US3840902A
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Safety belt for motorcycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-09
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A safety belt for motorcycles and similar motor vehicles. The belt comprises a detachable bumper cushion secured to its back to absorb sudden shocks to a tandem riding passenger in case of sudden stops. Hand grips are permanently secured to each side of the belt and safety loops for the passenger''s arms are detachably secured to said belt. A pair of windbreaker shells are detachably secured to the belt''s sides and partly enclose a space about the hand grips.
Inventors
- 👤 C Mcneill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:48
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002; A41F9/005; B; B62; B62J; B62J27/00; B62J27/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
An improved safety belt for use by passengers riding in tandem on a vehicle, comprising a belt of a flexible material having a front portion and a rear portion, means for securing said belt about a driver''s waist, a pair of grip handles secured to said belt and shock absorbing means secured to the rear portion of said belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
An improved safety belt for use by passengers riding in tandem on a vehicle, comprising a belt of a flexible material having a front portion and a rear portion, means for securing said belt about a driver''s waist, a pair of grip handles secured to said belt and shock absorbing means secured to the rear portion of said belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said shock absorbing means comprises a bumper cushion of resilient material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said bumper cushion is of arcuate cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said bumper cushion is formed with wing-like end portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, further provided with a pair of arcuate windbreakers detachably secured to the sides of the belt, respectively, said windbreakers partly enclosing said grip handles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said shock absorbing means is detachably secured to said belt and means are provided for detachably securing the shock absorbing 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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |