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Shoulder belt for seat belt device
Assignee: NSK Ltd
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Filing: 1978-11-22
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Granted: 1981-09-08
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Expires: 1998-11-22
Abstract
Abstract In a seat belt device including at least a belt for constraining the upper half of the body of a seat occupant, the shoulder belt, when in occupant constraining position, is guided so as to prevent the end portion of the belt adjacent to the shoulder of the occupant from bearing against the neck or the head of the occupant.
Inventors
- 👤 Takeo Ueda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A seat belt device comprising a belt for constraining the upper half of the body of a seat occupant, means for connecting an upper end of the belt to a side roof of a vehicle body, the connecting means comprising a tongue having an opening therein for attaching the tongue to the end of the belt, and tongue receiving means attached to the side roof for connecting the tongue thereto, and a length of the belt adjacent to the upper end of the belt being stiffened by a double layer sewn structure, the tongue having means adjacent to said opening projecting slightly into said double layer sewn structure for preventing said end of the belt from rotating with respect to said tongue, said double layer sewn structure supporting said length at an angle relative to a lower portion of the belt so that the belt does not bear against the neck or face of the seat occupant, and said double layer sewn structure further being flexible enough so that the belt may extend straight from the connecting means when the belt is pulled by the occupant in an emergency.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A seat belt device comprising a belt for constraining the upper half of the body of a seat occupant, means for connecting an upper end of the belt to a side roof of a vehicle body, the connecting means comprising a tongue having an opening therein for attaching the tongue to the end of the belt, and tongue receiving means attached to the side roof for connecting the tongue thereto, and a length of the belt adjacent to the upper end of the belt being stiffened by a double layer sewn structure, the tongue having means adjacent to said opening projecting slightly into said double layer sewn structure for preventing said end of the belt from rotating with respect to said tongue, said double layer sewn structure supporting said length at an angle relative to a lower portion of the belt so that the belt does not bear against the neck or face of the seat occupant, and said double layer sewn structure further being flexible enough so that the belt may extend straight from the connecting means when the belt is pulled by the occupant in an emergency.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
193 words
A seat belt device comprising a belt for constraining the upper half of the body of a seat occupant, means for connecting an upper end of the belt to a side roof of a vehicle body, the connecting means comprising a tongue having an opening therein for attaching the tongue to the end of the belt, and tongue receiving means attached to the side roof for connecting the tongue thereto, a length of the belt adjacent to the upper end of the belt being stiffened by a woven structure having a weft density higher than that of the lower portion of the belt, the tongue having means adjacent to said opening projecting slightly into said woven structure for preventing said end of the belt from rotating with respect to said tongue, said woven structure supporting said length at an angle relative to the lower portion of the belt so that the belt does not bear against the neck or face of the seat occupant, and said woven structure being flexible enough so that the belt may extend straight from the connecting means when the belt is pulled by the occupant in an emergency.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
193 words
A seat belt device comprising a belt for constraining the upper half of the body of a seat occupant, means for connecting an upper end of the belt to a side roof of a vehicle body, the connecting means comprising a tongue having an opening therein for attaching the tongue to the end of the belt, and tongue receiving means attached to the side roof for connecting the tongue thereto, a length of the belt adjacent to the upper end of the belt being stiffened by a woven structure having a weft density higher than that of the lower portion of the belt, the tongue having means adjacent to said opening projecting slightly into said woven structure for preventing said end of the belt from rotating with respect to said tongue, said woven structure supporting said length at an angle relative to the lower portion of the belt so that the belt does not bear against the neck or face of the seat occupant, and said woven structure being flexible enough so that the belt may extend straight from the connecting means when the belt is pulled by the occupant in an emergency.
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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) | 1984-09-07 | 1985-03-09 | 1985-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-07 | 1989-03-09 | 1989-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-07 | 1993-03-09 | 1993-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |