Patent ID: 6557895
Filing Date: 2003-05-06
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A protective pad for positioning between the shoulder strap of an automobile seat belt assembly and the chest of a passenger over a medical device subdermally implanted in the chest of said passenger, said protective pad comprising:a substantially C-shaped lateral wall having an outer edge, a body, and lateral legs extending outwardly from the body; a top wall superimposed on the outer edge of the C-shaped lateral wall to form a recessed area beneath said top wall and intermediate the lateral legs, the recessed area adapted to be positioned over the medical device; the lateral legs having ends defining an opening that allows access to the recessed area; the opening adapted to allow access to the recessed area when the protective pad is positioned against the chest of the passenger; and a flap extending from the C-shaped lateral wall and being foldably engageable with the top wall to form a slot adapted to receive the shoulder strap to secure the protective pad between the shoulder strap and the chest of the passenger.