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US3961680A
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Automobile security device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-30
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1994-09-30
Abstract
Abstract An automobile vehicle seat safety belt has a security release device including a member releasably connected to an attachment on an end of the belt, the member being mounted in a fixed casing for spring opposed movement in response to traction in the belt when the member is moved by a traction in the belt exceeding a given value, e.g. upon an impact of the vehicle, contacts carried by the member actuate breaking of the vehicle's ignition circuit and, after a given delay, release of the attachment from the member whereby the occupant can free himself or be freed from the belt without having to open the conventional buckle.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcel Miescher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/32; B60R22/321
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In an automobile vehicle provided with at least one safety belt, a security device comprising: a. an attachment piece secured to an end of the belt, said attachment piece having a pivotally movable catch thereon; b. a casing fixed in the vehicle, said casing including means defining an opening removably receiving said attachment piece and said pivotally movable catch; c. a member movably mounted in said casing; d. spring means opposing said movement of the member; e. means for normally holding said catch in a fixed position, relative to said member, to lock said attachment piece in said casing; and means for releasing said holding means in response to movement of said member by an amount corresponding to a given traction in the belt and after a given delay whereby said catch may pivot on said attachment piece for withdrawal thereof through said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In an automobile vehicle provided with at least one safety belt, a security device comprising: a. an attachment piece secured to an end of the belt, said attachment piece having a pivotally movable catch thereon; b. a casing fixed in the vehicle, said casing including means defining an opening removably receiving said attachment piece and said pivotally movable catch; c. a member movably mounted in said casing; d. spring means opposing said movement of the member; e. means for normally holding said catch in a fixed position, relative to said member, to lock said attachment piece in said casing; and means for releasing said holding means in response to movement of said member by an amount corresponding to a given traction in the belt and after a given delay whereby said catch may pivot on said attachment piece for withdrawal thereof through said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device according to claim 1, said holding means comprising an electromagnetic bolt and said releasing means comprising a relay controlling said bolt and a switch, actuated by said movement of said member to control said relay.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1, in which said security device include a switch for breaking an ignition circuit of the vehicle in response to said movement of said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1, in which said means for releasing includes a switch in an electric circuit controlling said security device.
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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) | 1979-06-08 | 1979-12-08 | 1980-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-08 | 1983-12-08 | 1984-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-08 | 1987-12-08 | 1988-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |