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Vehicular seat belt apparatus (LITE-A-BELT)
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-03-20
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Granted: 1982-12-21
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Expires: 2001-03-20
Abstract
Abstract Illuminated vehicular seat belt having an illuminated clip structure attachable to a seat belt near or proximate to the buckle having the purpose to facilitate easy location at night or in unlighted parking garages the end or ends of a seat belt; including a fiber optic cord or pipe extending from a light source to a display portion of said buckle for receiving light from said fiber optic pipe.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry G. Brundidge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/48; A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2546; A44B11/2565; B60Q; B60Q3/00; B60Q3/20; B60Q3/242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
Improved vehicular seat belts comprising a pair of seat belt elements forming a safety seat belt apparatus for a vehicle, a light source means selectively energized to emit light, a fiber optic cord means disposed along a length of at least one of said seat belt elements and receiving emitted light from said light source and displaying said light onto terminal or buckle members of said seat belt elements, and switch means for selectively energizing said light source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
Improved vehicular seat belts comprising a pair of seat belt elements forming a safety seat belt apparatus for a vehicle, a light source means selectively energized to emit light, a fiber optic cord means disposed along a length of at least one of said seat belt elements and receiving emitted light from said light source and displaying said light onto terminal or buckle members of said seat belt elements, and switch means for selectively energizing said light source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said switch means is connected to ignition means of said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said switch means is a timed seat belt dash light connected in parallel to said light source.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said switch means is a pressure sensitive seat switch of said vehicle for energizing said light source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein an ON/OFF switch in a buckle member energizes a light source circuit when said buckle members are interconnected and de-energized said circuit when said buckle members are disengaged.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said fiber optic cord means is flexible and mounted in parallel relation to at least one of said seat belt elements.
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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) | 1985-12-20 | 1986-06-21 | 1986-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-20 | 1990-06-21 | 1990-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-20 | 1994-06-21 | 1994-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |