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Anchor assembly for safety vest in vehicles

US11198412B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 2020
Grant dateDec 14, 2021
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 5, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/027
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to accessory systems for enhancing the security of restraint system used in a vehicle with a lap seatbelt system. A plurality of straps can placed on the upper surface of a vehicle seat and configured to provide a secure connection between the shoulders of the restraint system and an upper portion of the vehicle seat, the anchoring system securing the torso of the individual to the seat back. An optional plurality of straps are configured to provide a supplemental connection between the anchoring system and a rear portion of the seat, tethering the anchoring system to the vehicle to anchoring structures in the floor of the vehicle or the bottom portion of the seat. The straps can be adjusted to accommodate different heights in wearers, seats backs, and vehicle seats, making the restraint user adjustable for use by different wearers and in different vehicles.

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