Patents by Inventor Andrew Martin Bates

Andrew Martin Bates has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20030079321
    Abstract: A permanent enhancement for seat belts and child safety seat belt buckles that is resistant to release by children. The device is molded from rubber, plastics, polymers, or composite materials as to not be excessive in size and it can be color coded to match the materials used in the vehicle or child safety seat. The force required to release the belt can be controlled through material choice and the size of the release button. Thus, discouraging the untimely release of the seat belt buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Arvie Clyde Dean, Andrew Martin Bates