US4786080A
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Cushion for vehicle safety belts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-12-28
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Granted: 1988-11-22
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Expires: 2007-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A cushion for vehicle safety belts or harnesses comprising a cylindrical body of resilient material adapted to be detachably affixed to a shoulder belt adjacent the neck of the wearer. The cylindrical body is partially split along its longitudinal axis to provide a slot for reception of the belt, and a fabric sleeve is fitted over the two sections of the split cylindrical body. Fastening means are provided on the sleeve for securing the open side of the tubular body together with the belt encased therein. The cushion thus presents a broad, resilient, gently curved surface in all directions and prevents abrasive contact of the belt with the clothing and neck of the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence C. Jay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/12; B60R22/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A cushion apparatus for attachment to harness-type passive restraints in automotive vehicles for decreasing passenger resistance to utilization thereof, said harness including a belt adapted to extend over the shoulder, along the neck and across the chest of the passenger, comprising an elongated generally cylindrical body of soft, resilient material, said generally cylindrical body being partially severed along its longitudinal axis to define first and second semi-cylindrical sections interconnected along one edge by a hinge portion, said belt being adapted to be received between said semi-cylindrical sections with the edge of said belt facing the neck of said passenger adjacent said hinge portion, and means releasably securing said semi-cylindrical sections together along their free edges to secure said cushion apparatus on said belt at selected locations therealong.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A cushion apparatus for attachment to harness-type passive restraints in automotive vehicles for decreasing passenger resistance to utilization thereof, said harness including a belt adapted to extend over the shoulder, along the neck and across the chest of the passenger, comprising an elongated generally cylindrical body of soft, resilient material, said generally cylindrical body being partially severed along its longitudinal axis to define first and second semi-cylindrical sections interconnected along one edge by a hinge portion, said belt being adapted to be received between said semi-cylindrical sections with the edge of said belt facing the neck of said passenger adjacent said hinge portion, and means releasably securing said semi-cylindrical sections together along their free edges to secure said cushion apparatus on said belt at selected locations therealong.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cushion apparatus for attachment to harness-type passive restraints in automotive vehicles as claimed in claim 1, including a sleeve fitted over said elongated, generally cylindrical body for engaging the neck and clothing of said passenger, said sleeve being of a non-abrasive, non-irritating material having an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cushion apparatus for attachment to harness-type passive restraints in automotive vehicles as claimed in claim 2, wherein said sleeve includes pockets receiving said first and second semi-cylindrical sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cushion apparatus for attachment to harness-type passive restraints in automotive vehicles as claimed in claim 3, wherein said means releasably securing said semi-cylindrical sections together along their free edges comprises cooperating fastener means oppositely disposed along each said pocket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cushion apparatus for attachment to harness-type passive restraints in automotive vehicles as claimed in claim 4, wherein said fastener means comprises a strip of "Velcro"-type material affixed to each said pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cushion apparatus for attachment to harness-type passive restraints in automotive vehicles as claimed in claim 5, wherein said strips of Velcro-type material extend longitudinally throughout the length of said cushion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
A cushion apparatus for attachment to harness-type passive restraints in automotive vehicles as claimed in claim 1, including a wear-resistant reinforcing strip extending along the interior surface of said hinge portion of said cylindrical body for encasing the marginal edge of said belt to prevent abrasive wear of said hinge portion of said generally cylindrical body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
A cushion apparatus for attachment to harness-type passive restraints in automotive vehicles as claimed in claim 6, wherein said hinge portion of said generally cylindrical body is exposed between said pockets adjacent the edge of said belt, including a wear-resistant reinforcing strip extending along the interior surface of said hinge portion throughout the length of said generally cylindrical body for encasing the marginal edge portion of said belt to prevent abrasive wear of said hinge portion by said belt edge.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-22 | 1996-05-23 | 1996-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-22 | 2000-05-23 | 2000-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |