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US4946198A
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Child safety strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-01-09
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Granted: 1990-08-07
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Expires: 2009-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A child safety strap adapts a safety belt of the type comprising a standard lap belt and shoulder belt for use by small children. The child safety strap reduces the angle between the lap belt and shoulder belt so that the shoulder belt crosses the child's chest.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P. Pittore
- 👤 Bruce J. Waldron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/02; B60R22/023; B60R22/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
In a safety belt having a lap belt and a shoulder belt with an angle therebetween when in use, an apparatus for adjusting the angle comprising: (a) a safety strap; (b) means for, (i) attaching one end of the safety strap to the lap belt, and, (ii) attaching the other end of the safety strap to the shoulder belt, said means for attaching the safety strap to the lap and shoulder belts comprising a first set of two clips to which the lap belt and shoulder belt are attached, a second set of two clips to which the safety strap is attached, and means for attaching the first set of clips to the second set of clips, said means for attaching the first set of clips to the second set of clips comprising pivot means for enabling the second set of clips to freely pivot about a point of attachment relative to the first set of clips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
In a safety belt having a lap belt and a shoulder belt with an angle therebetween when in use, an apparatus for adjusting the angle comprising: (a) a safety strap; (b) means for, (i) attaching one end of the safety strap to the lap belt, and, (ii) attaching the other end of the safety strap to the shoulder belt, said means for attaching the safety strap to the lap and shoulder belts comprising a first set of two clips to which the lap belt and shoulder belt are attached, a second set of two clips to which the safety strap is attached, and means for attaching the first set of clips to the second set of clips, said means for attaching the first set of clips to the second set of clips comprising pivot means for enabling the second set of clips to freely pivot about a point of attachment relative to the first set of clips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein the safety strap has an effective length that is adjustable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for preventing the safety strap from slipping out of the second set of clips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus of claim 2 where the safety strap comprises: (a) a length of material having two ends; and (b) means for attaching the two ends of the strap to form a closed loop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus of claim 3 wherein the means for preventing the safety strap from slipping out of the second set of clips comprises a set of buttons.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
198 words
In a safety belt having a lap belt and a shoulder belt with an angle therebetween when in use, an apparatus for adjusting the angle comprising: (a) a safety strap; and, (b) means for, (i) attaching one end of the safety strap to the lap belt, and (ii) attaching the other end of the safety strap to the shoulder belt, the means for attaching the safety strap to the lap and shoulder belts comprising a first set of two clips to which the lap belt and shoulder belt are attached, a second set of two clips to which the safety strap is attached, and means for attaching the first set of clips to the second set of clips, the means for attaching the first set of clips to the second set of clips comprising pivot means for enabling the second set of clips to freely pivot about a point of attachment relative to the first set of clips, the apparatus further comprising means for preventing the safety strap from slipping out of the second set of clips, the means for preventing the safety strap from slipping out of the second set of clips comprising a set of buttons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
198 words
In a safety belt having a lap belt and a shoulder belt with an angle therebetween when in use, an apparatus for adjusting the angle comprising: (a) a safety strap; and, (b) means for, (i) attaching one end of the safety strap to the lap belt, and (ii) attaching the other end of the safety strap to the shoulder belt, the means for attaching the safety strap to the lap and shoulder belts comprising a first set of two clips to which the lap belt and shoulder belt are attached, a second set of two clips to which the safety strap is attached, and means for attaching the first set of clips to the second set of clips, the means for attaching the first set of clips to the second set of clips comprising pivot means for enabling the second set of clips to freely pivot about a point of attachment relative to the first set of clips, the apparatus further comprising means for preventing the safety strap from slipping out of the second set of clips, the means for preventing the safety strap from slipping out of the second set of clips comprising a set of buttons.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-08-06 | 1994-02-05 | 1994-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-06 | 1998-02-05 | 1998-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-06 | 2002-02-05 | 2002-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |