US5197176A
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Seat belt guide useful in securing a child safety restraint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-05-01
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Granted: 1993-03-30
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Expires: 2011-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A tool for use in guiding a seat belt through or around one or more child safety restraints to secure the restraints to the seat of a vehicle, the tool comprising an elongated shank having a handle at one end of the shank to be gripped by a user, and clasping means at the opposite end of the shank for engaging the male half of the seat belt locking assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. Reese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:03
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B33/00; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2803; B60N2/2806; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53909; Y10T29/53943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A seat belt guide tool for guiding a male seat belt end through at least one child safety restraint to connect said male end to a female seat belt end and thereby secure said restraint to a seat of a vehicle, said tool comprising: an elongated shank having first and second lateral edges and first and second ends; a handle formed on an end of said shank and having exterior and interior edges for gripping by a user; a lip portion at a said second end including clasping means having a flange shaped to engage and hold said male end; said shank being sufficiently rigid to support itself yet sufficiently flexible to be guided around said restraint by a user grasping said handle; and a bead formed about peripheries of said shank and said exterior and interior edges of said handle, said lip portion being free of said bead.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A seat belt guide tool for guiding a male seat belt end through at least one child safety restraint to connect said male end to a female seat belt end and thereby secure said restraint to a seat of a vehicle, said tool comprising: an elongated shank having first and second lateral edges and first and second ends; a handle formed on an end of said shank and having exterior and interior edges for gripping by a user; a lip portion at a said second end including clasping means having a flange shaped to engage and hold said male end; said shank being sufficiently rigid to support itself yet sufficiently flexible to be guided around said restraint by a user grasping said handle; and a bead formed about peripheries of said shank and said exterior and interior edges of said handle, said lip portion being free of said bead.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A tool of claim 1 wherein said clasping means comprises a flange, said flange being shaped such that during engagement with said male end of said seat belt locking assembly, tension is placed upon said flange when said flange is displaced form a normal static position.
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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) | 1996-03-29 | 1996-09-28 | 1997-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-03-29 | 2000-09-28 | 2001-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-03-29 | 2004-09-28 | 2005-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |