; Y10S24/35; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45079; Y10T24/45084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A safety device for use on motor vehicles to restrain the vehicle occupants in the event of abrupt stopping or accident comprising the combination of a pair of spaced substantially parallel back straps positioned completely around the back of the vehicle seat, a lap strap attached to said back straps, said lap strap having a quickly detachable buckle joining parts thereof, a shoulder harness, means holding said shoulder harness at any selected level of a plurality of predetermined levels on said back straps so that said shoulder harness may be adjusted for children and adults utilizing the device, and means detachably attaching the front ends of said shoulder harness to said lap strap buckle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A safety device for use on motor vehicles to restrain the vehicle occupants in the event of abrupt stopping or accident comprising the combination of a pair of spaced substantially parallel back straps positioned completely around the back of the vehicle seat, a lap strap attached to said back straps, said lap strap having a quickly detachable buckle joining parts thereof, a shoulder harness, means holding said shoulder harness at any selected level of a plurality of predetermined levels on said back straps so that said shoulder harness may be adjusted for children and adults utilizing the device, and means detachably attaching the front ends of said shoulder harness to said lap strap buckle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
A safety device for use on motor vehicles to restrain the vehicle occupants in the event of abrupt stopping or accident comprising the combination as set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said means holding said shoulder harness comprises a series of spaced projections on each of said back straps said projections being positioned on said back straps at predetermined levels for holding said shoulder harness at a selected level, and means holding said projections fixedly attached to said back straps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A safety device for use on motor vehicles to restrain the vehicle occupants in the event of abrupt stopping or accident comprising the combination as set forth in claim 2, further characterized in that said projections and said means holding said shoulder harness provided to each of said back straps comprise a unitary structure made of plastic.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |