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Inflatable band restraint stitching
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1974-11-26
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1994-11-26
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable band restraint for vehicle safety systems secured to the terminal webbing with longitudinal stitching such as a zig-zag stitch capable of yielding in at least two dimensions when the belt is inflated to prevent failure of the stitching.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Joseph Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A vehicle safety system comprising an inflatable band restraint having an inflatable section with a longitudinal axis, said inflatable section being folded in an uninflated state and adapted to be positioned about a wearer when the wearer is seated in a seat within the vehicle; inflating means capable of inflating said inflatable section in response to a preselected condition of the vehicle; webbing for securing at least one end of said inflatable band restraint to said vehicle, zig-zag stitching joining said webbing to said inflatable band restraint, said stitching comprising at least two rows of zig-zag stitches, each of said rows longitudinally extending and longitudinally extendible in the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the inflatable section for a distance of at least two inches, whereby said stitching is capable of withstanding significant stress in at least two directions on inflatation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A vehicle safety system comprising an inflatable band restraint having an inflatable section with a longitudinal axis, said inflatable section being folded in an uninflated state and adapted to be positioned about a wearer when the wearer is seated in a seat within the vehicle; inflating means capable of inflating said inflatable section in response to a preselected condition of the vehicle; webbing for securing at least one end of said inflatable band restraint to said vehicle, zig-zag stitching joining said webbing to said inflatable band restraint, said stitching comprising at least two rows of zig-zag stitches, each of said rows longitudinally extending and longitudinally extendible in the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the inflatable section for a distance of at least two inches, whereby said stitching is capable of withstanding significant stress in at least two directions on inflatation.
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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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |