US4783122A
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System for attaching the safety belt to the seat
Assignee: Ikeda Corp
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Filing: 1986-09-29
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Granted: 1988-11-08
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Expires: 2006-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A system for attaching the safety belt to a seat in the car is characterized by a recess provided at the side of a seat frame. A free end of the safety belt is fastened to the recess and the other end of the safety belt extends outward through a trim cover which covers a seat portion of the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Minoru Komohara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A system for attaching a safety belt to a seat having a seat frame and a cushion material which are covered by a trim cover, comprising: means defining a recess in the seat frame for receiving one end of the safety belt; means for attaching the one end of the safety belt directly to said means defining a recess wherein the one end of the safety belt is received within said recess and is directly attached to said means defining a recess; and an opening in the trim cover through which the safety belt outwardly extends; wherein, said means defining a recess comprises inwardly bent portions of a side of the seat frame, whereby the trim cover covers the end of the safety belt received within said recess.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
A system for attaching a safety belt to a seat having a seat frame and a cushion material which are covered by a trim cover, comprising: means defining a recess in the seat frame for receiving one end of the safety belt; means for attaching the one end of the safety belt directly to said means defining a recess wherein the one end of the safety belt is received within said recess and is directly attached to said means defining a recess; and an opening in the trim cover through which the safety belt outwardly extends; wherein, said means defining a recess comprises inwardly bent portions of a side of the seat frame, whereby the trim cover covers the end of the safety belt received within said recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said opening in the trim cover is a slit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a metal fitting located in said recess to which the one end of the safety belt is fastened.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said metal fitting is fixed to a side of the seat frame and the portion of said metal fitting to which the one end of the safety belt is fastened is bent outward from the side of the seat frame.
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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) | 1991-11-08 | 1992-05-09 | 1992-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-08 | 1996-05-09 | 1996-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-08 | 2000-05-09 | 2000-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |