US4411222A
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Safety apparatus for passengers on vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-02-19
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Granted: 1983-10-25
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Expires: 2002-02-19
Abstract
Abstract Safety apparatus for passengers on vehicles, such as motorcycles, includes a pair of grip devices adapted to be attached to a belt or the like worn by the driver of the vehicle. Each grip device includes a handle member adapted to be gripped by the passenger so that his balance can be maintained even when the vehicle negotiates a sharp curve thereby eliminating the necessity of the passenger to hold the driver around his waist or hold onto his seat in order to maintain his balance.
Inventors
- 👤 Morton M. Wolfson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:06
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002; A41F9/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
Safety belt apparatus for passengers on vehicles, such as motorcycles and the like, said apparatus comprising: a belt adapted to encircle the waist region of a vehicle operator; a pair of grip devices attached to said belt, each grip device including a substantially U-shaped handle portion having a pair of free ends and a substantially planar plate member to which said free ends of said U-shaped handle portion are fixed so that said handle portion and plate together define a closed loop, said plate member being situated in a plane which is substantially normal to a plane in which said U-shaped handle portion is situated, and wherein a pair of spaced, parallel slots are formed through said plate member, said slots being substantially parallel to the plane in which said handle portion is situated; and wherein said belt extends through said pair of slots of each of said grip devices so that said grip devices are attached to said belt and are adjustably positionable thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
Safety belt apparatus for passengers on vehicles, such as motorcycles and the like, said apparatus comprising: a belt adapted to encircle the waist region of a vehicle operator; a pair of grip devices attached to said belt, each grip device including a substantially U-shaped handle portion having a pair of free ends and a substantially planar plate member to which said free ends of said U-shaped handle portion are fixed so that said handle portion and plate together define a closed loop, said plate member being situated in a plane which is substantially normal to a plane in which said U-shaped handle portion is situated, and wherein a pair of spaced, parallel slots are formed through said plate member, said slots being substantially parallel to the plane in which said handle portion is situated; and wherein said belt extends through said pair of slots of each of said grip devices so that said grip devices are attached to said belt and are adjustably positionable thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said handle portion includes a pair of end legs and an intermediate leg situated between and interconnecting said end legs, said intermediate leg extending at substantially right angles to said end legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the region of said plate member defining the edges of said slots are serrated to define teeth extending into said slots.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein each of said grip devices is constituted by an integrally molded unitary member.
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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) | 1986-10-24 | 1987-04-25 | 1987-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-24 | 1991-04-25 | 1991-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-24 | 1995-04-25 | 1995-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |