Patents by Inventor Frederick Nicod

Frederick Nicod 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).

  • Shoulder height adjuster for seat belt systems
    Patent number: 4236755
    Abstract: In a vehicle seat belt system having a shoulder or diagonal belt or belt portion, an auxiliary strap is positioned to extend generally upright on the front of the back portion of the seat, on the side from which the belt or belt portion extends downwardly. A connector for the belt or belt portion can be moved to a selected position along the strap to determine the effective position from which the upper end of the belt or belt portion extends. The auxiliary strap can be connected to the vehicle anchorages for the seat belt system where this is a three point or lap and diagonal system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1980
    Assignee: Kangol Magnet Limited
    Inventors: John M. Pollitt, Frederick Nicod