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Motor-vehicle seat belt with integrated sensors

US7576642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateApr 26, 2004
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0031
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A safety belt has an inner face turned toward the body of a user and an outer face turned away from the user. A plurality of sensor are mounted on the outer face, and the inner face is devoid of sensors. A selector connected to the sensors determines which sensor is best positioned for signal quality and for using the signal therefrom.

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