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Restraint coupling

US6962394B2 · kind B2 · utility

59Cited by
24References
47Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 2002
Grant dateNov 8, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45623
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling to attach a device such as an infant seat to an anchor member. One version of the coupling is characterized by a frame having a mouth with a seat configured to receive the anchor member and a lever movably mounted on the frame to hold the anchor member inside the mouth. The lever has a downwardly projecting finger that blocks the mouth of the notch in the closed position and allows access to the notch when moved to the open position. The coupling may include a stop member to resist movement from the closed to the open position. The coupling also may include a web adjuster or other connecting device operatively disposed between the coupling and the device.

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