Anchor assembly for safety vest in vehicles
US11198412B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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