Safety belt shield construction

Patent 5213366 Issued on May 25, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date:

June 19, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Abstract Claims Description Full Text

Patent References

543086

2249966

3866909

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Inventor: Otaegui-Ugarte

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Issued on: 02/18/1992
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Inventor

Sweger, Jr., Ronald R.

Application

No. 900654 filed on 06/19/1992

US Classes:

280/808, Shoulder belt or harness2/102, Vests116/212, Stress type297/465, Jacket, vest, or suit restraint297/483, Shoulder belt or harness297/484Engageable with both shoulders of occupant

Examiners

Primary: Tyson, Karin L.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Gilden; leon

Foreign Patent References

2530337 DE 01/12/1977
2617506 DE 11/12/1977
2727443 DE 12/12/1978
WO91/02338 WO 02/12/1991

International Classes

B60R 022/14
A41D 001/04

Abstract

A shield arrangement is arranged for receiving a seat belt, typically within a self-propelled vehicle. The shield structure is formed of shape retentent material having loop members to convex outer surface thereof to receive the safety belts to effect distribution of force during impact about a larger surface area of an individual's body. A modification of the invention includes reinforcing members, as well as indicator fluid, to indicate fatigue of the shield structure.