Seat belts

Freedman Seating Introduces SeatLink™ Seat Belt Warning System

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Seat belts, Seating, Belt, Technology, Manufactured goods, Science and technology

b'CHICAGO, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Freedman Seating Company, a leading manufacturer of transportation seating, has developed SeatLink, a seat information tracking system powered by InterMotive Vehicle Controls, a leading manufacturer of electronic control systems.\nAs federal and local regulations continue to advance transportation safety initiatives, including 3-point seat belt usage, SeatLink offers a practical extension to just offering seat belts.

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  • b'CHICAGO, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Freedman Seating Company, a leading manufacturer of transportation seating, has developed SeatLink, a seat information tracking system powered by InterMotive Vehicle Controls, a leading manufacturer of electronic control systems.\nAs federal and local regulations continue to advance transportation safety initiatives, including 3-point seat belt usage, SeatLink offers a practical extension to just offering seat belts.
  • The system displays and tracks the occupancy and belt status of passenger seats and provides visual warnings for the driver.\n"Safety is our number one priority, said Dan Cohen, President of Freedman Seating Company.
  • A downloadable app lets the user custom configure the seating layout on the head unit.\n"With this exclusive product, Freedman can present a long-desired solution to the seat belt challenge", said InterMotive President Greg Schafer.
  • For further details, contact Freedman Seating Company at 800-443-4540 or [email protected] .\nFounded in 1894, Freedman Seating is a family-owned and operated company.

NSC to Parents and Caregivers: Learn Car Seat Basics Online from Home, Safely

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Safety, Seat belts, Motor vehicles, Land transport, Safety equipment, Child safety, Traffic collision, Car seat, Road safety, Child safety seat, BeSeatSmart Child Passenger Safety Program

Entitled "Car Seat Basics," this free online course available at cpsboard.org/trainings helps participants understand the four phases of child passenger safety: rear-facing car seats, forward-facing car seats, booster seats and seat belts.

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  • Entitled "Car Seat Basics," this free online course available at cpsboard.org/trainings helps participants understand the four phases of child passenger safety: rear-facing car seats, forward-facing car seats, booster seats and seat belts.
  • Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 14.
  • In the U.S., 35% of children who died in traffic crashes in 2018 were unrestrained* and many others were inadequately restrained.
  • Car Seat Basics also will serve as the foundation for a number of new online and in-person trainings to be released over the next 12-18 months.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Protective Accessory for Seat Belts (AAT-4506)

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Seat belts, Manufactured goods, Clothing, Belt, Grime, Technology

My design protects clothing against embarrassing marks caused by grimy seat belts."

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  • My design protects clothing against embarrassing marks caused by grimy seat belts."
  • The invention prevents dirt and grime on a diagonal seat belt from transferring onto the user's clothing.
  • It also helps to protect a new seat belt and keep it clean.
  • As a result, it provides added protection and peace of mind and it could enhance the appearance of a vehicle.

70 Year Old Grandfather Releases Patented "Clickitstick" for Safe Installation of a Child Car Seat in under 30 Seconds

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Seat belts, Safety, Safety equipment, Child safety seat, Car seat, Land transport, Transport

Knowing full well the frustration and downright impossible task of installing a car seat, especially if one's hands are stiff or arthritic, one 70-year-old grandfather was determined to make the process easier.

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  • Knowing full well the frustration and downright impossible task of installing a car seat, especially if one's hands are stiff or arthritic, one 70-year-old grandfather was determined to make the process easier.
  • Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 59% forward facing child car seats are being improperly installed today.
  • Slide the Clickitstick through the car seat tunnel and click the belt to the earth magnet.
  • Pull it through the car seat, hook the seatbelt in, and unclip the Clickitstick.

Hazen.ai Launches AI-Powered, Edge Based Mobile Phone and Seatbelt Detection Software to Improve Road Safety at a Global Scale

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Telecommunications, Technology, Science and technology, Seat belts, Safety equipment, Mobile phone

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Currently in several International trials, Hazen.ai ( www.hazen.ai ) announced the launch of Seatbelt and Mobile Phone detection technology.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Currently in several International trials, Hazen.ai ( www.hazen.ai ) announced the launch of Seatbelt and Mobile Phone detection technology.
  • An industry first, their proprietary computer vision technology provides the highest accuracy of seatbelt and mobile phone violation detection at more than 90% accuracy for both.
  • We already see how we'll be able to make critical improvements to road safety infrastructure that will save lives."
  • To find out more about Hazen.ai's Seatbelt and Mobile Phone Enforcement solution, request a demo here: http://hazen.ai/mobile-use-seat-belt-compliance/
    Established in 2018, Hazen.ai is leading the development of AI-powered road safety solutions.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Seat Belt Verification Accessory (AUP-1130)

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Safety equipment, Belt, Manufactured goods, Safety, Automotive safety, Technology, Seat belts

PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way for law enforcement and other drivers to know if you're wearing a seat belt without stopping and checking," said an inventor, from San Antonio, Texas, "so I invented the SAFETY SEAT BELT ACCESSORY."

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way for law enforcement and other drivers to know if you're wearing a seat belt without stopping and checking," said an inventor, from San Antonio, Texas, "so I invented the SAFETY SEAT BELT ACCESSORY."
  • The invention provides an effective way to verify if a driver is wearing a safety belt.
  • It also offers a convenient reminder for other drivers and passengers to wear seat belts.
  • "My design could help to prevent hassles and delays associated with seat belt checks."

TxDOT Shows Teens Deadly Reality of Not Buckling Up

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Retail, Other Health, Marketing, Communications, Other Automotive, Other Transport, TV and Radio, Teens, Wine & Spirits, General Automotive, Transport, Automotive, Entertainment, Consumer, Health, Automotive safety, Seat belts, Safety, Click It or Ticket, Click, Traffic collision, Road safety, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Land transport

Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of deaths among teenagers, and in 2018 nearly half of teens killed in crashes were not wearing a seatbelt.

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  • Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of deaths among teenagers, and in 2018 nearly half of teens killed in crashes were not wearing a seatbelt.
  • Thats why TxDOTs Teen Click It or Ticket campaign urges teens to click it each time they are in a vehicle.
  • That means more than 100 lives could have been saved just by buckling up.
  • The Teen Click It or Ticket campaign will reach out to Texas teens through TV, radio, digital advertising and social media.

QuoteWizard Report Finds North Dakota seat belt usage increased by 139% while Hawaii usage decreased by 12%

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Safety, Transport, Automotive safety, Land transport, Safety equipment, Road traffic safety, Seat belts, Road safety, Transportation in the United States, Seat belt legislation, Click It or Ticket

To view the full report, visit https://quotewizard.com/news/posts/states-with-the-highest-increase-in-s...

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  • To view the full report, visit https://quotewizard.com/news/posts/states-with-the-highest-increase-in-s...
    QuoteWizard analysts compared National Highway Traffic Safety Administration FARS seat belt usage data in each state.
  • Figures are based on seatbelt usage among drivers in fatal crashes between the years 2000 and 2017 to find a rate of increase in seat belt usage.
  • Rankings 1 (highest) to 50 (lowest) are based on states that had the greatest increase in seat belt usage from 2000 to 2017.
  • Analysts also include seat belt usage in each state for the year 2000 and the year 2017 to show overall usage trends.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Automotive Seatbelt Enforcement System (OCM-1229)

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Monday, October 1, 2018
Transport, Safety, Safety equipment, Seat belt, Road safety, Land transport, Car safety, Motoring, Automobile safety, Seat belts

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- An inventor from Downey, Calif., has developed the AUTO SEATBELT INDICATOR, an automotive safety feature designed to clearly indicate if a driver and passengers are wearing their seat belts.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- An inventor from Downey, Calif., has developed the AUTO SEATBELT INDICATOR, an automotive safety feature designed to clearly indicate if a driver and passengers are wearing their seat belts.
  • This system serves as verification or confirmation that travelers are buckled up for safety.
  • "I developed my invention to help law enforcement target motorists not obeying state laws, as well as to keep the motoring population safe," said the inventor.
  • The AUTO SEATBELT INDICATOR strongly encourages motorists to regularly buckle their seat belts for maximum driving safety.

Teens Nationwide Invited to Join "Seat Belts Save Challenge"

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Friday, September 7, 2018
Transport, Safety, Car safety, Land transport, Safety equipment, Seat belt, Traffic collision, Road safety, Belt, Seat belt legislation, Seat belts, Selective recruitment

The Seat Belts Save Challenge, open now, encourages increased seat belt usage among young people who are at heightened risk from death or injury in traffic crashes because of their low belt usage rate.

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  • The Seat Belts Save Challenge, open now, encourages increased seat belt usage among young people who are at heightened risk from death or injury in traffic crashes because of their low belt usage rate.
  • In 2016, more than half of teen drivers killed in crashes and more than 60% of teen passengers killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts.
  • The Seat Belts Save Challenge offers a $1,500 prize in each of three categories: best overall campaign, greatest improvement in seat belt usage, and highest seat belt use rate.
  • "The Seat Belts Save Challenge encourages high school students to share the importance of seat belt use with their peers and in their community."