US3980988A
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Alarm system for vehicle shoulder harness
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-27
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1994-11-27
Abstract
Abstract An alarm attached to the shoulder harness seat belt of an automobile wherein to sound an audible alarm when any forward pressure is exerted on the belt.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony M. Spizzo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:56
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B21/00; G08B21/02; G08B21/06; B; B60; B60Q; B60Q5/00; B60R; B60R22/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
An alarm system secured to a safety shoulder harness for drivers of vehicles comprising a web having two ends and latching means for the ends of said web in combination with a housing having a top wall, side and end walls, an alarm affixed to said top wall interiorally of said housing, a source of direct current, a movable switch lever secured at one end to said top wall exteriorally of said housing and electrically connected to said source and having a free end, a stationary contact on said top wall cooperatively associated with said switch lever and electrically connected to said alarm, means on one end wall of said housing for removably securing said housing to said web and guide means on the other end wall of said housing forming a guideway for said web, said switch lever canted upwardly towards said guide means and the free end of the lever bent upwardly and rearwardly to form a loop, said web between said securing means and said guide means being loosely placed over said switch lever, whereby said web lies aove said top wall, and when said web is tightened, it will cause the switch lever to engage the stationary contact to set off the alarm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
An alarm system secured to a safety shoulder harness for drivers of vehicles comprising a web having two ends and latching means for the ends of said web in combination with a housing having a top wall, side and end walls, an alarm affixed to said top wall interiorally of said housing, a source of direct current, a movable switch lever secured at one end to said top wall exteriorally of said housing and electrically connected to said source and having a free end, a stationary contact on said top wall cooperatively associated with said switch lever and electrically connected to said alarm, means on one end wall of said housing for removably securing said housing to said web and guide means on the other end wall of said housing forming a guideway for said web, said switch lever canted upwardly towards said guide means and the free end of the lever bent upwardly and rearwardly to form a loop, said web between said securing means and said guide means being loosely placed over said switch lever, whereby said web lies aove said top wall, and when said web is tightened, it will cause the switch lever to engage the stationary contact to set off the alarm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the guide means for said web is a removable clamp loosely securing said web whereby said web is freely shiftable therein.
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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) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |