Justin A Winter

US Patent:

20110148088, Jun 23, 2011

Filed:

Dec 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/646160

Inventors:

DAVID W. ARNOLD - Glendale CA, US
Craig Mitchell - Huntington Beach CA, US
Justin Michael Winter - Dublin OH, US

International Classification:

B60R 22/34
B60P 1/28
B60N 2/00
B60J 5/00
B60R 21/13

US Classification:

280807, 298 17 R, 296 64, 2961461, 280756

Abstract:

A vehicle includes a vehicular frame, a utility bed, and a passenger restraint assembly. The utility bed is coupled with the vehicular frame and includes a bed floor, a side wall, and a rear scat. The passenger restraint assembly includes a securing member, a belt and a retractor. The securing member is coupled with the utility bed adjacent to the rear seat. The belt includes a first end; a second end, and a securing portion. The securing portion is configured for selective engagement with the securing member. The retractor is coupled with the side wall. The retractor includes a carrier that is coupled with the first end of the belt and is configured to facilitate selective dispensation of the belt.