Charles Ryan Fagan

US Patent:

56241364, Apr 29, 1997

Filed:

Jul 28, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/508665

Inventors:

Mark D. McGlothlin - Bremerton WA
Charles J. Fagan - Bremerton WA

International Classification:

B60R 2200

US Classification:

2808011

Abstract:

A device for positioning and maintaining the lap strap portion of a vehicle seat belt in a downward direction on the pelvic bones of a pregnant woman is provided which includes top, bottom and seat members, in order to avoid the lap strap from laying across the womb, is implemented. The Top Member and Bottom Member is connected together by a fastener between them. The Top Member is looped around the lap strap of the seat belt, the Bottom Member is fastened to the underside of the vehicle's seat. The Seat Member is attached to the automobile's seat and straddle the Bottom Member holding the Bottom Member in easy access to the user. The device is adjustable in length. Ultimately, the three member device holds the lap strap of the seat belt properly across the lower abdominal region.