US5303979A
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Apparatus for adjusting fastening position of fastening means in seat belt device
Assignee: Takata Corp
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Filing: 1992-11-25
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Granted: 1994-04-19
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Expires: 2012-11-25
Abstract
Abstract In an infant-restraining protective seat, a cover seat (98) is tiltably supported on a turning shaft (20) which tiltably supports a seat back (3) on a seat portion (2). When the cover seat (98) is at a position at which it closes a second recess of a seat-portion body (7), the cover seat (98) forms a seat surface on the upper side of the seat-portion body (7). When the cover seat (98) is at a position at which it opens the second recess (14), the operation for fastening and unfastening a tongue (123) and buckle (124) of a seat belt device installed in a vehicle seat, which operation is performed in the second recess (14), can be performed with ease from above the front of the protective seat (1).
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiro Koyanagi
- 👤 Yayoi Hashimoto
- 👤 Haruyuki Takagi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286; B60N2/2803; B60N2/2806; B60N2/2821; B60N2/2875; B60N2/2878
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An infant-restraining protective seat having at least a seat portion for seating an infant, said protective seat being secured to a seat of a vehicle by fastening, within said seat portion, fastening means of a seat belt device installed in the seat of the vehicle and having at least said fastening means, such as a tongue and buckle, at least a portion of an upper part of said seat portion being tiltably provided so as to be capable of opening the interior of said seat portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An infant-restraining protective seat having at least a seat portion for seating an infant, said protective seat being secured to a seat of a vehicle by fastening, within said seat portion, fastening means of a seat belt device installed in the seat of the vehicle and having at least said fastening means, such as a tongue and buckle, at least a portion of an upper part of said seat portion being tiltably provided so as to be capable of opening the interior of said seat portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The protective seat according to claim 1, wherein said tiltable portion on the upper part of said seat portion is provided with a load transmitting portion for transmitting a load, which is applied to said tiltable portion, to a lower part of said seat portion via said load transmitting portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The protective seat according to claim 2, wherein said load transmitting portion is a reinforcing rib for reinforcing said tiltable portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The protective seat according to claim 1, wherein a lower part of said seat portion is provided with a load transmitting portion for transmitting a load, which is applied to said tiltable portion of the upper part of said seat portion, to the lower part of said seat portion via said load transmitting portion.
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) | 1997-04-18 | 1997-10-18 | 1998-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-04-18 | 2001-10-18 | 2002-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-04-18 | 2005-10-18 | 2006-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |