US3199804A
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Retracting device for automobile seat belts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-17
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1983-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fontaine John Garfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/44; B60R22/3408; B60R2022/3424; B60R2022/4473
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A RETRACTING DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE SAFETY BELTS COMPRISING, A FIXED SPINDLE HAVING TWO CO-AXIAL TUBULAR SHAFTS ROTATIVELY MOUNTED ON IT, EACH OF SID SHAFTS CARRYING A BELT-RECEIVING REEL, A MOTOR, TRANSMISSION MEANS BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND SHAFTS TO ROTATE THE SHAFTS, SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS INCLUDING A GEAR DRIVEN FROM THE MOTOR AND ROTATIVELY MOUNTED ON THE SPINDLE BETWEEN THE ENDS OF THE SHAFTS, EACH OF THE SHAFTS CARRYING A FRICTION DISK BETWEEN WHICH THE GEAR IS LOCATED, A RING FREELY AND SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON EACH OF THE SHAFTS, WITH THE FRICTION DISKS AND GEAR BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID RINGS, MEANS CONNECTING THE RINGS TO THE GEAR AND SPRING MEANS FOR URGING THE RINGS TOWARD ONE ANOTHER TO CAUSE THEM TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A RETRACTING DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE SAFETY BELTS COMPRISING, A FIXED SPINDLE HAVING TWO CO-AXIAL TUBULAR SHAFTS ROTATIVELY MOUNTED ON IT, EACH OF SID SHAFTS CARRYING A BELT-RECEIVING REEL, A MOTOR, TRANSMISSION MEANS BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND SHAFTS TO ROTATE THE SHAFTS, SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS INCLUDING A GEAR DRIVEN FROM THE MOTOR AND ROTATIVELY MOUNTED ON THE SPINDLE BETWEEN THE ENDS OF THE SHAFTS, EACH OF THE SHAFTS CARRYING A FRICTION DISK BETWEEN WHICH THE GEAR IS LOCATED, A RING FREELY AND SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON EACH OF THE SHAFTS, WITH THE FRICTION DISKS AND GEAR BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID RINGS, MEANS CONNECTING THE RINGS TO THE GEAR AND SPRING MEANS FOR URGING THE RINGS TOWARD ONE ANOTHER TO CAUSE THEM TO
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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) | 1968-08-09 | 1969-02-08 | 1969-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-09 | 1973-02-08 | 1973-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-09 | 1977-02-08 | 1977-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |