DROH seatbelt raiser

The seatbelt raiser device addresses discomfort by lifting the seatbelt away from the chest, ensuring comfortable use and secure attachment, while also reducing whiplash risk.

GB2640454APending Publication Date: 2025-10-22HARNESS OLIVER +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
GB2024005534
Authority / Receiving Office
GB · GB
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-19
Publication Date
2025-10-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Many individuals find wearing seatbelts uncomfortable due to the belt cutting into their chest and breast area, leading to incorrect wearing habits.

Method used

A seatbelt raiser device that lifts the seatbelt away from the chest and breast area, featuring a wedge shape with raised steps for easy attachment and removal, and a coarse surface for secure attachment to the belt.

Benefits of technology

Enhances wearer comfort by allowing easy seatbelt use while maintaining secure attachment, potentially reducing whiplash risk through improved center of gravity alignment.

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Abstract

A seatbelt raiser comprises a device which attaches to the seatbelt and raises the belt away from a person’s chest area. The device is attached to the seatbelt by placing the belt between the raised steps 3 on top of the device. The base 5 of the device is wider than the width of the seatbelt. On the raised step structure the surface 4 is coarse to hold the device to the belt when not in use. The device is placed just below the collarbone.
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Description

The device rests between the seatbelt and the wearer. The device raises the seatbelt away from the chest area. This makes the seatbelt more comfortable. Many people find wearing a seatbelt uncomfortable because the seatbelt cuts into their chest and breast area. This means that many people do not wear their seatbelts correctly. Summary (statement of invention): This device, by raising the seatbelt, increases the wearers comfort as it lifts the seatbelt away from the chest and breast area. The device attaches to the seatbelt but still allows the free flowing of the belt as it is put on and taken off. The device is placed just below the collar bone. The device is wider than the seatbelt at its base. This extra width can help improve a person’s centre of gravity around the belt and so help reduce whiplash in an accident. The device is wedge shaped and has a raised stepped structure that allows the seatbelt to be easily attached and removed. These steps are raised to allow the seatbelt to pass through. Behind these steps the surface is coarse which allows movement but also holds the device to the belt when not in use. This means that the device hangs onto the belt just below the buckle when not in use.

Claims

1. By attaching the device to a seatbelt, the belt is raised away from the chest area and so makes the wearing of a seatbelt more comfortable.

2. The seatbelt raising device used according to claim 1 is attached to the seatbelt by placing the belt between raised steps on the top of the device.

3. The device has a wider base than a standard seatbelt adding more comfort and potentially reducing whiplash.

4. The device has a coarse surface which rubs the back of the seatbelt allowing movement but meaning the device rests below the seatbelt buckle when not in use.

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