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06-12-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle seat back having support members with integrated recliner heart

Номер: US0009511698B2
Автор: Majid Arefi, Shawn Anthony Dixon, Michael Medoro, Johnathan Andrew Line, Khaled Ayyash, James Creighton, Vanja Cemalovic, Daniel Ferretti, Robert Moore, AREFI MAJID, DIXON SHAWN ANTHONY, MEDORO MICHAEL, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, AYYASH KHALED, CREIGHTON JAMES, CEMALOVIC VANJA, FERRETTI DANIEL, MOORE ROBERT, Arefi Majid, Dixon Shawn Anthony, Medoro Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ayyash Khaled, Creighton James, Cemalovic Vanja, Ferretti Daniel, Moore Robert
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologist, LLC, AREFI MAJID, DIXON SHAWN ANTHONY, MEDORO MICHAEL, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, AYYASH KHALED, CREIGHTON JAMES, CEMALOVIC VANJA, FERRETTI DANIEL, MOORE ROBERT, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, Arefi Majid, Dixon Shawn Anthony, Medoro Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ayyash Khaled, Creighton James, Cemalovic Vanja, Ferretti Daniel, Moore Robert

A vehicle seat back has first and second support members each having a central web and a rear wall extending therefrom. A seat base is operably connected with the first and second support members. A recliner heart operably connects the seat base with the first and second support members. A shear center of the first and second support members extends along an inside corner connection of the central web and the rear wall of the first and second support members and into the seat base.

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Номер записи: 1
31-10-2017 дата публикации

Multilayer seat

Номер: US0009802521B2
Автор: Daniel Ferretti, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, FERRETTI DANIEL, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, JARANSON JOHN W, Ferretti Daniel, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Jaranson John W.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLP, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLP, FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seat includes a lower seating structure and a raised seatback support, wherein one of either the lower seating structure or raised seatback support consists of a multilayer assembly. The multilayer assembly includes a flexible static layer, a flexible dynamic layer having an adjustable firmness, a suspension layer formed from tunable springs which support a flexible panel, and a frame supported carrier including a protective recess within which the suspension layer is cradled.

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Номер записи: 2
01-12-2016 дата публикации

THIN SEAT WITH PLASTIC MATRIX AND THIN FOAM

Номер: US20160347224A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, S. M. Akbar Berry, Daniel Ferretti, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, JARANSON JOHN W, BERRY S M AKBAR, FERRETTI DANIEL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Jaranson John W., Berry S. M. Akbar, Ferretti Daniel
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a support frame partially enclosed by a panel assembly. A carrier is defined by a unitary polymeric matrix. A cushion assembly is molded over the carrier. An external peripheral gap is defined between the panel assembly and the carrier. The carrier and the cushion assembly are configured to flex under the weight of a passenger while the support frame remains stationary. An air movement assembly is in communication with the cushion assembly and is configured to move air through the carrier and the cushion assembly proximate a seating surface of the cushion assembly.

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Номер записи: 3
21-09-2017 дата публикации

COMPOSITE SEAT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20170267147A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, S. M. Akbar Berry, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Carol Casey, David Andree, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, BERRY S M AKBAR, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, CASEY CAROL, ANDREE DAVID, Line Johnathan Andrew, Berry S. M. Akbar, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Casey Carol, Andree David
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly is provided that includes a seatback and a seat base operably connected to the seatback. The seat base includes a seat base frame having a rear tube extending laterally between at least two side members, a seat cushion assembly, and a composite seat pan positioned between the seat cushion assembly and the seat base frame and having a plurality of recessed features configured to couple over the rear tube and side members. The seat pan integrally defines a flexible cross bar extending laterally between the recessed features. A plurality of hooks integrally defined by the seat pan are operably coupled to the seat cushion assembly.

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Номер записи: 4
20-07-2017 дата публикации

MECHANICAL MANUAL LEG TILT

Номер: US20170203674A1
Автор: Christian J. Hosbach, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Brian John Roorda, Johnathan Andrew Line, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, ROORDA BRIAN JOHN, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marcos Silva, Roorda Brian John, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat frame. A support bracket is rotatably coupled with the seat frame, and is coupled with a front seat cushion tube supporting a forward portion of a seat. A spindle bracket is operably coupled with the frame. A position clamp includes a spring-biased piston rotatably coupled with the spindle bracket. A housing is slidably coupled with the piston, operable between fore and aft positions, and is rotatably coupled with a clamp mounting bracket, which is fixedly coupled with the support bracket. A release bar is operably coupled with the position clamp, is operable between lock and release positions, and is spring-biased to the lock position. A release handle is operably coupled to the release bar and configured to disengage the release bar from the lock position, thereby allowing sliding movement of the housing fore and aft relative to the housing.

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Номер записи: 5
03-04-2018 дата публикации

Back panel lower clip anchorage features for dynamic events

Номер: US0009931999B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Richard Joseph Soyka, Jr., Christian J. Hosbach, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, S. M. Akbar Berry, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, SOYKA JR RICHARD JOSEPH, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, BERRY S M AKBAR, Line Johnathan Andrew, Soyka, Jr. Richard Joseph, Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marcos Silva, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Berry S. M. Akbar
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback frame having a lower cross member. A back panel is operably coupled to the seatback frame and includes internal posts configured to receive a retention clip. The retention clip includes first and second catches that engage notches on the internal posts of the back panel. The retention clips further include retention hooks. An anchorage bracket is operably coupled to the lower cross member and includes fastener slots configured to receive the retention hooks to secure the back panel with the anchorage bracket. Wire harness features are disposed on distal ends of the anchorage bracket. Wiring is routed between the lower cross member and the anchorage bracket.

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Номер записи: 6
14-02-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle seat assembly with side-impact airbag deployment mechanism

Номер: US0009566930B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marc Silva Kondrad, Brett Ronzi, Christian J. Hosbach, Keith Allen Godin, David Frederick Lyons, Jr., LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARC SILVA, RONZI BRETT, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, LYONS JR DAVID FREDERICK, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marc Silva, Ronzi Brett, Hosbach Christian J., Godin Keith Allen, Lyons, Jr. David Frederick
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seatback assembly includes an outer shell coupled to a seatback carrier via a releasable coupling arrangement. The releasable coupling arrangement can take various forms in order to securely couple the outer shell to the seatback carrier. A seatback frame is disposed between the seatback carrier and the outer shell in assembly. An airbag module is coupled to the seatback frame, and the releasable coupling arrangement is configured to release upon deployment of an airbag from the airbag module to define a peripheral gap between the outer shell and seatback carrier through which the airbag can be deployed.

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Номер записи: 7
09-02-2017 дата публикации

MANUAL LUMBAR PUMP ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170036576A1
Автор: Christian J. Hosbach, Adam Sachs, Marc Kondrad, Johnathan Andrew Line, Jason Nisbett, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, SACHS ADAM, KONDRAD MARC, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, NISBETT JASON, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, Hosbach Christian J., Sachs Adam, Kondrad Marc, Line Johnathan Andrew, Nisbett Jason, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A pump assembly for a vehicle seatback includes a plurality of air bladders defining a lumbar support. A valve body has an inlet and a plurality of outlets that are coupled with the associated plurality of air bladders. A selection device is operably coupled with the valve body for engaging a select one of the plurality of air bladders with the inlet. A manually compressible air chamber is coupled with the inlet for inflating the select one. 1. A pump assembly for a vehicle seatback , comprising:a plurality of air bladders defining a lumbar support;a valve body having an inlet and a plurality of outlets coupled with the associated plurality of air bladders;a selection device operably coupled with the valve body for engaging the inlet with a select one of the plurality of air bladders; anda manually compressible air chamber coupled with the inlet for inflating the select one.2. The pump assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a lever operably coupled with the manually compressible air chamber and movable to compress an interior cavity of the manually compressible air chamber for dispensing air to the inlet.3. The pump assembly of claim 1 , wherein the manually compressible air chamber includes a pneumatic cylinder that has a sealed head slidably disposed within a cylindrical cavity.4. The pump assembly of claim 3 , further comprising:a lever operably coupled with the sealed head for sliding the sealed head into the cylindrical cavity to compress the compressible air chamber and dispense air to the inlet.5. The pump assembly of claim 1 , wherein the manually compressible air chamber includes a resiliently-deformable bulb.6. The pump assembly of claim 5 , further comprising:a clamp defining a fixed base portion and a moveable clamp portion, the base portion and clamp portion being oppositely disposed on respective sides of an exterior of the resiliently-deformable bulb, a lever arm operably coupled with the clamp portion to drive movement thereof to compress the ...

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Номер записи: 8
26-12-2017 дата публикации

Side airbag energy management system

Номер: US0009849856B1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Richard Joseph Soyka, Jr., Martin Voelker, Manoj Desai, Christian J. Hosbach, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, SOYKA JR RICHARD JOSEPH, VOELKER MARTIN, DESAI MANOJ, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, Line Johnathan Andrew, Soyka, Jr. Richard Joseph, Voelker Martin, Desai Manoj, Hosbach Christian J.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly that includes a seat back having a passenger support attached to a trim carrier with a suspension assembly connecting a support structure. The support structure includes a first trim piece, a seat frame, and a rear panel portion. The rear panel portion includes one or more upper inverted hooks, an energy transfer bracket, one or more lower 2-stage attachment clips, one or more outer wall detents, and one or more breaking members. An airbag deployment system is positioned proximate the first trim piece and a second trim piece and configured to deploy an airbag between the first and second trim pieces. The deployment energy is dissipated through the rear panel portion's one or more upper inverted hooks, the energy transfer bracket, the one or more lower 2-stage attachment clips, the one or more outer wall detents, and the one or more breaking members of the rear panel portion.

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Номер записи: 9
16-08-2016 дата публикации

Flexible seatback system

Номер: US0009415713B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, Kevin VanNieulande, Marc Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Grant A. Compton, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, KONDRAD MARC SILVA, JARANSON JOHN W, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, COMPTON GRANT A, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel, VanNieulande Kevin, Kondrad Marc Silva, Jaranson John W., Harper Kendrick Alden, Compton Grant A.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports that define a seatback frame. A front trim piece is coupled between the first and second side supports. A suspension component is coupled with a central area of the front trim piece and has flexible members protruding forward and outward therefrom. A passenger support panel has a periphery coupled to distal ends of the flexible members and suspended away from the seatback frame.

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Номер записи: 10
27-04-2017 дата публикации

QUICK DISCONNECT HEADREST

Номер: US20170113583A1
Автор: Marcos Silva Kondrad, Johnathan Andrew Line, David Frederick Lyons, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, Yalie Yan-rush, Christian J. Hosbach, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, LYONS DAVID FREDERICK, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, YAN-RUSH YALIE, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Lyons David Frederick, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Yan-rush Yalie, Hosbach Christian J.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A headrest assembly includes a linkage system with a first adjustment mechanism configured to power fore and aft movement of a mounting plate. A headrest bun is slideably coupled to the mounting plate and is vertically adjustable via a second adjustment mechanism. A telescoping cover assembly is operable between stowed and deployed positions and configured to substantially conceal the linkage system as the linkage system moves between extended and retracted positions. A disconnect clip includes a first portion disposed on one or more support posts configured to support the headrest assembly, and a second portion disposed on the seatback frame. Power is provided to the first and second adjustment mechanisms when the first portion of the disconnect clip is electrically coupled to the second portion of the disconnect clip.

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Номер записи: 11
10-11-2016 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE SEATBACK SYSTEM

Номер: US20160325653A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, Kevin VanNieulande, Marc Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Grant A. Compton, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, KONDRAD MARC SILVA, JARANSON JOHN W, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, COMPTON GRANT A, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel, VanNieulande Kevin, Kondrad Marc Silva, Jaranson John W., Harper Kendrick Alden, Compton Grant A.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports that define a seatback frame. A front trim piece is coupled between the first and second side supports. A suspension component is coupled with a central area of the front trim piece and has flexible members protruding forward and outward therefrom. A passenger support panel has a periphery coupled to distal ends of the flexible members and suspended away from the seatback frame.

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Номер записи: 12
20-10-2016 дата публикации

CUSHION PAN FOR A VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160304017A1
Автор: Michael Medoro, Majid Arefi, Khaled Ayyash, Johnathan Andrew Line, Michael Kolich, James Patrick Creighton, Robert J. Sack, MEDORO MICHAEL, AREFI MAJID, AYYASH KHALED, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KOLICH MICHAEL, CREIGHTON JAMES PATRICK, SACK ROBERT J, Medoro Michael, Arefi Majid, Ayyash Khaled, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kolich Michael, Creighton James Patrick, Sack Robert J.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A cushion pan for a vehicle seating assembly includes a body portion having at least one pocket including a module retention aperture disposed therein. First and second suspension assembly retainers are disposed in the body portion. A peripheral flange extends substantially orthogonal to the planar extent of the body portion and includes a plurality of trim tabs. A plurality of support ribs extend through a midportion of the body portion ...

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Номер записи: 13
29-08-2017 дата публикации

Integrated cooling system for an adjustable headrest assembly

Номер: US0009744888B1
Автор: Amber LaVerne Hall, Michael Kolich, Johnathan Andrew Line, HALL AMBER LAVERNE, KOLICH MICHAEL, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Hall Amber LaVerne, Kolich Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A headrest assembly is removeably supported on a vehicle seat having a seatback with a seatback frame. The headrest assembly includes a headrest bun operably coupled to a housing via a powered linkage system for driving the headrest bun between extended and retracted positions. A temperature control system is disposed in the housing and configured to provide treated air to a conditioning area disposed below the headrest bun at a vehicle occupant's neck. The temperature control system includes a blower operably coupled to duct assembly for blowing air treated by a thermoelectric module along the duct assembly. One or more vents are disposed at a downward angle on a front portion of the housing. The one or more vents are operably coupled to and in communication with the duct assembly.

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Номер записи: 14
23-01-2018 дата публикации

Flexible seatback system

Номер: US0009873360B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, John W. Jaranson, Grant A. Compton, Kendrick Alden Harper, Kevin VanNieulande, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, JARANSON JOHN W, COMPTON GRANT A, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John W., Compton Grant A., Harper Kendrick Alden, VanNieulande Kevin
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports defining a seatback structure. An upper component and a lower component are provided, each including at least two outwardly extending flex members. A passenger support includes a periphery operably coupled to distal ends of the flex members. An external peripheral gap is defined between the passenger support and the seatback structure.

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Номер записи: 15
12-10-2017 дата публикации

ARTICULATING MECHANICAL THIGH EXTENSION COMPOSITE TRIM PAYOUT LINKAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170291522A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Carol Casey, Rodney Charles Brinker, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, CASEY CAROL, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Casey Carol, Brinker Rodney Charles
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat frame seat frame having a seat frame, a first and second extendable members disposed on a forward portion of the seat frame and operable between an extended position and a retracted position. Each of the first and second extendable members comprises a movable housing, a support base attached to the seat frame and slidably coupled to the movable housing, a trim cover stock partially disposed above an upper surface of the movable housing and having a first fixed upper edge and a second movable lower edge, and a linkage system operatively coupling the movable housing to the second movable lower edge of the trim cover stock to maintain tension on the trim cover stock as either of the first and second extendable members is operated between the extended and retracted positions.

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Номер записи: 16
13-07-2017 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE HEADREST ASSEMBLY WITH NECK SUPPORT FEATURE

Номер: US20170197530A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Preuss, Christian J. Hosbach, Daniel Ferretti, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, PREUSS KEVIN, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, FERRETTI DANIEL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Preuss Kevin, Hosbach Christian J., Ferretti Daniel
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A headrest assembly includes a front surface and a frame member disposed within an interior of the headrest bun. First and second hinge members are coupled to opposite sides of the frame member and first and second side supports are operably coupled to the first and second hinge members, such that the first and second side supports are independently operable between stowed and extended positions relative to the headrest bun. The first and second side supports extended outwardly from the front surface of the headrest bun in the extended position, and the friction hinges are tuned to move the first and second side supports towards the stowed position when the first and second side supports are contacted by a vehicle occupant during a vehicle impact event.

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Номер записи: 17
05-10-2017 дата публикации

INDEPENDENT CUSHION THIGH SUPPORT

Номер: US20170282768A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Daniel Ferretti, John Wayne Jaranson, Michael Kolich, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, FERRETTI DANIEL, JARANSON JOHN WAYNE, KOLICH MICHAEL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John Wayne, Kolich Michael
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a base seat defining a seating surface configured to position an H-point of an occupant at a predetermined location. The base seat includes first and second sides. First and second seat bolsters are disposed at the first and second sides, respectively, of the base seat. First and second thigh supports are disposed forward of the base seat. The first and second thigh supports define a cushion split. A transverse seam extends across a forward edge of the base seat. The transverse seam is forward of the H-point a predetermined distance. The first and second thigh supports are pivotable about an axis disposed at the predetermined distance forward of the H-point.

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Номер записи: 18
13-03-2018 дата публикации

Seatback flexible slip plane joint for side air bag deployment

Номер: US0009914421B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Richard Joseph Soyka, Jr., Lisa Marie Carr, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, SOYKA JR RICHARD JOSEPH, CARR LISA MARIE, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Soyka, Jr. Richard Joseph, Carr Lisa Marie, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seatback assembly includes a cushion assembly having a seating surface. A back panel includes a first side portion, a second side portion, and a back portion. A first living hinge is disposed between the first side portion and back portion. A second living hinge is disposed between the second side portion and back portion. A frame is disposed between the back panel and the cushion assembly. A peripheral cushion structure supports a periphery of the cushion assembly. A closeout panel is coupled with the back panel and is disposed behind the cushion structure to define a peripheral gap between the closeout panel and the cushion structure that extends around the sides of said seatback assembly. A shingled portion of the closeout panel extends behind and couples with the back panel. An airbag is coupled with the frame and is configured to deploy between the closeout and back panels.

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Номер записи: 19
27-07-2017 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE UPPER SEATBACK MODULE

Номер: US20170210256A1
Автор: Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Preuss, Johnathan Andrew Line, Christian J. Hosbach, David Frederick Lyons, Scott Ferrier, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, PREUSS KEVIN, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, LYONS DAVID FREDERICK, FERRIER SCOTT, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Preuss Kevin, Line Johnathan Andrew, Hosbach Christian J., Lyons David Frederick, Ferrier Scott
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly has a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The seatback has a lower stationary seatback base portion having a seatback frame assembly, and an upper movable seatback hood module vertically adjustable relative the lower stationary portion. The upper movable seatback hood module has an upper seatback slide bracket, and a plurality of rail guides slidably engaging a rail. An electric motor drive unit engages a driven member to vertically adjust the upper movable seatback hood module relative the lower stationary portion when the electric motor drive unit is actuated.

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Номер записи: 20
15-05-2013 дата публикации

Base plate for vehicle seat assembly

Номер: CN103101468A
Автор: Medoro Michael, Arefi Majid, Ayyash Khaled, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kolich Michael, Creighton James Patrick, Sack Robert J
Принадлежит:

Provided is a base plate for a vehicle seat assembly, comprising a body having at least one recess which comprises a module retaining hole disposed in the recess. First and second suspension fixers are disposed in the body. A peripheral flange extends in a panel area which is vertical to the body, and comprises a plurality of adjusting pieces. A plurality of supporting ribs extend and traverse through the middle part of the body.

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Номер записи: 21
16-05-2017 дата публикации

Independent cushion extension and thigh support

Номер: US0009649962B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marc Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Kolich, Lorne Joseph Lovelace, Kevin VanNieulande, Grant A. Compton, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARC, JARANSON JOHN W, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, FERRETTI DANIEL, KOLICH MICHAEL, LOVELACE LORNE JOSEPH, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, COMPTON GRANT A, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marc, Jaranson John W., Harper Kendrick Alden, Ferretti Daniel, Kolich Michael, Lovelace Lorne Joseph, VanNieulande Kevin, Compton Grant A.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A seating assembly includes a seat frame. A first leg support is pivotally coupled with a forward portion of the seat frame. The first leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A first extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the first leg support and is operable between extended and retracted positions. A second leg support is adjacent to and independent of the first leg support and is pivotally coupled with the forward portion of the seat frame. The second leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A second extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the second leg support and is operable between extended and retracted positions.

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Номер записи: 22
22-06-2017 дата публикации

BACK PANEL LOWER CLIP ANCHORAGE FEATURES FOR DYNAMIC EVENTS

Номер: US20170174153A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Richard Joseph Soyka, JR., Christian J. Hosbach, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, S. M. Akbar Berry, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, SOYKA JR RICHARD JOSEPH, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, BERRY S M AKBAR, Line Johnathan Andrew, Soyka, JR. Richard Joseph, Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marcos Silva, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Berry S. M. Akbar
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback frame having a lower cross member. A back panel is operably coupled to the seatback frame and includes internal posts configured to receive a retention clip. The retention clip includes first and second catches that engage notches on the internal posts of the back panel. The retention clips further include retention hooks. An anchorage bracket is operably coupled to the lower cross member and includes fastener slots configured to receive the retention hooks to secure the back panel with the anchorage bracket. Wire harness features are disposed on distal ends of the anchorage bracket. Wiring is routed between the lower cross member and the anchorage bracket.

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Номер записи: 23
31-01-2017 дата публикации

Therma-zone vehicle system

Номер: US0009555688B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Paul Bryan Hoke, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, HOKE PAUL BRYAN, Line Johnathan Andrew, Hoke Paul Bryan
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, HOKE PAUL BRYAN, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, Line Johnathan Andrew, Hoke Paul Bryan

A temperature adjustment system for a vehicle including a closed network of interconnected fluid pathways disposed in at least one of a headliner, a door, and an instrument panel of the vehicle. A fluid is disposed in the closed network. A fluid pump pushes the fluid through the closed network. The closed network is not open to an interior cabin of the vehicle and thermodynamically influences a cabin temperature of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 24
02-03-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SEATBACK STORAGE

Номер: US20170057415A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Sean David Fannin, Keith Allen Godin, Marcos Silva Kondrad, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FANNIN SEAN DAVID, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, Line Johnathan Andrew, Fannin Sean David, Godin Keith Allen, Kondrad Marcos Silva
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a rear panel having an outer surface. A rear pocket is defined by a recess in the rear panel. A rigid polymeric rear door is disposed over the rear pocket and is operable between an open position and a closed position. An outer surface of the rear door is flush with the outer surface of the rear panel when in the closed position. A side pocket is defined by a recess on an inboard side of a vehicle seatback. A rigid polymeric side pocket door is operable between an open position and a closed position. An outer surface of the side pocket door is flush with the outer surface of the rear panel when in the closed position. Flexible sidewalls are disposed between a body and the side pocket door. The flexible sidewalls are constructed from a flexible fabric. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a rear panel having an outer surface;a rear pocket defined by a recess in the rear panel;a rigid polymeric rear door disposed over the rear pocket and operable between an open position and a closed position, wherein an outer surface of the rear door is flush with the outer surface of the rear panel when in the closed position; anda side pocket defined by a recess on an inboard side of a vehicle seatback, wherein the side pocket includes a polymeric rigid rim configured to engage the inboard side of the vehicle seatback;a rigid polymeric side pocket door operable between an open position and a closed position, wherein an outer surface of the side pocket door is flush with the outer surface of the rear panel when in the closed position; andflexible sidewalls disposed between the rear panel and the side pocket door, the flexible sidewalls being constructed from a flexible fabric.2. (canceled)3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible sidewalls are disposed between the polymeric rigid rim and the side pocket door.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric rigid rim includes a U-shaped configuration.5. ...

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Номер записи: 25
05-09-2017 дата публикации

Integrated sound system

Номер: US0009756408B2
Автор: Daniel Ferretti, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Preuss, Keith Allen Godin, David Frederick Lyons, FERRETTI DANIEL, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, PREUSS KEVIN, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, LYONS DAVID FREDERICK, Ferretti Daniel, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Preuss Kevin, Godin Keith Allen, Lyons David Frederick
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly comprises a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The seatback comprises a forward facing surface, a rearward facing surface, a headrest mounted on an upper portion of the seatback and received within a headrest cup disposed on the forward facing surface of the seatback, a speaker assembly mounted in the headrest cup, and a resonance cavity formed proximate the headrest cup within which the speaker assembly is received.

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Номер записи: 26
14-02-2017 дата публикации

Powered head restraint electrical connector

Номер: US0009566884B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, David Frederick Lyons, Jr., Christian J. Hosbach, Yalie Yan-rush, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, LYONS JR DAVID FREDERICK, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, YAN-RUSH YALIE, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Lyons, Jr. David Frederick, Hosbach Christian J., Yan-rush Yalie
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A powered head restraint includes a base bracket with elongate supports that are configured to easily engage a seatback guide during vehicle assembly and to provide an electrical connection for adjustment actuation of the head restraint. A first electrical connector is fixedly attached to the elongate support of the head restraint. A second electrical connector is operably connected to an upper portion of the seatback such that engagement of the elongate support with a support guide occurs simultaneously with engagement of the first electrical connector with the second electrical connector.

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Номер записи: 27
20-07-2017 дата публикации

SEATBACK FLEXIBLE SLIP PLANE JOINT FOR SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

Номер: US20170203709A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Richard Joseph Soyka, JR., Lisa Marie Carr, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, SOYKA JR RICHARD JOSEPH, CARR LISA MARIE, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Soyka, JR. Richard Joseph, Carr Lisa Marie, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seatback assembly includes a cushion assembly having a seating surface. A back panel includes a first side portion, a second side portion, and a back portion. A first living hinge is disposed between the first side portion and back portion. A second living hinge is disposed between the second side portion and back portion. A frame is disposed between the back panel and the cushion assembly. A peripheral cushion structure supports a periphery of the cushion assembly. A closeout panel is coupled with the back panel and is disposed behind the cushion structure to define a peripheral gap between the closeout panel and the cushion structure that extends around the sides of said seatback assembly. A shingled portion of the closeout panel extends behind and couples with the back panel. An airbag is coupled with the frame and is configured to deploy between the closeout and back panels.

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Номер записи: 28
06-10-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY HAVING A BLOWER MOUNTED TO THE SEATBACK AGAINST A PLASTIC MATRIX

Номер: US20160288678A1
Автор: S.M. Akbar Berry, Johnathan Andrew Line, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, Richard Joseph Soyka, Marcos Silva Kondrad, BERRY S M AKBAR, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, SOYKA RICHARD JOSEPH, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, Berry S.M. Akbar, Line Johnathan Andrew, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Soyka Richard Joseph, Kondrad Marcos Silva
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A vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle has raised seatback that includes a permeable foam layer having a plurality of spaced apertures. A distribution system having airflow passages is juxtaposed against the permeable foam layer, such that the airflow passages of the distribution system are in fluid communication with the apertures in the permeable foam layer. A carrier assembly is juxtaposed against the distribution system and has an upper portion having a central annual member supported by a plurality of flexible radial arms, to which is attached a blower in fluid communication with the airflow passages of the distribution system and the apertures in the permeable foam layer. Warm air from the permeable foam layer is displaced away from the permeable foam layer and is circulated through the raised seatback by operation of the blower.

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Номер записи: 29
14-02-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle seat having extendable bolsters and thigh supports

Номер: US0009566888B2
Автор: Michael Kolich, Amber LaVerne Hall, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Sean David Fannin, Johnathan Andrew Line, KOLICH MICHAEL, HALL AMBER LAVERNE, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, FANNIN SEAN DAVID, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Kolich Michael, Hall Amber LaVerne, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Fannin Sean David, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly for a vehicle has a lower seat with a center seat cushion and a forward thigh supporting portion having a first refracted position and a second extended position. A leading edge of the forward thigh supporting portion is longitudinally displaced forward of the lower seat in the second extended position relative the first retracted position. A seat bolster is coupled with the forward thigh supporting portion extending laterally from at least one side of the seat, wherein the seat bolster has a first retracted position and a second extended position. A user control is operational to move the forward thigh supporting portion between the first retracted position and the second extended position, which simultaneously moves the seat bolster relative to the center seat cushion, respectively, between the first retracted position and a second extended position of the seat bolster.

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Номер записи: 30
17-10-2017 дата публикации

Tuned flexible support member and flexible suspension features for comfort carriers

Номер: US0009789790B2
Автор: Marcos Silva Kondrad, S. M. Akbar Berry, Richard Joseph Soyka, Jr., Johnathan Andrew Line, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, BERRY S M AKBAR, SOYKA JR RICHARD JOSEPH, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Berry S. M. Akbar, Soyka, Jr. Richard Joseph, Line Johnathan Andrew, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat support carrier includes an upper seatback panel having a flexible body portion. A first set of flexible suspension members undulate in a first direction. A second set of flexible suspension members undulate in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction. A lower seatback panel is operably coupled to the upper seatback panel. The lower seatback panel includes a border member defining a central aperture and first and second bolster supports. A central portion of each of the first and second bolster supports includes a plurality of flexible suspension members.

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Номер записи: 31
16-05-2017 дата публикации

Trim and foam assembly for a vehicle seat

Номер: US0009649963B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Christian J. Hosbach, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, Line Johnathan Andrew, Sidhu Mandeep Singh, Hosbach Christian J.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, PLLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH PLLC, Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat frame disposed between an integrally formed back panel and an inner close-out panel. A cushion assembly is operably coupled to the inner close-out panel. A composite support member is substantially encompassed by the cushion assembly. The composite support member includes attachment members projecting rearwardly from inside the cushion assembly that engage with the inner close-out panel. The attachment members include snap-fit features disposed at a lower portion of the composite support member. Retaining rings are disposed at an upper portion of the composite support member. An upper trim piece extends over a top portion of the seat frame, the back panel, and the inner close-out panel.

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Номер записи: 32
26-07-2016 дата публикации

Independent cushion extension and thigh support

Номер: US0009399418B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marc Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Kolich, Lorne Joseph Lovelace, Kevin VanNieulande, Grant A. Compton, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARC, JARANSON JOHN W, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, FERRETTI DANIEL, KOLICH MICHAEL, LOVELACE LORNE JOSEPH, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, COMPTON GRANT A, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marc, Jaranson John W., Harper Kendrick Alden, Ferretti Daniel, Kolich Michael, Lovelace Lorne Joseph, VanNieulande Kevin, Compton Grant A.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat frame. A first leg support is pivotally coupled with a forward portion of the seat frame. The first leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A first extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the first leg support and is operable between extended and retracted positions. A second leg support is adjacent to and independent of the first leg support and is pivotally coupled with the forward portion of the seat frame. The second leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A second extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the second leg support and is operable between extended and refracted positions.

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Номер записи: 33
06-10-2016 дата публикации

MULTILAYER SEAT

Номер: US20160288681A1
Автор: Daniel Ferretti, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, FERRETTI DANIEL, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, JARANSON JOHN W, Ferretti Daniel, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Jaranson John W.
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A vehicle seat includes a lower seating structure and a raised seatback support, wherein one of either the lower seating structure or raised seatback support consists of a multilayer assembly. The multilayer assembly includes a flexible static layer, a flexible dynamic layer having an adjustable firmness, a suspension layer formed from tunable springs which support a flexible panel, and a frame supported carrier including a protective recess within which the suspension layer is cradled.

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Номер записи: 34
07-03-2017 дата публикации

Rear seat cushion with H-point articulation

Номер: US0009586506B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Robert Damerow, Patrick Maloney, Sean David Fannin, Balakrishna Reddy, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Christian J. Hosbach, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, DAMEROW ROBERT, MALONEY PATRICK, FANNIN SEAN DAVID, REDDY BALAKRISHNA, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, Line Johnathan Andrew, Damerow Robert, Maloney Patrick, Fannin Sean David, Reddy Balakrishna, Sidhu Mandeep Singh, Hosbach Christian J.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat pan and four linkage arms individually pivotably coupled with the seat pan. The assembly further includes a mounting plate, each of the four linkage arms being pivotably coupled therewith. A gear rack is coupled with the seat pan and defines an articulation path therefor, and a pinion is operably engaged with the rack to drive articulation of the seat pan including pivoting of the four linkage arms and sliding of the mounting plate.

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Номер записи: 35
11-08-2016 дата публикации

VALUE ASSEMBLY FOR SEATBACKS AND CUSHIONS

Номер: US20160229322A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marc Silva Kondrad, Brett Ronzi, Christian J. Hosbach, Daniel Ferretti, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARC SILVA, RONZI BRETT, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, FERRETTI DANIEL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marc Silva, Ronzi Brett, Hosbach Christian J., Ferretti Daniel
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A method of assembling a vehicle seat assembly is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a preassembled front seatback module and a seatback frame. The method further includes assembling a seatback assembly by coupling the front seatback module to a preassembled rear seatback module around and interconnected to the seatback frame. The method further includes providing a preassembled seat module and pivotally coupling the seat module to the seatback assembly. The assembly method further includes coupling the seat module to a seat frame, and further coupling a preassembled headrest module to an upper portion of the seatback assembly.

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Номер записи: 36
26-12-2017 дата публикации

Composite seat structure

Номер: US0009849817B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, S. M. Akbar Berry, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Carol Casey, David Andree, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, BERRY S M AKBAR, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, CASEY CAROL, ANDREE DAVID, Line Johnathan Andrew, Berry S. M. Akbar, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Casey Carol, Andree David
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly is provided that includes a seatback and a seat base operably connected to the seatback. The seat base includes a seat base frame having a rear tube extending laterally between at least two side members, a seat cushion assembly, and a composite seat pan positioned between the seat cushion assembly and the seat base frame and having a plurality of recessed features configured to couple over the rear tube and side members. The seat pan integrally defines a flexible cross bar extending laterally between the recessed features. A plurality of hooks integrally defined by the seat pan are operably coupled to the seat cushion assembly.

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Номер записи: 37
05-10-2017 дата публикации

KINEMATIC BACK PANEL

Номер: US20170282759A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, S. M. Akbar Berry, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, BERRY S M AKBAR, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Berry S. M. Akbar
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A seating assembly for a vehicle includes a seat having a seat cushion assembly. A seatback is pivotally coupled with the seat and includes a seatback cushion assembly. A polymeric hard back panel is operably coupled with the seatback and includes a recessed portion. A controlled deformation portion includes a rupture line configured to split during a rear impact collision of the vehicle, resulting in flaps of the controlled deformation portion extending rearward relative to the seatback. The controlled deformation portion is generally concealed from rearward view by a pocket wall.

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Номер записи: 38
28-02-2017 дата публикации

Flexible vehicle seat

Номер: US0009579998B2
Автор: Amber LaVerne Hall, Michael Kolich, Keith Allen Godin, Johnathan Andrew Line, HALL AMBER LAVERNE, KOLICH MICHAEL, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Hall Amber LaVerne, Kolich Michael, Godin Keith Allen, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A method for selecting and controlling massage functions of a motor vehicle seat having a control system comprising the steps of: switching the system to a selection mode and starting the selection mode; providing a menu list having options for querying the user's requirements during the massage; selection of an option by the user and providing predefined responses to the respective query and selection of the response by the user and if necessary repeating the steps for further queries; and terminating the selection mode and automatically determining suitable massage settings on the basis of the user's selection and controlling the massage actuators in the motor vehicle seat on the basis of determined massage settings to perform the massage function.

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Номер записи: 39
27-07-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRATED SOUND SYSTEM

Номер: US20170214988A1
Автор: Daniel Ferretti, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Preuss, Keith Allen Godin, David Frederick Lyons, FERRETTI DANIEL, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, PREUSS KEVIN, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, LYONS DAVID FREDERICK, Ferretti Daniel, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Preuss Kevin, Godin Keith Allen, Lyons David Frederick
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly comprises a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The seatback comprises a forward facing surface, a rearward facing surface, a headrest mounted on an upper portion of the seatback and received within a headrest cup disposed on the forward facing surface of the seatback, a speaker assembly mounted in the headrest cup, and a resonance cavity formed proximate the headrest cup within which the speaker assembly is received.

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Номер записи: 40
06-10-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT HAVING EXTENDABLE BOLSTERS AND THIGH SUPPORTS

Номер: US20160288680A1
Автор: MICHAEL KOLICH, Amber LaVerne Hall, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Sean David Fannin, Johnathan Andrew Line, KOLICH MICHAEL, HALL AMBER LAVERNE, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, FANNIN SEAN DAVID, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Hall Amber LaVerne, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Fannin Sean David, Line Johnathan Andrew
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A vehicle seating assembly for a vehicle has a lower seat with a center seat cushion and a forward thigh supporting portion having a first refracted position and a second extended position. A leading edge of the forward thigh supporting portion is longitudinally displaced forward of the lower seat in the second extended position relative the first retracted position. A seat bolster is coupled with the forward thigh supporting portion extending laterally from at least one side of the seat, wherein the seat bolster has a first retracted position and a second extended position. A user control is operational to move the forward thigh supporting portion between the first retracted position and the second extended position, which simultaneously moves the seat bolster relative to the center seat cushion, respectively, between the first retracted position and a second extended position of the seat bolster.

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Номер записи: 41
11-04-2017 дата публикации

Integrated power thigh extender

Номер: US0009616776B1
Автор: Marcos Silva Kondrad, Christian J. Hosbach, Johnathan Andrew Line, Rodney Charles Brinker, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Hosbach Christian J., Line Johnathan Andrew, Brinker Rodney Charles, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat portion with a carrier assembly having an adjustable thigh support assembly disposed therein. First and second slide members are disposed on a support platform coupled to the carrier assembly in a carriage receiving area. A carriage assembly is configured for lateral reception in the carriage receiving area. The carriage assembly includes first and second guide channels. The first and second slide members are slideably received in the first and second guide channels of the carriage assembly to slideably couple the carriage assembly to the carrier assembly for lateral movement of the carriage assembly between extended and stowed positions relative to a rear portion of the seat portion.

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Номер записи: 42
28-03-2017 дата публикации

Virtual H-point seat back system

Номер: US0009604553B2
Автор: John W. Jaranson, Grant A. Compton, Johnathan Andrew Line, Kendrick Alden Harper, JARANSON JOHN W, COMPTON GRANT A, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, Jaranson John W., Compton Grant A., Line Johnathan Andrew, Harper Kendrick Alden
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A seat recliner system includes a seat back having a back support member configured to support the back of a passenger. A connecting member extends generally orthogonally from a lower end of the back support member. The connecting member includes a front portion and a rear portion. A seat base includes a forward link operably coupled to the front portion of the connecting member. A rearward link is operably coupled to the rear portion of the connecting member such that the seat back is rotatable about a virtual hip-point of a passenger that is above the seat base and forward of the seat back.

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Номер записи: 43
08-12-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY WITH MANUAL INDEPENDENT THIGH SUPPORTS

Номер: US20160355114A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Christian J. Hosbach, Brandon W. Nichols, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Balakrishna Reddy, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, NICHOLS BRANDON W, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, REDDY BALAKRISHNA, Line Johnathan Andrew, Hosbach Christian J., Nichols Brandon W., Sidhu Mandeep Singh, Reddy Balakrishna
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base. First and second independent thigh supports are pivotally coupled to the seat base. A support rod extends below the first and second independent thigh supports and is operably coupled to each of the first and second independent thigh supports by a gasket member and a bracket. A first spring member includes a body portion in abutting contact with an underside of the first independent thigh support and includes legs engaged with the support rod. The first spring member biases the first independent thigh support to a raised position. A second spring member includes a body portion in abutting contact with an underside of the second independent thigh support and includes legs engaged with the support rod. The second spring member biases the second independent thigh support to a raised position.

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Номер записи: 44
22-11-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle seat back member

Номер: US0009499080B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Shawn Anthony Dixon, Robert Moore, Khaled Ayyash, Majid Arefi, James Creighton, Vanja Cemalovic, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Medoro, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, DIXON SHAWN ANTHONY, MOORE ROBERT, AYYASH KHALED, AREFI MAJID, CREIGHTON JAMES, CEMALOVIC VANJA, FERRETTI DANIEL, MEDORO MICHAEL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Dixon Shawn Anthony, Moore Robert, Ayyash Khaled, Arefi Majid, Creighton James, Cemalovic Vanja, Ferretti Daniel, Medoro Michael
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, DIXON SHAWN ANTHONY, MOORE ROBERT, AYYASH KHALED, AREFI MAJID, CREIGHTON JAMES, CEMALOVIC VANJA, FERRETTI DANIEL, MEDORO MICHAEL, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, Line Johnathan Andrew, Dixon Shawn Anthony, Moore Robert, Ayyash Khaled, Arefi Majid, Creighton James, Cemalovic Vanja, Ferretti Daniel, Medoro Michael

A vehicle seat back member includes a central web and a front wall that extends from the central web. A rear wall extends along a substantial portion of a rear edge of the central web. A shear center load path of the vehicle seat back member is disposed proximate an inside corner defined by the connection of the central web and the rear wall, and extends substantially along the longitudinal extent of the rear wall.

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Номер записи: 45
10-11-2016 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE SEATBACK SYSTEM

Номер: US20160325647A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, John W. Jaranson, Grant A. Compton, Kendrick Alden Harper, Kevin VanNieulande, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, JARANSON JOHN W, COMPTON GRANT A, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John W., Compton Grant A., Harper Kendrick Alden, VanNieulande Kevin
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports defining a seatback structure. An upper component and a lower component are provided, each including at least two outwardly extending flex members. A passenger support includes a periphery operably coupled to distal ends of the flex members. An external peripheral gap is defined between the passenger support and the seatback structure.

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Номер записи: 46
18-07-2017 дата публикации

Flexible seatback system

Номер: US0009707873B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, Kevin VanNieulande, Marc Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Grant A. Compton, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, KONDRAD MARC SILVA, JARANSON JOHN W, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, COMPTON GRANT A, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel, VanNieulande Kevin, Kondrad Marc Silva, Jaranson John W., Harper Kendrick Alden, Compton Grant A.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports that define a seatback frame. A front trim piece is coupled between the first and second side supports. A suspension component is coupled with a central area of the front trim piece and has flexible members protruding forward and outward therefrom. A passenger support panel has a periphery coupled to distal ends of the flexible members and suspended away from the seatback frame.

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Номер записи: 47
15-05-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle seat suspension system

Номер: CN103101465A
Автор: Medoro Michael, Arefi Majid, Ayyash Khaled, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kolich Michael, Creighton James Patrick, Sack Robert J, Maynez Laura Olivia Ortega
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A vehicle seat suspension assembly includes a rear support for engagement with a torsion tube of a vehicle seat. First and second spring members have end portions engaged with the rear support. Intermediate cushion pan connectors are disposed on each of the first and second spring members. A cross support is coupled with the first and second spring members and includes power and data wiring apertures.

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Номер записи: 48
12-09-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle seat mounted angled desk top

Номер: US0009758064B1
Автор: Alan George Dry, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss, DRY ALAN GEORGE, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, PREUSS KEVIN WAYNE, Dry Alan George, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Preuss Kevin Wayne
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a vehicle desk operably coupled to a rear portion of a seatback. The vehicle desk is movable between at least a stowed position and a use position. A hinge assembly includes a finger-grip rotator knob assembly and a moveable element, such as a working surface or desk. The moveable element is operably coupled to, and rotatable with, the finger-grip rotator knob assembly.

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Номер записи: 49
15-05-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle seat suspension system

Номер: CN103101462A
Автор: Medoro Michael, Arefi Majid, Ayyash Khaled, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kolich Michael
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A cushion pan for a vehicle seating assembly includes a body portion having at least one pocket including a module retention aperture disposed therein. The lattice of traverse bearing components in mutual connection is defined by a peripheral frame.

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Номер записи: 50
10-04-2018 дата публикации

Collapsible car seats to increase cargo space and flexibility

Номер: US0009937835B1
Автор: Umer Khalid, Mohannad Hakeem, John Wayne Jaranson, Murtatha Zalzala, Johnathan Andrew Line, KHALID UMER, HAKEEM MOHANNAD, JARANSON JOHN WAYNE, ZALZALA MURTATHA, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Khalid Umer, Hakeem Mohannad, Jaranson John Wayne, Zalzala Murtatha, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat includes a cushion and a seatback coupled with the cushion. At least one of the cushion and the seatback includes a base and an extension portion moveable along an axis toward and away from the base, an expandable fabric member coupled between the base and the extension portion, and an expandable support structure positioned on an interior of the expandable fabric member.

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Номер записи: 51
27-07-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRATED INDEPENDENT THIGH SUPPORTS

Номер: US20170210262A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, David Frederick Lyons, Kevin Preuss, Daniel Ferretti, Christian J. Hosbach, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, LYONS DAVID FREDERICK, PREUSS KEVIN, FERRETTI DANIEL, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Lyons David Frederick, Preuss Kevin, Ferretti Daniel, Hosbach Christian J.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly has a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The lower seat comprises a cushion frame assembly connected to a vehicle floor and a cushion leg jounce bracket comprising a base and a paddle connected with the cushion frame assembly. The paddle extends upwardly and forwardly to form a vertical gap between a distal end of the paddle and a forward portion of the cushion frame assembly to provide independent and resilient support for an occupant's thighs. A cushion foam assembly is disposed above and is attached to the cushion frame, a forward portion of the cushion foam assembly being supported by the paddle of the cushion leg jounce bracket.

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Номер записи: 52
05-12-2017 дата публикации

Side airbag energy management system

Номер: US0009834166B1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Richard Joseph Soyka, Jr., Martin Voelker, Manoj Desai, Christian J. Hosbach, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, SOYKA JR RICHARD JOSEPH, VOELKER MARTIN, DESAI MANOJ, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, Line Johnathan Andrew, Soyka, Jr. Richard Joseph, Voelker Martin, Desai Manoj, Hosbach Christian J.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly that includes a vehicle seating assembly that includes a seatback having a passenger support attached to a trim carrier with a suspension assembly connecting a support structure. The support structure includes a first trim piece, a seat frame, and a rear panel portion. The rear panel portion includes one or more upper inverted hooks, an energy transfer bracket, and one or more lower 2-stage attachment clips. An airbag deployment system is positioned proximate the first trim piece and a second trim piece and configured to deploy an airbag between the first and second trim pieces. The deployment energy is dissipated through the one or more upper inverted hooks, the energy transfer bracket, and the one or more lower 2-stage attachment clips of the rear panel portion.

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Номер записи: 53
27-12-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle seating assembly with manual cushion tilt

Номер: US9527419B2
Автор: HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, NICHOLS BRANDON W, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, NISBETT JASON WILLIAM, Hosbach Christian J., Nichols Brandon W., Line Johnathan Andrew, Sidhu Mandeep Singh, Nisbett Jason William
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base. A thigh support is pivotally coupled to and extends forward from the seat base. The thigh support is spring-biased relative to the seat base to a raised position. A lever is operably coupled to a center portion of the thigh support by a hinge. The lever is spring-biased to a raised position relative to the thigh support and includes a rack with a plurality of teeth proximate the hinge. The teeth of the rack are configured to engage a catch projecting from the seat base. A handle extends transversely from the lever. The handle is operable to disengage the rack from the catch.

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Номер записи: 54
25-04-2017 дата публикации

Switch for selecting and adjusting seat-related functions of motor vehicle seats

Номер: US0009630533B2
Автор: Philipp Misch, Jeroen Lem, Johnathan Andrew Line, Stefan Wolter, Florian Golm, MISCH PHILIPP, LEM JEROEN, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, WOLTER STEFAN, GOLM FLORIAN, Misch Philipp, Lem Jeroen, Line Johnathan Andrew, Wolter Stefan, Golm Florian
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A motor vehicle seat has a seat inflation system for selectively inflating/deflating a plurality of inflatable cushions in the seat back and/or bottom. A switch for controlling the system includes a display having a first symbol indicating a function of the cushion and a second symbol indicating a parameter of the active function, a plurality of keypads defining a circular perimeter surrounding the display and actuatable to select the active function, and a ring surrounding the perimeter and rotatable to adjust a value of the parameter.

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Номер записи: 55
27-07-2017 дата публикации

EXTENDED SEATBACK MODULE HEAD RESTRAINT ATTACHMENT

Номер: US20170210257A1
Автор: Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Preuss, Johnathan Andrew Line, David Frederick Lyons, Christian J. Hosbach, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, PREUSS KEVIN, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, LYONS DAVID FREDERICK, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Preuss Kevin, Line Johnathan Andrew, Lyons David Frederick, Hosbach Christian J.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle has a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The seatback comprises a forward facing surface, a rearward facing surface, and a headrest mounted on an upper portion of the seatback and received within a central recess disposed on the forward facing surface of the seatback, wherein the seatback further comprises a headrest dovetail mounted on the headrest and a dovetail receiver mounted within the recess having a slot into which the headrest dovetail is received.

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Номер записи: 56
18-07-2017 дата публикации

Independent thigh extension and support trim carrier

Номер: US0009707877B2
Автор: Marcos Silva Kondrad, Johnathan Andrew Line, Rodney Charles Brinker, Todd Gagnier, Richard J. Soyka, Jr., KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, GAGNIER TODD, SOYKA JR RICHARD J, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Brinker Rodney Charles, Gagnier Todd, Soyka, Jr. Richard J.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base. A seatback is operably coupled to a rear of the seat base. First and second independently moveable thigh bolsters each include a top side, a forward side, a bottom side, an exterior side, and an interior side. A slide assembly is operably coupled to each of the first and second thigh bolsters. Each of the thigh bolsters are independently laterally translatable forward relative to the seat base. First and second flexible trim carriers are configured to wrap around the first and second independently moveable thigh bolsters, respectively. A spring assembly urges each thigh bolster to a fully forward lateral position. A pivot member operably couples each of the thigh bolsters to the seat base. Each of the thigh bolsters are rotatable relative to the seat base.

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Номер записи: 57
28-07-2016 дата публикации

POWER ARTICULATING HEADREST ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160214512A1
Автор: Joseph S. Talamonti, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Yalie Yan-rush, Steven Carnago, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Johnathan Andrew Line, TALAMONTI JOSEPH S, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, YAN-RUSH YALIE, CARNAGO STEVEN, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Talamonti Joseph S., Sidhu Mandeep Singh, Yan-rush Yalie, Carnago Steven, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. A head restraint is operably coupled with the seatback by first and second support posts. The head restraint is operable between a stowed position and a use position. A lower brace is operably coupled with a lower portion of the head restraint. An upper brace is operably coupled with an upper portion of the head restraint. A latching mechanism is coupled with the seatback and operably coupled with the upper brace and the lower brace. The latching mechanism is operable between a first position corresponding to the stowed position of the head restraint, and a second position corresponding to the use position of the head restraint.

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Номер записи: 58
31-10-2017 дата публикации

Seat having ambient lighting

Номер: US0009802535B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Keith Allen Godin, Sean David Fannin, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, FANNIN SEAN DAVID, Line Johnathan Andrew, Godin Keith Allen, Fannin Sean David
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. A support frame is partially enclosed by a seatback panel assembly. A seatback cushion assembly is supported on a seatback carrier and is proximate the seatback panel assembly. An external peripheral gap is defined between the seatback panel assembly and the seatback cushion assembly. A light source is defined in the seatback carrier and is configured to emit light into the external peripheral gap. A seat includes a support frame partially enclosed by a panel assembly. A seat cushion assembly is proximate the panel assembly. An external peripheral gap is defined between the panel assembly and the seat cushion assembly. A light source is defined in a seat carrier and is configured to emit light into the external peripheral gap.

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Номер записи: 59
01-12-2016 дата публикации

SELF-ADJUSTING REAR SEAT CUSHION FOR COMFORT AND STORAGE

Номер: US20160347206A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly having a seat including a support frame. A seatback is pivotally coupled with the seat and is adjustable between a passenger support position configured to support the weight of a passenger and a cargo position. The seatback is folded forward to a substantially horizontal position. A seat cushion includes a dynamic forward portion and a generally static rearward portion. An articulation feature is disposed below the forward portion of the seat cushion. The articulation feature is operable between a deployed and a non-deployed position. Movement to the deployed position results in the dynamic forward portion of the seat cushion being adjusted to a raised position. Movement to the non-deployed position results in the dynamic forward portion of the seat cushion being adjusted to a lowered position that allows the seatback to fold forward to the cargo position.

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Номер записи: 60
13-03-2018 дата публикации

Decorative and functional upper seatback closeout assembly

Номер: US0009914378B1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Carol Diane Casey, Todd Gagnier, Richard Joseph Soyka, Jr., LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, CASEY CAROL DIANE, GAGNIER TODD, SOYKA JR RICHARD JOSEPH, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Casey Carol Diane, Gagnier Todd, Soyka, Jr. Richard Joseph
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A decorative closeout assembly includes a gap hider. A U-shaped body portion is constructed from a fabric and includes a plurality of peripheral tabs. First and second inwardly-extending flaps extend inwardly and are operably coupled with a laterally-extending flexible tensioner extending between the first and second inwardly-extending flaps and configured to maintain the body portion taut. A plurality of hooked barbs extend from a bottom side of the U-shaped body portion. An upper back support includes a U-shaped peripheral channel for receiving the plurality of hooked barbs.

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Номер записи: 61
03-04-2018 дата публикации

Inner carrier and back panel having alternating trim and side airbag attachments

Номер: US0009932012B1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Christian J. Hosbach, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, Rodney Charles Brinker, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Hosbach Christian J., Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Brinker Rodney Charles
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. A seatback panel is operably coupled with a back side of the seatback. The seatback panel includes a front side and a rear side. Multiple laterally-extending mounting features are disposed proximate edges of the front side of the seatback panel. An inner carrier includes multiple clip embossments extending laterally and releasably coupled with the mounting features. Multiple forwardly-extending clip towers are spaced vertically between the mounting features. A cushion assembly includes attachment features releasably coupled with the clip towers. After deployment of an airbag module, the mounting features of the seatback panel and the clip embossments can be recoupled for continued use of the vehicle seating assembly.

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Номер записи: 62
27-10-2016 дата публикации

SEAT HAVING AMBIENT LIGHTING

Номер: US20160311367A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Keith Allen Godin, Sean David Fannin, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, FANNIN SEAN DAVID, Line Johnathan Andrew, Godin Keith Allen, Fannin Sean David
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. A support frame is partially enclosed by a seatback panel assembly. A seatback cushion assembly is supported on a seatback carrier and is proximate the seatback panel assembly. An external peripheral gap is defined between the seatback panel assembly and the seatback cushion assembly. A light source is defined in the seatback carrier and is configured to emit light into the external peripheral gap. A seat includes a support frame partially enclosed by a panel assembly. A seat cushion assembly is proximate the panel assembly. An external peripheral gap is defined between the panel assembly and the seat cushion assembly. A light source is defined in a seat carrier and is configured to emit light into the external peripheral gap.

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Номер записи: 63
21-03-2017 дата публикации

Internal map pocket

Номер: US0009597990B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, Christian J. Hosbach, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Hosbach Christian J., Sidhu Mandeep Singh
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback defining a cavity generally accessible via a slot disposed on a back panel of the seatback. A plurality of cover members extend over the cavity and operate between a flexed position and an unflexed position. The plurality of cover members are substantially flush with a planar portion of the back panel in the unflexed position. An elastic member is disposed on an inner-surface of the back panel proximate the plurality of cover members. The elastic member and the cover members define a pocket. The elastic member is configured to expand into the cavity, thereby expanding the pocket.

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Номер записи: 64
08-09-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM

Номер: US20160257276A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marc Silva Kondrad, Brett Ronzi, Christian J. Hosbach, Keith Allen Godin, David Frederick Lyons, JR., LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARC SILVA, RONZI BRETT, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, LYONS JR DAVID FREDERICK, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marc Silva, Ronzi Brett, Hosbach Christian J., Godin Keith Allen, Lyons, JR. David Frederick
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seatback assembly includes an outer shell coupled to a seatback carrier via a releasable coupling arrangement. The releasable coupling arrangement can take various forms in order to securely couple the outer shell to the seatback carrier. A seatback frame is disposed between the seatback carrier and the outer shell in assembly. An airbag module is coupled to the seatback frame, and the releasable coupling arrangement is configured to release upon deployment of an airbag from the airbag module to define a peripheral gap between the outer shell and seatback carrier through which the airbag can be deployed.

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Номер записи: 65
29-11-2016 дата публикации

Manual lumbar pump assembly

Номер: US0009505322B2
Автор: Christian J. Hosbach, Adam Sachs, Marc Kondrad, Johnathan Andrew Line, Jason Nisbett, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, SACHS ADAM, KONDRAD MARC, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, NISBETT JASON, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, Hosbach Christian J., Sachs Adam, Kondrad Marc, Line Johnathan Andrew, Nisbett Jason, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A pump assembly for a vehicle seatback includes a plurality of air bladders defining a lumbar support. A valve body has an inlet and a plurality of outlets that are coupled with the associated plurality of air bladders. A selection device is operably coupled with the valve body for engaging a select one of the plurality of air bladders with the inlet. A manually compressible air chamber is coupled with the inlet for inflating the select one.

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Номер записи: 66
21-09-2017 дата публикации

DUAL SUSPENSION SEATING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170267141A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, John Wayne Jaranson, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Michael Kolich, S. M. Akbar Berry, Carol Diane Casey, David Andree, Rodney Charles Brinker, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, JARANSON JOHN WAYNE, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, KOLICH MICHAEL, BERRY S M AKBAR, CASEY CAROL DIANE, ANDREE DAVID, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John Wayne, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Kolich Michael, Berry S. M. Akbar, Casey Carol Diane, Andree David, Brinker Rodney Charles
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback and a seat base. The seat base is operably coupled to the seatback. The seat base includes a first suspension assembly and a second suspension assembly. The first suspension assembly includes a seat pan assembly and a seat cushion assembly. The seat cushion assembly is positioned above the seat pan assembly. The second suspension assembly includes a plurality of independent thigh supports operably coupled to a forward portion of the seat pan.

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Номер записи: 67
12-10-2017 дата публикации

OVERMOLDED TRACK FOR AN INTEGRATED THIGH-EXTENSION OF A VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20170291520A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Carol Casey, Rodney Charles Brinker, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, CASEY CAROL, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Casey Carol, Brinker Rodney Charles
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A thigh-extension for a vehicle seat includes a metallic thigh-extension plate, an extension track defined by a low-friction resin overmolded onto the thigh-extension plate and a thigh-extension slider having an integral groove slidably engaged with the extension track to define a plurality of thigh-extension positions.

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Номер записи: 68
23-08-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle seating assembly with manual independent thigh supports

Номер: US0009421894B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Christian J. Hosbach, Brandon W. Nichols, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Balakrishna Reddy, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, NICHOLS BRANDON W, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, REDDY BALAKRISHNA, Line Johnathan Andrew, Hosbach Christian J., Nichols Brandon W., Sidhu Mandeep Singh, Reddy Balakrishna
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base. First and second independent thigh supports are pivotally coupled to the seat base. A support rod extends below the first and second independent thigh supports and is operably coupled to each of the first and second independent thigh supports by a gasket member and a bracket. A first spring member includes a body portion in abutting contact with an underside of the first independent thigh support and includes legs engaged with the support rod. The first spring member biases the first independent thigh support to a raised position. A second spring member includes a body portion in abutting contact with an underside of the second independent thigh support and includes legs engaged with the support rod. The second spring member biases the second independent thigh support to a raised position.

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Номер записи: 69
19-12-2017 дата публикации

Modular back panel sub-assembly

Номер: US0009845032B1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Christian J. Hosbach, Keith Allen Godin, Alan George Dry, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, DRY ALAN GEORGE, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, Line Johnathan Andrew, Hosbach Christian J., Godin Keith Allen, Dry Alan George, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A motor vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle has upwardly extending seat back assembly comprising a seat back frame, a decorative seat back rear panel module, and a seat back cushion and suspension module attached to the seat back frame. The decorative seat back rear panel module has a first seat back rear perimeter panel and a second seat back rear central panel operably connected with the first seat back rear perimeter panel that define a rear exterior surface area of the decorative seat back rear panel module.

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Номер записи: 70
03-10-2017 дата публикации

Integrated independent thigh supports

Номер: US0009776543B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, David Frederick Lyons, Kevin Preuss, Daniel Ferretti, Christian J. Hosbach, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, LYONS DAVID FREDERICK, PREUSS KEVIN, FERRETTI DANIEL, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Lyons David Frederick, Preuss Kevin, Ferretti Daniel, Hosbach Christian J.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly has a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The lower seat comprises a cushion frame assembly connected to a vehicle floor and a cushion leg jounce bracket comprising a base and a paddle connected with the cushion frame assembly. The paddle extends upwardly and forwardly to form a vertical gap between a distal end of the paddle and a forward portion of the cushion frame assembly to provide independent and resilient support for an occupant's thighs. A cushion foam assembly is disposed above and is attached to the cushion frame, a forward portion of the cushion foam assembly being supported by the paddle of the cushion leg jounce bracket.

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Номер записи: 71
17-08-2017 дата публикации

INTEGRATED COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ADJUSTABLE HEADREST ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170232873A1
Автор: Amber LaVerne Hall, Michael Kolich, Johnathan Andrew Line, HALL AMBER LAVERNE, KOLICH MICHAEL, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Hall Amber LaVerne, Kolich Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A headrest assembly is removeably supported on a vehicle seat having a seatback with a seatback frame. The headrest assembly includes a headrest bun operably coupled to a housing via a powered linkage system for driving the headrest bun between extended and retracted positions. A temperature control system is disposed in the housing and configured to provide treated air to a conditioning area disposed below the headrest bun at a vehicle occupant's neck. The temperature control system includes a blower operably coupled to duct assembly for blowing air treated by a thermoelectric module along the duct assembly. One or more vents are disposed at a downward angle on a front portion of the housing. The one or more vents are operably coupled to and in communication with the duct assembly.

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Номер записи: 72
12-10-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-COMPONENT SPRING SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC THIGH AND CUSHION SUPPORT

Номер: US20170291521A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, S.M. Akbar Berry, Amber LaVerne Hall, Michael Kolich, Rodney Charles Brinker, Carol Casey, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, BERRY S M AKBAR, HALL AMBER LAVERNE, KOLICH MICHAEL, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, CASEY CAROL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Berry S.M. Akbar, Hall Amber LaVerne, Kolich Michael, Brinker Rodney Charles, Casey Carol
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seat includes a tilt plate rotationally coupled at a first horizontal axis to a front of a base. A cushion spring extends from a rear of the base to the tilt plate. Rotation of the tilt plate rotates the cushion spring about a second horizontal axis. A thigh support is rotationally coupled to the tilt plate. A dynamic spring biases the thigh support away from the tilt plate.

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Номер записи: 73
07-11-2017 дата публикации

Anthropomorphic pivotable upper seatback support

Номер: US0009809131B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Kolich, John Wayne Jaranson, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, FERRETTI DANIEL, KOLICH MICHAEL, JARANSON JOHN WAYNE, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Ferretti Daniel, Kolich Michael, Jaranson John Wayne
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly a lower seat and a seatback structure extending upwardly relative the lower seat, the lower seat and the seatback structure defining a seat H-point, and the seatback structure having an upper seatback support, a lower seatback support, and a split between the upper seatback support and the lower seatback support. The split is disposed between 270 and 300 mm, preferably about 285 mm, above the H-point along a line extending substantially parallel to the seatback structure. The upper seatback support pivots about a pivot between a rearward position and a forward position relative the lower seatback support. A motorized actuation assembly is disposed within the seatback structure and operably coupled to the upper seatback support, wherein the motorized actuation assembly pivots the upper seatback support about the pivot between the rearward position and the forward position.

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Номер записи: 74
27-02-2018 дата публикации

Independent cushion extension with optimized leg-splay angle

Номер: US0009902293B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, John Wayne Jaranson, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Kolich, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, JARANSON JOHN WAYNE, FERRETTI DANIEL, KOLICH MICHAEL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Jaranson John Wayne, Ferretti Daniel, Kolich Michael
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat frame seat frame having a longitudinal centerline and a seat H-point along the centerline. A first extendable member is disposed on a forward portion of the seat frame along a first side of the centerline and is operable between extended and retracted positions. A second extendable member adjacent to and independent of the first extendable member is disposed on the forward portion of the seat frame along a second, opposite side of centerline and is operable between extended and retracted positions. The first and the second extendable members extend forwardly from the seat H-point at a lateral angle of between 5 to 10 degrees relative the centerline, respectively.

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Номер записи: 75
27-03-2018 дата публикации

Multi-component spring system for dynamic thigh and cushion support

Номер: US9925901B2
Автор: LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, BERRY S M AKBAR, HALL AMBER LAVERNE, KOLICH MICHAEL, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, CASEY CAROL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Berry S. M. Akbar, Hall Amber LaVerne, Kolich Michael, Brinker Rodney Charles, Casey Carol
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seat includes a tilt plate rotationally coupled at a first horizontal axis to a front of a base. A cushion spring extends from a rear of the base to the tilt plate. Rotation of the tilt plate rotates the cushion spring about a second horizontal axis. A thigh support is rotationally coupled to the tilt plate. A dynamic spring biases the thigh support away from the tilt plate.

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Номер записи: 76
13-04-2017 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20170101038A1
Автор: Amber LaVerne Hall, Michael Kolich, Keith Allen Godin, Johnathan Andrew Line, HALL AMBER LAVERNE, KOLICH MICHAEL, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Hall Amber LaVerne, Kolich Michael, Godin Keith Allen, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A method for selecting and controlling massage functions of a motor vehicle seat having a control system comprising the steps of: switching the system to a selection mode and starting the selection mode; providing a menu list having options for querying the user's requirements during the massage; selection of an option by the user and providing predefined responses to the respective query and selection of the response by the user and if necessary repeating the steps for further queries; and terminating the selection mode and automatically determining suitable massage settings on the basis of the user's selection and controlling the massage actuators in the motor vehicle seat on the basis of determined massage settings to perform the massage function.

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Номер записи: 77
13-04-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM

Номер: US20170101073A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marc Silva Kondrad, Brett Ronzi, Christian J. Hosbach, Keith Allen Godin, David Frederick Lyons, JR., LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARC SILVA, RONZI BRETT, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, LYONS JR DAVID FREDERICK, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marc Silva, Ronzi Brett, Hosbach Christian J., Godin Keith Allen, Lyons, JR. David Frederick
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seatback assembly includes an outer shell coupled to a seatback carrier via a releasable coupling arrangement. The releasable coupling arrangement can take various forms in order to securely couple the outer shell to the seatback carrier. A seatback frame is disposed between the seatback carrier and the outer shell in assembly. An airbag module is coupled to the seatback frame, and the releasable coupling arrangement is configured to release upon deployment of an airbag from the airbag module to define a peripheral gap between the outer shell and seatback carrier through which the airbag can be deployed.

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Номер записи: 78
03-10-2017 дата публикации

Torsion bar upper seatback support assembly

Номер: US0009776533B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Carol Diane Casey, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, Rodney Charles Brinker, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, CASEY CAROL DIANE, BILLARDELLO NICHOLAS ALPHONSE, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Casey Carol Diane, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Brinker Rodney Charles
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, Ford Global Technologies

A vehicle seating assembly including a lower seatback. An upper seatback is operably coupled to the lower seatback. The upper seatback is pivotally mounted to the lower seatback at a pivot axis. An arcuate back support bar is disposed in the upper seatback and is configured to rotate the upper seatback between forward and rearward positions. The arcuate support bar includes first and second generally linear members and an arcuate intermediate portion disposed between the first and second generally linear members. An articulation assembly operably couples the lower seatback with the upper seatback.

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Номер записи: 79
09-08-2016 дата публикации

Flexible seatback system

Номер: US0009409504B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, John W. Jaranson, Grant A. Compton, Kendrick Alden Harper, Kevin VanNieulande, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, JARANSON JOHN W, COMPTON GRANT A, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John W., Compton Grant A., Harper Kendrick Alden, VanNieulande Kevin
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports defining a seatback structure. An upper component and a lower component are provided, each including at least two outwardly extending flex members. A passenger support includes a periphery operably coupled to distal ends of the flex members. An external peripheral gap is defined between the passenger support and the seatback structure.

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Номер записи: 80
21-02-2017 дата публикации

Integrated seatback storage

Номер: US0009573528B1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Sean David Fannin, Keith Allen Godin, Marcos Silva Kondrad, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FANNIN SEAN DAVID, GODIN KEITH ALLEN, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, Line Johnathan Andrew, Fannin Sean David, Godin Keith Allen, Kondrad Marcos Silva
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a rear panel having an outer surface. A rear pocket is defined by a recess in the rear panel. A rigid polymeric rear door is disposed over the rear pocket and is operable between an open position and a closed position. An outer surface of the rear door is flush with the outer surface of the rear panel when in the closed position. A side pocket is defined by a recess on an inboard side of a vehicle seatback. A rigid polymeric side pocket door is operable between an open position and a closed position. An outer surface of the side pocket door is flush with the outer surface of the rear panel when in the closed position. Flexible sidewalls are disposed between a body and the side pocket door. The flexible sidewalls are constructed from a flexible fabric.

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Номер записи: 81
27-12-2016 дата публикации

Power articulating headrest assembly

Номер: US9527414B2
Автор: TALAMONTI JOSEPH S, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, YAN-RUSH YALIE, CARNAGO STEVEN, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, Talamonti Joseph S., Sidhu Mandeep Singh, Yan-rush Yalie, Carnago Steven, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC, Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. A head restraint is operably coupled with the seatback by first and second support posts. The head restraint is operable between a stowed position and a use position. A lower brace is operably coupled with a lower portion of the head restraint. An upper brace is operably coupled with an upper portion of the head restraint. A latching mechanism is coupled with the seatback and operably coupled with the upper brace and the lower brace. The latching mechanism is operable between a first position corresponding to the stowed position of the head restraint, and a second position corresponding to the use position of the head restraint.

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Номер записи: 82
04-08-2016 дата публикации

SEAT CUSHION PAN ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160221483A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel J. Osterhoff, Raghavan Setlur, Robert Damerow, Majid Arefi, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Brandon Guinn, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, OSTERHOFF DANIEL J, SETLUR RAGHAVAN, DAMEROW ROBERT, AREFI MAJID, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, GUINN BRANDON, Line Johnathan Andrew, Osterhoff Daniel J., Setlur Raghavan, Damerow Robert, Arefi Majid, Sidhu Mandeep Singh, Guinn Brandon
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly having a seat back including a polymeric body portion defining a support frame having a plurality of forwardly extending connection pins disposed about a periphery of a forward surface of the support frame. A flexible comfort carrier is disposed over a front surface of the polymeric body portion and includes a multitude of openings defining a support matrix configured to support the weight of a passenger. The body portion includes a plurality of slots configured to receive and engage the plurality of forwardly extending connection pins. A cushion layer extends over the flexible comfort carrier. A head restraint extends upwardly from the forward support frame.

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Номер записи: 83
04-07-2017 дата публикации

Seatback with side airbag energy management system

Номер: US0009694779B1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Martin Voelker, Richard Joseph Soyka, Jr., Manoj Desai, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, VOELKER MARTIN, SOYKA JR RICHARD JOSEPH, DESAI MANOJ, Line Johnathan Andrew, Voelker Martin, Soyka, Jr. Richard Joseph, Desai Manoj
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A seatback assembly includes a seatback frame with an airbag deployment system coupled to a side member thereof. The airbag deployment system includes an airbag configured to deploy outwardly at a deployment force. A back panel includes a side member that at least partially covers the airbag deployment system in assembly. The side member includes a notch disposed adjacent to the airbag deployment system which separates a rear portion of the back panel from an airbag door configured to outwardly flex to an open position under the deployment force of the airbag deployment system. An adhesive patch is partially disposed over the notch and includes an adhesive layer adhered to the rear portion of the back panel and the airbag door of the back panel to tether the airbag door to the back panel and control the opening of the airbag door under the deployment force of the airbag.

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Номер записи: 84
23-01-2018 дата публикации

Flexible seatback system

Номер: US0009873362B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, Kevin VanNieulande, Marc Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Grant A. Compton, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, KONDRAD MARC SILVA, JARANSON JOHN W, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, COMPTON GRANT A, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel, VanNieulande Kevin, Kondrad Marc Silva, Jaranson John W., Harper Kendrick Alden, Compton Grant A.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports that define a seatback frame. A front trim piece is coupled between the first and second side supports. A suspension component is coupled with a central area of the front trim piece and has flexible members protruding forward and outward therefrom. A passenger support panel has a periphery coupled to distal ends of the flexible members and suspended away from the seatback frame.

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Номер записи: 85
20-10-2016 дата публикации

INDEPENDENT CUSHION EXTENSION AND THIGH SUPPORT

Номер: US20160304016A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marc Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Kolich, Lorne Joseph Lovelace, Kevin VanNieulande, Grant A. Compton, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARC, JARANSON JOHN W, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, FERRETTI DANIEL, KOLICH MICHAEL, LOVELACE LORNE JOSEPH, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, COMPTON GRANT A, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marc, Jaranson John W., Harper Kendrick Alden, Ferretti Daniel, Kolich Michael, Lovelace Lorne Joseph, VanNieulande Kevin, Compton Grant A.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A seating assembly includes a seat frame. A first leg support is pivotally coupled with a forward portion of the seat frame. The first leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A first extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the first leg support and is operable between extended and retracted positions. A second leg support is adjacent to and independent of the first leg support and is pivotally coupled with the forward portion of the seat frame. The second leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A second extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the second leg support and is operable between extended and retracted positions.

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Номер записи: 86
21-11-2017 дата публикации

Rear seat cushion with H-point articulation

Номер: US0009821688B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Robert Damerow, Patrick Maloney, Sean David Fannin, Balakrishna Reddy, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Christian J. Hosbach, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, DAMEROW ROBERT, MALONEY PATRICK, FANNIN SEAN DAVID, REDDY BALAKRISHNA, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, Line Johnathan Andrew, Damerow Robert, Maloney Patrick, Fannin Sean David, Reddy Balakrishna, Sidhu Mandeep Singh, Hosbach Christian J.
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat assembly includes a fixed mounting plate and a support bar coupled with the mounting plate and slidable with respect thereto along an arcuate path. A cushion support is coupled with the support bar, and a drive mechanism is operably coupled with the cushion support to rotate the cushion support about a center of the arcuate path positioned opposite the rail by sliding of the support bar along the path.

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Номер записи: 87
13-02-2018 дата публикации

Anthropomorphic upper seatback

Номер: US0009889773B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Daniel Ferretti, John Wayne Jaranson, Michael Kolich, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, FERRETTI DANIEL, JARANSON JOHN WAYNE, KOLICH MICHAEL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John Wayne, Kolich Michael
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback frame. An articulating upper thoracic region is operably coupled with the seatback frame and includes a cross-vehicle support, a torso vertical support, and a suspension support. The articulating upper thoracic region is pivotally coupled with a mid-portion of the seatback frame between stowed and deployed positions. A back panel is operably coupled to a rear side of the seatback frame. A front close-out panel is disposed between a rear portion of the articulating upper thoracic region and the back panel. A peripheral gap is disposed between the front close-out panel and the articulating upper thoracic region.

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Номер записи: 88
05-10-2017 дата публикации

ANTHROPOMORPHIC UPPER SEATBACK

Номер: US20170282757A1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Daniel Ferretti, John Wayne Jaranson, Michael Kolich, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, FERRETTI DANIEL, JARANSON JOHN WAYNE, KOLICH MICHAEL, Line Johnathan Andrew, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John Wayne, Kolich Michael
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback frame. An articulating upper thoracic region is operably coupled with the seatback frame and includes a cross-vehicle support, a torso vertical support, and a suspension support. The articulating upper thoracic region is pivotally coupled with a mid-portion of the seatback frame between stowed and deployed positions. A back panel is operably coupled to a rear side of the seatback frame. A front close-out panel is disposed between a rear portion of the articulating upper thoracic region and the back panel. A peripheral gap is disposed between the front close-out panel and the articulating upper thoracic region.

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Номер записи: 89
18-07-2017 дата публикации

Flexible seatback system

Номер: US0009707870B2
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, John W. Jaranson, Grant A. Compton, Kendrick Alden Harper, Kevin VanNieulande, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, FERRETTI DANIEL, JARANSON JOHN W, COMPTON GRANT A, HARPER KENDRICK ALDEN, VANNIEULANDE KEVIN, Line Johnathan Andrew, Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John W., Compton Grant A., Harper Kendrick Alden, VanNieulande Kevin
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports defining a seatback structure. An upper component and a lower component are provided, each including at least two outwardly extending flex members. A passenger support includes a periphery operably coupled to distal ends of the flex members. An external peripheral gap is defined between the passenger support and the seatback structure.

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Номер записи: 90
19-12-2017 дата публикации

Manual lumbar pump assembly

Номер: US0009845035B2
Автор: Christian J. Hosbach, Adam Sachs, Marc Kondrad, Johnathan Andrew Line, Jason Nisbett, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, SACHS ADAM, KONDRAD MARC, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, NISBETT JASON, SIDHU MANDEEP SINGH, Hosbach Christian J., Sachs Adam, Kondrad Marc, Line Johnathan Andrew, Nisbett Jason, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
Принадлежит: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A pump assembly for a vehicle seatback includes a plurality of air bladders defining a lumbar support. A valve body has an inlet and a plurality of outlets that are coupled with the associated plurality of air bladders. A selection device is operably coupled with the valve body for engaging a select one of the plurality of air bladders with the inlet. A manually compressible air chamber is coupled with the inlet for inflating the select one.

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Номер записи: 91
24-10-2017 дата публикации

Composite one-piece cushion nose

Номер: US0009796310B1
Автор: Johnathan Andrew Line, Christian J. Hosbach, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Andrew Matusko, Rodney Charles Brinker, LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW, HOSBACH CHRISTIAN J, KONDRAD MARCOS SILVA, MATUSKO ANDREW, BRINKER RODNEY CHARLES, Line Johnathan Andrew, Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marcos Silva, Matusko Andrew, Brinker Rodney Charles
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

A motor vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle has a lower seat assembly and an upwardly extending seat back assembly is disclosed, where the lower seat assembly comprises a lower seat frame base having a pair of longitudinally extending mounting rails, a pair of side frame members operably connected with the mounting rails, and a transverse cross tube operatively connected with and extending between a forward portion of the pair of side frame members. A lower seat cushion and suspension module is attached to the lower seat frame base. The lower seat cushion and suspension module further comprises a one-piece composite pan having a forward edge, a suspension system mounted to and supported by the one-piece composite pan, and a one-piece composite nose having a rearward edge pivotally attached proximate the forward edge of the composite pan and a forward facing engagement member pivotally and operably connected with the transverse cross tube.

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Номер записи: 92
09-02-2012 дата публикации

TRANSVERSE SLIDING/ACCOMMODATION EASY ENTRY SEAT

Номер: US20120032466A1
Автор: Jaranson John W., Line Johnathan Andrew
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A vehicle having a door opening defining a threshold. A slide system includes a track operably connected to the vehicle. A slide is linearly moveable relative to the track. A seat is operably connected to the slide. The slide is laterally movable between a retracted position that corresponds with the seat being positioned inside the vehicle and an extended position that corresponds with the seat being disposed in the threshold. 1. A vehicle comprising:a door opening defining a threshold;a slide system including a track operably connected to the vehicle;a slide linearly moveable relative to the track; anda seat operably connected to the slide, wherein the slide is laterally movable between a retracted position that corresponds with the seat being positioned inside the vehicle and an extended position that corresponds with the seat being disposed in the threshold.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the seat is operable between a forward position and a rearward position claim 1 , and wherein the slide cannot be moved to the extended position when the seat is in the rearward position.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the seat includes a base and a seat back claim 2 , and wherein the seat back moves forward relative to the base when the seat is in the forward position.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the seat includes a base having a front portion and a rear portion and a tension spring disposed therebetween claim 2 , and wherein the tension spring draws the rear portion forward when the seat is moved to the forward position.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , further comprising:a flexible cushion and coverstock that extends between the front portion and the rear portion over the tension spring.6. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the seat includes a base having a front portion claim 2 , a rear portion claim 2 , and a multi-bar pivot system that operably couples the front portion and rear portion claim 2 , and wherein the multi-bar pivot system operates to move the front ...

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Номер записи: 93
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle Seat with Rotating Angle Adjustment

Номер: US20120104819A1
Автор: Jaranson John W., Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seat is movable in a rocking or rotating fashion about a center-of-rotation located above a seat bottom. The seat bottom has forward and rear edges and a mounting structure for securing the seat bottom to a vehicle interior engaging the seat bottom to permit movement of the forward edge along a first arcuate path and movement of the rear edge along a second arcuate path. The two arcuate paths having a common center-of-curvature located above the seat bottom, the center-of-curvature defining the center-of-rotation of the seat. A seat back attached to the seat bottom is independently adjustable in recline angle relative to the seat bottom. The arcuate paths may be defined by forward and rear guide tracks formed in one or more seat mounting brackets. A rack-and-pinion drive mechanism is provided to allow manual or powered adjustment of the seat along the guide tracks. 1. A vehicle seat assembly comprising:a seat bottom having forward and rear edges;a mounting structure for securing the seat bottom to a vehicle interior and engaging the seat bottom to permit movement of the forward edge along a first arcuate path and movement of the rear edge along a second arcuate path, the arcuate paths having a common center of curvature located above the seat bottom; anda seat back attached to the seat bottom for rotation about an axis adjacent the seat bottom rear edge.2. The apparatus according to wherein the mounting structure comprises:a forward guide track defining the first arcuate path;a rear guide track defining the second arcuate path;a forward follower engaging the forward guide track for movement there along; anda rear follower engaging the rear guide track for movement there along.3. The apparatus according to wherein the forward and rear guide tracks are formed in at least one seat mounting bracket for securing the seat assembly to the vehicle interior claim 2 , and the forward and rear followers are attached to the seat bottom.4. The apparatus according to ...

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Номер записи: 94
08-11-2012 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE

Номер: US20120280552A1
Автор: Line Johnathan Andrew
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A guide sleeve for a vehicle seat having a body portion adapted for insertion into a horizontal support of a vehicle seating assembly. The body portion includes a plurality of engagement members that extend radially outward from a center of the body portion. 1. A guide sleeve for a vehicle seat assembly comprising:a body portion adapted for insertion into a horizontal support of the vehicle seat assembly, the body portion including a plurality of engagement members that extend radially outward from a center of the body portion.2. The guide sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the engagement members include at least one seat frame receiving channel.3. The guide sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the engagement members are covered with a polymeric material.4. The guide sleeve of claim 1 , wherein each engagement member includes a rounded engagement edge.5. The guide sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the guide sleeve further comprises:an upper support collar.6. The guide sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the guide sleeve is positioned between and connects with first and second upper seat frame flanges.7. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seat frame having at least one guide sleeve receiving aperture;a guide sleeve disposed in the guide sleeve receiving aperture and including a plurality of engagement members extending radially from a body portion thereof, wherein the guide sleeve is adapted for rotational engagement with the seat frame and provides structural support to load forces applied to the seat back.8. The guide sleeve of claim 7 , wherein the engagement members include at least one seat frame receiving channel.9. The guide sleeve of claim 7 , wherein the engagement members are covered with a polymeric material.10. The guide sleeve of claim 7 , wherein each engagement member includes a rounded engagement edge.11. The guide sleeve of claim 7 , wherein the guide sleeve is secured inside the guide receiving aperture without the aid of fasteners.12. The guide sleeve of claim 7 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 95
29-11-2012 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT INTERFACE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20120299352A1
Автор: Arefi Majid, Ayyash Khaled, Ferretti Daniel, Line Johnathan Andrew, Medoro Michael
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A vehicle seat interface assembly having a track including a web having a substantially uniform thickness and one of a key and a key slot. A seat bracket is operably connected with a vehicle seat. The seat bracket includes a support that has the other of the key and the key slot disposed thereon. The key includes first and second side portions. The space defined between the first side portion and the support is greater than the thickness of the web. The space defined between the second side portion and the support is less than the thickness of the web, such that the key may be inserted into the key slot and laterally translated until the web is frictionally secured between the second side portion and the support. 1. A vehicle seat interface assembly comprising:a track including a web having a substantially uniform thickness and one of a key and a key slot;a seat bracket operably connected with a vehicle seat, the seat bracket including a support that includes the other of the key and the key slot disposed thereon, wherein the key includes first and second side portions, and wherein the space defined between the first side portion and the support is greater than the thickness of the web and the space defined between the second side portion and the support is less than the thickness of the web, such that the key may be inserted into the key slot and laterally translated until the web is frictionally secured between the second side portion and the support.2. The vehicle seat interface assembly of claim 1 , wherein the interface of the seat bracket and the web is welded.3. The vehicle seat interface assembly of claim 1 , wherein the key includes a generally T-shaped construction with a tapered top side.4. The vehicle seat interface assembly of claim 3 , wherein the tapered top side angles downward at an angle between 0.1 degrees and 1.0 degrees.5. The vehicle seat interface assembly of claim 1 , wherein the key slot includes a connecting portion and an engagement ...

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Номер записи: 96
06-12-2012 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT BACK MEMBER

Номер: US20120306250A1
Автор: Arefi Majid, Ayyash Khaled, Cemalovic Vanja, Creighton James, Dixon Shawn Anthony, Ferretti Daniel, Line Johnathan Andrew, Medoro Michael, Moore Robert
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A vehicle seat back member includes a central web and a front wall that extends from the central web. A rear wall extends along a substantial portion of a rear edge of the central web. A shear center load path of the vehicle seat back member is disposed proximate an inside corner defined by the connection of the central web and the rear wall, and extends substantially along the longitudinal extent of the rear wall. 1. A vehicle seat back member comprising:a central web;a front wall extending from the central web; anda rear wall extending along a substantial portion of a rear edge of the central web, wherein a shear center load path of the vehicle seat back member is disposed proximate an inside corner defined by the connection of the central web and the rear wall, and extends substantially along the longitudinal extent of the rear wall.2. The vehicle seat back member of claim 1 , wherein the rear wall includes a reinforcing groove that extends along the longitudinal extent of the rear wall.3. The vehicle seat back member of claim 1 , further comprising:a support flange that extends from the rear wall.4. The vehicle seat back member of claim 1 , wherein the central web includes a recessed portion.5. The vehicle seat back member of claim 1 , further comprising:a front lip that protrudes from the front wall.6. The vehicle seat back member of claim 1 , wherein the central web includes a recliner heart aperture.7. The vehicle seat back member of claim 1 , wherein a top portion of the vehicle seat back member is operably connected with a scalloped upper cross member.8. The vehicle seat back member of claim 1 , wherein a bottom portion of the vehicle seat back member is operably connected with a lower cross member that wraps around the bottom portion of the vehicle seat back member.9. A vehicle seat back member comprising:a central web connected with a recliner heart and having front and rear edges; anda rear wall having a connecting edge coupled with the central web and ...

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Номер записи: 97
06-12-2012 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT BACK HAVING SUPPORT MEMBERS WITH INTEGRATED RECLINER HEART

Номер: US20120306251A1
Автор: Arefi Majid, Ayyash Khaled, Cemalovic Vanja, Creighton James, Dixon Shawn Anthony, Ferretti Daniel, Line Johnathan Andrew, Medoro Michael, Moore Robert
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A vehicle seat back has first and second support members each having a central web and a rear wall extending therefrom. A seat base is operably connected with the first and second support members. A recliner heart operably connects the seat base with the first and second support members. A shear center of the first and second support members extends along an inside corner connection of the central web and the rear wall of the first and second support members and into the seat base. 1. A vehicle seat back comprising:first and second support members each having a central web and a rear wall extending therefrom;a seat base disposed below the first and second support members; anda recliner heart operably connecting the seat base with the first and second support members, wherein a shear center of the first and second support members extends along an inside corner connection of the central web and the rear wall of the first and second support members and into the seat base.2. The vehicle seat back of claim 1 , wherein the rear wall includes a groove that extends along the longitudinal extent of the rear wall.3. The vehicle seat back of claim 1 , comprising:a support flange that extends from an inside edge of the rear wall.4. The vehicle seat back of claim 1 , comprising:an upper cross support and a lower cross member which together with the first and second support members define an impact zone pocket.5. The vehicle seat back of claim 1 , comprising:a front wall that extends from the central web, the front wall having a front lip extending therefrom.6. The vehicle seat back of claim 5 , wherein the front wall includes a substantially convex construction and the rear wall includes a substantially concave construction.7. The vehicle seat back of claim 1 , wherein a top portion of the vehicle seat back includes a scalloped upper cross support.8. The vehicle seat back of claim 1 , wherein a bottom portion of the vehicle seat back includes a lower cross member that wraps ...

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Номер записи: 98
07-02-2013 дата публикации

THERMA-ZONE VEHICLE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130032307A1
Автор: Hoke Paul Bryan, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A temperature adjustment system for a vehicle including a closed network of interconnected fluid pathways disposed in at least one of a headliner, a door, and an instrument panel of the vehicle. A fluid is disposed in the closed network. A fluid pump pushes the fluid through the closed network. The closed network is not open to an interior cabin of the vehicle and thermodynamically influences a cabin temperature of the vehicle. 1. A temperature adjustment system for a vehicle comprising:a closed network of interconnected fluid pathways disposed in at least one of a headliner, a door, and an instrument panel of the vehicle;a fluid disposed in the closed network; anda fluid pump pushing the fluid through the closed network, wherein the closed network is not open to an interior cabin of the vehicle and thermodynamically influences a cabin temperature of the vehicle.2. The temperature adjustment system for a vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising:an insulative material disposed around the fluid pump.3. The temperature adjustment system for a vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising:a thermodynamically conductive layer disposed between an interior of the cabin and the interconnected fluid pathways.4. The temperature adjustment system for a vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising:a thermodynamically insulative layer disposed between an exterior panel of the cabin and the interconnected fluid pathways.5. The temperature adjustment system for a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the fluid being pushed through the closed network is a gas.6. The temperature adjustment system for a vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising:a waste heat exhaust portion, wherein heat gained from the interior of the cabin is expelled outside the vehicle.7. The temperature adjustment system for a vehicle of claim 6 , wherein waste heat exhaust portion is disposed proximate a door jamb of the vehicle.8. The temperature adjustment system for a vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the waste heat exhaust portion is ...

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Номер записи: 99
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Adjustable floating seat

Номер: US20130082478A1
Автор: Daniel Ferretti, John W. Jaranson, Johnathan Andrew Line, Kendrick Alden Harper, Michael John Kitti
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a support base. A seat is supported on the support base and cantilevered forwardly therefrom. The support base includes a first brace operably connecting the frame with a first slide assembly disposed on a rocker panel of the vehicle. A second brace operably connects the frame with a second slide assembly disposed on a transmission tunnel of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 100
04-04-2013 дата публикации

FLIP-UP FLOATING SEAT

Номер: US20130082500A1
Автор: Ferretti Daniel, Harper Kendrick Alden, Jaranson John W., Kitti Michael John, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a frame having a seat and a seat back. The seat is operable between a substantially horizontal deployed position and a substantially vertical stowed position. A first brace operably connects the frame with a vehicle rocker panel. A second brace operably connects the frame with a vehicle transmission tunnel. 1. A seat assembly for a vehicle comprising:a frame having a seat and a seat back, wherein the seat is operable between a substantially horizontal deployed position and a substantially vertical stowed position;a first brace operably connecting the frame with a vehicle rocker panel; anda second brace operably connecting the frame with a vehicle transmission tunnel.2. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second braces are suspended above a floor of the vehicle.3. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second braces include a vertically-extending web with an upper support flange.4. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat is spring-biased to the substantially vertical stowed position.5. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second braces are substantially aligned below the seat back.6. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a recliner assembly operably connected with the seat back.7. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat rotates about pivot pins projecting from the first and second braces.8. A seat assembly for a vehicle comprising:a frame having a seat back and a seat that is vertically rotatable approximately ninety degrees;a first brace operably connecting the frame with a vehicle rocker panel; anda second brace operably connecting the frame with a vehicle transmission tunnel, wherein only the first and second braces support the seat and seat back inside the vehicle above a floor of the vehicle.9. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 8 , wherein the first and second braces include a vertically-extending web ...

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Номер записи: 101
09-05-2013 дата публикации

REVERSE PEDESTAL SEAT

Номер: US20130113257A1
Автор: Ayyash Khaled, Ferretti Daniel, Harper Kendrick Alden, Jaranson John W., Line Johnathan Andrew, Sack Robert J., Zhong Harry
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle including a seat base having a first slide assembly disposed on each of first and second sides of the seat base. A first support column is disposed below the seat base and is positioned between the first and second sides of the seat base. A second support column is disposed below the second side of the seat base. A brace connects the second support column to a transmission hump of the vehicle. 1. A seat structure for a vehicle comprising:a seat base having a slide assembly disposed on each of first and second sides of the seat base;a first support column disposed below the seat base and positioned between the first and second sides of the seat base;a second support column disposed below the second side of the seat base; anda brace connecting the second support column to a transmission hump of the vehicle.2. The seat structure of claim 1 , wherein the seat base includes a cantilevered portion.3. The seat structure of claim 2 , wherein the slide assembly includes a first slide disposed on the cantilevered portion and a second slide disposed over the second support column.4. The seat structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a seat back operably connected to the seat base.5. The seat structure of claim 1 , further comprising:an intermediate web extending between the first support column and the second support column.6. The seat structure of claim 1 , wherein the first and second support columns are fixedly attached to a floor of the vehicle.7. The seat structure of claim 1 , wherein the first support column is fixedly attached to the floor of the vehicle and the second support column is fixedly attached to the transmission hump of the vehicle.8. The seat structure of claim 7 , wherein the first and second support columns each include a telescoping member adapted to position the seat base at a variety of heights.9. A seat structure for a vehicle comprising:a seat base having first and second sides and a slide assembly disposed thereon;a first support column ...

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Номер записи: 102
16-05-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130119715A1
Автор: Arefi Majid, Ayyash Khaled, Creighton James Patrick, Kolich Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew, Maynez Laura Olivia Ortega, Medoro Michael, Sack Robert J.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seat suspension assembly includes a rear support for engagement with a torsion tube of a vehicle seat. First and second spring members have end portions engaged with the rear support. Intermediate cushion pan connectors are disposed on each of the first and second spring members. A cross support is coupled with the first and second spring members and includes power and data wiring apertures. 1. A vehicle seat suspension assembly comprising:a rear support for engagement with a torsion tube of a vehicle seat;first and second spring members having end portions engaged with the rear support;intermediate cushion pan connectors disposed on each of the first and second spring members; anda cross support coupled with the first and second spring members and including power and data wire routing apertures.2. The vehicle seat suspension assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rear support includes a plurality of wire routing apertures.3. The vehicle seat suspension assembly of claim 1 , wherein each intermediate cushion pan connector includes an arcuate wedge adapted to interface with a complementary arcuate slot on a vehicle seat cushion pan.4. The vehicle seat suspension assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a polymeric overcoat disposed on the first and second spring members proximate the arcuate wedge of each intermediate cushion pan connector.5. The vehicle seat suspension assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:trim attachment members disposed on the first and second spring members.6. The vehicle seat suspension assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rear support includes hooks adapted to engage a torsion tube.7. A vehicle seat suspension assembly comprising:a rear support including hooks with load distribution tabs that engage a torsion tube of a vehicle seat;first and second spring members having a front portion with a cushion pan interface and a rear portion extending into the hooks; anda cross support including first and second sets of wire routing apertures and a ...

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Номер записи: 103
16-05-2013 дата публикации

WIRE HARNESS FOR A VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130119726A1
Автор: Arefi Majid, Ayyash Khaled, Line Johnathan Andrew, Medoro Michael, Stanhope Curtis D.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A wire harness for a vehicle seating assembly includes a body portion having a plurality of engagement hooks adapted for engagement with a vehicle seat cushion pan. A latticework of interconnected lateral support members are bound by a peripheral frame. 1. A wire harness for a vehicle seating assembly comprising:a body portion including a plurality of upwardly extending engagement hooks configured for engagement with a vehicle seat cushion pan;a latticework of interconnected lateral support members bound by a peripheral frame; anda plurality of module engagement tabs extending downwardly from the peripheral frame and adapted to secure one or more vehicle seating assembly modules.2. The wire harness of claim 1 , further comprising:a memory module coupled with the body portion of the wire harness.3. The wire harness of claim 2 , further comprising:a seat position control module coupled with the body portion of the wire harness.4. The wire harness of claim 1 , wherein the body portion is constructed from a polymer having approximately 30 percent recycled materials.5. The wire harness of claim 1 , wherein the upwardly extending hooks include a first side hook claim 1 , a second side hook and a center hook claim 1 , and wherein in the center hook is disposed forward relative to the first side hook and the second side hook on the wire harness.6. The wire harness of claim 1 , wherein the module engagement tabs include a friction fit construction for snap-fittingly engaging vehicle seating modules.7. A wire harness for a vehicle seating assembly comprising:a body portion including a plurality of engagement hooks configured for engagement with a vehicle seat cushion pan; anda latticework of interconnected lateral support members bound by a peripheral frame.8. The wire harness of claim 7 , further comprising:a memory module coupled with the body portion of the wire harness.9. The wire harness of claim 7 , further comprising:a seat position control module coupled with the body ...

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Номер записи: 104
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Cushion pan for a vehicle seat assembly

Номер: US20130119741A1
Автор: James Patrick Creighton, Johnathan Andrew Line, Khaled Ayyash, Majid Arefi, Michael Kolich, Michael Medoro, Robert J. Sack
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A cushion pan for a vehicle seating assembly includes a body portion having at least one pocket including a module retention aperture disposed therein. First and second suspension assembly retainers are disposed in the body portion. A peripheral flange extends substantially orthogonal to the planar extent of the body portion and includes a plurality of trim tabs. A plurality of support ribs extend through a midportion of the body portion

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Номер записи: 105
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Climate Control System for a Vehicle and a Method of Control

Номер: US20130240173A1
Автор: Hoke Paul Bryan, Kolich Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A climate control system for a vehicle and a method of control. The climate control system may include a trim component and a ventilation system. The ventilation system may have a desiccant having volcanic rock particles. Air is circulated through the desiccant to reduce air humidity in the vehicle passenger compartment. 1. A climate control system for a vehicle comprising:a trim component configured to be disposed in a vehicle passenger compartment; anda ventilation system for circulating air, the ventilation system having a desiccant having volcanic rock particles that is disposed proximate the trim component;wherein air is circulated through the trim component and the desiccant to reduce air humidity in the vehicle passenger compartment.2. The climate control system of wherein the ventilation system further comprises:a blower;a heat exchanger fluidly coupled to the blower and the desiccant; anda valve fluidly connected to the desiccant, the blower, and a port;wherein air enters the port and is circulated by the blower through the heat exchanger and the desiccant, and exhausted through the trim component when the valve is in a first position.3. The climate control system of wherein the heat exchanger cools air received from the blower to remove moisture from air that is provided to the desiccant.4. The climate control system of wherein air enters the trim component and is circulated by the blower through the desiccant and the heat exchanger and exhausted through the port when the valve is in a second position.5. The climate control system of wherein the blower circulates air through the ventilation system in a first direction when the valve is in the first position and the blower circulates air through the ventilation system in a second direction that is disposed opposite the first direction when the valve is in the second position.6. The climate control system of wherein the trim component is a vehicle seat.7. The climate control system of wherein the trim ...

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Номер записи: 106
28-11-2013 дата публикации

RECLINER SWING-GATE CONTROL SPACER

Номер: US20130313877A1
Автор: Ayyash Khaled, Du Robert Jen-Yue, Gabalski Jeffrey, Line Johnathan Andrew
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A recliner heart spacer ring includes a body portion having a substantially consistent inner diameter. First and second inner cutouts are diametrically opposed from one another. First and second pairs of retention features are diametrically opposed from one another and are adapted to engage a swing gate of a recliner heart. The recliner heart spacer ring guides the swing gate as the swing gate transitions between a range of positions associated with a seat back. 1. A recliner heart spacer ring comprising:a body portion having a substantially consistent inner diameter;first and second inner cutouts diametrically opposed from one another; andfirst and second pairs of retention features adapted to engage a swing gate of a recliner heart, wherein the recliner heart spacer ring guides the swing gate as the swing gate transitions between a range of positions associated with a seat back.2. The recliner heart spacer ring of claim 1 , wherein the first pair of inner cutouts includes a length that is larger than a length of the first and second pair of retention features.3. The recliner heart spacer ring of claim 1 , wherein the first and second pairs of retention features are adapted to engage first and second pairs of retention tabs of the swing gate.4. The recliner heart spacer ring of claim 3 , wherein the first and second pairs of retention tabs extend orthogonally from a planar extent of the swing gate.5. The recliner heart spacer ring of claim 1 , wherein the recliner heart spacer ring includes a plurality of rim engagement features that are configured to engage a corresponding plurality of engagement features disposed on an interior surface of a gear rim.6. The recliner heart spacer ring of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of rim engagement features includes a pair of rim engagement features that are diametrically opposed to one another.7. The recliner heart spacer ring of claim 1 , wherein the first and second pairs of retention features are defined by an outer wall ...

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Номер записи: 107
02-01-2014 дата публикации

EASY SLIM FOLD SEAT

Номер: US20140001809A1
Автор: "Heath GorniqueKa MoNya", Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John W., Kormos Kurt, Line Johnathan Andrew, Nae Dumitru Dan, Stanhope Curtis D.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly including a seat having a top surface. A seatback includes a back support surface. A tab extends forward from the seatback. A track assembly includes a rail and a slide. A bracket is coupled to the slide and includes an elongate slot disposed at a mid-portion thereof. A linkage includes a first end coupled with the seat. A second end is coupled with the tab. A protrusion is disposed at an intermediate portion of the linkage and is engaged with the elongate slot. Movement of the protrusion is relative to the elongate slot, causing translation of the seating assembly between a deployed position, in which a planar extent of the seatback extends substantially orthogonally relative to a planar extent of the seat, and a stowed position, in which the top surface of the seat and the back support surface of the seatback are in abutting contact. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seat including a top surface;a seatback including a back support surface;a tab extending forward from the seatback;a track assembly including a rail and a slide;a bracket coupled to the slide and including an elongate slot disposed at a mid-portion thereof; anda linkage having a first end coupled with the seat, a second end coupled with the tab, and a protrusion disposed at an intermediate portion of the linkage and engaged with the elongate slot, wherein movement of the protrusion relative to the elongate slot causes translation of the seating assembly between a deployed position, in which a planar extent of the seatback extends substantially orthogonally relative to a planar extent of the seat, and a stowed position, in which the top surface of the seat and the back support surface of the seatback are in abutting contact.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the linkage includes a front link coupled with a forward portion of the seat.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 2 , wherein the linkage includes a rear link engaged with the elongate slot. ...

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Номер записи: 108
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for controlling massage functions of a motor vehicle seat

Номер: US20140025258A1
Автор: Florian Golm, Jeroen Lem, Johnathan Andrew Line, Stefan Wolter, Steve Michell
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A method for controlling and selecting massage functions of a motor vehicle seat and include the steps of: switching the system to a selection mode and starting the selection mode; scrolling through massage functions that are organized in a block-by-block manner, wherein the massage functions that are organized in a block-by-block manner include a specific massage zone per block; confirming a selection of the massage block by way of a user selection; and terminating the selection mode.

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Номер записи: 109
30-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MASSAGE FUNCTIONS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20140032043A1
Автор: Golm Florian, Kaminski John Gerald, Lem Jeroen, Line Johnathan Andrew, Michell Steve, Wolter Stefan
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A method for selecting and controlling massage functions of a motor vehicle seat having a control system comprising the steps of: switching the system to a selection mode and starting the selection mode; providing a menu list having options for querying the user's requirements during the massage; selection of an option by the user and providing predefined responses to the respective query and selection of the response by the user and if necessary repeating the steps for further queries; and terminating the selection mode and automatically determining suitable massage settings on the basis of the user's selection and controlling the massage actuators in the motor vehicle seat on the basis of determined massage settings to perform the massage function. 1. A method for selecting and controlling massage functions provided to a user in a motor vehicle seat having a control system comprising the steps of:switching the system to a selection mode and starting the selection mode;providing a menu list having options for querying requirements of a user during a massage;providing predefined responses to the respective query and selecting the response by the user and if necessary repeating the steps for further queries; andterminating the selection mode and automatically determining suitable massage settings on the basis of the selection of the user and controlling massage actuators in the motor vehicle seat on the basis of determined massage settings to perform the massage function.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of providing a menu list further comprises:providing a menu list that includes a query relating to the existence of physical ailments that can be alleviated by means of a massage.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of providing predefined responses further comprises:providing a list of ranges of the respective physical ailments that can be alleviated by means of a massage.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of providing a menu list further ...

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Номер записи: 110
06-03-2014 дата публикации

ULTRA FLEX AND FOLD SEAT WITH INGRESS/EGRESS FEATURE

Номер: US20140062158A1
Автор: "Heath GorniqueKa MoNya", Ferretti Daniel, Kormos Kurt, Line Johnathan Andrew, McInally Steven, Nae Dumitru Dan, Sajja Ammeswara Rao, Stanhope Curtis D.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a track assembly having a rail and a base member slidably engaged with the rail and supporting a seatback. A bracket is coupled to the rail and supports a seat with an articulation feature. A linkage couples the seat with the seatback. A coupler is engaged with the articulation feature. Movement of the coupler relative to the articulation feature translates the seating assembly between a deployed position, wherein the seat is generally orthogonal to the seatback, and a stowed position, wherein the seatback abuts the seat and is generally parallel to the rail. A hinge in the linkage causes translation from the deployed position to an access position. The seat is generally orthogonal to the rail and the seatback is slid to a forward segment of the rail. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a track assembly including a rail and a base member slidably engaged with the rail and supporting a seatback;a bracket coupled to the rail and supporting a seat with an articulation feature; and a coupler engaged with the articulation feature, wherein movement of the coupler relative to the articulation feature translates the seating assembly between a deployed position, wherein the seat is generally orthogonal to the seatback, and a stowed position, wherein the seatback abuts the seat and is generally parallel to the rail; and', 'a hinge in the linkage that is pivotal to cause translation from the deployed position to an access position, wherein the seat is generally orthogonal to the rail and the seatback is slid to a forward segment of the rail., 'a linkage coupling the seat with the seatback, comprising2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seatback is pivotally coupled with the base member claim 1 , and wherein the seatback has a forward extending tab that is coupled with the linkage claim 1 , such that forward pivotal movement of the seatback from the deployed position causes the tab to move rearward and the coupler to ...

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Номер записи: 111
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SEAT WITH INTEGRATED TRIM ASSEMBLY AND STORAGE BIN

Номер: US20150001898A1
Автор: Damerow Robert, Ferretti Daniel, Guinn Brandon, Hoover Chad, Line Johnathan Andrew, Marchetti Bernard Gerard, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
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A vehicle seating assembly having a seat back including a polymeric body portion defining a forward support frame having a plurality of forwardly extending connection pins on a front surface thereof. A flexible comfort carrier is disposed on the polymeric body portion and includes a plurality of slots configured to receive the plurality of forwardly extending connection pins. A seat includes a seat pan that is rotatable over a seat bin between open and closed positions. The seat pan includes a forward upwardly-rounded hump configured to lessen the potential of a passenger to slide forward in the seat. The seat pan includes a storage compartment on an underside thereof that includes a latchable lid. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seat back including a polymeric body portion defining a forward support frame having a plurality of forwardly extending connection pins on a front surface thereof;a flexible comfort carrier disposed on the polymeric body portion and including a plurality of slots configured to receive the plurality of forwardly extending connection pins; anda seat including a seat pan that is rotatable over a seat bin between open and closed positions, the seat pan including a forward upwardly-rounded hump configured to lessen the potential of a passenger to slide forward in the seat, the seat pan also including a storage compartment on an underside thereof that includes a latchable lid.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat pan includes an intermediate flex portion configured to flex under the weight of a passenger.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 2 , wherein the intermediate portion includes a multitude of upwardly extending nubs.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat pan includes a small storage compartment formed on an underside of the seat pan.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat pan includes a metallic support member that extends across substantially all of an ...

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Номер записи: 112
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SEAT CUSHION PAN ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150001899A1
Автор: Arefi Majid, Damerow Robert, Guinn Brandon, Line Johnathan Andrew, Osterhoff Daniel Jay, Setlur Raghavan, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
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A vehicle seating assembly having a seat back including a polymeric body portion defining a support frame having a plurality of forwardly extending connection pins disposed about a periphery of a forward surface of the support frame. A flexible comfort carrier is disposed over a front surface of the polymeric body portion and includes a multitude of openings defining a support matrix configured to support the weight of a passenger. The body portion includes a plurality of slots configured to receive and engage the plurality of forwardly extending connection pins. A cushion layer extends over the flexible comfort carrier. A head restraint extends upwardly from the forward support frame. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seat back including a polymeric body portion defining a support frame having a plurality of forwardly extending connection pins disposed about a periphery of a forward surface of the support frame;a flexible comfort carrier disposed over a front surface of the polymeric body portion and including a multitude of openings defining a support matrix configured to support the weight of a passenger, the body portion also including a plurality of slots configured to receive and engage the plurality of forwardly extending connection pins;a cushion layer extending over the flexible comfort carrier; anda head restraint extending upwardly from the forward support frame.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the head restraint is fixedly attached to the seat back.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support frame includes a front surface having a plurality of peripheral planar portions.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein one connection pin extends from each of the plurality of planar portions.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of slots in the flexible comfort carrier are generally formed as keyhole slots claim 4 , wherein each of the keyhole slots is configured to align ...

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Номер записи: 113
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SEAT WITH INTEGRATED TRIM ASSEMBLY AND HEAD RESTRAINT

Номер: US20150001906A1
Автор: Damerow Robert, Ferretti Daniel, Hoover Chad, Line Johnathan Andrew, Marchetti Bernard Gerard, Reddy Balakrishna, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
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A vehicle seating assembly having a seat back including a polymeric body portion. A flexible comfort carrier is disposed over a front surface of the polymeric body portion and includes a multitude of openings defining a support matrix configured to support the weight of a passenger. A head restraint includes a headrest and a single downwardly extending support post that is homogenously formed with the headrest. The support post includes side portions that define slots. The support post is rotatably coupled to the seat back. The headrest is rotatable between a use position, wherein the downwardly extending support post extends into the seat back, and a storage position, wherein the downwardly extending support post is withdrawn from the seat back and rotated forward such that the head restraint extends substantially orthogonal to the seat back. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seat back including a polymeric body portion;a flexible comfort carrier disposed over a front surface of the polymeric body portion and including a multitude of openings defining a support matrix configured to support the weight of a passenger;a head restraint including a headrest and a single downwardly extending support post that is homogenously formed with the headrest, wherein the support post includes side portions that define slots, and wherein the support post is rotatably coupled to the seat back;the headrest being rotatable between a use position, wherein the downwardly extending support post extends into the seat back, and a storage position, wherein the downwardly extending support post is withdrawn from the seat back and rotated forward such that the head restraint extends substantially orthogonal to the seat back.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:tapered flanges that taper from the movable head restraint to the support post.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat back defines a support frame having a head restraint ...

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Номер записи: 114
08-01-2015 дата публикации

TRIM ATTACHMENT APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150008716A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Groesbeck Gunnar, Hosbach Christian J., Line Johnathan Andrew
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A vehicle seating assembly that includes a frame structure and a panel coupled with the frame structure that has an occupant support surface. A connection element protrudes from the occupant support surface and borders a predefined area of the occupant support surface. A trim module covers the predefined area and includes an attachment feature extending inward and engaging the connection element to form a seal around the predefined area. A ventilation aperture extends through the panel within the predefined area and an air movement device is coupled with the panel to draw air through the ventilation aperture from an exterior surface of the trim module. 1. A vehicle seating assembly , comprising:a frame structure;a panel coupled with the frame structure and having an occupant support surface;a connection element protruding from the occupant support surface and bordering a predefined area of the occupant support surface; anda trim module covering the predefined area and including an attachment feature extending inward and engaging the connection element to form a seal around the predefined area.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the panel includes a plurality of ventilation apertures extending through the panel within the predefined area to provide ventilation to the occupant support surface.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the trim module includes a cover stock and a permeable cushion between the cover stock and the panel claim 1 , and wherein the panel includes at least one ventilation aperture extending through the panel within the predefined area.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 3 , further comprising:an air movement device coupled with an inner surface of the panel to draw air through the at least one ventilation aperture from an exterior surface of the cover stock, wherein the seal is substantially airtight to prevent air from being drawn from outside the predefined area.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 115
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SEAT BOLSTER TRIM HAVING FLEXIBLE INTERIOR FACING FOR AN OPTIMAL BOLSTER CUSHION

Номер: US20180009344A1
Автор: Berry S.M. Akbar, Boland Brian, Gagnier Todd, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seat includes a seat base having a side bolster cover. A bolster is disposed under the side bolster cover. The bolster has a static bolster carrier and an operable portion that is operable relative to the bolster carrier to define a plurality of bolster positions. A flexible interior facing extends from the bolster carrier to an intermediate portion of the bolster cover, wherein a lower edge of the bolster cover is positioned below the bolster carrier such that the bolster cover conceals the bolster in each of the plurality of bolster positions. 1. A vehicle seat comprising:a seat base having a side bolster cover;a bolster disposed under the side bolster cover, the bolster having a static bolster carrier and an operable portion that is operable relative to the bolster carrier to define a plurality of bolster positions; anda flexible interior facing extending from the bolster carrier to an intermediate portion of the side bolster cover, wherein a lower edge of the side bolster cover is positioned below the bolster carrier such that the side bolster cover conceals the bolster in each of the plurality of bolster positions.2. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the side bolster cover includes retaining straps that extend from the lower edge of the side bolster cover to a portion of a frame of the seat base.3. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the operable portion of the bolster includes a rotationally operable upper plate that rotates relative to the bolster carrier to define the plurality of bolster positions.4. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the operable portion includes an inflatable bladder.5. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the flexible interior facing is spandex.6. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the side bolster cover includes a lateral portion and a vertical portion that cooperate to define a bolster interior claim 1 , wherein the bolster is disposed in the bolster interior.7. The vehicle seat of claim 6 , wherein the flexible ...

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Номер записи: 116
14-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT WITH COOLING FLUIDFLOW

Номер: US20210008955A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seating assembly includes a seating surface extending over at least one of a seat and a seatback. The seating assembly also includes a fluid mover and a fluid transfer member including a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion. The fluid inlet portion is coupled to the fluid mover, and the fluid outlet portion is proximate the seating surface. The fluid mover is selectively operable to release a pressurized fluid through the tube so that the release of the pressurized fluid at the outlet cools a seating assembly occupant. 1. A seating assembly comprising:a seating surface extending over at least one of a seat and a seatback;a fluid mover; anda fluid transfer member comprising a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion, wherein the fluid inlet portion is coupled to the fluid mover and the fluid outlet portion is proximate the seating surface, wherein the fluid mover is selectively operable to direct a pressurized fluid through the fluid transfer member to deliver a cooling effect at the fluid outlet portion to cool an occupant, and wherein the fluid transfer member comprises a trim cover having extruded fluid galleries.2. The seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cooling effect includes a temperature reduction due to a Joule-Thomson effect.3. The seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cooling effect includes a temperature reduction due to an adiabatic process.4. The seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein the fluid outlet portion includes a metered vent or a porous plug.5. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seating surface; and inlet portions in communication with a fluid mover; and', 'outlet portions located proximate the seating surface, wherein the fluid mover is selectively operable to release a pressurized fluid through the plurality of galleries so that release of the pressurized fluid at the outlet portions produces a temperature reduction to cool the seating surface., 'a plurality of galleries having, 'a fluid transfer member ...

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Номер записи: 117
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Seat assembly with full seatback airbag

Номер: US20210009069A1
Автор: Alan George Dry, Derek Board, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, S. M. Akbar Berry, Spencer Robert Hoernke, SRINIVASAN Sundararajan
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A seatback carrier module includes first and second side portions spaced-apart from one another and interconnected by an upper portion. A cradle portion is disposed along the first and second side portions and the upper portion of the seatback carrier module. The cradle portion includes inner and outer edges with a rearwardly extending body portion. A mounting portion is disposed along a portion of the inner edge of the cradle portion. The mounting portion includes inner and outer edges with a body portion disposed therebetween. The mounting portion further includes a rearwardly extending sidewall disposed along the inner edge of the mounting portion. An airbag assembly is received within the cradle portion and has an inverted U-shaped configuration to substantially surround the outer perimeter of the seatback frame. The airbag assembly is an elongate member defining an overhead airbag assembly.

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Номер записи: 118
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Anthropomorphic pivotable upper seatback support

Номер: US20180015844A1
Автор: Daniel Ferretti, John Wayne Jaranson, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Michael Kolich
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a lower seat and a seatback structure extending upwardly relative the lower seat, the lower seat and the seatback structure defining a seat H-point, and the seatback structure having an upper seatback support, a lower seatback support, and a split between the upper seatback support and the lower seatback support. The split is disposed between 270 and 300 mm, preferably about 285 mm, above the H-point along a line extending substantially parallel to the seatback structure. The upper seatback support pivots about a pivot between a rearward position and a forward position relative the lower seatback support. A motorized actuation assembly is disposed within the seatback structure and operably coupled to the upper seatback support, wherein the motorized actuation assembly pivots the upper seatback support about the pivot between the rearward position and the forward position.

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Номер записи: 119
17-01-2019 дата публикации

MODULAR HEAD RESTRAINT STRUCTURE AND STYLING ENABLEMENT FEATURES

Номер: US20190016245A1
Автор: Ferretti Daniel, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Lyons David Frederick, Preuss Kevin Wayne
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A headrest assembly for a vehicle seat includes a front panel with a base portion and a support portion. A rear panel includes a base portion and a support portion. A support member includes first and second legs that are interconnected by an upper cross member. First and second support wings are coupled to the first and second legs of the support member and outwardly extend therefrom. The base portion of the front panel couples to a front side of the first and second support wings. The base portion of the rear panel couples to a rear side of the first and second support wings. The support wings are overmolded to the support member along with one or more attachment features to interconnect the front and rear panels to one another around the support member. 1. A headrest assembly , comprising:a support member having first and second legs interconnected by an upper cross member;a front panel coupled to a front side of the support member;a rear panel coupled to a rear side of the support member, wherein the front and rear panels define a support portion having first and second sides interconnected by an upper portion;a web member having a plurality of legs interconnecting the first and second sides and upper portion of the support portion; anda headrest bun releasably coupled to the web member.2. The headrest assembly of claim 1 , wherein one or more legs of the plurality of legs of the web member includes a receiving aperture disposed therethrough for receiving a fastener for releasably coupling the headrest assembly to the web member.3. The headrest assembly of claim 1 , wherein each leg of the plurality of legs of the web member includes a receiving aperture disposed therethrough for receiving fasteners for releasably coupling the headrest bun to the web member.4. The headrest assembly of claim 3 , wherein the headrest bun includes a mounting plate.5. The headrest assembly of claim 4 , wherein the mounting plate includes a plurality of outwardly extending mounting ...

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Номер записи: 120
16-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE CABIN CONFIGURING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200016999A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Line Johnathan Andrew
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A vehicle cabin configuring apparatus includes a rail assembly and a seating assembly. The rail assembly includes a first channel that includes data and power connectors. The rail assembly also includes a second channel with a drive cable. The seating assembly includes a drive arm that is selectively engagable with the drive cable, locking pins that are selectively engagable with the rail assembly, and rollers that engage with a third channel of the rail assembly. 1. A vehicle cabin configuring apparatus , comprising: a first channel comprising power connectors;', 'a second channel comprising a drive cable; and, 'a rail assembly, comprising a drive arm selectively engagable with the drive cable;', 'locking pins selectively engagable with the rail assembly; and', 'rollers that engage with a third channel of the rail assembly., 'a seating assembly comprising2. The vehicle cabin configuring apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:glide bars positioned between the rail assembly and the seating assembly, wherein the glide bars decrease a coefficient of friction between the seating assembly and the rail assembly.3. The vehicle cabin configuring apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the glide bars are coupled to the seating assembly such that the glide bars traverse the rail assembly with the seating assembly.4. The vehicle cabin configuring apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the drive cable comprises a first thickness and a second thickness alternately positioned therealong.5. The vehicle cabin configuring apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the drive arm engages with at least one section of the first thickness of the drive cable and at least one section of the second thickness of the drive cable.6. The vehicle cabin configuring apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the second thickness of the drive cable is greater than the first thickness of the drive cable claim 4 , and wherein the second thickness of the drive cable is a load-bearing section of the drive cable.7. The vehicle cabin ...

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Номер записи: 121
21-01-2021 дата публикации

RESTRAINT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20210016681A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Lawlis James Martin, Line Johnathan Andrew, Thomas Galen Keith, Tippy David James
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A vehicle includes a rail-mounted component. The rail-mounted component can be equipped with one or more restraints. A restraint monitoring system monitors the one or more restraints. The restraint monitoring system includes a restraint control module and a rail-mounted component control module. The rail-mounted component control module can include a restraint deployment loop and a restraint diagnostic loop for relaying restraint deployment signals and restraint diagnostic signals, respectively, between the restraint control module and the rail-mounted component control module. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a rail-mounted component having one or more restraints; and a restraint control module; and', 'a rail-mounted component control module, wherein the rail-mounted component control module comprises a restraint deployment loop and a restraint diagnostic loop., 'a restraint monitoring system, the restraint monitoring system comprising2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the restraint monitoring system further comprises:a vehicle interface module.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle interface module comprises:a vehicle interface module microcontroller.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the vehicle interface module microcontroller communicates data signals between the rail-mounted component and the vehicle.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the data signals communicated between the rail-mounted component and the vehicle are at least one of rail-mounted component position within the vehicle claim 4 , inventory of monitored components provided on the rail-mounted component claim 4 , and status of the monitored components provided on the rail-mounted component.6. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle interface module comprises a regulator module.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the regulator module is coupled to a vehicle-mounted power supply and a rail assembly of the vehicle.8. The vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the regulator module limits at least one ...

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Номер записи: 122
21-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT MOUNTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210016684A1
Автор: Godin Keith Allen, Hosbach Christian J., Jaranson John Wayne, Line Johnathan Andrew, Maloney Patrick
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seat mounting system includes a seat frame having a support surface and first and second side surfaces downwardly extending from opposed sides of the support surface. Mounting members are supported on the first and second side surfaces. The mounting members each include an inner layer, an outer layer, and a deformable core portion disposed therebetween. The mounting members each include a mounting aperture extending through the deformable core portion, such that the deformable core portion surrounds the mounting aperture. A base frame includes a receiving aperture disposed through a body portion of the base frame. The base frame is operably coupled to the seat frame by a fastener received through the receiving aperture of the base frame and further received through the mounting aperture of the mounting member. 1. A seat mounting system , comprising:a seat frame having a support surface and first and second sidewalls downwardly extending from opposed sides of the support surface;a mounting member supported on one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the mounting member includes an inner layer, an outer layer, and a deformable core portion disposed therebetween, and further wherein the mounting member includes a mounting aperture extending through the inner layer, the outer layer and the deformable core portion; anda base frame having a receiving aperture, wherein the base frame is operably coupled to the seat frame by a fastener received through the receiving aperture of the base frame and further received through the mounting aperture of the mounting member.2. The seat mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the deformable core portion surrounds a portion of the mounting aperture.3. The seat mounting system of claim 2 , wherein the deformable core portion is comprised of an expanded metal material.4. The seat mounting system of claim 3 , wherein the expanded metal material includes a network of interconnected links defining a plurality of hollow ...

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Номер записи: 123
21-01-2021 дата публикации

CUSHION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210016693A1
Автор: Berry S. M. Akbar, Brinker Rodney Charles, DeSmet Edward Joseph, Hoernke Spencer, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, WEST SEAN, Yilma Benjamin
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly having a housing assembly coupled to a seat frame with a transverse member. A cushion pan extends between the transverse member and a cross bar. A cushion nose extends between the transverse member and a front portion of the housing assembly. A gas-generating device is deployable in response to a sudden vehicle deceleration to exert a force on the cushion nose to rotate the cushion nose about an axis defined by a transverse member from a first position to a second position. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising: a transverse member;', 'a cushion pan extending between the transverse member and a cross bar;', 'a cushion nose extending between the transverse member and a front portion of the housing assembly; and', 'a gas-generating device deployable in response to a sudden vehicle deceleration to exert a force on the cushion nose to rotate the cushion nose about an axis defined by the transverse member from a first position to a second position., 'a housing assembly coupled to a seat frame and including2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first position includes a design position claim 1 , and wherein the second position includes a fully deployed position.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 2 , wherein the cushion pan includes:a lip for coupling the cushion pan to the cross bar.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein the housing assembly includes:first and second elongated portions disposed on first and second sides of the cushion pan.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 4 , wherein the housing assembly includes a u-shaped member defined by the first and second elongated portions and the front portion of the housing assembly.6. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 5 , further comprising:first and second brackets for securing the u-shaped member to the cross bar.7. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 2 , wherein the gas-generating device is disposed below the cushion nose and is operably coupled ...

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Номер записи: 124
21-01-2021 дата публикации

SEATING ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE WITH SOURCE OF LIQUID SANITIZER AND NOZZLES TO DISPENSE LIQUID SANITIZER ONTO EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SEATING ASSEMBLY TO SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SURFACE

Номер: US20210016698A1
Автор: Dunham Scott Holmes, Ferretti Daniel, Kolich Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle comprises: a plurality of seating assemblies, each seating assembly including an exterior surface, an interior beneath the exterior surface, a pressured supply of liquid sanitizer disposed within the interior, and at least one valve in fluid communication with the pressurized supply of liquid sanitizer that opens to allow liquid sanitizer to be dispensed onto the exterior surface. Each of the at least one valve are selectively positionable to and from an open position where the liquid sanitizer flows through the valve to allow liquid sanitizer to be dispensed onto the exterior surface and a closed position where the liquid sanitizer cannot flow through the valve. A controller, configured to receive instructions from a user interface, communicates with each of the at least one valve to cause any particular valve to move to and from the open position and the closed position. 1. A seating assembly for a vehicle comprising:an exterior surface;an interior beneath the exterior surface;a seat;a seatback cooperating with the seat, the seatback having lateral sides, a bottom portion, and a top portion;a pressurized supply of liquid sanitizer disposed within the interior; and a fixed base that extends along the lateral side from between the bottom portion of the seatback and the top portion of the seatback;', 'a forward arm pivotally attached to the fixed base closer to the bottom portion of the seatback than the top portion of the seatback;', 'a first flexible sheet of material attached at one end to the fixed base and at another end to the forward arm, the first flexible sheet of material having perforations in fluid communication with the pressurized supply of liquid sanitizer;', 'a stowed position where the forward arm is adjacent to the fixed base with the first flexible sheet of material folded together and the dispenser not dispensing liquid sanitizer through the perforations onto the exterior surface; and', 'a deployed position where the forward arm is ...

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Номер записи: 125
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle seating cushion with snap-fit fasteners to interconnect with snap-fit receivers on a structural support

Номер: US20200018341A1
Автор: Andrew MATUSKO, Brian M. Thiel, Christian J. Hosbach, Corbin Shea Johnston, Johnathan Andrew Line, Kevin Mozurkewich, Spencer Robert Hoernke
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A seating assembly for a vehicle comprises: a cushion comprising an outer edge and a plurality of snap-fit-fasteners; and a carrier comprising an outer edge surface and a plurality of snap-fit receivers near the outer edge surface of the carrier arranged to receive the plurality of snap-fit fasteners; wherein the plurality of snap-fit receivers have received and are retaining the plurality of snap-fit fasteners such that the cushion is interconnected with the carrier; and wherein the plurality of snap-fit fasteners and plurality of receivers are arranged to prevent the edge of the cushion from rolling up. The cushion further comprises a lip having an inward facing surface; wherein the cushion at least partially surrounds the carrier with at least a portion of the inward facing surface of the lip facing the outer edge surface of the carrier.

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Номер записи: 126
10-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT WITH COOLING FLUIDFLOW

Номер: US20220041032A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seating assembly includes a seating surface extending over at least one of a seat and a seatback. The seating assembly also includes a fluid mover and a fluid transfer member including a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion. The fluid inlet portion is coupled to the fluid mover, and the fluid outlet portion is proximate the seating surface. The fluid mover is selectively operable to release a pressurized fluid through the tube so that the release of the pressurized fluid at the outlet cools a seating assembly occupant. 1. A seating assembly comprising:a seating surface extending over at least one of a seat and a seatback;a fluid mover; anda fluid transfer member comprising a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion, wherein the fluid inlet portion is coupled to the fluid mover and the fluid outlet portion is proximate the seating surface, wherein the fluid mover is selectively operable to direct a pressurized fluid through the fluid transfer member to deliver a cooling effect at the fluid outlet portion to cool an occupant, and wherein the fluid transfer member comprises a trim cover having extruded fluid galleries.2. The seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cooling effect includes a temperature reduction due to a Joule-Thomson effect.3. The seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cooling effect includes a temperature reduction due to an adiabatic process.4. The seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein the fluid outlet portion includes a metered vent or a porous plug.5. The seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fluid outlet portion includes metered vents located proximate the seating surface.6. The seating assembly of claim 5 , wherein the fluid mover releases a pressurized fluid through the fluid galleries so that a release of the pressurized fluid at the fluid outlet portion including the metered vents produces a temperature reduction to cool the seating surface.7. The seating assembly of claim 6 , wherein the fluid outlet portion ...

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Номер записи: 127
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Av and transport scissor jack rear seat system

Номер: US20200023757A1
Автор: Amaury Diaz Serrano, Daniel Ferretti, Jerry R. Brown, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Paul Iacoban, Spencer Robert Hoernke
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A seating assembly for a vehicle includes a seat base pivotally and slidably coupled with a seatback and a support frame operable between a deployed position and a collapsed position. The support frame includes a first member that is pivotally coupled with a bottom portion of the seat base and pivotally coupled to a lower frame member fixedly attached to a floor support and a second member that is slidably coupled with a bottom portion of the seat base, pivotally coupled with the first member, and slidably coupled with the floor support. The support frame also includes a kickstand pivotally coupled to the floor support and slidably coupled to the seat base. The kickstand is operable between a forward position and a rearward position, wherein the kickstand is biased to and lockable in the forward position.

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Номер записи: 128
31-01-2019 дата публикации

COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE ENCLOSURE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190031053A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne
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A vehicle comprises a seating assembly attached to a floor having a seat that is rotationally operable relative to a seatback. A collapsible assembly is attached to the floor and the seat. When the seat is pivoted upright to a stadium position, the collapsible assembly is selectively deployable from a collapsed configuration to a cargo storage configuration. The cargo storage configuration defines a rigid enclosure at least partially defined by the seat and the floor. 1. A vehicle comprising:a seating assembly attached to a floor having a seat that is rotationally operable relative to a seatback; anda collapsible assembly attached to the floor and the seat, wherein when the seat is pivoted upright to a substantially vertical position the collapsible assembly is selectively deployable from a collapsed configuration to a cargo storage configuration that defines a rigid enclosure at least partially defined by the seat and the floor, and wherein the collapsible assembly includes a linkage system connected between the floor and the seat in the collapsed configuration and the cargo storage configuration.2. The vehicle of :wherein the collapsible assembly is selectively collapsible from the cargo storage configuration to the collapsed configuration.3. The vehicle of wherein the rigid enclosure is cuboidal.4. The vehicle of wherein the rigid enclosure is further defined by at least one of a vehicle door and an adjacent vehicle seat.5. The vehicle of wherein the rigid enclosure is accessible via a vehicle door.6. The vehicle of wherein the linkage system includes a plurality of panel members.7. The vehicle of wherein when the seat is pivoted substantially horizontally in a seating position and at least a portion of the collapsible assembly is stowable between the seat and the floor.8. The vehicle of wherein the collapsible assembly is selectively detachable from the seat and the floor.9. The vehicle of further comprising an actuator for at least one of deploying and ...

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Номер записи: 129
31-01-2019 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE MOTOR VEHICLE WORK SURFACE FOR LAPTOPS AND TABLETS

Номер: US20190031054A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Ferretti Daniel, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne, Serrano Amaury Diaz
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A flexible motor vehicle work surface is operably coupled with a motor vehicle seating assembly and includes a deployable support structure operably coupled with the motor vehicle seating assembly, the deployable support structure comprising an integrated guide member movable within a Y-shaped slot disposed on an upper surface thereof. A movable horizontal surface is operably coupled with the integrated guide member and deployable support structure, the movable horizontal surface having a first stored position and a plurality of deployed positions. 1. A flexible motor vehicle work surface operably coupled with a motor vehicle seating assembly comprising:a deployable support structure operably coupled with the motor vehicle seating assembly, the deployable support structure comprising an integrated guide member movable within a Y-shaped slot disposed on an upper surface thereof; anda movable horizontal surface operably coupled with the integrated guide member and deployable support structure, the movable horizontal surface having a first stored position and a plurality of deployed positions.2. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 1 , wherein the integrated guide member further comprises an integrated pivot point movable within the Y-shaped slot.3. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 1 , wherein the Y-shaped slot has a pair of forward ends and a rearward end claim 1 , and wherein the deployable support structure further comprises a damper mechanism disposed at one of the pair of forward ends of the Y-shaped slot or the rearward end of the Y-shaped slot.4. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 3 , wherein the damper mechanism comprises a resilient member that engages the integrated guide member at the one of the pair of forward ends of the Y-shaped slot or the rearward end of the Y-shaped slot.5. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 4 , wherein the deployable support structure further comprises a damper mechanism disposed ...

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Номер записи: 130
31-01-2019 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE MOTOR VEHICLE WORK SURFACE FOR LAPTOPS AND TABLETS

Номер: US20190031055A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Ferretti Daniel, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne, Serrano Amaury Diaz
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A flexible motor vehicle work surface is operably coupled with a motor vehicle seating assembly and includes a deployable support structure operably coupled with the motor vehicle seating assembly, the deployable support structure comprising a base disposed on an upper surface thereof. A foldable wing is operably coupled with the deployable support structure, the foldable wing having a first stored position and a deployed second position forming a movable horizontal surface. 1. A flexible motor vehicle work surface operably coupled with a motor vehicle seating assembly comprising:a deployable support structure operably coupled with the motor vehicle seating assembly, the deployable support structure comprising a base disposed on an upper surface thereof; anda foldable wing operably coupled with the deployable support structure, the foldable wing having a first stored position and a deployed second position forming a movable horizontal surface.2. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 1 , wherein the foldable wing is operably coupled with the base of the deployable support structure via a hinge dispose proximate a forward portion and a side portion of the foldable wing.3. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 2 , wherein the hinge is disposed at an oblique angle to a longitudinal centerline of the flexible motor vehicle work surface.4. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 3 , wherein the hinge is disposed at an angle of about 45° of the longitudinal centerline of the flexible motor vehicle work surface.5. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 1 , wherein the upper surface of the deployable support structure and the foldable wing form a substantially continuous upper surface when in the deployed second position.6. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 1 , wherein the foldable wing further comprises an outer perimeter and a central opening defining an inner perimeter.7. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of ...

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Номер записи: 131
31-01-2019 дата публикации

STORAGE ENCLOSURE WITH MOVABLE MEMBER

Номер: US20190031108A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne
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A storage enclosure for a vehicle includes a seatback, an outboard member, a ceiling, and a tray. The tray includes a base with at least one wall extending upward from the base. The tray is selectively operable to transfer cargo between a passenger area and a cargo area. The tray is selectively operable to define the storage enclosure in the cargo area that is at least partially defined by the seatback, the outboard member, and the ceiling. The seatback is in a substantially vertical position. 1. A storage enclosure for a vehicle comprising:a seatback;an outboard member;a ceiling; anda tray wherein the tray comprises a base with at least one wall extending upward from the base;wherein the tray is selectively operable to transfer cargo between a passenger area and a cargo area; andwherein the tray is selectively operable to define the storage enclosure in the cargo area that is at least partially defined by the seatback, the outboard member, and the ceiling, wherein the seatback is in a substantially vertical position.2. The storage enclosure for a vehicle of wherein the outboard member is a vehicle wall.3. The storage enclosure for a vehicle of wherein the outboard member is a panel coupled to the vehicle.4. The storage enclosure for a vehicle of wherein the panel is coupled to a cargo area floor claim 3 , the ceiling claim 3 , or a back wall of the vehicle.5. The storage enclosure for a vehicle of wherein the at least one wall of the tray includes a sidewall and a back wall.6. The storage enclosure for a vehicle of wherein the ceiling defines a multilayer construction.7. The storage enclosure for a vehicle of wherein the tray is movable in a longitudinal direction from the passenger area to the cargo area.8. The storage enclosure for a vehicle of wherein the tray is movable in a latitudinal direction within the cargo area.9. The storage enclosure for a vehicle of further comprising a cargo area floor and a back of the seatback wherein the cargo area floor and the ...

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Номер записи: 132
31-01-2019 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE MOTOR VEHICLE WORK SURFACE FOR LAPTOPS AND TABLETS

Номер: US20190031114A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Ferretti Daniel, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne, Serrano Amaury Diaz
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A flexible motor vehicle work surface is operably coupled with a motor vehicle seating assembly and includes a deployable support structure operably coupled with the motor vehicle seating assembly, the deployable support structure comprising an integrated guide member movable within an arcuate recess disposed on an upper surface thereof and defining an arcuate travel path. A movable horizontal surface is operably coupled with the integrated guide member and deployable support structure and has a first stored position and a second deployed position. 1. A flexible motor vehicle work surface operably coupled with a motor vehicle seating assembly comprising:a deployable support structure operably coupled with the motor vehicle seating assembly, the deployable support structure comprising an integrated guide member movable within an arcuate recess disposed on an upper surface thereof and defining an arcuate travel path; anda movable horizontal surface operably coupled with the integrated guide member and deployable support structure, the movable horizontal surface having a first stored position and a second deployed position.2. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 1 , wherein the integrated guide member further comprises an integrated pivot point movable within the arcuate recess and pivotable relative the deployable support structure.3. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 1 , wherein the arcuate recess has a first end and a second end claim 1 , and wherein the portable motor vehicle work surface further comprises a damper mechanism disposed at one of the first end of the arcuate recess or the second end of the arcuate recess.4. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 3 , wherein the damper mechanism comprises a resilient member that engages the integrated guide member at the one of the first end of the arcuate recess or the second end of the arcuate recess.5. The flexible motor vehicle work surface of claim 3 , wherein the arcuate ...

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Номер записи: 133
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SEAT WITH AIRBAG

Номер: US20190031132A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne, Spahn Brian Robert
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seat includes a seat bottom and a seatback coupled to the seat bottom. The seatback includes a headrest and a front face facing the seat bottom. The seat includes an airbag inflatable from an undeployed position to a deployed position. The airbag in the undeployed position is supported by the front face above the headrest. The seat includes a tether extending from the seatback to the airbag. 1. A seat comprising:a seat bottom;a seatback coupled to the seat bottom, the seatback having a and a front face facing the seat bottom;an airbag inflatable from an undeployed position to a deployed position, the airbag in the undeployed position being supported by the front face above the headrest; anda tether extending from the seatback to the airbag.2. The seat of claim 1 , wherein the tether is fixed to the seatback between the headrest and the seat bottom.3. The seat of claim 2 , wherein the tether defines a radial inflation path for the airbag claim 2 , the path centered at the location where the tether is fixed to the seatback.4. The seat of claim 1 , wherein the seatback includes a side panel covering the tether in the undeployed position claim 1 , the side panel including a frangible seam extending along the tether and the side panel being designed to be torn along the frangible seam by the tether during inflation of the airbag.5. The seat of claim 4 , wherein the side panel is a first side panel claim 4 , the seatback includes a second side panel opposite the first side panel claim 4 , and the tether extends from the first side panel to the second side panel.6. The seat of claim 5 , wherein the tether is attached to the airbag at a location on the tether between where the tether is fixed to the first side panel and where the tether is fixed to the second side panel claim 5 , and the airbag includes a reinforcement area at the location where the tether is attached to the airbag claim 5 , the reinforcement area having a material thickness greater than a material ...

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Номер записи: 134
31-01-2019 дата публикации

AIRBAG TETHER RELEASE

Номер: US20190031133A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne, Spahn Brian Robert
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An airbag system includes an airbag. The airbag system includes a base defining a track extending from a first end to a second end. The airbag system includes a carrier releasably fixed to the base and removable from the base at the second end. The airbag system includes a tether extending from the carrier and secured to the airbag. The airbag system includes a spring disposed at the first end. The spring is disposed between the carrier and the base. Upon application of a force to the carrier, e.g., via the tether when the airbag is inflated, the carrier is released from the base and compresses the spring. Upon removal of the force, the spring urges the carrier toward the second end where the carrier is ejected. 1. An airbag system , comprising:an airbag;a base defining a track extending from a first end to a second end;a carrier releasably fixed to the base and removable from the base at the second end;a tether extending from the carrier and secured to the airbag; anda spring disposed at the first end and between the carrier and the base.2. The airbag system of claim 1 , further comprising a seat supporting the airbag and the base.3. The airbag system of claim 1 , further comprising a pin releasably fixing the carrier to the base claim 1 , the pin being designed to break when the tether is pulled when the airbag is inflated.4. The airbag system of claim 1 , wherein the spring urges the carrier in a direction opposite a deployment direction of the airbag.5. An airbag tether anchoring device comprising:a base defining a track extending from a first end to a second end;a carrier releasably fixed to the base and removable from the base at the second end;a tether extending from the carrier; anda spring disposed at the first end and between the carrier and the base.6. The airbag tether anchoring device of claim 5 , wherein the tether extends from the first end.7. The airbag tether anchoring device of claim 5 , further comprising a ramp supported by the base and disposed ...

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Номер записи: 135
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Seat cushion module for a vehicle seating assembly

Номер: US20170036577A1
Автор: Brett E. Ronzi, Christian J. Hosbach, Johnathan Andrew Line, Keith Allen Godin, Marc Silva Kondrad, Rodney Charles Brinker
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback frame and a seat frame defining a seating frame. A plurality of distinct assembly modules are configured for attachment with the seating frame. The plurality of distinct assembly modules include a back cushion module, a hard back module, a headrest module, and a seat cushion module. The seat cushion module includes a composite cushion pan having a rearward support defining an intermediate open area. A forward support is pivotally coupled to the rearward support. A suspension assembly is disposed in the intermediate open area. A cushion extends over the composite cushion pan. A coverstock covers the cushion.

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Номер записи: 136
09-02-2017 дата публикации

BACK CUSHION MODULE FOR A VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170036579A1
Автор: Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marc Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Lyons David Frederick, Ronzi Brett E.
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A vehicle seating assembly includes a seating frame defined by a seatback frame and a seat frame. A plurality of distinct assembly modules are configured for attachment with the seating frame. The plurality of distinct assembly modules include a back cushion module, a hard back module, a seat cushion module, and a headrest module. The back cushion module and hard back module are operably coupled together. The headrest module extends over and operably couples the back cushion module with the seat cushion module to substantially encompass the seating frame. The seat cushion module is positioned on the seat frame in front of the seatback frame. First and second side trim pieces are configured to extend over the seat frame concealing side portions of the seat cushion module. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seating frame defined by a seatback frame and a seat frame; a back cushion module;', 'a hard back module;', 'a seat cushion module; and', 'a headrest module;, 'a plurality of distinct assembly modules configured for attachment with the seating frame, the plurality of distinct assembly modules includingwherein the back cushion module and hard back module are operably coupled together, and wherein the headrest module extends over and operably couples the back cushion module with the seat cushion module to substantially encompass the seating frame, and further wherein the seat cushion module is positioned on the seat frame in front of the seatback frame; andfirst and second side trim pieces configured to extend over the seat frame concealing side portions of the seat cushion module.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hard back module is mechanically fastened to the back cushion module.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a headrest tray that operably couples the back cushion module, seatback frame, and hard back module.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein the headrest tray further includes an ...

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Номер записи: 137
08-02-2018 дата публикации

INNER CARRIER SUBSTRATE MECHANICAL LOCK WITH HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVES

Номер: US20180037143A1
Автор: Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Brinker Rodney Charles, Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A motor vehicle a motor vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle has a lower seat assembly and an upwardly extending seat back assembly. The upwardly extending seat back assembly comprises a head restraint having a head restraint pad and a head restraint mounting post depending therefrom, a seat back frame having a vertically oriented frame opening in an upper portion thereof, a seat back and suspension module having an upper portion and a vertically oriented module opening in the upper portion, the frame opening and the module opening being in vertical alignment one with the other, and a head restraint guide sleeve vertically received and retained within the frame opening and the module opening, wherein the head restraint mounting post is received and retained within the head restraint guide sleeve. 1. A motor vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle having a lower seat assembly and an upwardly extending seat back assembly , the upwardly extending seat back assembly comprising;a head restraint having a head restraint pad and a head restraint mounting post depending therefrom;a seat back frame having a vertically oriented frame opening in an upper portion thereof;a seat back and suspension module having an upper portion and a vertically oriented module opening in the upper portion of the seat back and suspension module, the frame opening and the module opening being in vertical alignment one with the other; anda head restraint guide sleeve vertically received and retained within the frame opening and the module opening, wherein the head restraint mounting post is received and retained within the head restraint guide sleeve.2. The motor vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat back and suspension module comprises a one-piece composite inner carrier substrate having an upper portion and a trim cover having an upper portion claim 1 , wherein the upper portion of both of the one-piece composite inner carrier substrate and the trim cover have an ...

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Номер записи: 138
08-02-2018 дата публикации

MOLDED SOFT BACK PANEL

Номер: US20180037146A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Ferretti Daniel, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Lyons David Frederick, Preuss Kevin Wayne
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A motor vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle having a lower seat assembly and an upwardly extending seat back assembly is disclosed. The upwardly extending seat back assembly comprises a seat back frame and a head rest hood module attached to an upper portion of the seat back frame, the head rest hood module comprising a mount disposed proximate a lower rear edge of the head rest hood module. A decorative seat back rear panel module comprising a first seat back rear perimeter panel and a second seat back rear central panel is operably coupled with the first seat back rear perimeter panel to define a rear exterior surface area of the decorative seat back rear panel module, wherein an upper laterally transverse member of the first seat back rear perimeter panel is attached to the mount disposed on the head rest hood module. 1. A motor vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle having a lower seat assembly and an upwardly extending seat back assembly , the upwardly extending seat back assembly comprising;a seat back frame;a head rest hood module attached to an upper portion of the seat back frame, the head rest hood module comprising a mount disposed proximate a lower rear edge of the head rest hood module;a decorative seat back rear panel module comprising a first seat back rear perimeter panel and a second seat back rear central panel operably coupled with the first seat back rear perimeter panel to define a rear exterior surface area of the decorative seat back rear panel module, wherein an upper laterally transverse member of the first seat back rear perimeter panel is attached to the mount disposed on the head rest hood module.2. The motor vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the upper laterally transverse member of the first seat back rear perimeter panel comprises a forward facing molded-in flange extending along an upper edge of the upper portion of the first seat back rear perimeter panel by which the upper laterally transverse member of the ...

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Номер записи: 139
08-02-2018 дата публикации

INNER CARRIER SUBSTRATE TRIM COVER ATTACHMENT

Номер: US20180037148A1
Автор: Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Brinker Rodney Charles, Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC,

A motor vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle has upwardly extending seat back assembly comprising a seat back frame, a decorative seat back rear panel module, and a seat back cushion and suspension module attached to the seat back frame. The seat back cushion and suspension module further comprises a one-piece composite inner carrier substrate having a pair of vertically extending side members, an upper transverse member, and a lower transverse member having an outer perimeter. A plurality of attachment openings is disposed about the outer perimeter at discrete locations. A seat back trim cover has an outer perimeter having a plurality of seat back trim cover attachment fasteners disposed about a perimeter of the seat back trim cover at locations corresponding to the discrete locations of the outer perimeter of the one-piece composite inner carrier substrate. 1. A motor vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle having a lower seat assembly and an upwardly extending seat back assembly , the upwardly extending seat back assembly comprising;a seat back frame;a decorative seat back rear panel module; anda seat back cushion and suspension module attached to the seat back frame, the seat back cushion and suspension module further comprising a one-piece composite inner carrier substrate having a pair of vertically extending side members, an upper transverse member, and a lower transverse member, wherein an outer edge of each of the side members, upper transverse member, and lower transverse member form an outer perimeter, and a plurality of attachment openings disposed about the outer perimeter at discrete locations, and a seat back trim cover having an outer perimeter having a plurality of seat back trim cover attachment fasteners disposed about a perimeter of the seat back trim cover at locations corresponding to the discrete locations of the outer perimeter of the one-piece composite inner carrier substrate.2. The motor vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 140
14-02-2019 дата публикации

POWER HEAD RESTRAINT FLEXIBLE CLOSEOUT COVER

Номер: US20190047451A1
Автор: Casey Carol, Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew
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A vehicle seat includes a seatback having an upper portion. An adjustable headrest assembly is supported on the upper portion of the seatback. The adjustable headrest assembly has a headrest bun and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the headrest bun between extended and retracted positions. A trim component is disposed on the upper portion of the seatback having a relief portion. The relief portion is configured to receive a portion of the adjustment mechanism as the headrest bun is driven towards the extended position. A flexible cover member is coupled to the trim component at the relief portion. The flexible cover member has a plate member operable between extend and retracted positions. The portion of the adjustment mechanism abuts an inner surface of the plate member to move the plate member towards the extended position as the headrest bun is driven towards the extended position. 1. A vehicle seat , comprising:a seatback having an upper portion;an adjustable headrest assembly supported on the upper portion of the seatback, the adjustable headrest assembly having a headrest bun and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the headrest bun between extended and retracted positions;a trim component disposed on the upper portion of the seatback having a relief portion, wherein the relief portion is configured to receive a portion of the adjustment mechanism as the headrest bun is driven towards the extended position; anda flexible cover member coupled to the trim component at the relief portion, the flexible cover member having a plate member operable between extend and retracted positions, wherein the portion of the adjustment mechanism abuts an inner surface of the plate member to move the plate member towards the extended position as the headrest bun is driven towards the extended position.2. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the flexible cover member includes a support frame having a lower portion and upwardly extending side members.3. The vehicle seat of ...

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Номер записи: 141
14-02-2019 дата публикации

POWER HEAD RESTRAINT WITH FLEXIBLE CLOSEOUT COVER MEMBER

Номер: US20190047452A1
Автор: Andree David, Casey Carol, Godin Keith Allen, Hosbach Christian J., Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит:

A vehicle seat includes a headrest assembly coupled to a seatback which has an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a headrest bun between extended and retracted positions. A plate member is positioned between the seatback and the headrest assembly and coupled to a substantially rigid frame through an extendable member. The adjustment mechanism comprises a linkage to move the plate member towards a deployed position. 1. A vehicle seat , comprising:a headrest assembly coupled to a seatback having an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a headrest bun between extended and retracted positions; anda plate member positioned between the seatback and the headrest assembly and coupled to a substantially rigid frame through an extendable member, wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises a linkage to move the plate member towards a deployed position.2. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the plate member is coupled to the substantially rigid frame through a plurality of extendable members.3. The vehicle seat of claim 2 , wherein the extendable members are positioned on opposite sides of the plate member.4. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the extendable member further includes an outwardly extending body portion that contorts to retract the plate member.5. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment mechanism further comprises an actuator.6. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the extendable member is operable between at-rest and extended positions.7. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the extendable member includes first and second ends disposed on opposite sides of an outwardly extending body portion.8. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , further comprising:a rigidifying member disposed on an inner surface of the plate member.9. A vehicle seat claim 1 , comprising:a headrest assembly supported on a seatback and having a headrest bun and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the headrest bun between extended and retracted positions, wherein a spacing is defined ...

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Номер записи: 142
25-02-2021 дата публикации

CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY HAVING RETAINING BRACKETS

Номер: US20210053464A1
Автор: Aktas Macit, Caldwell Robert Clayton, Gauthier Joshua, Gupta Adarsh, Kish Joseph Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew, Xie Changwei
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A rail assembly includes a track assembly with a retaining lip and a carriage assembly that is received within the track assembly. The carriage assembly includes a body portion, an exterior surface of the body portion, and a retaining bracket fastened to the exterior surface. The retaining bracket extends outwardly from the point at which the retaining bracket is fastened to the exterior surface. The retaining bracket defines a notch that receives the retaining lip of the track assembly. 1. A rail assembly , comprising:a track assembly comprising a retaining lip; and a body portion;', 'an exterior surface of the body portion; and', 'a retaining bracket fastened to the exterior surface, the retaining bracket extending outwardly from the point at Which the retaining bracket is fastened to the exterior surface, and the retaining bracket defining a notch that receives the retaining lip of the track assembly., 'a carriage assembly received within the track assembly, wherein the carriage assembly comprises2. The rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retaining bracket comprises:a mounting flange that is fastened to the exterior surface of the body portion of the carriage assembly.3. The rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein the mounting flange of the retaining bracket is parallel to the exterior surface of the body portion of the carriage assembly claim 2 , and wherein the mounting flange directly abuts the exterior surface of the body portion of the carriage assembly.4. The rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein the retaining bracket further comprises:a body portion that extends outwardly from the mounting flange and the exterior surface of the body portion of the carriage assembly.5. The rail assembly of claim 4 , wherein the retaining bracket further comprises:retention arms that extend inwardly toward the mounting flange from the body portion of the retaining bracket.6. The rail assembly of claim 5 , wherein the retention arms are positioned at opposing ends of the body ...

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Номер записи: 143
25-02-2021 дата публикации

RAIL ASSEMBLY HAVING A CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210053467A1
Автор: Aktas Macit, Caldwell Robert Clayton, Gauthier Joshua, Gupta Adarsh, Kish Joseph Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew, Xie Changwei
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A rail assembly can include a track assembly, an elongate shaft mounted to the track assembly, and a carriage assembly received within the track assembly. The carriage assembly can include a slider bracket. The slider bracket includes a first ramp portion and a second ramp portion. The first and second ramp portions are disposed on opposite sides of the slider bracket. The first and second ramp portions each define a receiving aperture. The elongate shaft is received through the receiving apertures of the first and second ramp portions. 1. A rail assembly , comprising:a track assembly;an elongate shaft mounted to the track assembly; and a first ramp portion; and', 'a second ramp portion, wherein the first and second ramp portions are disposed on opposite sides of the slider bracket, wherein the first and second ramp portions each define a receiving aperture, and wherein the elongate shaft is received through the receiving apertures of the first and second ramp portions., 'a carriage assembly received within the track assembly, wherein the carriage assembly comprises a slider bracket, the slider bracket comprising2. The rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the slider bracket further comprises:an intermediate portion that is positioned between the first and second ramp portions, wherein the elongate shaft is positioned between the intermediate portion and an exterior surface of a body portion of the carriage assembly.3. The rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein the carriage assembly further comprises:a gear box positioned between the intermediate portion of the slider bracket and the exterior surface of the body portion of the carriage assembly.4. The rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein the slider bracket further comprises:a leading edge of the first ramp portion that includes a first curved portion; anda trailing edge of the second ramp portion that includes a second curved portion, the curved portions of the leading and trailing edges each being positioned between the ...

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Номер записи: 144
25-02-2021 дата публикации

RAIL ASSEMBLY HAVING A CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210053468A1
Автор: Aktas Macit, Caldwell Robert Clayton, Gauthier Joshua, Gupta Adarsh, Kish Joseph Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew, Xie Changwei
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A rail assembly includes a track assembly, an elongate shaft mounted to the track assembly, and a carriage assembly received within the track assembly. The carriage assembly includes a body portion, an exterior surface of the body portion, a slider bracket fastened to the exterior surface of the body portion, and a gear box positioned within the slider bracket. The elongate shaft extends through the gear box. 1. A rail assembly , comprising:a track assembly;an elongate shaft mounted to the track assembly; and a body portion;', 'an exterior surface of the body portion;', 'a slider bracket fastened to the exterior surface of the body portion; and', 'a gear box positioned within the slider bracket, wherein the elongate shaft extends through the gear box., 'a carriage assembly received within the track assembly, wherein the carriage assembly comprises2. The rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gear box comprises:a shaft nut; anda nut drive gear.3. The rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein the shaft nut comprises gear teeth positioned about an outer circumference of the shaft nut.4. The rail assembly of claim 3 , wherein the gear teeth of the shaft nut extend from an exterior surface of the shaft nut.5. The rail assembly of claim 4 , wherein the nut drive gear engages with the gear teeth of the shaft nut to transmit motion from the nut drive gear to the shaft nut.6. The rail assembly of claim 5 , wherein the nut drive gear is a worm gear.7. The rail assembly of claim 3 , wherein the shaft nut further comprises thread teeth positioned about an interior circumference of the shaft nut.8. The rail assembly of claim 7 , wherein the elongate shaft comprises threads that extend from an exterior surface thereof claim 7 , and wherein the thread teeth positioned about the interior circumference of the shaft nut engage with the threads of the elongate shaft.9. The rail assembly of claim 2 , wherein the carriage assembly further comprises:a drive assembly coupled to the carriage ...

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Номер записи: 145
13-02-2020 дата публикации

AIR CHANNEL THERMOCOMFORT FOAM PAD

Номер: US20200047648A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Hoernke Spencer Robert, Line Johnathan Andrew
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A method of making a cushion assembly includes forming a first foam pad with a plurality of air cooling columns through the first foam pad. The plurality of air cooling columns terminate at a topper pad. A second foam pad is operably coupled with the first foam pad to define a non-linear flow channel between the first foam pad and the second foam pad. The non-linear flow channel is in fluid communication with the air cooling columns. An air mover is operably coupled to the non-linear flow channel to move air within the air cooling columns. 1. A method of making a cushion assembly , the method comprising:forming a first foam pad;forming a plurality of air cooling columns through the first foam pad;terminating the plurality of air cooling columns at a topper pad;operably coupling a second foam pad with the first foam pad to define a non-linear flow channel between the first foam pad and the second foam pad, the non-linear flow channel being in fluid communication with the air cooling columns; andoperably coupling an air mover to the non-linear flow channel to move air within the air cooling columns.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming the non-linear flow channel to include a vertical portion and a horizontal portion.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:blowing the air through the non-linear flow channel from the air mover to an air exhaust.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a recessed periphery about the plurality of air cooling columns, proximate the topper pad.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming the topper pad to be substantially porous.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming the plurality of air cooling columns to include a first air column and a second air column, wherein the non-linear flow channel exits a top portion of the first air column and enters a lower portion of the second air column.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming the plurality of air columns so that the ...

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Номер записи: 146
14-02-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE AND VEHICLE AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20190049132A1
Автор: Hagedorn Gregory, Line Johnathan Andrew
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A vehicle includes a truck bed, docking plate, baseplate, latching system, air compressor, and air storage tank. The truck bed has a side panel extending upward from a floor panel. The docking plate is secured to an internal surface of the side panel. The baseplate has first and second opposing external surfaces. The latching system extends from the first surface and engages the docking plate to secure the baseplate thereto. The air compressor and the air storage tank are each secured to the second surface. 1. A vehicle comprising:a truck bed having a side panel extending upward from a floor panel;a docking plate secured to an internal surface of the side panel;a baseplate having first and second opposing external surfaces;a latching system extending from the first surface and engaging the docking plate to secure the baseplate thereto; andan air compressor and an air storage tank, each secured to the second surface.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the second surface of the baseplate defines a plurality of orifices that includes a first subset of orifices patterned to receive fasteners for mounting a plurality of air compressor models having mounting footprints of varying dimensions.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the air compressor is secured to the second surface via fasteners engaging four orifices of the first subset of orifices.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of orifices includes a second subset of orifices patterned to receive fasteners for mounting a plurality of air storage tank models having mounting footprints of varying dimensions.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the air storage tank is secured to the second surface via fasteners engaging four orifices of the second subset of orifices.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of orifices includes a third subset of orifices patterned to receive fasteners for mounting hose wrapping brackets.7. The vehicle of further comprising a pair of hose wrapping brackets claim 6 , and ...

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Номер записи: 147
10-03-2022 дата публикации

MOVABLE ARMREST ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20220072983A1
Автор: Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, Godin Keith Allen, Kudav Deeptej, Line Johnathan Andrew, Moua Jimmy, Yilma Benjamin
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seating assembly of a row of seating of a vehicle comprising: (a) a seat including a frame having an inboard side; and (b) an inboard armrest assembly comprising: (i) a lower bracket attached to the inboard side of the frame of the seat; (ii) an upper bracket pivotally coupled to the lower bracket about a pivot axis extending generally forward-to-rearward; and (iii) a cushion unit mounted upon the upper bracket, the upper bracket having an inboard position and, upon application of an outboard force to the upper bracket, an outboard position further outboard than the inboard position, the upper bracket transitioning from the inboard position to the outboard position about the pivot axis. The outboard force moving the cushion unit to the outboard position removes the inboard armrest assembly from projecting into a center aisle of a vehicle. 1. A seating assembly of a row of seating of a vehicle comprising:a seat including a frame having an inboard side; and{'claim-text': ['a lower bracket attached to the inboard side of the frame of the seat;', 'an upper bracket pivotally coupled to the lower bracket about a pivot axis extending generally forward-to-rearward; and', 'a cushion unit mounted upon the upper bracket, the upper bracket having an inboard position and, upon application of an outboard force to the upper bracket, an outboard position further outboard than the inboard position, the upper bracket transitioning from the inboard position to the outboard position about the pivot axis;', 'wherein, the lower bracket comprises an upper portion and an inboard facing surface at the upper portion;', 'wherein, the upper bracket comprises a lower portion and an outboard facing surface at the lower portion, the outboard facing surface opposing the inboard facing surface of the lower bracket; and', 'wherein, the inboard facing surface of the upper portion of the lower bracket limits inboard rotational movement of the upper bracket about the pivot axis.'], '#text': 'an ...

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Номер записи: 148
03-03-2016 дата публикации

SEAT LEVELER FOR FRAGILE CARGO

Номер: US20160059758A1
Автор: Drobyshewski Susan, Hellman Kristin Ann, Huebner Annette Lynn, Line Johnathan Andrew
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A seat leveler for a vehicle seating assembly includes a body having a cavity filled with a shape-conforming medium. A support surface is disposed above the body and includes a non-slip surface material and a raised peripheral rim. A seat engaging surface is arranged at an angle below the support surface. The seat engaging surface includes a flexible material configured to flex with the shape-conforming medium. The seat engaging surface is operably coupled to a first portion of an underside of the support surface and a second portion of the underside of the support surface is exposed and in contact with a vehicle seat. A height-adjustable rear wall is disposed between the support surface and the seat engaging surface. 1. A seat leveler for a vehicle seating assembly comprising:a body including a cavity filled with a shape-conforming medium;a support surface disposed above the body and including a non-slip surface material and a raised peripheral rim;a seat engaging surface arranged at an angle below the support surface, the seat engaging surface including a flexible material configured to flex with the shape-conforming medium, the seat engaging surface being operably coupled to a first portion of an underside of the support surface and a second portion of the underside of the support surface is exposed and in contact with a vehicle seat; anda height-adjustable rear wall disposed between the support surface and the seat engaging surface.2. The seat leveler of claim 1 , wherein the shape-conforming medium is a multitude of microbeads.3. The seat leveler of claim 1 , wherein the non-slip surface material includes one of rubber and silicone.4. The seat leveler of claim 1 , further comprising:triangularly-shaped sidewalls, wherein the triangularly-shaped sidewalls and the seat engaging surface are constructed from a stretchable material.5. The seat leveler of claim 1 , wherein the seat engaging surface further includes a hard structural support disposed below the non- ...

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Номер записи: 149
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Seat with airbag

Номер: US20190054884A1
Автор: Alan George Dry, Brian Robert Spahn, Johnathan Andrew Line, Kevin Wayne Preuss, Marcos Silva Kondrad
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A seat includes a seatback including a top portion, a seat bottom coupled to the seatback, an airbag, a tether fixed to the seatback below the top portion and attached to the airbag, and an airbag extension. The airbag is inflatable from an undeployed position in the top portion to a deployed position attached to the top portion and extending in front of a front panel of the seatback. The airbag extension is inflatable from the airbag in the deployed position in front of the seat bottom.

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Номер записи: 150
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SPREADER PLATE LOAD DISTRIBUTION

Номер: US20180056826A1
Автор: Berry S. M. Akbar, Boland Brian, Kolich Michael, Lem Jeroen, Line Johnathan Andrew, Medoro Michael
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seating assembly includes a seat having a seat frame. The seat generally defines a seating surface. A seatback is pivotally coupled with the seat. A carrier is disposed on the seat frame and supports a multi-contour seating component that is adjustable to change a contour of the seating surface. A cushion assembly is disposed over the multi-contour seating component of the seat and is in communication with a climate control system. A spreader plate is disposed below the cushion assembly. The spreader plate is configured to balance load distribution across the seating surface when the multi-contour seating component is activated. The spreader plate includes flex recesses defined in forward and rearward walls of the spreader plate. Lateral flex breaks allow limited flexure of the spreader plate. An inner opening is in communication with the climate control system. 1. A seating assembly comprising:a seat including a seat frame, the seat generally defining a seating surface;a seatback pivotally coupled with the seat;a carrier disposed on the seat frame and supporting a multi-contour seating component that is adjustable to change a contour of the seating surface;a cushion assembly disposed over the multi-contour seating component of the seat and in communication with a climate control system; and flex recesses defined in forward and rearward walls of the spreader plate;', 'lateral flex breaks that allow limited flexure of the spreader plate; and', 'an inner opening in communication with the climate control system., 'a spreader plate disposed below the cushion assembly, the spreader plate configured to balance load distribution across the seating surface when the multi-contour seating component is activated, the spreader plate comprising2. The seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:front and rear flex breaks extending from the flex recesses.3. The seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spreader plate is constructed from a polymeric material.4. The seating ...

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Номер записи: 151
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SEATING ASSEMBLY WITH CLIMATE CONTROL FEATURES

Номер: US20180056834A1
Автор: Berry S. M. Akbar, Ferretti Daniel, Kolich Michael, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Medoro Michael
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seating assembly includes a seat assembly having a seat carrier. A ventilation control bag is disposed on the seat carrier and includes independent forward thigh support regions. A spacer fabric is disposed over the bag and includes independent forward thigh support regions. A permeable foam heater mat is disposed over the spacer fabric and includes independent forward thigh support regions. A permeable seat trim cover is disposed over the mat. A seatback assembly includes a seatback carrier having upper and lower regions. The upper region is pivotable relative to the lower region. A vent fan assembly is operably coupled with the seatback carrier. A ventilation control bag is in communication with the fan assembly. A spacer fabric is disposed over the bag. A permeable foam heater mat is disposed over the spacer fabric. A permeable seatback trim cover is disposed over the mat. 1. A seating assembly comprising: a seat carrier;', 'a ventilation control bag disposed on the seat carrier and including first and second independent forward thigh support regions;', 'a spacer fabric disposed over the ventilation control bag and including first and second independent forward thigh support regions;', 'a permeable foam heater mat disposed over the spacer fabric and including first and second independent forward thigh support regions; and', 'a permeable seat trim cover disposed over the permeable foam heater mat; and, 'a seat assembly including a seatback carrier including an upper region and a lower region, the upper region being pivotable relative to the lower region;', 'a vent fan assembly operably coupled with the seatback carrier;', 'a ventilation control bag in communication with the vent fan assembly;', 'a spacer fabric disposed over the ventilation control bag;', 'a permeable foam heater mat disposed over the spacer fabric; and', 'a permeable seatback trim cover disposed over the permeable foam heater mat., 'a seatback assembly including2. The seating assembly of claim ...

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Номер записи: 152
28-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING A HEADREST ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190061215A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A method of forming a headrest assembly includes providing a first mold that encloses a first cavity in a closed condition. A support is positioned in the first cavity. A first material is blow molded into the first cavity and around a portion of the support to form a core part. The core part and support are removed from the first mold. A second mold encloses a second cavity in a closed condition. The core part and the support are placed into the second mold in an open condition. A fluid is injected into the core part through the support. The second mold is converted to the closed condition. A second material is injection molded into the second cavity and around the core part to form an outer shell around the core part. A fluid is withdrawn from the core part through the support. 1. A method for injection molding a part comprising:filling a hollow core part with a fluid;injection molding an outer shell around the hollow core part; andremoving the fluid from the hollow core part.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:blow molding the hollow core part.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming the hollow core part for insertion into a headrest.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming the hollow core part from aluminum. This application is a divisional of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/447,650, filed on Mar. 2, 2017, entitled “METHOD OF FORMING A HEADREST ASSEMBLY,” the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present disclosure generally relates to a headrest assembly, and more particularly to a method of forming a headrest assembly.In the automotive industry, a number of headrests or head restraints are available on vehicle seats that are made in various ways to achieve various needs. It is advantageous to have headrests that are light weight, strong, and easy to manufacture. Thus, a headrest assembly that is light weight, strong and easy to manufacture is desired. ...

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Номер записи: 153
28-02-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT WITH COOLING FLUIDFLOW

Номер: US20190061464A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne
Принадлежит:

A seating assembly includes a seating surface extending over at least one of a seat and a seatback. The seating assembly also includes a fluid mover and a fluid transfer member including a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion. The fluid inlet portion is coupled to the fluid mover, and the fluid outlet portion is proximate the seating surface. The fluid mover is selectively operable to release a pressurized fluid through the tube so that the release of the pressurized fluid at the outlet cools a seating assembly occupant. 1. A seating assembly comprising:a seating surface extending over at least one of a seat and a seatback;a fluid mover;a fluid transfer member comprising a fluid inlet portion and a fluid outlet portion;wherein the fluid inlet portion is coupled to the fluid mover and the fluid outlet portion is proximate the seating surface; andwherein the fluid mover is selectively operable to direct a pressurized fluid through the fluid transfer member to deliver a cooling effect at the fluid outlet portion to cool an occupant.2. The seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fluid transfer member comprises a tube.3. The seating assembly of claim 2 , wherein the fluid transfer member comprises a tube and wherein the tube comprises a first aperture and a second aperture claim 2 , and wherein a holder is coupled to the second aperture.4. The seating assembly of claim 2 , wherein the holder is configured to support a trim cover.5. The seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fluid transfer member comprises a trim cover having extruded fluid galleries and wherein the cooling effect is achieved by an adiabatic process or a Joule-Thomson effect.6. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seating surface; anda tube arranged proximate the seating surface, the tube having an inlet fluidly coupled with a fluid mover and an outlet proximate the seating surface wherein the fluid mover is selectively operable to release a pressurized fluid through the tube so that ...

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Номер записи: 154
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle seat assembly

Номер: US20190061561A1
Автор: Jimmy Moua, Johnathan Andrew Line, Kevin Wayne Preuss, Marcos Silva Kondrad, S. M. Akbar Berry
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A seat assembly is provided herein. The seat assembly includes a seat member having a support surface. A pair of seat member bolsters is disposed on opposing sides of the seat member. A seat base supports the seat member and has a wraparound sidewall that extends above a bottom portion of each seat member bolster.

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Номер записи: 155
28-02-2019 дата публикации

SEATING ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES

Номер: US20190061573A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Hoernke Spencer Robert, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne
Принадлежит:

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seating surface and a tube arranged proximate the seating surface. The tube has an inlet fluidly coupled with a fluid mover and an outlet proximate the seating surface. A thermoelectric device is in communication with the outlet. The thermoelectric device is configured to thermodynamically affect heat exchange at the seating surface. The fluid mover is selectively operable to release a pressurized fluid through the tube proximate the thermoelectric device. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seating surface;a tube arranged proximate the seating surface, the tube having an inlet fluidly coupled with a fluid mover and an outlet proximate the seating surface;a thermoelectric device in communication with the outlet and configured to thermodynamically affect heat exchange at the seating surface; andwherein the fluid mover is selectively operable to release a pressurized fluid through the tube proximate the thermoelectric device.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature reduction at the outlet due to an adiabatic process or a Joule-Thomson effect.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric device comprises an upper surface and lower surface and wherein the pressurized fluid travels along the lower surface of the thermoelectric device and away from the seating surface.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein a temperature of the upper surface of the thermoelectric device is less than a temperature of the lower surface of the thermoelectric device so that the pressurized fluid carries heat away from the lower surface of the thermoelectric device.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein a temperature of the upper surface of the thermoelectric device is greater than a temperature of the lower surface of the thermoelectric device so that the pressurized fluid is chilled by the lower surface of the thermoelectric device.6. The vehicle seating ...

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Номер записи: 156
28-02-2019 дата публикации

SEATING ASSEMBLY WITH HEATING AND COOLING

Номер: US20190061577A1
Автор: Dry Alan George, Line Johnathan Andrew
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A vehicle seating assembly includes a seating surface, a fluid mover, and a fluid transfer member. The fluid transfer member includes a tube. The tube includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly coupled to the fluid mover, and the outlet is coupled to a holder that includes a resistive heater. The fluid mover and the resistive heater are selectively operable to convectively cool or heat the seating surface. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seating surface;a fluid mover;a fluid transfer member including a tube wherein the tube comprises an inlet and an outlet and wherein the inlet is fluidly coupled to the fluid mover and the outlet is coupled to a holder that includes a resistive heater; andwherein the fluid mover and the resistive heater are selectively operable to convectively cool or heat the seating surface, wherein the holder retains the resistive heater, wherein the holder comprises a fluid entrance and a fluid exit, wherein the outlet is fluidly coupled to the fluid entrance, and wherein a pressurized fluid travels from the outlet, through the fluid entrance, into the holder, along the resistive heater, and out of the fluid exit.2. The vehicle seating assembly of :wherein the fluid mover is selectively operable to direct the pressurized fluid through the fluid transfer member and wherein the pressurized fluid undergoes a temperature reduction at the outlet.3. The vehicle seating assembly of :wherein the fluid mover is a compressor and wherein the temperature reduction occurs due to adiabatic expansion or a Joule Thomson Effect.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the resistive heater is selectively operable to heat the pressurized fluid to heat an occupant.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein a carrier layer comprises the tube claim 1 , the holder claim 1 , and the resistive heater.6. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises a cartridge and wherein the resistive heater comprises ...

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Номер записи: 157
28-02-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE SEAT BOLSTER

Номер: US20190061587A1
Автор: Berry S. M. Akbar, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne, Spahn Brian Robert, Yilma Benjamin
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A seat assembly is provided herein. The seat assembly includes a seat member having a support surface. A pair of seat member bolsters is disposed on opposing sides of the seat member. A seat base supports the seat member and has a wraparound sidewall that extends above a bottom portion of each seat member bolster. 1. A seat assembly , comprising:a seat member having a support surface;a pair of pivotable seat member bolsters disposed on opposing sides of the seat member; anda seat base supporting the seat member and having a wraparound sidewall that extends above a bottom portion of each seat member bolster.2. The seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat member bolsters include an outwardly extending top surface claim 1 , the top surface extending over the wraparound sidewall.3. The seat assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a seatback operably coupled with the seat base.4. The seat assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a seat cover covering the support surface.5. The seat assembly of claim 3 , wherein the seatback defines lateral seatback bolsters having an upper region that extends a first distance forwardly of a contact surface of the seatback and a lower region that extends a second distance forwardly of a contact surface of the seatback claim 3 , the second distance less than the first distance.6. The seat assembly of claim 5 , wherein the seatback bolsters include a middle region that extends a third distance forwardly of the contact surface of the seatback claim 5 , the third distance greater than the first and second distances.7. The seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pair of seat member bolsters are pivotable about a point below a top surface of the seat base.8. The seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat member bolsters are configured as armrests for an occupant disposed on the support surface.9. The seat assembly of claim 7 , wherein the seat member bolsters are inhibited from further outward movement through contact with first and second ...

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Номер записи: 158
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Restraint bar for vehicle seating assembly

Номер: US20190061665A1
Автор: Brian Robert Spahn, Derek Board, James Chih Cheng, Johnathan Andrew Line, Kevin Wayne Preuss, Marcos Silva Kondrad, SRINIVASAN Sundararajan
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat pan operably coupled to a seatback. The vehicle seating assembly further includes a restraint bar coupled to the seatback and operable between a first position and a second position. The restraint bar is equipped with at least one deployable occupant restraint and the restraint bar is generally U-shaped.

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Номер записи: 159
27-02-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DISPLAY ADJUSTMENTS TO MITIGATE MOTION SICKNESS

Номер: US20200061332A1
Автор: Dry Alan, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Moua Jimmy, Preuss Kevin
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for automatic display modifications to avoid motion sickness. Example methods may include determining a first acceleration value of a device in a first direction, determining a first acceleration vector using the first acceleration value, and determining a baseline location of a focal point of a display of the device. Some embodiments may include determining a first adjusted location of the focal point of the display based at least in part on the first acceleration vector, and causing presentation of a graphical indicator of the first adjusted location of the focal point at the display, where the graphical indication is positioned at a second direction relative to the baseline location, and the second direction is opposite the first direction. 1. A method comprising:determining, by one or more computer processors coupled to at least one memory, a first acceleration value of a device in a first direction;determining a first acceleration vector using the first acceleration value;determining a baseline location of a focal point of a display of the device;determining a first adjusted location of the focal point of the display based at least in part on the first acceleration vector; andcausing presentation of a graphical indicator of the first adjusted location of the focal point at the display, wherein the graphical indication is positioned at a second direction relative to the baseline location, and wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the first acceleration value is greater than or equal to a sensitivity threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that a first length of time has elapsed; andceasing presentation of the graphical indicator.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a background color of content presented at the display; anddetermining a color of the graphical indicator ...

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Номер записи: 160
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Semi rigid push/pull vented envelope system

Номер: US20150069811A1
Автор: Adam Sachs, Johnathan Andrew Line, S.M. Akbar Berry
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat back and a seat base. A shell is disposed in the seat base and includes a left leg support and a right leg support. A membrane is disposed over the shell and includes a plurality of perforations. The membrane and the shell define a cavity. An air channel is defined in a bottom wall of the shell. The air channel extends at least partially into the left leg support and the right leg support. A spacer material is disposed in the cavity. A fan is in communication with the air channel and is configured to move air through the channel, the spacer material, and the plurality of perforations.

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Номер записи: 161
10-03-2016 дата публикации

TEMPORARY SEAT COVERS

Номер: US20160068089A1
Автор: Greiner Josh, Hellman Kristin Ann, Hosbach Christian J., Huebner Annette Lynn, Line Johnathan Andrew, Petrauskas Lisa E., Rutman Matthew B., Sakarian Artur, Welch Ryan
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A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat and a seatback pivotally coupled with the seat. A seatcover assembly is disposed below the seat. The seatcover assembly is operable between a stored position and a deployed position. A spring-biased spindle is coupled with an attachment end of the seatcover assembly. A seatcover is configured to be wrapped around the spindle in the stored position and withdrawn from the spring-biased spindle in the deployed position. An engagement rod is coupled with an intermediate portion of the seatcover and is configured to securely engage a biteline disposed between the seat and the seatback. A plurality of engagement features removably secure side edges of the seatcover with the seat. 1. A vehicle seat assembly comprising:a seat;a seatback pivotally coupled with the seat; a spring-biased spindle coupled with an attachment end of the seat cover assembly;', 'a seat cover configured to be wrapped around the spindle in the stored position and withdrawn from the spring-biased spindle in the deployed position; and', 'an engagement rod coupled with an intermediate portion of the seat cover, the engagement rod being configured to extend across and securely engage a bite line disposed between the seat and the seatback;, 'a seat cover assembly disposed below the seat, the seat cover assembly being operable between a stored position and a deployed position and comprisinga plurality of engagement features removably securing side edges of the seat cover with the seat; anda forward portion of the seat including a door horizontally hinged to the forward portion of the seat, the door configured to cover a cavity disposed under a seat cushion of the seat and containing the spring-biased spindle, the door operable between open and closed positions to avail the seat cover for use and conceal the seat cover, respectively.2. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat cover includes outwardly extending side bolster covers.3. The vehicle seat ...

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Номер записи: 162
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Seat base for a seating assembly

Номер: US20180065508A1
Автор: Carol Casey, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Rodney Charles Brinker
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A seat base for a seating assembly includes a thigh-extension plate and an extension track engaged with the thigh-extension plate. A thigh-extension slider engages with the extension track. A plurality of stabilizer tabs are integrally formed with the thigh-extension slider.

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Номер записи: 163
08-03-2018 дата публикации

MOBILE OFFICE SEATBACK MODULE

Номер: US20180065513A1
Автор: Godin Keith Allen, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Lyons David Frederick, Preuss Kevin Wayne
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat operably coupled with a seatback. The seatback includes an adjustable headrest. A back panel is disposed on a rearward side of the seatback. The back panel includes engagement features removably coupled with a workstation. The workstation includes a plurality of connection features. The connection features includes a mechanical connector, a data connector, and a power connector. An upper support abuts a rear surface of the headrest. An open receptacle is disposed proximate the headrest. An intermediate compartment is disposed adjacent the open receptacle and concealed by first and second opposing doors. A lower compartment is concealed by a bottom door. 2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second opposing doors defines a work surface that opens to a substantially lateral horizontal position.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a power plug disposed in at least one of the intermediate compartment and the lower compartment.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a data plug disposed in at least one of the intermediate compartment and the lower compartment.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second opposing doors and the bottom door are pivotal about hinges disposed about a periphery of the workstation.6. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:an inductive charging pad disposed in at least one of the open receptacle, the intermediate compartment, and the lower compartment.7. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first opposing door is larger than the second opposing door.8. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the mechanical connector claim 1 , the data connector claim 1 , and the power connector define a single connection feature.9. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seat operably coupled with a seatback and a headrest; and a support ...

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Номер записи: 164
08-03-2018 дата публикации

MODULAR ASSEMBLY CROSS-TUBE ATTACHMENT TAB DESIGNS AND FUNCTIONS

Номер: US20180065515A1
Автор: Andree David, Berry S. M. Akbar, Casey Carol, Line Johnathan Andrew, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seating assembly includes a seat. A front assembly bracket is coupled to an underside of the seat. A rearward retention member defines a receiving aperture to receive a front cross-tube. A polymeric overmold is disposed over the rearward retention member. A forward retention member is operable between open and closed positions and is disposed proximate the rearward retention member. A rear assembly bracket includes a tab end operably coupled with the seat. A rounded body is configured to close engage a rear cross-tube. A fastener end is configured to secure the rear assembly bracket against the cross-tube. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising: a rearward retention member defining a receiving aperture to receive a front cross-tube;', 'a polymeric overmold disposed over the rearward retention member; and', 'a forward retention member operable between open and closed positions and disposed proximate the rearward retention member; and', a tab end operably coupled with the seat;', 'a rounded body configured to engage a rear cross-tube; and', 'a fastener end configured to secure the rear assembly bracket against the cross-tube., 'a rear assembly bracket comprising], 'a front assembly bracket coupled to an underside of the seat and comprising, 'a seat comprising2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rearward retention member includes a plurality of reinforcement ribs.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the front assembly bracket includes first and second up-stops.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein the attachment bracket includes a slot within which the forward retention member is moveable.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rearward retention member is disposed between independently moveable thigh supports of the seat.6. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rearward retention member and the forward retention member each include a fastener aperture.7. The vehicle seating ...

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Номер записи: 165
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Support assembly for a vehicle seat

Номер: US20180065518A1
Автор: Brian Boland, Daniel Ferretti, Johnathan Andrew Line, Michael Kolich, Michael Medoro, S.M. Akbar Berry
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A support assembly for a vehicle seat includes a base plate and a support plate. The support plate is rotatably coupled to the base plate at a peripheral edge. First and second inflatable members are positioned between the base plate and the support plate. A fluid supply is in fluid communication with the first and second inflatable members.

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Номер записи: 166
08-03-2018 дата публикации

MANUAL LUMBAR PUMP ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180065528A1
Автор: Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marc, Line Johnathan Andrew, Nisbett Jason, Sachs Adam, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A pump assembly for a vehicle seatback includes a plurality of air bladders defining a lumbar support and a pneumatic cylinder that has a sealed head slidably disposed within a cylindrical cavity coupled defining an outlet. A selection device operably engages the outlet with a select one of the plurality of air bladders for inflating the select one of the plurality of air bladders. 1. A pump assembly for a vehicle seatback , comprising:a plurality of air bladders defining a lumbar support;a pneumatic cylinder that has a sealed head slidably disposed within a cylindrical cavity coupled defining an outlet; anda selection device operably engaging the outlet with a select one of the plurality of air bladders for inflating the select one of the plurality of air bladders.2. The pump assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a lever operably coupled with the sealed head for sliding the sealed head into the cylindrical cavity to compress the compressible air chamber and dispense air to the inlet.3. The pump assembly of claim 1 , wherein the selection device includes a plurality of pushbuttons mounted with the valve body and individually associated with respective ones of the plurality of bladders for selecting the select one of the plurality of air bladders.4. The pump assembly of claim 1 , further including a release button operable to engage an outlet with the select one of the plurality of air bladders.5. The pump assembly of claim 4 , further including a lever operable to drive compression of the air chamber claim 4 , the lever being rotatable about an axis claim 4 , wherein:the release button is axially disposed on the axis.6. The pump assembly of claim 1 , wherein the selection device includes:a knob rotatable about a first pivot axis; anda shaft that is rotatable between a first position and a second position, the knob being fixedly coupled with the shaft, and wherein the first position engages a first one of the plurality of air bladders with the outlet and the ...

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Номер записи: 167
08-03-2018 дата публикации

CROSS-TUBE ATTACHMENT HOOK FEATURES FOR MODULAR ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORT

Номер: US20180065529A1
Автор: Berry S. M. Akbar, Casey Carol, Hosbach Christian J., Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat. An attachment bracket is coupled to an underside of the seat and includes forwardly-extending hook features. Each hook feature defines a receiving aperture to receive a front cross-tube. A polymeric overmold is disposed over each hook feature. A downwardly-extending retention member is disposed between the hook features. Rear support hooks are configured to engage a rear cross-tube of the seat as a seat carrier is rotated downwardly into position during manufacture. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising: an attachment bracket coupled to an underside of the seat and including forwardly-extending hook features, each hook feature defining a receiving aperture to receive a front cross-tube;', 'a polymeric overmold disposed over each hook feature;', 'a downwardly-extending retention member disposed between the hook features; and', 'rear support hooks configured to engage a rear cross-tube of the seat as a seat carrier is rotated downwardly into position during manufacture., 'a seat comprising2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the forwardly-extending hook features include a plurality of ribs.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the attachment bracket includes first and second forwardly-extending hook features.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 3 , wherein each hook feature is proximate an independently moveable thigh support of the seat.5. The vehicle seating assembly of further comprising:an upwardly-extending up-stop disposed on the attachment bracket.6. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a rearward vertical support wall extending downwardly from a rear portion of the attachment bracket.7. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:sidewalls extending upwardly from side portions of the attachment bracket.8. A seating assembly comprising:a seat;first and second forward hook features receiving a front cross-tube of a seat frame;a downwardly- ...

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Номер записи: 168
19-03-2015 дата публикации

SELF-ADJUSTING SEAT STIFFNESS SYSTEM

Номер: US20150076879A1
Автор: DeSmet Edward Joseph, Ferretti Daniel, Line Johnathan Andrew, Olsen William Jerome, Ruthinowski Richard Edward, Spahn Brian Robert
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A self-adjusting seat stiffness system that uses a tension member and tensioning device to maintain or increase tension in a seat component during a perceived vehicle dynamic event. The system may use an inertial latching spool for the tensioning device as an example of a way to maintain tension at a target acceleration of the spool by locking up the tension member, or may have a controller to control the tensioning member to provide variable tensions depending on varying perceived vehicle parameters. The tensioning of the tension member helps to avoid submarining of an occupant under a seatbelt due to unacceptable seat compression during a vehicle dynamic event. 1. A self-adjusting seat stiffness system comprising:a tension member in cooperation with a tensioning unit connected to and spanning a portion of a seat, wherein the tensioning unit automatically adjusts the tension of the tension member providing seat stiffness in response to a perceived vehicle dynamic event.2. The system of wherein the tensioning unit is an inertial-latching retracting spool.3. The system of wherein the tensioning unit is an electric retractor.4. The system of wherein the tensioning unit is a pyro-technic retractor.5. The system of further comprising a controller to control the tensioning unit.6. The system of wherein the controller sends a signal to the tensioning unit to at least maintain an initial tension in the tension member.7. The system of wherein the controller sends a signal to the tensioning unit to increase tension in the tension member.8. The system of further comprising a vehicle pre-crash system claim 5 , wherein the controller is in communication with the vehicle pre-crash system claim 5 , the perceived vehicle dynamic event is a potential collision with another object as determined by the vehicle pre-crash system claim 5 , and the controller sets the tension of the tension member in response to the potential collision of the vehicle with another object.9. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 169
05-06-2014 дата публикации

CLIMATE COMFORT SEAT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140152058A1
Автор: Ferretti Daniel, Hoke Paul Bryan, Jaranson John W., Kolich Michael, Lem Jeroen, Line Johnathan Andrew, Maranville Clay Wesley
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat structure. A carrier is disposed on the seat structure and includes a matrix of fluid transfer lines. A spacer material is positioned over the carrier. A trim cover is disposed over the spacer material. A desiccant is made from a volcanic ash and is supported by the seat structure. The matrix of fluid transfer lines thermodynamically influences a relative temperature of the trim cover through both the carrier and the desiccant. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seat structure;a carrier disposed on the seat structure and including a matrix of fluid transfer lines;a spacer material positioned over the carrier;a trim cover disposed over the spacer material; anda desiccant made from a volcanic ash and supported by the seat structure, wherein the matrix of fluid transfer lines thermodynamically influences a relative temperature of the trim cover through both the carrier and the desiccant.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the desiccant is disposed between the trim cover and the spacer material.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the matrix of fluid transfer lines are integrally formed in the carrier.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the matrix of fluid transfer lines are separate and distinct lines held in place by receiving channels disposed in the carrier.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:an air movement system disposed in communication with the spacer material.6. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein a gaseous fluid is routed through the matrix of fluid transfer lines.7. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seat structure supporting a thermoelectric device;a carrier disposed on the seat structure and including a thermal seat manifold;a spacer material positioned over the carrier;a trim cover disposed over the spacer material; anda desiccant supported by the seat structure, wherein the thermal seat manifold ...

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Номер записи: 170
07-03-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE INCLUDING INFLATABLE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTED BY SEAT

Номер: US20190071046A1
Автор: Berry S.M. Akbar, Dry Alan George, Line Johnathan Andrew, Spahn Brian Robert, Yilma Benjamin
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seat assembly includes a seatback including a left lateral panel and a right lateral panel opposite the left lateral panel, a left airbag inflatable from the left lateral panel to an inflated position, a right airbag inflatable from the right lateral panel to an inflated position, and a tether extending from the left lateral panel to the right lateral panel. The tether is connected to the airbags. 1. A vehicle seat assembly comprising:a seatback including a left lateral panel and a right lateral panel opposite the left lateral panel;a left airbag inflatable from the left lateral panel to an inflated position;a right airbag inflatable from the right lateral panel to an inflated position; anda tether extending from the left lateral panel to the right lateral panel, the tether connected to the airbags.2. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tether is attached to the left lateral panel below the left airbag and to the right lateral panel below the right airbag.3. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seatback includes a front panel extending from the left lateral panel to the right lateral panel claim 1 , and the tether extends across the front panel when the left airbag and the right airbag are in the inflated position.4. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the left airbag is an upper left airbag claim 1 , and the right airbag is an upper right airbag claim 1 , the vehicle seat assembly further comprising a lower left airbag inflatable from the left lateral panel and disposed below the upper left airbag claim 1 , and a lower right airbag inflatable from the right lateral panel and disposed below the upper right airbag.5. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 4 , wherein the upper left airbag and the lower left airbag are sewn together claim 4 , and the upper right airbag and the lower right airbag are sewn together.6. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 4 , wherein the tether is connected to the lower left airbag and the ...

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Номер записи: 171
18-03-2021 дата публикации

SCISSOR LIFT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210078456A1
Автор: Hosbach Christian J., Jaranson John Wayne, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Maloney Patrick
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seat includes a seat base operably coupled with a seatback and having a seat pan. An upper connector is positioned on the seat pan. A lift assembly is operably coupled with the seat pan and includes a bracket defining a bracket slot. An outer link has a first end rotatably coupled with the seat pan and a second end that includes a lower connector. The lower connector is slidably received by the bracket slot. An inner link has a first end rotatably coupled with the bracket and a second end that defines a link slot. The link slot is configured to receive the upper connector. A sector gear is configured to facilitate vertical translation of the seat base. 1. A vehicle seat , comprising:a seat base having a seat pan and operably coupled with a seatback;an upper connector positioned on the seat pan; and a bracket defining a bracket slot;', 'an outer link having a first end rotatably coupled with the seat pan and a second end including a lower connector, the lower connector slidably received by the bracket slot;', 'an inner link having a first end rotatably coupled with the bracket and a second end defining a link slot, wherein the link slot is configured to receive the upper connector; and', 'a sector gear configured to facilitate vertical translation of the seat base., 'a lift assembly operably coupled with the seat pan, wherein the lift assembly includes2. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the seatback is directly coupled with the bracket at a pivot.3. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , further comprising:an actuator operably coupled with the sector gear and configured to engage with the sector gear to rotate the inner link to facilitate the vertical translation of the seat base.4. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein the seat pan defines a recess configured to at least partially receive the lift assembly.5. The vehicle seat of claim 1 , wherein a cross-member is fixedly coupled with the first end of the inner link.6. A vehicle seat claim 1 , comprising:a ...

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Номер записи: 172
18-03-2021 дата публикации

SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED BELT MEMBER

Номер: US20210078468A1
Автор: Berry S.M. Akbar, DeSmet Edward Joseph, Hoernke Spencer Robert, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Olsen William Jerome, West Sean Bayle, Yilma Benjamin
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seat assembly includes a seatback having an interior portion and a seat portion having an interior portion. A belt member includes first and second ends and a deployable portion disposed therebetween. The deployable portion is operable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The deployable portion of the belt member is disposed within the interior portion of the seatback and the interior portion of the seat portion when the deployable portion is in the stowed position. The deployable portion of the belt member is disposed outside of the interior portion of the seatback and outside of the interior portion of the seat portion when the deployable portion is in the deployed position. One or more retractor mechanisms are operably coupled to the belt member and operative to retract a portion of the deployable portion of the belt member after or during deployment. 1. A seat assembly , comprising:a seatback having opposed first and second sides and an interior portion;a seat portion having opposed first and second sides, a front portion and an interior portion; anda belt member having first and second ends and a deployable portion, wherein the first and second ends are operably coupled to the opposed first and second sides of the seatback, and further wherein the deployable portion of the belt member is operable between a stowed position, wherein the deployable portion of the belt member is disposed within the interior portion of the seatback and the interior portion of the seat portion, and further wherein a first portion of the deployable portion of the belt member is disposed along the opposed first and second sides of the seatback within the interior portion of the seatback when the belt member is in the stowed position, and a deployed position, wherein the deployable portion of the belt member is disposed outside of the interior portion of the seatback and outside of the interior portion of the seat portion.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The seat assembly of ...

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Номер записи: 173
18-03-2021 дата публикации

TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20210078510A1
Автор: Aktas Macit, Ewel Adam, Gauthier Joshua, Hagedorn Gregory, Kish Joseph Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew, Moua Jimmy, Tippy David James
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A track assembly includes a rail cartridge slidably coupled with a track. A first electrical connector is positioned within the rail cartridge. A connection cartridge defines a channel and includes a second electrical connector configured to selectively engage with the first electrical connector. An actuation member is positioned within the channel of the connection cartridge and is coupled with the second electrical connector. A spring is operably coupled to the actuation member and is configured to bias the actuation member in a first position. An actuator is operably coupled with the actuation member. The actuator is moved upward against the bias of the spring to move the actuation member to a second position when the actuator contacts the rail cartridge of the track. 1. A track assembly for a rail-mounted component of a vehicle comprising:a rail cartridge slidably coupled with a track and defining a first slot;a first electrical connector positioned within the rail cartridge; and first and second sidewalls joined by a bottom wall, the bottom wall defining a second slot;', 'a second electrical connector positioned within the channel and configured to selectively extend through the second slot to engage with the first electrical connector;', 'an actuation member positioned within the channel and movable between first and second positions;', 'a spring operably coupled with the actuation member, the spring configured to bias the actuation member into the first position; and', 'an actuator extending through the bottom wall and operably coupled with the actuation member to selectively move the actuation member into the second position against the bias of the spring., 'a connection cartridge defining a channel, wherein the connection cartridge includes2. The track assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a coupling protrusion extending from a first end of the connection cartridge and configured to be received by a first receiving space of the rail cartridge; anda latch ...

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Номер записи: 174
18-03-2021 дата публикации

SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH DEPLOYABLE BELT MEMBER

Номер: US20210078521A1
Автор: Berry S.M. Akbar, Board Derek, DeSmet Edward Joseph, Dry Alan George, EL-Jawahri Raed Essa, Hoernke Spencer Robert, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Sundararajan Srinivasan, West Sean Bayle, Yilma Benjamin
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seat assembly includes a seatback having a back support portion centrally disposed thereon. A retractor mechanism is operably coupled to the seatback. A belt member is coupled to the retractor mechanism. The belt member further includes a body portion disposed between first and second ends of the belt member. The body portion of the belt member is operable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The belt member is disposed in front of the back support portion of the seatback in the deployed position. The belt member is disposed in an interior portion of the seatback in the stowed position. The seat assembly further includes an airbag assembly to which the belt member is attached. The belt member is deployed when the airbag assembly is deployed as coupled thereto. 1. A seat assembly , comprising:a seatback having a back support portion centrally disposed thereon;at least one retractor mechanism operably coupled to the seatback and having first and second attachment locations spaced-apart from one another; anda belt member having first and second ends respectively coupled to the first and second attachment locations of the at least one retractor mechanism, wherein the belt member further includes a body portion disposed between the first and second ends that is operable between a deployed position, wherein the belt member is disposed in front of the back support portion of the seatback, and a stowed position, wherein the belt member is received in the seatback.2. The seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second attachment locations are disposed on opposite sides of the back support portion.3. The seat assembly of claim 1 , including:an airbag assembly supported in an interior portion of the seatback in a stowed position, wherein the airbag assembly is configured to deploy from the stowed position to a deployed position in a seat-forward direction around the back support portion of the seatback.4. The seat assembly of claim 3 , wherein the body ...

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Номер записи: 175
12-06-2014 дата публикации

VIRTUAL H-POINT SEAT BACK SYSTEM

Номер: US20140159457A1
Автор: Compton Grant A., Harper Kendrick Alden, Jaranson John W., Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A seat recliner system includes a seat back having a back support member configured to support the back of a passenger. A connecting member extends generally orthogonally from a lower end of the back support member. The connecting member includes a front portion and a rear portion. A seat base includes a forward link operably coupled to the front portion of the connecting member. A rearward link is operably coupled to the rear portion of the connecting member such that the seat back is rotatable about a virtual hip-point of a passenger that is above the seat base and forward of the seat back. 1. A seat recliner system comprising: a back support member configured to support the back of a passenger;', 'a connecting member extending generally orthogonally from a lower end of the back support member, the connecting member including a front portion and a rear portion; and, 'a seat back including a forward link operably coupled to the front portion of the connecting member; and', 'a rearward link operably coupled to the rear portion of the connecting member such that the seat back is rotatable about a virtual hip-point of a passenger that is above the seat base and forward of the seat back., 'a seat base including2. The seat recliner system of claim 1 , further comprising:a motor operably coupled to the forward link and the rearward link and including an actuator.3. The seat recliner system of claim 1 , further comprising:a flexible cushion disposed over the seat base.4. The seat recliner system of claim 1 , further comprising:a position-securing member including a plurality of securing teeth.5. The seat recliner system of claim 4 , further comprising:an engagement member including a plurality of engagement teeth engaged with and complementary to the plurality of securing teeth.6. The seat recliner system of claim 1 , wherein a bottom portion of the seat back translates down and forward relative to the seat base as the seat back reclines.7. A vehicle seat recliner system ...

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Номер записи: 176
14-03-2019 дата публикации

BOX LINK VERTICAL TRACK

Номер: US20190077294A1
Автор: Danowski Christopher Anthony, Godin Keith Allen, Hagedorn Gregory, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin
Принадлежит:

A cargo securement system is disclosed and includes a track securable to a fixed mounting location within a cargo area. A slidable mount is movable along the track and securable at different positions along a longitudinal length to provide different securement positions adaptable to the cargo. 1. A cargo securement system for a motor vehicle comprising:a track having a longitudinal length;a bracket attached to the track and mountable to a fixed structure within a cargo area of a motor vehicle;a slidable mount supported on the track and securable at different positions along the longitudinal length of the track.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the slidable mount has a mount opening that defines a mounting location for a securement device.3. The system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the mount opening includes an upper open space having a first width and a lower open space having a second width greater than the first width.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the securement device includes a locking portion that is securable to both the fixed structure and the mount opening in the slidable mount.5. The system as recited in claim 3 , wherein the bracket includes a first bracket part that is attached to the track and a second bracket part that secures the first bracket part to the fixed structure.6. The system as recited in claim 5 , wherein the fixed structure has a fixed mounting opening and the first bracket part and the second bracket part are secured within the mounting opening when mounted to the fixed structure.7. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the track includes a plurality of locking openings spaced apart along the longitudinal length and the slidable mount includes a locking pin received within one of the plurality of locking openings for securing the slidable mount to a position on the track.8. The system as recited in claim 7 , wherein the locking pin is pivotally mounted to the slidable mount for movement between a locked ...

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Номер записи: 177
19-06-2014 дата публикации

FLEX AND FOLD VEHICLE SEATING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140167466A1
Автор: Kormos Kurt, Line Johnathan Andrew, Nae Dumitru Dan, Stanhope Curtis
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback and a rear bracket pivotally supporting the seatback and slidably engaging a track assembly. A seat has a four-bar linkage that includes a top link for supporting a cushion, a bottom link, a rear link pivotally coupling a rearward portion of the top link with a rearward portion of the bottom link, and a front link pivotally coupling a forward portion of the top link with a forward portion of the bottom link. A connecting member pivotally couples the bottom link with the seatback. Pivoting the seatback forward about the rear bracket causes the connecting member to collapse the linkage rearward to a stowed position. A base member pivotally couples an intermediate portion of the front link with a fixed front bracket. Sliding the seatback forward causes the seat to pivot upward about the base member to a rear access position. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seatback;a rear bracket pivotally supporting the seatback and slidably engaged with a track assembly; a top link for supporting a cushion;', 'a bottom link extending below the top link;', 'a rear link pivotally coupling a rearward portion of the top link with a rearward portion of the bottom link; and', 'a front link pivotally coupling a forward portion of the top link with a forward portion of the bottom link;, 'a seat positioned substantially orthogonal to the seatback in an upright position and having a four-bar linkage includinga connecting member pivotally coupling the bottom link with the seatback, wherein pivoting the seatback forward about the rear bracket causes the connecting member to collapse the linkage rearward to a stowed position defined by the bottom link in closer proximity to the top link; anda base member pivotally coupling an intermediate portion of the front link with a fixed front bracket, wherein sliding the seatback forward causes the connecting member to pivot the seat upward about the base member to a rear access position defined by ...

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Номер записи: 178
31-03-2016 дата публикации

INDEPENDENT CUSHION EXTENSION WITH OPTIMIZED LEG-SPLAY ANGLE

Номер: US20160090010A1
Автор: Ferretti Daniel, Jaranson John Wayne, Kolich Michael, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat frame seat frame having a longitudinal centerline and a seat H-point along the centerline. A first extendable member is disposed on a forward portion of the seat frame along a first side of the centerline and is operable between extended and retracted positions. A second extendable member adjacent to and independent of the first extendable member is disposed on the forward portion of the seat frame along a second, opposite side of centerline and is operable between extended and retracted positions. The first and the second extendable members extend forwardly from the seat H-point at a lateral angle of between 5 to 10 degrees relative the centerline, respectively. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a seat frame having a longitudinal centerline and a seat H-point along the centerline;a first extendable member disposed on a forward portion of the seat frame along a first side of the centerline and operable between an extended position and a retracted position; anda second extendable member adjacent to and independent of the first extendable member, the second extendable member disposed on the forward portion of the seat frame along a second, opposite side of centerline and operable between extended and retracted positions;the first extendable member and the second extendable member each extending forwardly from the seat H-point at a lateral angle of between 5 to 10 degrees relative the centerline.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first extendable member and the second extendable member each extend forwardly from the seat H-point at a lateral angle of about 5 degrees relative the centerline.3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first extendable member is disposed on a top portion of a first leg support operably coupled to a first rotatable support base by a first slide assembly claim 1 , and wherein the second extendable member is disposed on a top portion of a second leg support ...

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Номер записи: 179
21-03-2019 дата публикации

OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE SEAT

Номер: US20190084452A1
Автор: Ewel Adam, Hagedorn Gregory, Hamlin Timothy Owen, Line Johnathan Andrew, Moua Jimmy
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A seat assembly includes a frame assembly have a seat portion and a seatback portion, wherein a seat member is supported on the seat portion of the frame assembly and a seatback is supported on the seatback portion of the frame assembly. Each of the seatback and the seat include a support portion supported on a carrier member, wherein the support portion and the carrier member are comprised of porous non-absorbent materials that are configured to allow water to drain therethrough. A cover member is comprised of a perforated fabric that is non-absorbent, and includes a first portion covering the seat member and a second portion covering the seatback. 1. A seat assembly , comprising:a carrier member having upper and lower sides interconnected by a plurality of drainage apertures;a support portion supported on the upper side of the carrier member, the support portion comprised of a closed-cell foam material, wherein the carrier member and the support portion include respective first and second hardness values, and further wherein the first hardness value of the carrier member is greater than the second hardness value of the support portion; anda cover member disposed over an upper surface of the support portion, wherein the cover member is comprised of a perforated fabric.2. The seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the carrier member is comprised of a perforated polymeric material.3. The seat assembly of claim 2 , wherein the carrier member is water resistant.4. The seat assembly of claim 3 , wherein the support portion is water resistant.5. The seat assembly of claim 4 , wherein the cover member is water resistant.6. The seat assembly of claim 2 , wherein the polymeric material includes an expanded polypropylene material.7. The seat assembly of claim 6 , wherein the closed-cell foam material is comprised of ethylene-vinyl acetate.8. A seat assembly claim 6 , comprising:a frame assembly have a seat portion and a seatback portion;a seat member supported on the seat ...

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Номер записи: 180
21-03-2019 дата публикации

STORAGE BIN

Номер: US20190084487A1
Автор: Carnago Steven, Ewel Adam, Hagedorn Gregory, Line Johnathan Andrew, Moua Jimmy, Preuss Kevin Wayne
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A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat that is pivotable between an open position and a closed position. A cavity is formed in a support structure of the seat such that an occupant is supported on a support rib. 1. A vehicle seating assembly , comprising:a seat that is pivotable between open and closed positions;a hinge assembly having support wires that travel within channels as the seat transitions between the open and closed positions, anda cavity formed in a support structure of the seat and defining a support rib such that an occupant is supported on the support rib.2. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support rib is positioned directly below a projected center of mass of the occupant.34-. (canceled)5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the channels of the hinge assembly are integrally formed with the seat.6. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support rib further comprises:a skin that is grained with a predetermined pattern.7. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat further comprises:a supplemental storage area in an underside of the seat.8. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seat extends over a front wall of the cavity when the seat is in the closed position.9. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a prop bar operably coupled to the seat, wherein the prop bar automatically deploys when the seat is placed in the open position such that the seat remains in the open position.10. A vehicle seating assembly claim 1 , comprising:a seat that is pivotable about a hinge assembly that has support wires that travel within channels as the seat transitions between open and closed positions; andone or more compartments created by removing at least a portion of a support structure of the seat thereby reducing the support structure to one or more support ribs.11. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 10 , wherein the support ribs are positioned such that at ...

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Номер записи: 181
19-03-2020 дата публикации

SWIVEL SEAT SYSTEM

Номер: US20200086768A1
Автор: Aktas Macit, Brown Jerry R., Ferretti Daniel, Hoernke Spencer Robert, Kish Joseph Michael, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Preuss Kevin Wayne
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A seating system comprises a plurality of seating assemblies having first and second-row seating assemblies. Each seating assembly includes a cradle pivotally coupled to a seat base and to a seatback. The seat base is movable between first and second positions. The seating assembly includes a base having first and second supports and a swivel plate assembly including first and second frames. The first frame is coupled to the cradle, and the second frame is coupled to the base. The swivel plate assembly includes first and second swivel plates, the first swivel plate coupled to the first frame and the second swivel plate coupled to the second frame. The first swivel plate is configured to allow the cradle to rotate between first and second positions relative to the base. The seating system includes a track assembly. The first and second supports of the base are slidably coupled to the track assembly. 1. A seating system comprising: a cradle pivotally coupled to a seat base at a first pivot and to a seatback at a second pivot, wherein the seat base is movable between first and second positions;', 'a base having first and second supports; and', first and second frames, wherein the first frame is fixedly coupled to the cradle and the second frame is fixedly coupled to the base; and', 'first and second swivel plates, the first swivel plate operably coupled to the first frame and the second swivel plate operably coupled to the second frame,, 'a swivel plate assembly, the swivel plate assembly comprising, 'wherein the first swivel plate is configured to allow the cradle to rotate between first and second positions relative to the base; and, 'a plurality of seating assemblies having first and second-row seating assemblies, each seating assembly comprisinga track assembly, wherein the first and second supports are slidably coupled to the track assembly.2. The seating system of claim 1 , wherein the seatback includes a non-linear front surface having a first curve claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 182
07-04-2016 дата публикации

Torsion bar upper seatback support assembly

Номер: US20160096448A1
Автор: Carol Diane Casey, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Nicholas Alphonse Billardello, Rodney Charles Brinker
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle seating assembly including a lower seatback. An upper seatback is operably coupled to the lower seatback. The upper seatback is pivotally mounted to the lower seatback at a pivot axis. An arcuate back support bar is disposed in the upper seatback and is configured to rotate the upper seatback between forward and rearward positions. The arcuate support bar includes first and second generally linear members and an arcuate intermediate portion disposed between the first and second generally linear members. An articulation assembly operably couples the lower seatback with the upper seatback.

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Номер записи: 183
07-04-2016 дата публикации

MANUAL UPPER SEATBACK SUPPORT

Номер: US20160096449A1
Автор: Hosbach Christian J., Line Johnathan Andrew, Nichols Brandon W., Roorda Brian John, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
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A vehicle seating assembly includes a lower seatback. An upper seatback is operably coupled to the lower seatback. The upper seatback is pivotally mounted to the lower seatback at a pivot axis. A manual articulation assembly operably couples the lower seatback with the upper seatback. The manual articulation assembly includes a housing member having a cam channel and an inner wall with a plurality of engagement recesses. A positional cam includes a cam pin engaged with the cam channel and an outer wall with a plurality of engagement teeth in removable engagement with the plurality of engagement recesses. 1. A vehicle seating assembly comprising:a lower seatback;an upper seatback operably coupled to the lower seatback, wherein the upper seatback is pivotally mounted to the lower seatback at a pivot axis; and a housing member including a cam channel and an inner wall with a plurality of engagement recesses; and', 'a positional cam including a cam pin engaged with the cam channel and an outer wall with a plurality of engagement teeth in removable engagement with the plurality of engagement recesses, wherein the cam pin is linearly slidable in the cam channel., 'a manual articulation assembly operably coupling the lower seatback with the upper seatback, the manual articulation assembly comprising2. (canceled)3. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cam pin is linearly slidable between a lowered position that disengages the engagement teeth from the engagement recesses and a raised position that engages the engagement teeth with the engagement recesses.4. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the manual articulation assembly is configured to position the upper seatback in one of a rear position claim 1 , intermediate position and a forward position.5. The vehicle seating assembly of claim 1 , wherein the manual articulation assembly is operably coupled with an arcuate back support bar that supports the upper seatback.6. The vehicle seating ...

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Номер записи: 184
07-04-2016 дата публикации

TUNED FLEXIBLE SUPPORT MEMBER AND FLEXIBLE SUSPENSION FEATURES FOR COMFORT CARRIERS

Номер: US20160096450A1
Автор: Berry S. M. Akbar, Billardello Nicholas Alphonse, JR. Richard Joseph, Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Soyka
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A vehicle seat support carrier includes an upper seatback panel having a flexible body portion. A first set of flexible suspension members undulate in a first direction. A second set of flexible suspension members undulate in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction. A lower seatback panel is operably coupled to the upper seatback panel. The lower seatback panel includes a border member defining a central aperture and first and second bolster supports. A central portion of each of the first and second bolster supports includes a plurality of flexible suspension members. 1. A vehicle seat support carrier comprising: a first set of flexible suspension members undulating in a first direction; and', 'a second set of flexible suspension members undulating in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction; and, 'an upper seatback panel including a flexible body portion comprising a border member defining a central aperture; and', 'first and second bolster supports, wherein a central portion of each of the first and second bolster supports includes a plurality of flexible suspension members., 'a lower seatback panel operably coupled to the upper seatback panel, the lower seatback panel comprising2. The vehicle seat support carrier of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of quick connect features disposed on both the upper seatback panel and the lower seatback panel.3. The vehicle seat support carrier of claim 1 , further comprising:a third set of flexible suspension members proximate the second set of flexible suspension members.4. The vehicle seat support carrier of claim 3 , wherein the third set of flexible suspension members undulate in the second direction.5. The vehicle seat support carrier of claim 1 , wherein the upper seatback panel and the lower seatback panel are separated by a plurality of bendable connecting arches.6. The vehicle seat support carrier of claim 5 , further comprising:a retaining clip disposed in ...

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Номер записи: 185
07-04-2016 дата публикации

REAR SEAT CUSHION WITH H-POINT ARTICULATION

Номер: US20160096451A1
Автор: Damerow Robert, Fannin Sean David, Hosbach Christian J., Line Johnathan Andrew, Maloney Patrick, Reddy Balakrishna, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
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A vehicle seat assembly includes a fixed mounting plate and a support bar coupled with the mounting plate and slidable with respect thereto along an arcuate path. A cushion support is coupled with the support bar, and a drive mechanism is operably coupled with the cushion support to rotate the cushion support about a center of the arcuate path positioned opposite the rail by sliding of the support bar along the path. 1. A vehicle seat assembly , comprising:a fixed mounting plate;a support bar coupled with the mounting plate and slidable with respect thereto along an arcuate path;a cushion support coupled with the support bar; anda drive mechanism operably coupled with the cushion support to rotate the cushion support about a center of the arcuate path positioned opposite the rail by sliding of the support bar along the path.2. The seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the support bar includes a pair of pegs coupled therewith; andthe mounting plate includes a track along a portion thereof, the coupling of the mounting plate with the support bar including slidable coupling of the pair of pegs with the track.3. The seat assembly of claim 2 , wherein:the track defines the arcuate path; andthe mounting plate is coupled with the support bar and is slidable with respect thereto in the arcuate path by the slidable coupling of the pair of pegs along the track.4. The seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the support bar is a first support bar;the mounting plate defines a first track and a second track, the first support bar being coupled with the with the mounting plate by slidable coupling with the first track; andthe assembly further includes a second support bar coupled with the mounting plate by slidable coupling with the second track.5. The seat assembly of claim 1 , further including a base claim 1 , the mounting plate being fixed relative to the base.6. The seat assembly of claim 1 , further including a cushion coupled with and supported by the cushion support such that ...

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Номер записи: 186
07-04-2016 дата публикации

REAR SEAT CUSHION WITH H-POINT ARTICULATION

Номер: US20160096459A1
Автор: Damerow Robert, Fannin Sean David, Hosbach Christian J., Line Johnathan Andrew, Maloney Patrick, Reddy Balakrishna, Sidhu Mandeep Singh
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A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat pan and four linkage arms individually pivotably coupled with the seat pan. The assembly further includes a mounting plate, each of the four linkage arms being pivotably coupled therewith. A gear rack is coupled with the seat pan and defines an articulation path therefor, and a pinion is operably engaged with the rack to drive articulation of the seat pan including pivoting of the four linkage arms and sliding of the mounting plate. 1. A vehicle seat assembly , comprising:a seat pan;four linkage arms individually pivotably coupled with the seat pan;a mounting plate pivotably coupled with each of the four linkage arms;a gear rack coupled with the seat pan and defining an articulation path therefor; anda pinion operably engaged with the rack to drive articulation of the seat pan including pivoting of the four linkage arms and sliding of the mounting plate.2. The vehicle seat assembly of :further including a fixed base; the linkage arms collectively support the seat pan over the mounting plate; and', 'the mounting plate is slidably coupled with the base., 'wherein3. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the articulation path of the seat pan includes rotation of the seat pan about an articulation point disposed on a side thereof opposite the four linkage arms.4. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 3 , wherein the articulation point is positioned to align with a hip joint of an occupant.5. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 1 , wherein the four linkage arms are arranged in pairs of arms coupled with the mounting plate and the seat pan on respective opposite sides thereof.6. The vehicle seat assembly of claim 5 , wherein each of the pairs of arms includes a front arm extending from the mounting plate toward a front side of the seat pan and a rear arm extending from the mounting plate toward a rear side of the seat pan claim 5 , the front arm having a first length and the rear arm having a second length less than the first ...

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Номер записи: 187
01-04-2021 дата публикации

SEAT CONNECTION ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210094444A1
Автор: Aktas Macit, Gauthier Joshua, Hagedorn Gregory, Kish Joseph Michael, Line Johnathan Andrew, Moua Jimmy
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base. A carriage is coupled to a lower surface of the seat base and includes a locating protrusion on a bottom surface thereof. The track assembly includes a rail. A rail cartridge is slidably engaged with the rail. The rail cartridge defines a locating hole for receiving the locating protrusion. A first electrical connector is coupled to the rail cartridge. A second electrical connector is coupled to the carriage and operable between engaged and disengaged positions. An actuation member is configured to move the second electrical connector between the engaged and disengaged positions. When the second electrical connector is in the engaged position, an electrical connection is formed between the first and second electrical connectors. A vehicle seating assembly , comprising:a seat base;a carriage coupled to a lower surface of the seat base and including a locating protrusion on a bottom surface thereof;a track assembly including a rail;a rail cartridge slidably engaged with the rail, wherein the rail cartridge defines a locating hole for receiving the locating protrusion;a first electrical connector coupled to the rail cartridge;a second electrical connector coupled to the carriage and operable between engaged and disengaged positions; andan actuation member configured to move the second electrical connector between the engaged and disengaged positions, wherein when the second electrical connector is in the engaged position an electrical connection is formed between the first and second electrical connectors.21. The vehicle seating assembly of claim , further comprising:a motor disposed in the rail cartridge for laterally translating the rail cartridge between fore and aft positions.31. The vehicle seating assembly of claim , wherein the actuation member rotates from a first position to a second position in response to engagement between the locating protrusion and the actuation member.4. The vehicle seating assembly of ...

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Номер записи: 188
12-05-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR SYSTEM CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM A CHILD SEAT ARRANGEMENT TO A SECOND ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20220144135A1
Автор: Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Maloney Patrick, Mozurkewich Kevin, SHAH Ayush
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A transportation system is disclosed. The transportation system includes a vehicle, a plurality of seating assemblies positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle and defining an arrangement, a plurality of actuators that effect movement of various components of the plurality of seating assemblies, a plurality of sensors, and a controller. Specific examples of pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements are disclosed, as well as the ability to customize the arrangement. Additionally, exemplary methods are disclosed that illustrate transitions between a variety of the pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a passenger compartment;an access door that separates the passenger compartment from a vehicle-exterior environment, the access door being movable between an open position and a closed position;a first seating assembly; a seatbase;', 'a seat having a first end and a second end, the seat being movably coupled to the seatbase at the second end of the seat such that the seat is movable between an upwardly-stowed position and a downwardly-deployed position;', 'a seat actuator that adjust an angular position of the seat relative to the seatbase;', 'a seatback movably coupled to the seatbase proximate to the second end of the seat, a seating surface of the seat and the seatback being configured to receive an occupant;', 'a seatback actuator that adjusts an angular position of the seatback relative to the seatbase;', 'a swivel assembly coupled to the seatbase;', 'a swivel actuator engaged with the swivel assembly such that the seatbase is rotatable about a vertical axis; and, 'a second seating assembly positioned vehicle-rearward of the first seating assembly, the first and second seating assemblies each comprisinga controller that receives request signals from a user interface and transmits instruction signals to at least one component of the seating assembly, the at least one component chosen from the seat actuator, the seatback ...

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Номер записи: 189
12-05-2022 дата публикации

EXTERIOR IMAGER UTILIZED IN ADJUSTING A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20220144140A1
Автор: Kondrad Marcos Silva, Line Johnathan Andrew, Maloney Patrick, Mozurkewich Kevin, Parenti Robert
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A transportation system is disclosed. The transportation system includes a vehicle, a plurality of seating assemblies positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle and defining an arrangement, a plurality of actuators that effect movement of various components of the plurality of seating assemblies, a plurality of sensors, and a controller. Specific examples of pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements are disclosed, as well as the ability to customize the arrangement. Additionally, exemplary methods are disclosed that illustrate transitions between a variety of the pre-set or pre-programmed arrangements. 1. A vehicle , comprising:a passenger compartment;a plurality of seating assemblies positioned within the passenger compartment;an imager mounted on the vehicle with a field of view of the imager being oriented toward a vehicle-exterior environment, the imager collecting an image of a prospective user; anda controller that references the imager and determines an arrangement of the plurality of seating assemblies within the passenger compartment based upon the images of the prospective user, wherein the controller comprises a microprocessor and memory, and wherein the memory comprises routines stored therein.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the image collected of the prospective user is processed by the controller claim 1 , wherein the controller identifies a first user and a second user claim 1 , the second user being smaller in stature than the first user claim 1 , and wherein the controller arranges the passenger compartment into a child seat arrangement claim 1 , the child seat arrangement placing one of the plurality of seating assemblies in a side-facing orientation.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the controller identifies the second user being carried by the first user by processing the image collected of the prospective user.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the controller identifies the first user holding a hand of the second user.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 190