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Airplane passenger and lap child restraint system with floatation pad
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-11-13
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Granted: 2000-03-07
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Expires: 2018-11-13
Abstract
Abstract An airplane passenger restraint system is provided that cooperates with an existing seat belt of an airplane seat where the seat belt has two straps which are releasably coupled together. The existing airline seat is typically equipped with an existing seat belt having a first female buckle end and a first male buckle end. The system includes a second male buckle end for mating connection to the first female buckle end of the seat belt and a second female buckle end for mating and releasable connection to the first male buckle end of the seat belt. A first passenger strap is coupled to the second male buckle end and the second female buckle end and extends therebetween. A second passenger strap is coupled to the second male buckle end and the second female buckle end and also extends therebetween. The system further includes a floatation tube secured around the second passenger strap. In use, the first and second passenger straps may be coupled to the existing seat belt to secure an adult and an infant within the airline seat. The floatation tube provides a floatation device for the infant in the event of a water landing.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A. Henshall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/10; B60R22/105; A; A47; A47D; A47D15/00; A47D15/005; A47D15/006; B64; B64D; B64D25/00; B64D25/02; B64D25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An airline passenger restraint system capable of securing an adult and an infant within an airline seat that is equipped with an existing seat belt having a first female buckle end and a first male buckle end, comprising: a second male buckle end for mating connection to the first female buckle end of the seat belt; a second female buckle end for mating and releasable connection to the first male buckle end of the seat belt; a first passenger strap coupled to said second male buckle end and said second female buckle end and extending therebetween; a second passenger strap coupled to said second male buckle end and said second female buckle end and extending therebetween; and a floatation tube secured around said second passenger strap, wherein said first and second passenger straps may be coupled to the existing seat belt to secure an adult and an infant within the airline seat, and wherein said floatation tube provides a floatation device for the infant in the event of a water landing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An airline passenger restraint system capable of securing an adult and an infant within an airline seat that is equipped with an existing seat belt having a first female buckle end and a first male buckle end, comprising: a second male buckle end for mating connection to the first female buckle end of the seat belt; a second female buckle end for mating and releasable connection to the first male buckle end of the seat belt; a first passenger strap coupled to said second male buckle end and said second female buckle end and extending therebetween; a second passenger strap coupled to said second male buckle end and said second female buckle end and extending therebetween; and a floatation tube secured around said second passenger strap, wherein said first and second passenger straps may be coupled to the existing seat belt to secure an adult and an infant within the airline seat, and wherein said floatation tube provides a floatation device for the infant in the event of a water landing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The airline passenger restraint system of claim 1, further comprising a floatation ballast secured around said first passenger strap, said ballast providing a further floatation device for the infant in the event of a water landing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The airline passenger restraint system of claim 2, wherein said second passenger strap includes a third male buckle end and a third female buckle end, said third male and female buckle ends providing a releasable connection for said second passenger strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The airline passenger restraint system of claim 3, wherein said third female buckle end has a roller that allows the length of the second passenger strap to be adjusted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The airline passenger restraint system of claim 1, wherein said first passenger strap and said second passenger strap are both formed from a single piece of strap fabric.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
198 words
An airline passenger restraint system capable of securing an adult and an infant within an airline seat that is equipped with an existing seat belt having a first female buckle end and a first male buckle end, comprising: a second male buckle end for mating connection to the first female buckle end of the seat belt; a first passenger strap coupled to said second male buckle end and extending therefrom; a second passenger strap coupled to said second male buckle end and extending therefrom; a first attaching mechanism coupled to said first passenger strap distal from said second male buckle end for mating and releasable connection to the first male buckle end of the seat belt; a second attaching mechanism coupled to said second passenger strap distal from said second male buckle end for mating and releasable connection to said first attaching mechanism; and a floatation tube secured around said second passenger strap, wherein said first and second passenger straps may be coupled to the existing seat belt to secure an adult and an infant within the airline seat, and wherein said floatation tube provides a floatation device for the infant in the event of a water landing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
198 words
An airline passenger restraint system capable of securing an adult and an infant within an airline seat that is equipped with an existing seat belt having a first female buckle end and a first male buckle end, comprising: a second male buckle end for mating connection to the first female buckle end of the seat belt; a first passenger strap coupled to said second male buckle end and extending therefrom; a second passenger strap coupled to said second male buckle end and extending therefrom; a first attaching mechanism coupled to said first passenger strap distal from said second male buckle end for mating and releasable connection to the first male buckle end of the seat belt; a second attaching mechanism coupled to said second passenger strap distal from said second male buckle end for mating and releasable connection to said first attaching mechanism; and a floatation tube secured around said second passenger strap, wherein said first and second passenger straps may be coupled to the existing seat belt to secure an adult and an infant within the airline seat, and wherein said floatation tube provides a floatation device for the infant in the event of a water landing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The airline passenger restraint system of claim 6, further comprising a floatation ballast secured around said first passenger strap, said ballast providing a further floatation device for the infant in the event of a water landing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The airline passenger restraint system of claim 7, wherein said first attaching mechanism is a second female buckle end and wherein said first passenger strap extends through said second female buckle end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
The airline passenger restraint system of claim 8, wherein said second attaching mechanism is a third female buckle end and wherein said first passenger strap has a third male buckle end coupled thereto on an end distal from said second male buckle end and adjacent said second female buckle end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The airline passenger restraint system of claim 9, wherein said first and second passenger straps are both formed from a single piece of strap fabric.
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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) | 2003-03-07 | 2003-09-06 | 2004-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-03-07 | 2007-09-06 | 2008-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-03-07 | 2011-09-06 | 2012-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |