Interpretation ID: nht92-2.19

DATE: November 19, 1992

FROM: Daniel Cassese

TO: Paul Jackson Rice -- Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 1/5/92 (should be 1/5/93) from Paul Jackson Rice (signed by John Womack) to Daniel Cassese (A40; Std. 201; Std. 202; Std. 208; Std. 302; VSA 108(a)(2)(A))

TEXT:

I recently spoke to Mr. John Womack in regard to my questions concerning an invention I have and also a U.S. Patent #5, 135, 283.

The idea is called Head-rest (Extension) it would be used in Automobiles and allow a person to sit in more comfort when placed in the "existing" automobile seat. I need to find out whether my invention will comply to Safety Standards #201, 202, and #208. If it does comply, I have a Manufacturer Company, named GOSHEN CUSHIONS, INC. that is willing to manufacture it.

I've included the Patent Drawings and descriptions, please review them. Will this item (Head-Rest Ext.) comply with safety-standards #201, #202, #208?

How can I get approval??

I do NOT have a model (prototype) at this time.

Dear Sir,

Please note that figure #5 the #22 can be made to extend over the top of the existing head-rest. The Head-rest will NOT change the shape or design of the existing one at all. All dimensions are covered within the U.S. Patent.

HENCE: #34 is obsolete. There is no need for this vertical slot as shown because the existing headrest are not made this way. Instead #22 can be EXTENDED over the existing headrest and placed upon the existing headrest and seat.

#42 can be attached to Fig. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, if chosen that way.

Attachment

Information regarding Patent # 5,135,283, Head Rest Extension. (Text and graphics omitted.))