US3860284A
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Safety device for automobiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-02
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A safety device for automobiles is disclosed comprising a block of compressible material, which is positioned against the upwardly inclined portion of the floorboard, and against which the feet of a passenger in the front seat of the car may be pushed to compress the block and cushion the impact of his legs when the car comes to a stop or is about to stop. The device is provided with means for frictionally engaging the carpeting or other floor covering of the car, to assist in preventing displacement of the device from its normal position. In one form of the device, the aforesaid means comprises strips of corrugated rubber which serve to protect the corners and edges of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Sanford Lichtig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/06; B60N3/066; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R2021/003; B60R2021/0039; B60R2021/0046; B60R2021/0293; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A safety device of the character described, comprising a rectangular monolithic block of compressible foamed material adapted to be positioned forwardly of the passenger''s front seat in an automobile, and to be compressed by the legs of the passenger when the car comes to a stop, whereby to cushion the impact of the stop, said block having densified portions adjacent the top, bottom, front and rear surfaces of the block, said densified portions having corrugations extending longitudinally of the block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A safety device of the character described, comprising a rectangular monolithic block of compressible foamed material adapted to be positioned forwardly of the passenger''s front seat in an automobile, and to be compressed by the legs of the passenger when the car comes to a stop, whereby to cushion the impact of the stop, said block having densified portions adjacent the top, bottom, front and rear surfaces of the block, said densified portions having corrugations extending longitudinally of the block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination with the front passenger seat, horizontal floorboard, and upwardly inclined floorboard of an automobile, a safety device comprising a rectangular monolithic block of compressible foamed material mounted at the base of said upwardly inclined floorboard, and adapted to be compressed by the legs of a passenger occupying said seat, when the car comes to a stop, whereby to cushion the impact of said stop, said block having densified portions adjacent the upper, lower, front and rear surfaces of the block, said densified portions having corruations extending longitudinally of the block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination with the front passenger seat, horizontal floorboard, and upwardly inclined floorboard of an automobile, a safety device comprising a rectangular monolithic block of compressible foamed material mounted at the base of said upwardly inclined floorboard, and adapted to be compressed by the legs of a passenger occupying said seat, when the car comes to a stop, whereby to cushion the impact of said stop, said block having densified portions adjacent the upper, lower, front and rear surfaces of the block, said densified portions having corruations extending longitudinally of the block.
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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |