Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Patent
1997-07-10
1999-08-03
English, Peter C.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
297483, B60R 2200
Patent
active
059315032
ABSTRACT:
An adjustment device, e.g., for use by children and small adults, retains the shoulder strap of a vehicle seat belt in a position comfortably away from the user's neck and face. The adjustment device comprises a body attachment device which is adjustably positioned about the user's body, especially a user's shoulder, and a releasable securement device which secures the seat belt shoulder strap to the body attachment device, drawing it away from the neck and face region of the user.
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