Child resistant seat belt
OwnerArvie Clyde Dean III, Andrew Martin Batesinventors
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Abstract
A permanent enhancement for seat belts and child safety seat belt buckles that is resistant to release by children. The device is molded from rubber, plastics, polymers, or composite materials as to not be excessive in size and it can be color coded to match the materials used in the vehicle or child safety seat. The force required to release the belt can be controlled through material choice and the size of the release button. Thus, discouraging the untimely release of the seat belt buckle.
Claims3
A permanent enhancement to the female section (buckle) of a seat belt or child safety seat belt comprised of:
- Rubber, plastic, polymers, or composite materials.
- The material is chosen to provide a resistance force to adequately dissuade the average child of 2 to 8 years of age from releasing the buckle.
- The material covers the end of the buckle to prevent lifting or removal by a child. The material completely covers the buckle to prevent removal.
- The enhancement is manufactured by methods suitable for the material of choice and encase the buckle of the seat belt or child safety seat belt.
- The device is slim, attractive, and permanent.
A child resistant seat belt comprised of:
- A release button of variable dimensions as to conform to Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, and to adjust the release force to be adequate to disuade a child under 8 years of age from releasing the belt.
- The release button is separated from the main body of the seat belt by an air gap of a distance to regulate the force required for release of the buckle.
A seat belt cover comprised of:
- A material covering both ends of the seat belt with a slot provided to accept the tongue without interfering with the normal operation of the seat belt.
- The strap attachment is covered with the material for safety and resistance to removal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.