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US20040154141A1
US20040154141A1 US10/770,634 US77063404A US2004154141A1 US 20040154141 A1 US20040154141 A1 US 20040154141A1 US 77063404 A US77063404 A US 77063404A US 2004154141 A1 US2004154141 A1 US 2004154141A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R22/00—Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
    • B60R22/30—Coupling devices other than buckles, including length-adjusting fittings or anti-slip devices
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/40—Buckles
    • Y10T24/4088—One-piece

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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus that provides the user of a seat belt shoulder strap with greater comfort than provided by the prior art.
  • the present invention (the Barnes & Barnes seat belt shoulder strap Neck Reliever) has been specifically designed for the sole purpose of providing the user with dramatically increased comfort.
  • the Neck Reliever encourages greater use of seat belt shoulder straps since one of the major reasons for their non-use is the discomfort afforded by standard seat belt shoulder strap arrangements.
  • the flexibility of the Neck Reliever results in a lack of hazardous edges or corners that could cause injury or penetrate the body in an accident. It has been found that the use of the Neck Reliever prototype provides a decided advantage in safety in that it will, if adjusted according to the instructions, hold the shoulder strap flat, i.e. sideways, against the neck instead of the normal position.
  • the normal position for the shoulder strap is lying flat on the shoulder thereby presenting a cutting edge similar to a sharp knife against the neck.
  • the shoulder strap in its normal position under the pressure resulting from an automobile accident can, and has according to news reports, caused decapitation of users.
  • the present invention is a unitary shoulder strap neck reliever for a seatbelt having two straps, comprising a base with a front side and a back side, said base including an H-shaped slit having a left opening and a right opening, and a clip spaced apart from and connected to said base substantially parallel to the base and defining a strap holding area therebetween, wherein said base and said clip are non-releasably attached.
  • the shoulder strap neck reliever further comprises a first strap threaded into said left opening and passing along the back side of the base and threaded out through said right opening, and a second strap clipped into said strap holding area.
  • said first strap is a shoulder strap and said second strap is a lap strap.
  • said first strap is a lap strap and said second strap is a shoulder strap.
  • any slack present in the strap can be pulled from said shoulder strap and wrapped around said clip.

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Abstract

A unitary shoulder strap neck reliever for a seatbelt having two straps comprising a base with a front side and a back side, said base including an H-shaped slit having a left opening and a right opening, and a clip connected to said base defining a strap holding area therebetween, wherein the first strap is threaded into said left opening and along the back side of the base and threaded out through said right opening, and the second strap is clipped into said strap holding area.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
  • This is a continuation-in-part of co-pending Ser. No. 10/213,198, filed Aug. 5, 2002.[0001]
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to an apparatus that provides the user of a seat belt shoulder strap with greater comfort than provided by the prior art. [0002]
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention (the Barnes & Barnes seat belt shoulder strap Neck Reliever) has been specifically designed for the sole purpose of providing the user with dramatically increased comfort. As a result the Neck Reliever encourages greater use of seat belt shoulder straps since one of the major reasons for their non-use is the discomfort afforded by standard seat belt shoulder strap arrangements.[0003]
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The flexibility of the Neck Reliever results in a lack of hazardous edges or corners that could cause injury or penetrate the body in an accident. It has been found that the use of the Neck Reliever prototype provides a decided advantage in safety in that it will, if adjusted according to the instructions, hold the shoulder strap flat, i.e. sideways, against the neck instead of the normal position. The normal position for the shoulder strap is lying flat on the shoulder thereby presenting a cutting edge similar to a sharp knife against the neck. The shoulder strap in its normal position under the pressure resulting from an automobile accident can, and has according to news reports, caused decapitation of users. [0004]
  • Although it would be difficult to adequately quantify the degree of comfort to one using the Neck Reliever, all users tested reported increased comfort compared to a standard seat belt shoulder strap arrangement. [0005]
  • Instructions for using the present invention, referring to FIGS. [0006] 7-12:
  • 1. Insert the top of the lap seatbelt into flap A. (This side of the Neck Reliever will be against the stomach of the user.) [0007]
  • 2. Insert the bottom of the lap seatbelt into flap B. [0008]
  • 3. Insert the shoulder strap of the seatbelt into flap C. (This side of the Neck Reliever will be on the outside.) [0009]
  • Adjust the Neck Reliever to a comfortable position for the shoulder strap. [0010]
  • The present invention is a unitary shoulder strap neck reliever for a seatbelt having two straps, comprising a base with a front side and a back side, said base including an H-shaped slit having a left opening and a right opening, and a clip spaced apart from and connected to said base substantially parallel to the base and defining a strap holding area therebetween, wherein said base and said clip are non-releasably attached. Advantageously the shoulder strap neck reliever further comprises a first strap threaded into said left opening and passing along the back side of the base and threaded out through said right opening, and a second strap clipped into said strap holding area. Preferably said first strap is a shoulder strap and said second strap is a lap strap. Alternatively said first strap is a lap strap and said second strap is a shoulder strap. Advantageously any slack present in the strap can be pulled from said shoulder strap and wrapped around said clip. [0011]

Claims (5)

What is claimed is:
1. A shoulder strap neck reliever for a seatbelt having two straps, comprising:
a base with a front side and a back side, said base including an H-shaped slit having a left opening and a right opening, and
a clip spaced apart from and connected to said base substantially parallel to the base and defining a strap holding area therebetween, wherein said base and said clip are non-releasably attached.
2. The shoulder strap neck reliever of claim 1, further comprising:
a first strap threaded into said left opening and passing along the back side of the base and threaded out through said right opening, and
a second strap clipped into said strap holding area.
3. The shoulder strap neck reliever of claim 2, wherein said first strap is a shoulder strap and said second strap is a lap strap.
4. The shoulder strap neck reliever of claim 2, wherein said first strap is a lap strap and said second strap is a shoulder strap.
5. The shoulder strap neck reliever of claim 3, further comprising slack pulled from said shoulder strap and wrapped around said clip.
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US20050258206A1 (en) * 2004-05-19 2005-11-24 Fu-Hsing Tan Webbing clamp for golf game
US20130086772A1 (en) * 2011-10-10 2013-04-11 Charles C. Raymond Strap Secured Attachment Providing Load Support and/or Anti Abrading Protection of an Article Supporting Sling
CN105644494A (en) * 2016-02-17 2016-06-08 苏州米克诺汽车零部件有限公司 Multifunctional intelligent lock catch for child safety seat
USD881991S1 (en) * 2017-05-24 2020-04-21 Societe Bic Label applicator for consumer products
USD949672S1 (en) * 2018-06-01 2022-04-26 Stephen M. French U-shaped wall hanger assembly
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US6305056B1 (en) * 1997-05-27 2001-10-23 HüBNER THOMAS Device for adjusting the width of the waistband of a skirt or a pair of trousers

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US2260060A (en) * 1940-12-09 1941-10-21 Shaulson Joseph Buckle connection
US5042838A (en) * 1990-03-15 1991-08-27 Carter Richard E Attachment for belt restraining apparatus
US5275468A (en) * 1992-10-28 1994-01-04 Vacanti Michael J Child restraining seat belt aid
US6305056B1 (en) * 1997-05-27 2001-10-23 HüBNER THOMAS Device for adjusting the width of the waistband of a skirt or a pair of trousers

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US20050258206A1 (en) * 2004-05-19 2005-11-24 Fu-Hsing Tan Webbing clamp for golf game
US20130086772A1 (en) * 2011-10-10 2013-04-11 Charles C. Raymond Strap Secured Attachment Providing Load Support and/or Anti Abrading Protection of an Article Supporting Sling
US10123592B2 (en) * 2011-10-10 2018-11-13 Central Lake Armor Express, Inc. Strap secured attachment providing load support and/or anti abrading protection of an article supporting sling
CN105644494A (en) * 2016-02-17 2016-06-08 苏州米克诺汽车零部件有限公司 Multifunctional intelligent lock catch for child safety seat
USD881991S1 (en) * 2017-05-24 2020-04-21 Societe Bic Label applicator for consumer products
USD949672S1 (en) * 2018-06-01 2022-04-26 Stephen M. French U-shaped wall hanger assembly
USD1076652S1 (en) * 2024-11-14 2025-05-27 Netvue Technologies Co., Ltd. Hanger assembly

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