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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2012
Applicants:
John Boyer, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Daniel Meggs, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Alan Lane, Prescott, AZ (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
Carleton Life Support Systems, Inc., Davenport, IA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 22/38 (2006.01); A62B 1/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 22/38 (2013.01); A62B 1/10 (2013.01); B60R 2022/385 (2013.01);
Abstract
Disclosed is an improved reel assembly for use in conjunction with an occupant restraint system. The assembly employs a dual locking arrangement whereby an occupant can be restrained during both major and minor incidents. After a major incident, the reel assembly remains locked until the occupant disengages the reel via a push button. After a minor incident, the reel assembly can be conveniently unlocked, without the need for accessing the push button, by applying counter tension to the webbing.