US4595618A
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Vehicle seat belt accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-07-06
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Granted: 1986-06-17
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Expires: 2004-07-06
Abstract
Abstract An accessory used in combination with a vehicle seat belt characterized as a novelty item, such as a stuffed teddy bear or the like, secured to a sleeve through which the seat belt is selectively introduced. The arrangement serves entertainment and, importantly, safety purposes for a child user, with the belt, when secured for use, presenting the novelty item in a displayed and/or lap held position. In another assembly procedure, the sleeve could be slit along its length for placement after the seat belt is in a use condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L. Caringer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A child safety device for vehicular usage comprising the combination of a vehicle safety seat belt and an entertainment device, where said vehicle safety seat belt overlies the person of the child in a seated position and where said entertainment device is releasably positioned on said vehicle safety seat belt in the lap region of said child by a sleeve which is an integral part of said entertainment device and can be placed around said vehicle safety seat belt after in use condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A child safety device for vehicular usage comprising the combination of a vehicle safety seat belt and an entertainment device, where said vehicle safety seat belt overlies the person of the child in a seated position and where said entertainment device is releasably positioned on said vehicle safety seat belt in the lap region of said child by a sleeve which is an integral part of said entertainment device and can be placed around said vehicle safety seat belt after in use condition.
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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) | 1989-06-16 | 1989-12-16 | 1990-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-16 | 1993-12-16 | 1994-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-16 | 1997-12-16 | 1998-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |