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Imustaskforhelpyesterday at 10:15 PM0 repliesview on HN

Fun fact but the creator of the seat-belt actually gave his patent for free

> This is Nils Bohlin, an engineer at Volvo.[0] He invented the three-point seat belt in 1959. Rather than profit from the invention, Volvo opened up the patent for other manufactorers to use for no cost, saying "it had more value as a free life saving tool than something to profit from"

[0]: https://ifunny.co/picture/this-is-nils-bohlin-an-engineer-at...

I have so much respect for the guy.