Restraint adjustment apparatus, method and system

• US 8,146,946 B1
• Filed: 02/15/2011
• Issued: 04/03/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 02/15/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Elizabeth A. Emond
• Original Assignee: Elizabeth A. Emond
• Inventors: Emond, Elizabeth A
• Primary Examiner(s): ROCCA, JOSEPH M
• Application Number:
  US13/027,835
• Time in Patent Office: 413 Days
• Field of Search: 280/801.1, 280/808, 297/482, 297/483, 297/485, 297/DIG.6, 241/87, 241/70, 241/98, 241/63.FC, 243/06, 244/42
• US Class Current: 280/801.1
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 22/30 Coupling devices other than buckles, including length-adjusting fittings or anti-slip devices adaptations of manual three-point seat belt systems for use by small passengers using other means than belt anti-slip devices B60R22/024; buckles A44B11/00; releasable fastenings in general F16B

Abstract

A method, system and apparatus for adjusting a restraining device. The method, system and apparatus can include a body foldably formed with a first segment, a second segment and a third segment. There may further be a first anchor and a second anchor disposed on an interior portion of the first segment, as well as a third anchor disposed on an interior portion of the second segment. Additionally, a backing material may be disposed on an interior portion of the third segment, on exterior portions of the first segment, the second segment and the third segment and extending beyond the exterior portion of the third segment and a coupling mechanism can be disposed on portions of the backing material.

Claims

1. An apparatus for adjusting a restraint, comprising:

a body foldable formed with a first segment, a second segment and a third segment;

a first anchor and a second anchor disposed on an interior portion of the first segment;

a third anchor disposed on an interior portion of the second segment;

a backing material having a plurality of ends, portions of said backing material disposed on exterior portions of the first segment, the second segment and the third segment, wherein one end of the backing material is disposed on the third segment;

wherein said backing material has an uncoupled end that is located on an opposite side from the portion of the backing material that is disposed on the the third segment; and

a coupling mechanism disposed on portions of the backing material;

wherein the coupling mechanism is a hook and loop fastener;

wherein one portion of the hook and loop fastener is located on an exterior portion of the backing material that is disposed on the third segment, and another portion of the hook and loop fastener is located on an interior portion of the uncoupled end of the backing material, such that the respective portions of the hook and loop fastener are engaged together, so as to adjust the restraint.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the third anchor is disposed in a position between the first anchor and the second anchor when the body is in a closed position.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body is formed of a pliable, resilient material.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the pliable, resilient material is acid-free foam layered over polyurethane.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the anchors are formed of a substantially rigid material.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first anchor, the second anchor and the third anchor are sewn into position.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first anchor, the second anchor and the third anchor are formed of a substantially rigid material.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first anchor and the second anchor are about 0.5″

by about 1″ and

the third anchor is about 0.5 by about 2″

.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the entire body encompassing the first, second and third anchors are about 8″

by about 1.75″

.