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Water activated restraint release system

US9084452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2013
Grant dateJul 21, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45644
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water activated restraint release that is designed to be retrofitted onto an existing restraint system. The water activated restraint release includes a buckle and a tang to be secured to the buckle. The buckle includes a release mechanism and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly causes the release mechanism to release the tang in the presence of water, thereby releasing a passenger.

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