US4070038A
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Safety belt connector cover
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1976-02-02
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A safety belt connector having an elongated means composed of a metal plate is provided with a plastic cover. The cover coats a major portion of the exterior surface of the elongated means preventing temperature variance thereon and presenting an attractive exterior for the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth A. Bergman
- 👤 Robert J. Bishop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
Safety belt connector, comprising: a. elongated means composed of a metal plate; b. said elongated means having a first terminus adapted to be secured to the vehicle by a mechanical fastening means and a second terminus adapted to fixedly support a first fastening means for receiving the tongue of a seat belt; and c. cover means composed of plastic material coating a major portion of the exterior surface of said elongated means, said cover means including as an integral part thereof a chamber having an open botton and a closed top, said chamber being adapted to cover each of the first terminus and the mechanical fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
Safety belt connector, comprising: a. elongated means composed of a metal plate; b. said elongated means having a first terminus adapted to be secured to the vehicle by a mechanical fastening means and a second terminus adapted to fixedly support a first fastening means for receiving the tongue of a seat belt; and c. cover means composed of plastic material coating a major portion of the exterior surface of said elongated means, said cover means including as an integral part thereof a chamber having an open botton and a closed top, said chamber being adapted to cover each of the first terminus and the mechanical fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 1, wherein said plastic material is selected from the group consisting of polyvinylchloride, polyvinylidene chloride and polyolefin resins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 1, wherein said elongated means includes a third terminus adapted for fixed engagement with one end of a seat belt web.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 3, wherein the other end of said web is connected to a seat belt buckle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 3, wherein the other end of said web is connected to a seat belt tongue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 3, wherein said elongated means is composed of a plurality of plates, a first of said plates having said first terminus and said second terminus and a second of said plates supporting said third terminus, said second of said plates having a fourth terminus adapted to be secured to said vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claims 6, wherein said elongated means has a central portion connecting said first terminus with said second terminus and said third terminus is disposed at an angle from said central portion, said angle ranging from about 40° to 90°.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 6, wherein each of said first terminus and said fourth terminus is secured to said vehicle by mechanical fastening means and said cover means includes as an integral part thereof a chamber having an open bottom and a closed top, said chamber being adapted to cover each of said first terminus, said fourth terminus and said mechanical fastening means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 3, wherein said elongated means has a central portion connecting said first terminus with said second terminus and said second terminus is disposed at an angle from said central portion, the angle ranging from about 30° to 80°.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 3, wherein said first fastening means and said third terminus are adapted so that the seat belt associated with said first fastening means services a different occupant of the vehicle than the seat belt web associated with said third terminus.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 1, wherein said chamber has a plurality of apertures therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claims 11, wherein the number of apertures ranges from about 2 to 8, and the cross-sectional area of each of said apertures is about 0.01 to 0.1 square inch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 1, wherein said elongated means has a central portion connecting said first terminus with said second terminus and said first terminus is disposed at an angle from said central portion, said angle ranging from about 10° to 30°.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 1, wherein said cover means coats substantially the entire exterior surface of said elongated means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 1, wherein said cover means has a thickness of at least about 30 mils.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
Safety belt connector as recited in claim 1, wherein said cover has a hardness of less than about 100 Shore A Durometer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |