Deborah L Downing

US Patent:

47069929, Nov 17, 1987

Filed:

Jan 2, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/815511

Inventors:

Deborah L. Downing - Rosharon TX
Nicholas P. Carnegis - Rosharon TX

International Classification:

B60R 2202
A44B 2100

US Classification:

280801

Abstract:

An improved seat belt to be coupled to and used in conjunction with the existing seat belt in an automobile or other motor vehicle. The connecting means is attachable to and detachable from the strap of an existing seat belt. The pivotable movement of the connecting means is enabled through the use of a base plate having a belt plate pivotably connected thereto. The base plate contains a slot means for affixation to the existing seat belt in the automobile. The belt plate includes a slot means for connection to the supplemental seat belt. The pivotable connecting means allows the wearer of the improved seat belt greater versatility and freedom of movement while maintaining full safety and restraint. Particularly, the wearer of the improved seat belt will not be restrained from rotational movement such that the wearer may rest horizontally on the seat.