Generating electrical energy using a seatbelt

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8286998
APP PUB NO 20120193955A1
SERIAL NO

13439209

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Seatbelt systems for generating electrical energy. The seatbelt systems may include a first and second engagement units and an electrical energy generation unit. The first engagement unit may be configured to rotate upon movement of a portion of a seatbelt in contact therewith. The second engagement unit may include at least one portion configured to rotatably engage the first engagement unit and to rotate relative to movement of the first engagement unit in an engaged position. The electrical energy generation unit may be operably coupled to the second engagement unit and configured to generate electrical energy upon rotation of the second engagement unit. Vehicles including the seatbelt systems and methods for fabricating the seatbelt systems are also disclosed.

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  • EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Seike, Aya Tokyo, JP 14 40

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