Patents by Inventor Charles J. Fagan

Charles J. Fagan 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).

  • Patent number: 5624136
    Abstract: A device for positioning and maintaining the lap strap portion of a vehicle seat belt in a downward direction on the pelvic bones of a pregnant woman is provided which includes top, bottom and seat members, in order to avoid the lap strap from laying across the womb, is implemented. The Top Member and Bottom Member is connected together by a fastener between them. The Top Member is looped around the lap strap of the seat belt, the Bottom Member is fastened to the underside of the vehicle's seat. The Seat Member is attached to the automobile's seat and straddle the Bottom Member holding the Bottom Member in easy access to the user. The device is adjustable in length. Ultimately, the three member device holds the lap strap of the seat belt properly across the lower abdominal region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Inventors: Mark D. McGlothlin, Charles J. Fagan