Incentive apparatus and method for use with a seat belt

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1996-01-23

1997-08-12

Hofsass, Jeffery

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the...

340457, 340460, 2808011, 446 28, B60Q 100

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056569947

ABSTRACT:
A behavior modification apparatus and method for use in combination with the restraint system in an automobile to encourage a person to use the restraint system wherever the person is riding in the automobile. The apparatus includes a housing and an attachment means for releasably attaching the housing to the restraint system. The housing contains an electronic circuit and a pressure sensitive switch. The switch senses when the restraint system has been properly engaged about the person and activates the electronic circuitry. An incentive device includes a battery and is releasably mounted to the housing in electrical contact with the electronic circuitry so that closure of the switch causes the incentive device to be electrically operated by the battery.

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