US3940166A
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Auxiliary retention belt and support cushion for seat of open vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-10
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1994-09-10
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to auxiliary seat and back cushion means with safety belt for protective retention of a passenger riding behind the operator of an open vehicle such as a motorcycle wherein the operator rides astride the seat and the passenger, riding behind the operator, is retained upon the vehicle by fastening means encompassing the passenger and the operator; and wherein a back cushion is provided for support of the passenger in upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence O. Smithea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:40
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J1/00; B62J1/28; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B62J27/00; B62J27/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
An occupant retention device for an open vehicle having a plural occupant, straddle seat, said device comprising a cushion retained in a substantially upright position adjacent the back of a passenger on said seat; an extension sheet integrally connected to said cushion and lying horizontally on said seat; a transverse strap extending across said seat and over said extension sheet for releasably securing said device to said vehicle; and a belt secured to said cushion for extending around both said passenger and the operator of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
An occupant retention device for an open vehicle having a plural occupant, straddle seat, said device comprising a cushion retained in a substantially upright position adjacent the back of a passenger on said seat; an extension sheet integrally connected to said cushion and lying horizontally on said seat; a transverse strap extending across said seat and over said extension sheet for releasably securing said device to said vehicle; and a belt secured to said cushion for extending around both said passenger and the operator of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said extension sheet is secured against rearward slippage by additional securement means overlying said transverse strap for at least a portion of the length of said transverse strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said additional securement means comprises an apron-like sheet integrally and laterally secured upon said extension sheet, the open border of said apron extending rearwardly and the transverse strap being disposed between said apron and said extension sheet, adjacent the line of attachment of said apron upon said extension sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said additional securement means comprises at least one minor strap member disposed in the longitudinal axis of the extension sheet and the vehicle, said minor strap being integrally attached upon the said extension member at one end thereof and having space for the accommodation of said transverse strap beneath said minor strap and between the integrally attached end and the opposite end thereof, said opposite end being detachably fastened upon said extension sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said minor strap is integrally attached to said extension sheet at the end thereof nearest the outermost end of said extension sheet, thus providing securement of the transverse strap beneath said minor strap even in the event of detachment of the fastening at the opposite end of said minor strap.
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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) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |