US3881744A
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Automobile passenger restraint
Assignee: Tup & 0 Panama S A
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Filing: 1972-12-26
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1992-12-26
Abstract
Abstract Passenger restraint means are provided in an automobile by a frame, pivoted around a transverse axis, carrying a resilient waist-restraint region. The seat cannot be occupied until the frame is pivoted upwards, but the driver vision is obscured until the frame is again pivoted downwardly, over the legs of the occupant, and restrains him by the waist. Additional accommodation of impact is provided by mounting the frame on upstanding arms connected to a transverse torsion bar. Such mounting is preferably by a breakaway joint pivot for easy removal after collision.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl Silas Tupper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
In an automobile, a passenger restraint means comprising: a substantially continuous frame extending transversely within said automobile, a pivot axis for said frame also extending transversely within said automobile, whereby said frame can be pivoted between a raised position and a lowered position overlying a seat of said automobile, two upstanding arms, each providing a pivot at an upper end located one at each end of said pivot axis, a torsion bar clamped to said automobile intermediate its ends and holding at said ends the lower ends of said upstanding arms, and a substantially vertical resilient concave restraint region extending transversely across, and carried upon, said frame to restrain a seated person at the waist, whereby said seat cannot be occupied until the frame is pivoted upwards therefrom, and driver vision is obscured until said frame is again pivoted downward and lowered over the occupant''s legs to restrain him at the waist.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
In an automobile, a passenger restraint means comprising: a substantially continuous frame extending transversely within said automobile, a pivot axis for said frame also extending transversely within said automobile, whereby said frame can be pivoted between a raised position and a lowered position overlying a seat of said automobile, two upstanding arms, each providing a pivot at an upper end located one at each end of said pivot axis, a torsion bar clamped to said automobile intermediate its ends and holding at said ends the lower ends of said upstanding arms, and a substantially vertical resilient concave restraint region extending transversely across, and carried upon, said frame to restrain a seated person at the waist, whereby said seat cannot be occupied until the frame is pivoted upwards therefrom, and driver vision is obscured until said frame is again pivoted downward and lowered over the occupant''s legs to restrain him at the waist.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
In an automobile, a passenger restrain means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame is shaped with a gap to provide access to a gear lever when folded downwards and shaped with a recess to accommodate a steering device when folded upwards, so that it is suitable for use across a front seat of said automobile.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
In an automobile, a passenger restraint means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said restraint region is from 3 to 9 inches wide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
In an automobile, a passenger restraint means as claimed in claim 3, wherein said restraint region comprises a layer of webbing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3799572A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |