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Child's safety restraining vest
Assignee: T & H Inc 2176 WILDERNESS DRIVE BERRIEN SPRINGS MI A CORP OF MI
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Filing: 1987-08-17
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Granted: 1989-07-18
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Expires: 2007-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A child's safety vest is disclosed for use in automobiles and other vehicles having lap-belt passenger restraining systems. A stress plate (10), which attaches to the lap belt, forms a vertical sub-frame to support and secure a waist band and shoulder bands which encircle the child wearer. The stress plate is preferably formed of sheet metal material and a padded front, and the waist (11) and shoulder (12) bands are adjustable to accommodate children of varying sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred J. Huspen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/12; B60R22/14; B60R22/10; B60R22/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a vehicle having a seat with a safety belt, a child's safety restraining device comprising: a stress plate having securing means for receiving the safety belt and securing the stress plate snugly to the seat and the vehicle, said stress plate being the sole means for coupling said vehicle seat and said restraining device, said belt having its ends connected and slack removed therefrom to accomplish said securing; said stress plate being generally adapted to fit behind the back of a child wearing said restraining device; a waist band for extending circumferentially about a child's waist, said waist band being attached to the lower portion of the stress plate and having releasable buckle means for opening and closing, shoulder bands for restraining a child's shoulders and upper torso, said shoulder bands each being attached at one end to the upper portion of the stress plate and attached at the other end to the waist band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a vehicle having a seat with a safety belt, a child's safety restraining device comprising: a stress plate having securing means for receiving the safety belt and securing the stress plate snugly to the seat and the vehicle, said stress plate being the sole means for coupling said vehicle seat and said restraining device, said belt having its ends connected and slack removed therefrom to accomplish said securing; said stress plate being generally adapted to fit behind the back of a child wearing said restraining device; a waist band for extending circumferentially about a child's waist, said waist band being attached to the lower portion of the stress plate and having releasable buckle means for opening and closing, shoulder bands for restraining a child's shoulders and upper torso, said shoulder bands each being attached at one end to the upper portion of the stress plate and attached at the other end to the waist band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 in which the stress plate has external reinforcing ribs on its rearward-facing surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 in which the stress plate has a concave forward-facing surface to accommodate a child's back.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 in which the stress plate has external forward padding means positioned to cushion a child's back.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 1 in which each of the waist band and shoulder bands has a web strap and a padded strap, the web strap being external to the padded strap and attached thereto such that the web straps from a flexible external framework surrounding and supporting the padded straps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 in which the stress plate is made of energy absorbing material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 6 in which the energy absorbing material is aluminum sheet stock.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-07-17 | 1993-01-16 | 1993-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-17 | 1997-01-16 | 1997-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-17 | 2001-01-16 | 2001-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |