Patent ID: 9376088
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: B60N,B60R

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for adapting an adult three-point seatbelt of a vehicle for use by a child, the seatbelt comprising a tensioned belt wound on a drum that extends from above shoulder height of an adult occupant of a seat, to an anchor point connected to chassis of vehicle, and a clasp attached to the chassis on opposite side of an occupant of the seat from the anchor point, such that the belt may be drawn downwards and across an occupant to engage the clasp, thereby restraining the occupant with both a sash section and a lap section of the seatbelt, the apparatus comprising: a mat with a widthwise element selected from the group comprising a widthwise strap, a widthwise metal strip and widthwise extendible arms, said mat further comprising side catches on each side of the child for engaging the lap section of the seatbelt and holding it down over the legs of the child, wherein separation between said side catches is adjustable to define different widths by adjustment means to appropriately size the widthwise element to the occupant and a sash section attachment strap fixed to said mat and having a clip at a distal end thereof, the strap for extending behind the child, and the clip for clippably engaging the belt extending from the drum, to bring the sash section of the belt down, over the shoulder of the occupant.