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Restraint system buckle components having tactile surfaces, and associated methods of use and manufacture

US8683666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2010
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

Buckle assemblies for use with child seats and other personal restraint systems in vehicles are disclosed herein. A buckle assembly configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a housing assembly that receives at least a portion of a web connector. The housing assembly includes a coating having a generally soft or tactile surface finish. For example, the coating can be at least partially elastically compressible.

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