Volvo Cars Warren - The first modern three-point seat belt - as found in pretty much every modern car - was patented in 1955 by Americans Roger W. Griswold and Hugh DeHaven.
3-point safety belt from Volvo - the most effective lifesaver in traffic for fifty years - Volvo Car USA Newsroom
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