US3343622A
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Seat belt switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-21
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C Maurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/48; B60R2022/4808; B60R2022/4841; B60R2022/4883; B60R2022/4891
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A SWITCH FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH A SEAT BELT AND INCLUDING: A MOUNTING BRACKET INCLUDING A PLATE BENT ALONG A LINE INTERMEDIATE IT ENDS TO PROVIDE A CONCAVE SIDE AND A CONVEX SIDE, A PAIR OF OPPOSED BELT ENGAGING MEMBERS EXTENDING TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF ONE OF SAID ENDS OF THE PLATE AND OVERLYING PORTIONS OF SAID ONE END ON THE CONCAVE SIDE OF SAID BRACKET AND ADAPTED TO HOLD A PORTION OF THE BELT IN FACE CONTACT WITH SAID PORTION OF SAID ONE END OF THE PLATE, A SWITCH HOUSING SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID PLATE ON THE CONVEX SIDE OF SAID BRACKET, A SWITCH WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND INCLUDING A SWITCH ACTUATING PLUNGER EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OTHER END OF SAID PLATE, A SPRING PLATE SECURED TO SAID ONE END OF SAID PLATE OVERLYING THE CONCAVE SIDE OF THE BRACKET AND HAVING AN ANGULARLY BENT END EXTENDING OVER SAID PLUNGER AND ENGAGEABLE THEREWITH, SAID SPRING PLATE BEING ADAPTED TO KINK A BELT EXTENDING OVER THE CONCAVE SIDE OF THE BRACKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A SWITCH FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH A SEAT BELT AND INCLUDING: A MOUNTING BRACKET INCLUDING A PLATE BENT ALONG A LINE INTERMEDIATE IT ENDS TO PROVIDE A CONCAVE SIDE AND A CONVEX SIDE, A PAIR OF OPPOSED BELT ENGAGING MEMBERS EXTENDING TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF ONE OF SAID ENDS OF THE PLATE AND OVERLYING PORTIONS OF SAID ONE END ON THE CONCAVE SIDE OF SAID BRACKET AND ADAPTED TO HOLD A PORTION OF THE BELT IN FACE CONTACT WITH SAID PORTION OF SAID ONE END OF THE PLATE, A SWITCH HOUSING SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID PLATE ON THE CONVEX SIDE OF SAID BRACKET, A SWITCH WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND INCLUDING A SWITCH ACTUATING PLUNGER EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OTHER END OF SAID PLATE, A SPRING PLATE SECURED TO SAID ONE END OF SAID PLATE OVERLYING THE CONCAVE SIDE OF THE BRACKET AND HAVING AN ANGULARLY BENT END EXTENDING OVER SAID PLUNGER AND ENGAGEABLE THEREWITH, SAID SPRING PLATE BEING ADAPTED TO KINK A BELT EXTENDING OVER THE CONCAVE SIDE OF THE BRACKET.
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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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |