US PATENT SUBCLASS 297 / 476
.~.~.~.~ Having means to lock belt against further extension when in its occupant-restraining position

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464  DF  BODY OR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT OR CONFINEMENT {6}
468  DF  .~ Safety belt or harness; e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness {9}
474  DF  .~.~ Retractable {2}
475  DF  .~.~.~ Belt winds upon take-up reel {1}
476.~.~.~.~ Having means to lock belt against further extension when in its occupant-restraining position {2}
477  DF  .~.~.~.~.~> Electrically operated
478  DF  .~.~.~.~.~> Inertia actuated

DEFINITION

Classification: 297/476

Having means to lock belt against further extension when in its occupant restraining position:

(under subclass 475) Apparatus including locking or clamping means to prevent further unwinding of the straplike member from the take-up reel, the locking or clamping means being

operative either (a) during the act of placing the straplike member into the position of engagement about the body of the occupant or (b) during a sudden deceleration or unexpected motion condition imposed upon the seating device or its supporting structure after the straplike member has been located in the position of engagement about the body of the occupant of the seating device.