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US 7,140,692 · App. 11/344,153 · Granted Nov 28, 2006

Vehicle passenger safety devices

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Patent No.
US 7,140,692
App. No.
11/344,153
Granted
Nov 28, 2006
Kind
B2
Abstract

A vehicle passenger safety device for use on vehicles such as airplanes and automobiles. The device includes a horizontal member that is configured to be secured to a back support of a seat in a vehicle, and two vertical members, each being attached to the horizontal member, and each having a loop through which the seat belt is capable of being fed and fastened above the lap of the person, wherein the vertical members are configured to rest over the person's shoulders. The device further includes a strap-holding device that is attached to the vertical members at a position substantially above the second end of the vertical members, wherein the strap-holding device is configured to maintain a predetermined distance between the vertical members.

Claims (29)

1. A safety device for securing a person on a seat that has a back-support and a seat belt, the device comprising:

a horizontal member configured to be secured to the back-support of the seat;

two vertical members, each being attached to the horizontal member, and each having a loop through which the seat belt is capable of being fed and fastened above the lap of the person, wherein the vertical members are configured to rest over the person's shoulders; and

a strap-holding device attached to the vertical members at a position substantially above the second end of the vertical members, wherein the strap-holding device is configured to maintain a predetermined distance between the vertical members.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the vertical members is sewn to the horizontal member at one or more locations.

3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the strap-holding device is sewn to the vertical members.

4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the horizontal member is to be wrapped around the back-support of the seat.

5. The device of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the vertical members are length adjustable.

6. The device of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the strap-holding device and the horizontal member are length adjustable.

7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the strap-holding device comprises a fastener.

8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the strap-holding device comprises a buckle.

9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the strap-holding device comprises a clip.

10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the strap-holding device is a fastener.

11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the seat is a vehicle seat and the seat belt is a lap belt associated with the vehicle seat.

12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the vehicle is an airplane.

13. A safety device for integrating with a seat that has a back-support and a seat belt to secure a person on the seat, the device comprising:

an upper portion having a horizontal member configured to be secured to the back-support of the seat;

two vertical members attached to the upper portion, the vertical members are configured to extend over the shoulders of the person, the vertical members comprising a strap-holding device attached to the two vertical members; and

a lower portion having at least one loop and an extension, wherein the at least one loop is configured to receive the seat belt to secure the safety device to the vehicle seat and the extension is configured to be attached to the horizontal member and the strap-holding device.

14. The device of claim 13 , wherein the seat is a vehicle seat and the seat belt is a lap belt associated with the vehicle seat.

15. The device of claim 14 , wherein the vehicle is an airplane.

16. A safety device for integrating with a seat that has a back-support and a seat belt to secure a person to the seat, the device comprising:

an upper portion having a horizontal member configured to be secured to the back-support of the seat;

a middle portion extending downwardly from the upper portion having two vertical members and a strap-holding device, the strap-holding device is configured to releasably connect the vertical members, wherein the vertical members are extending downwardly from and attached to the horizontal member and the strap-holding device is attached along the two vertical members; and

a lower portion attached to a bottom end of the vertical members and having at least one loop, wherein the at least one loop is configured to receive the seat belt to secure the device to the seat.

17. The device of claim 16 , wherein the seat is a vehicle seat and the seat belt is a lap belt associated with the vehicle seat.

18. The device of claim 17 , wherein the vehicle is an airplane.

19. The device of claim 18 , wherein the strap-holding device is length adjustable.

20. The device of claim 16 , wherein the strap-holding device comprises one or more of a clip, a buckle, and a fastener.

Assignments (8)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2025
From: ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC; AMSAFE, INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Reel/Frame 072268/0193 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2025
From: ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC; AMSAFE, INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Reel/Frame 072267/0935 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2025
From: ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC; AMSAFE, INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Reel/Frame 072267/0977 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2025
From: ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC; AMSAFE, INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Reel/Frame 072268/0018 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2025
From: ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC; AMSAFE, INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Reel/Frame 072268/0030 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2025
From: ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC; AMSAFE, INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Reel/Frame 072268/0176 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 5, 2025
From: ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; AMSAFE, INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 072167/0457 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 26, 2025
From: TRANSDIGM INC.; 17111 WATERVIEW PKWY LLC; 4455 GENESEE PROPERTIES, LLC; 4455 GENESEE STREET, LLC; ACME AEROSPACE, INC.; ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; AEROSONIC LLC; AIRBORNE ACQUISITION, INC.; AIRBORNE GLOBAL, INC.; AIRBORNE HOLDINGS, INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF CA INC.; AMSAFE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.; AMSAFE, INC.; ANGUS ELECTRONICS CO.; APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARKWIN INDUSTRIES, INC.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES TNO CO.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; ASHFORD PROPERTIES, LLC; AUXITROL WESTON USA, INC.; AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; AVIONIC INSTRUMENTS LLC; AVIONICS SPECIALTIES, INC.; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BETA TRANSFORMER TECHNOLOGY LLC; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRIDPORT HOLDINGS, INC.; BRIDPORT-AIR CARRIER, INC.; BRUCE AEROSPACE INC.; CALSPAN, LLC; CALSPAN AIR FACILITIES, LLC; CALSPAN AIR SERVICES, LLC; CALSPAN ASE PORTUGAL, INC.; CALSPAN HOLDINGS, LLC; CALSPAN JETS LLC; CALSPAN TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION LLC; CDA INTERCORP LLC; CEF INDUSTRIES, LLC; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; CHELTON AVIONICS HOLDINGS, INC.; CHELTON AVIONICS, INC.; CHELTON DEFENSE PRODUCTS, INC.; CMC ELECTRONICS AURORA LLC; CPI EDB INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.; CPI ELECTON DEVICE BUSINESS, INC.; CTHC LLC; DART AEROSPACE USA, INC.; DART BUYER, INC.; DART HELICOPTER SERVICES, INC.; DART INTERMEDIATE, INC.; DART TOPCO, INC.; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; DUKES AEROSPACE, INC.; ELECTROMECH TECHNOLOGIES LLC; ESTERLINE EUROPE COMPANY LLC; ESTERLINE INTERNATIONAL COMPANY; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES SGIP LLC; FPT INDUSTRIES LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS, LLC; GENESEE HOLDINGS II, LLC; GENESSE HOLDINGS III, LLC; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARTWELL CORPORATION; HELI TECH, INC.; HYTEK FINISHES CO.; ICEMAN HOLDCO, INC.; ILC HOLDINGS, INC.; JANCO CORPORATION; JOHNSON LIVERPOOL LLC; KING NUTRONICS, LLC; KIRKHILL INC.; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; LEACH HOLDING CORPORATION; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; LEACH MEXICO HOLDING LLC; LEACH TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE DE, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE HOLDINGS, INC.; MCKECHNIE AEROSPACE US LLC; MEDTHERM LABS, LLC; MICROWAVE POWER PRODUCTS, INC.; NAT SEATTLE INC.; NMC GROUP, INC.; NORDISK AVIATION PRODUCTS LLC; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING CORP.; NORTH HILLS SIGNAL PROCESSING OVERSEAS LLC; NORWICH AERO PRODUCTS, INC.; OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; PARAVION TECHNOLOGY, INC.; PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; PNEUDRAULICS, INC.; POWER DEVICE CORPORATION; RAPTOR LABS HOLDCO, LLC; RAPTOR LABS INTERMEDIATE, LLC; SCHNELLER LLC; SEMCO INSTRUMENTS, INC.; SENSOR CONCEPTS, LLC; SERVOTRONICS, INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; SKANDIA, INC.; SKURKA AEROSPACE INC.; SPACE ELECTRONICS LLC; SYMETRICS INDUSTRIES, LLC; TA AEROSPACE CO.; TACTIAR FLUID CONTROLS, INC.; TDG ESL HOLDINGS INC.; TEAC AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; TELAIR US LLC; TESTVONICS, INC.; TEXAS ROTRONICS, INC.; TRANSICOIL LLC; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC; YOUNG & FRANKLIN INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF NJ INC.; BRIDPORT ERIE AVIATION, INC.; TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED; TRANSDIGM UK HOLDINGS LIMITED
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE
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