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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2007
Paul M. Smith, Davison, MI (US);
Paul M. Smith, Davison, MI (US);
TK Holdings Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
An vehicle seat belt includes a buckle system. The buckle system includes a seat belt buckle with a buckle face, a release button, and an opening for receiving a seat belt tongue. The buckle includes a seal positioned on the buckle face to seal the buckle face and prevent contaminants from entering the interior cavity of the buckle. Should contaminants penetrate the seal, drain holes located on the bottom side of the seat belt buckle may allow the contaminants to pass through the interior cavity of the buckle rather than harm the internal components of the seat belt buckle. Additionally, the seal, made of a flexible material, may aid in the prevention of noises that occur when the buckle comes in contact with other vehicle components.