161 |
Web adjuster and coupling |
US10427362 |
2003-04-30 |
US07862124B2 |
2011-01-04 |
Guy R. Dingman |
A web adjuster device for securing and varying a length of a web. The web adjuster device comprising a connector portion and an adjuster portion. The adjuster portion comprising a gripping bar having a pair of ears mounted near each of its ends, a housing including a web stop, and one or more springs to normally urge the bar toward the web stop and against the web. The connector portion comprises a hook portion integrally attached to the web adjuster portion, the hook portion rising generally upwardly and away from the bottom surface of the web adjuster portion. |
162 |
BOOSTER SEAT EQUIPPED WITH A SEATBELT ADAPTOR |
US12430137 |
2009-04-27 |
US20090261565A1 |
2009-10-22 |
Arnon David; Yair David; Doron David; Yael David |
A seatbelt adaptor, a system, and a method for enabling a user to improve the buckling and unbuckling of a child in a child booster safety seat in a vehicle, for use in conjunction with a conventional seatbelt restraint system, the seatbelt adaptor comprising a central lengthening device, an adaptor latch plate, and an adaptor buckle and wherein the length of the seatbelt adaptor is suited to improve upon the latching of the buckle of the seatbelt that secures a child seated in the child booster safety seat within a vehicle. |
163 |
SEAT BELT EXTENSION DEVICE |
US12392444 |
2009-02-25 |
US20090224595A1 |
2009-09-10 |
Craig A. Pfefferman |
The present invention provides a resilient seat belt extension device comprising: a female receptacle adapted to engage a seat belt system's male buckle; a male buckle adapted to engage a seat belt system's female receptacle; and a resilient connector fixedly attached to the female receptacle on one end and the male buckle on another end; wherein the connector is formed by the following steps: (i) attaching ends of an elongated material together to form the connector with two layers of elongated material; (ii) placing a non-liquid compound between the two layers of elongated material wherein the compound is adapted to provide resiliency to the connector; (iii) attaching the two layers of elongated material together; and (iv) curing the compound at a predetermined temperature. The present invention also provides a method of making the above-described device. |
164 |
Tactical seatbelt quick release system |
US11589260 |
2006-10-30 |
US20080054615A1 |
2008-03-06 |
Sherri Coultrup |
A tactical quick release seatbelt mechanism that attaches as an after-market enhancement to a pre-existing factory installed seatbelt. The tactical quick release seatbelt mechanism expedites exit from a factory-installed 3-point seatbelt, particularly in an emergency situation. The tactical quick release allows tactical users such as law enforcement, military personnel, drug enforcement personnel, Homeland Security personnel, etc. to exit a vehicle quickly, without delay or snag of tactical equipment (e.g., weapons, communications backpack, etc.) on the 3-point seatbelt, and without the need to take their eye of a given target by looking down for the seatbelt release button. The quick release mechanism inherently provides some extension to the length of the factory installed seatbelt, providing that much more flexibility and maneuverability for the occupant-particularly an occupant that is forward-leaning in the seat because of their wearing a backpack or similar tactical equipment while seated in the vehicle. |
165 |
Seat Belt Auxiliary Device |
US11719990 |
2005-11-24 |
US20080001465A1 |
2008-01-03 |
Kiyomi Nagao |
A seat belt auxiliary device used for a seat belt that is installed by coupling together a buckle (3, 19) and a tongue (2, 17) inserted into the buckle. The seat belt auxiliary device has a first belt (11), a first fixation member (8, 18) attached to one end of the first belt and having a first through-hole (8a, 18a), and a first fastening member (11d) attached to the other end of the first belt. The tongue has a tongue insert piece (2b, 17b) inserted into the buckle and coupled to the buckle. The first fixation member, the tongue, and the buckle are joined, with the tongue insert piece that passed the first through-hole inserted in the buckle. The seat belt auxiliary device can be used without modifying an existing seat belt and can be easily attached to and detached from the seat belt. |
166 |
Combat vehicle restraint system |
US11417734 |
2006-05-04 |
US20070257480A1 |
2007-11-08 |
Charles Van Druff; John Churilla; Eric Kawabata |
A combat vehicle restraint system accommodates a wide range of soldiers, both with and without battle, arctic, or chemical gear. The restraint system includes lengthened belts and an adjustable buckle position. The belts include loops for locating and grasping the belts, and separate lap and shoulder belts with small narrowing ends to prevent catching on gear. The belts are extendable from Inertial reels which are calibrated for off-road operation. The buckle engages each belt separately and includes a single action release. The buckle position is easily adjusted using an oversized knob so that a soldier may easily find and adjust buckle length in the dark, wearing heavy gloves, or with muddy slippery fingers. The latch/unlatch mechanism and associated hardware is an open frame type to reduce or eliminate affects of mud, dust, water or other contaminants on operation. |
167 |
Seat Belt Buckle Extender |
US11677437 |
2007-02-21 |
US20070205650A1 |
2007-09-06 |
Elisabeth Weinstein |
A seat belt buckle extender and method enhances convenience and decreases problems associated with using safety restraints with child booster seats. The seat belt buckle extender has a seat belt latch plate on one end and a seat belt buckle on an opposite end. The extender has an additional lengthening segment to improve the position of the buckle relative to the child booster seat. |
168 |
Apparatus and method for attaching seat belt components |
US11151157 |
2005-06-10 |
US20060279130A1 |
2006-12-14 |
James Webber; Michael Moury; David Hlavaty |
An apparatus and method for securing seat belt components to a vehicle the seat belt webbing also having a buckle insert member for releasably engaging a seat belt buckle, the apparatus comprising an anchor configured for securing a tongue portion to the vehicle. The anchor comprising: a housing defining a receiving area; a biasing member secured to the housing, the biasing member being configured for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein the biasing member is configured to provide a biasing force to maintain the biasing member in the first position; a latch member secured to the biasing member, the latch member comprising a protrusion being configured to be received within the receiving area when the biasing member is in the first position, wherein the protrusion is displaced from the receiving area when the biasing member is in the second position; a mounting aperture disposed in the housing, the mounting aperture being configured to receive a mounting member therein; and wherein the anchor does not have a release button for moving the biasing member to the second position. |
169 |
Buckle assembly |
US11315037 |
2005-12-22 |
US20060185131A1 |
2006-08-24 |
Jeffrey Anderson; Ryan Jump |
A buckle assembly includes a clip configured to be secured to a structure, a strap frame rotatably secured to the clip, and a spring member. The strap frame may be rotated with respect to the clip. The spring member exerts a constant force into the strap frame, wherein the constant force maintains the strap frame in an aligned orientation with respect to the clip. |
170 |
Seat belt extender |
US10624501 |
2003-07-23 |
US06969122B2 |
2005-11-29 |
David A. Sachs; Donald J. Thome |
The seat belt extender is a length of material having limited flexibility, with a male seat belt latch tongue extending from one end and a female seat belt latch receptacle extending from the opposite end. The seat belt extender is installed in an existing, conventional three point seat belt system in a vehicle by inserting the tongue into the receptacle of the short anchor strap generally located at the inboard side of the seat, near the center of the vehicle. The semi-rigid nature of the present extender causes it to remain generally upright when secured to the anchor strap, thus enabling a person having limited upper body mobility to easily access the receptacle end of the extender with the tongue of the existing belt and shoulder strap assembly. The present extender also serves to position the shoulder strap more toward the center of the upper body of an occupant. |
171 |
Seat belt restraint system with double shoulder belts |
US10361191 |
2003-02-07 |
US06871876B2 |
2005-03-29 |
Zhaoxia Xu |
A seat-belt-restraint-system (40) for a vehicle occupant (30) seated in a vehicle seat (32). Seat-belt-restraint-system (40) includes two shoulder belts (42) and (46), a middle portion belt (52), a seat belt buckle (60), a seat belt latch (58), a connect mechanism (50), and a lap belt (54). The upper end of shoulder belt (42) is extendable and retractable to the upper portion of the vehicle adjacent the occupant's shoulder. The upper end of shoulder belt (46) is extendable and retractable to the upper portion of seatback (34) adjacent the occupant's shoulder. The lower ends of both shoulder belts (42) and (46) lead to connect mechanism (50). The first end of middle portion belt (52) leads to connect mechanism (50). The second end of middle portion belt (52) is connected to the first end of lap belt (54). The second end of lap belt (54) is anchored to the vehicle and disposed on the outboard side of occupant (30). Connect mechanism (50) interconnects the lower ends of both shoulder belts (42) and (46) and the first end of middle portion belt (52). Seat belt latch (58) has a webbing loop, through which middle portion belt (52) is threaded, such that seat belt latch (58) is slidable along middle potion belt (58). Seat belt buckle (60) is anchored to the vehicle and disposed on the inboard side of the occupant (30) for lockably receiving seat belt latch (58). |
172 |
Seat belt extender |
US10624501 |
2003-07-23 |
US20050017567A1 |
2005-01-27 |
David Sachs; Donald Thome |
The seat belt extender is a length of material having limited flexibility, with a male seat belt latch tongue extending from one end and a female seat belt latch receptacle extending from the opposite end. The seat belt extender is installed in an existing, conventional three point seat belt system in a vehicle by inserting the tongue into the receptacle of the short anchor strap generally located at the inboard side of the seat, near the center of the vehicle. The semi-rigid nature of the present extender causes it to remain generally upright when secured to the anchor strap, thus enabling a person having limited upper body mobility to easily access the receptacle end of the extender with the tongue of the existing belt and shoulder strap assembly. The present extender also serves to position the shoulder strap more toward the center of the upper body of an occupant. |
173 |
Method and apparatus for use on a safety belt system for restraining the movement of an occupant or child seat |
US10754076 |
2004-01-07 |
US20040195819A1 |
2004-10-07 |
Bruce
A.
Mather; Paul
Casimer
Arnone; Wesley
J.
Blanchard; Kenneth
Gordon
Grant
JR.; Philip
Garret
Kosarek; Richard
Lonetto; Tom
Manley; Richard
McCulloch; Timothy
Smith; Steven
Thompson; Michael
T.
Vecchio; John
H.
Young |
In one embodiment, an apparatus for reversibly locking a lap belt portion of a safety belt webbing in a three-point, continuous loop seat belt system which includes a tongue assembly having the belt webbing routed therethrough, includes a cinch body adapted to mount to the tongue assembly, and a cam coupled to the cinch body and adapted to urge the belt webbing against the cinch body. |
174 |
Seat belt restraint system with double shoulder belts |
US10361191 |
2003-02-07 |
US20040155451A1 |
2004-08-12 |
Zhaoxia
Xu |
A seat-belt-restraint-system (40) for a vehicle occupant (30) seated in a vehicle seat (32). Seat-belt-restraint-system (40) includes two shoulder belts (42) and (46), a middle portion belt (52), a seat belt buckle (60), a seat belt latch (58), a connect mechanism (50), and a lap belt (54). The upper end of shoulder belt (42) is extendable and retractable to the upper portion of the vehicle adjacent the occupant's shoulder. The upper end of shoulder belt (46) is extendable and retractable to the upper portion of seatback (34) adjacent the occupant's shoulder. The lower ends of both shoulder belts (42) and (46) lead to connect mechanism (50). The first end of middle portion belt (52) leads to connect mechanism (50). The second end of middle portion belt (52) is connected to the first end of lap belt (54). The second end of lap belt (54) is anchored to the vehicle and disposed on the outboard side of occupant (30). Connect mechanism (50) interconnects the lower ends of both shoulder belts (42) and (46) and the first end of middle portion belt (52). Seat belt latch (58) has a webbing loop, through which middle portion belt (52) is threaded, such that seat belt latch (58) is slidable along middle potion belt (58). Seat belt buckle (60) is anchored to the vehicle and disposed on the inboard side of the occupant (30) for lockably receiving seat belt latch (58). |
175 |
Strap adjuster for juvenile vehicle seat |
US09592331 |
2000-06-13 |
US06698841B1 |
2004-03-02 |
Richard Glover; Michael Scot Rosko |
A child-restraint apparatus comprises a seat adapted to receive a seated child. An adjuster is used to permit adjustment of a strap that lies across the seated child. |
176 |
Web adjuster |
US10115797 |
2002-04-03 |
US06665912B2 |
2003-12-23 |
Dennis M. Turner; Michael C. Dorsey; Andrew B. Mendenhall; Richad Glover |
A web adjuster is provided including a housing, an actuator movably coupled to the housing, and a pincher that releasably retains a web threaded through the housing. The actuator moves the pincher between a first position inhibiting movement of the web relative to the housing and a second position permitting movement of the web relative to the housing. |
177 |
Web adjuster and coupling |
US10427362 |
2003-04-30 |
US20030197415A1 |
2003-10-23 |
Guy
R.
Dingman |
A web adjuster device for securing and varying a length of a web. The web adjuster device comprising a connector portion and an adjuster portion. The adjuster portion comprising a gripping bar having a pair of ears mounted near each of its ends, a housing including a web stop, and one or more springs to normally urge the bar toward the web stop and against the web. The connector portion comprises a hook portion integrally attached to the web adjuster portion, the hook portion rising generally upwardly and away from the bottom surface of the web adjuster portion. |
178 |
Breakaway latch plate |
US10104261 |
2002-03-20 |
US20030177621A1 |
2003-09-25 |
David
W.
Schneider; Pontus
Soderstrom |
A breakaway latch plate for use with the seat belt system is disclosed. The breakaway latch plate includes a latch plate body that may be selectively secured to a buckle. An orifice may be disposed within the latch plate body. Seat belt webbing passes through the orifice. A locking mechanism is coupled to the latch plate body. In a locked state, the locking mechanism prevents movement of the seat belt webbing relative to the latch plate body. When a predetermined load is applied to the seat belt webbing, the locking mechanism changes to an unlocked state, in which the seat belt webbing may move relative to the latch plate body. |
179 |
Webbing length adjustor |
US09829185 |
2001-04-09 |
US06560825B2 |
2003-05-13 |
Wieslaw Maciejczyk |
A webbing length adjustor adapted to clamp webbing when tension is applied to a tension end of the webbing. The adjustor has a webbing guide, a clamp element pivotally mounted on the webbing guide, a locking cam on the clamp element which in a locked position clamps the webbing between the locking cam and the webbing guide to prevent movement of the webbing through the adjustor when tension is applied, a release actuator, and a projection on the clamp element that abuts against the webbing between the locking cam and the tension end thereof so that the webbing exerts a force against the projection which urges the clamp element in a direction that holds or moves the locking cam in or into a locked position. The projection is adapted to always slightly deflect the webbing, even when the clamp element is in its locked position. |
180 |
Backup buckle for a seat belt |
US09851558 |
2001-05-10 |
US06520392B2 |
2003-02-18 |
Daniel D. L. Thibodeau; Adelbert Comeau |
The backup buckle has a housing with juxtaposed first and second portions. A buckle mechanism is mounted in the first portion. A stiff plate is affixed to the buckle mechanism and extends along the second portion and away from the buckle mechanism. A latch blade is affixed to the stiff plate at a distance from the buckle mechanism. The backup buckle is mountable to a vehicle seat belt and is useful for offering an alternate release point along the seat belt in vehicles having hard-to-reach seat belt buckles. An objective of the backup buckle is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by faulty seat belts retaining passengers in a vehicle on fire, in a submerged vehicle or in a vehicle in such condition as to create other life threatening situation. In another aspect of the invention, the housing of the backup buckle has a storage compartment therein for stowing personal articles. |