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Seat strap

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-01
SCHOOR HOWARD M
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[0007]In another embodiment, a vehicle seat having an object restraining seat strap is provided. The vehicle seat has a substantially vertical section and a substantially horizontal section meeting at an interface. The seat strap has an elastic elongated body and an anchor. The elongated body has a first end comprising a

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Particularly for those working in an office setting in or near cities, the daily commute to and from work is often lengthy.
Frequently, these items fall to the floor due to sudden stops, quick turns and other unexpected automobile movements.
Some of these fallen items may become lost under the seat.
These circumstances present a significant safety hazard.

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[0022]Embodiments of the invention allow the safe and effective restraint of various shaped and sized items placed on a vehicle seat. Embodiments of the invention can be used with both bucket-style and bench seats of automobiles and trucks both for the aftermarket and original factory produced vehicles. When utilized, the invention ultimately helps drivers practice safe driving habits by preventing items from flying or falling inside the vehicle which distracts drivers and causes drivers to reach for fallen items, often resulting in harm or injury to the driver, the vehicle and other drivers and their vehicles on the road. In one embodiment, the present invention provides an elastic seat strap that easily installs to front or rear seats of a vehicle, such as a car, truck, van, SUV, crossover vehicle or the like. The seat strap may be removable or may be an integral part of the vehicle seat, available from the original manufacturer.

[0023]The seat strap is designed to be utilized in a...

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Abstract

Embodiments of a seat strap configured to secure objects disposed on a seat of a vehicle are provided. The seat strap may be an integral part of the vehicle seat, or an accessory. In one embodiment, a vehicle seat is provided that includes an object restraining seat strap. The vehicle seat has a substantially vertical section and a substantially horizontal section meeting at an interface. The seat strap has an elastic elongated body passing through the interface and over a front face of the vehicle seat. The body has a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends comprise mating portions of a retaining feature.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]Embodiments of the invention generally include a restraint suitable for retaining items to a vehicle seat.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]With the continuing increase in population and urbanization of society, people are spending more time in their automobile than ever before. Particularly for those working in an office setting in or near cities, the daily commute to and from work is often lengthy. People have sought to make more efficient use of their travel time, regularly seeking to have files, documents or other work materials, laptop computers, pocketbooks, portfolios, brief cases and the like, readily accessible from the driver seat or other seat of the automobile. Frequently, these items fall to the floor due to sudden stops, quick turns and other unexpected automobile movements. Some of these fallen items may become lost under the seat. Additionally, the driver's attention is frequently diverted from safely operatin...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D63/10
CPCB60R7/043B60N2002/4405B60R2022/005B60R22/00B60N2002/905
Inventor SCHOOR, HOWARD M.
Owner SCHOOR HOWARD M
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