US Patent:
20080040853, Feb 21, 2008
Inventors:
David M. Martin - Fort Wayne IN, US
Robert C. Kittelson - Fort Wayne IN, US
Matthew A. Hoffman - Fort Wayne IN, US
Seth Rouse - Fairborn OH, US
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC - Warrenville IL
International Classification:
A47C 17/80
B60P 3/38
Abstract:
The invention relates to a safety restraint device for a bed for a motor vehicle to protect the bed's occupant during a crash situation without damaging the frame of the bed. The restraint device attaches to the bed with a pivot bolt. The pivot bolt also pivotally connects the side slat of the bed frame and a pivot bracket.