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Safety seat and belt system
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-05
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle bucket seat having a safety belt assembly in which shoulder and lap belts are mounted on a one-piece seat frame. The shoulder belt extends from a housing mounted to the seat structure between the frame and the cushion and in one embodiment the lap belts are mounted to the adjusting mechanism while in another embodiment the ends of the lap belt extend from the cushion seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Lohr
- 👤 Robert L Stephenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/26; B60R22/02; B60R22/023; B60R2022/026; B60R2022/1818
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
In a vehicle having a floor, a seat assembly comprising: a panel shaped to form a one-piece seat frame having a base and a back; structure mounted on the floor of the vehicle, and attached to the seat frame to support the base generally parallel to the floor and the back generally perpendicular to the floor; a retractor reel mounted on the frame base for rotation in first and second directions; a bias member connected to the reel to urge it toward its first direction; a housing mounted on the frame, said housing having an opening on the frame back above the frame base; a belt connected to the reel for passage through said opening toward an extended position as the reel is rotated in its second direction, or toward a retracted position in the housing as the reel is rotated in its first direction; and connecting means for releasably connecting the belt to the frame base when the belt is in its extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
In a vehicle having a floor, a seat assembly comprising: a panel shaped to form a one-piece seat frame having a base and a back; structure mounted on the floor of the vehicle, and attached to the seat frame to support the base generally parallel to the floor and the back generally perpendicular to the floor; a retractor reel mounted on the frame base for rotation in first and second directions; a bias member connected to the reel to urge it toward its first direction; a housing mounted on the frame, said housing having an opening on the frame back above the frame base; a belt connected to the reel for passage through said opening toward an extended position as the reel is rotated in its second direction, or toward a retracted position in the housing as the reel is rotated in its first direction; and connecting means for releasably connecting the belt to the frame base when the belt is in its extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1, in which the housing opening is adjacent one lateral side of the frame back, and said connecting means is adapted for connecting the belt to the opposite lateral side of the frame base to form a diagonal restraining element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The seat assembly as defined in claim 1 in which said housing opening is adjacent one lateral side of the back of said seat frame and including a lap belt connected to the seat on the same lateral side of the seat frame as said housing opening, said connecting means forming a connection between said seat belt and said lap belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1 comprising a second retractor mounted on said seat frame and a lap belt connected to said second retractor to be retracted toward the base of said seat frame as said second retractor is moved in its retracting motion, said connecting means forming a connection between said seat belt and said lap belt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A seat assembly as defined in claim 1 including a seat cushion disposed over said seat frame and in which said connecting means comprises a lap belt extending from said cushion and adapted for connection to said seat belt.
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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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |