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US5215333A
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Seat belt adjustment band
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-02-07
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Granted: 1993-06-01
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Expires: 2012-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A seat belt adjustment band is provided which changes the location of the shoulder belt. The seat belt adjustment band removably attaches to an existing vehicle seat belt assembly. The seat belt adjustment band is connected the shoulder belt and to the lap belt effectively changing the location of the shoulder belt to keep the shoulder belt from rubbing against the face of or neck of the wearer. Band is adjustable and can slide along the lap belt to position the shoulder belt to any angle. This affords adjustment which is individualized for the comfort of any user.
Inventors
- 👤 Candice T. Knight
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/02; B60R22/023; B60R22/024; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/2708
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
An attachment for a seat belt assembly, said assembly comprising a lap belt and a shoulder belt, said attachment comprising: a sleeve comprised of fabric material, said sleeve having a first end element, a second end element and an intermediate element; a plurality of stiffener means enclosed within said sleeve, one of said plurality of stiffener means being located in each of said first end, second end and intermediate elements; hinge means located respectively between said intermediate element and said first end element and between said intermediate element and said second end element, for allowing the folding of said first end and second end elements relative to said intermediate element, said first end element and said second end element having an upper portion and a lower portion, respectively; a first attachment means secured to said upper portion of said first end element; and a second attachment means secured to said lower portion of said second end element; whereby said attachment encircles said lap belt and said shoulder belt and secures said lap belt to said shoulder belt in a parallel and overlying relationship by mating engagement of said first attachment means to said second attachment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
An attachment for a seat belt assembly, said assembly comprising a lap belt and a shoulder belt, said attachment comprising: a sleeve comprised of fabric material, said sleeve having a first end element, a second end element and an intermediate element; a plurality of stiffener means enclosed within said sleeve, one of said plurality of stiffener means being located in each of said first end, second end and intermediate elements; hinge means located respectively between said intermediate element and said first end element and between said intermediate element and said second end element, for allowing the folding of said first end and second end elements relative to said intermediate element, said first end element and said second end element having an upper portion and a lower portion, respectively; a first attachment means secured to said upper portion of said first end element; and a second attachment means secured to said lower portion of said second end element; whereby said attachment encircles said lap belt and said shoulder belt and secures said lap belt to said shoulder belt in a parallel and overlying relationship by mating engagement of said first attachment means to said second attachment means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An attachment for a seat belt assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first attachment means and said second attachment means are a hook and loop type fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An attachment for a seat belt assembly as claimed in claim 1 where said first plastic stiffener is secured by stitching.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An attachment for a seat belt assembly as claimed in claim 3 wherein said second plastic stiffener is secured by stitching.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An attachment for a seat belt assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein said third plastic stiffener is secured by stitching.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An attachment for a seat belt assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said fabric material is comprised of seat belt webbing material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
An attachment for a seat belt assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising; an elastic bottom element disposed beneath said intermediate element, thereby defining a sleeve assembly which encircles the lap belt, wherein said attachment is permanently and slidably mounted on the lap belt.
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