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Apparatus and method for inducing seat belt usage by the driver of a vehicle

US6260650A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 2000
Grant dateJul 17, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/4891
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for inducing seat belt usage by the driver of a vehicle, said apparatus comprising: PA1 a seat belt, said seat belt carrying a seat belt buckle, a latching clasp for releasable engagement of said buckle and a presence detector for acknowledging when said buckle is engaged in said latching clasp.

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