Patent ID: 8590935

Claim:
An automatic restraint belt release system comprising: a buckle assembly comprising: a control module configured to be affixed to a floor of a vehicle; a bracket attached to said control module with a first spring hinge; a belt buckle affixed to said bracket; and, a release mechanism integral with said belt buckle and in electrical communication with said control module; a shoulder belt assembly comprising a shoulder recoil unit; a lap belt assembly comprising a lap recoil unit; a latch switch adapted to be disposed within a door and in mechanical communication with a door latch mechanism of said vehicle and in electrical communication with said control module; and, a power switch adapted to be disposed on said door and in electrical communication with said control module; wherein said shoulder belt and said lap belt are removably attachable to said belt buckle; wherein said power switch activates said control module when activated by a user; wherein said latch switch activates said control module when said door is opened; wherein said control module activates said release mechanism; and, wherein said release mechanism disengages said shoulder belt and said lap belt from said belt buckle when activated.