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Static belt loop snubber system
Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products Inc
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Filing: 1980-04-07
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Granted: 1982-11-16
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Expires: 2000-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle safety belt system including a retractor with a static loop snubber operative to normally freely pass webbing and to lock under predetermined belt load thereby eliminating occupant excursion incident to belt tension on the retractor side of the static loop snubber.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Gavagan
- 👤 Ronald S. Gulette
- 👤 Carl M. Petersen, III
- 👤 Frank West
- 👤 William E. Brennan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/36; B60R22/41; B60R22/04; B60R22/08; B60R22/18; B60R22/185; B60R22/1855; B60R22/44; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4079; Y10T24/4084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
Static loop snubber means for use in a vehicle safety belt system having retracting means for storing belt webbing, including attachment means for mounting on said vehicle at a position adjacent an occupant seat involving a change in the direction of belt webbing between the retracting means and occupant restraining portion of the belt, means for maintaining free webbing loop passage throughout normal positioning and retracting tension applied to the belt, means responsive to initial occupant imposed belt loading above a predetermined value for locking belt webbing against loop passage from the retracting side, said means for locking including a snubbing bar and an arcuate smooth surface loop passing bar movable into snubbing relation with said snubbing bar to effect said locking action, and means for establishing a non-destructive minimum clearance between said bars relative to webbing thickness.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
Static loop snubber means for use in a vehicle safety belt system having retracting means for storing belt webbing, including attachment means for mounting on said vehicle at a position adjacent an occupant seat involving a change in the direction of belt webbing between the retracting means and occupant restraining portion of the belt, means for maintaining free webbing loop passage throughout normal positioning and retracting tension applied to the belt, means responsive to initial occupant imposed belt loading above a predetermined value for locking belt webbing against loop passage from the retracting side, said means for locking including a snubbing bar and an arcuate smooth surface loop passing bar movable into snubbing relation with said snubbing bar to effect said locking action, and means for establishing a non-destructive minimum clearance between said bars relative to webbing thickness.
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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) | 1985-11-15 | 1986-05-17 | 1986-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-15 | 1990-05-17 | 1990-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-15 | 1994-05-17 | 1994-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |