Daniel H Booth

US Patent:

7712832, May 11, 2010

Filed:

Jun 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/759983

Inventors:

Daniel W. Booth - Warren MI, US
Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

A47C 7/02
A47C 7/14

US Classification:

2972849, 2972843, 2972842, 29745241

Abstract:

A vehicle seat includes a frame, a flexible cover, and a material that is sufficiently mounted with respect to the flexible cover such that the material resists displacement of at least part of the flexible cover with respect to the frame. The material is characterized by a first state in which the material is characterized by a first rigidity, and a second state in which the material is characterized by a second rigidity that is greater than the first rigidity. Thus, the firmness of the seat is selectively variable by causing the material to change between the first and second states. A corresponding method is also provided.

US Patent:

7837263, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

Jun 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/762939

Inventors:

Daniel W. Booth - Warren MI, US
Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US
Jeffrey J. Kilmer - White Lake MI, US
Eric M. Bruckbauer - Detroit MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

A47C 31/02

US Classification:

2972181, 2972182, 2972183

Abstract:

A vehicle seat includes a foam cushion, a flexible cover at least partially defining the outer surface of the vehicle seat, and a spacer fabric. The spacer fabric includes a first fabric panel operatively connected to the flexible cover, a second fabric panel operatively connected to the foam cushion, and an interconnecting layer. The interconnecting layer resiliently interconnects the first and second fabric panels.

US Patent:

8162397, Apr 24, 2012

Filed:

Oct 31, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/262328

Inventors:

Daniel W. Booth - Warren MI, US
Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

A47C 7/14

US Classification:

29728411, 2972843, 29745218

Abstract:

An adjustable seat assembly for a vehicle includes a frame and a covering. The covering has a first portion and a second portion. A flexure region, having an arched shape, is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The covering at least partially extends over the frame to the first portion. An adjustment mechanism is operatively connected to the covering, at the first portion. The first portion and the second portion define a linear distance therebetween. The adjustment mechanism is configured to move the first portion relative to the second portion such that the flexure region moves to change the linear distance between the first portion and the second portion.

US Patent:

8298644, Oct 30, 2012

Filed:

Feb 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/698195

Inventors:

Daniel W. Booth - Warren MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B32B 3/02

US Classification:

428 74, 428 68, 428 95

Abstract:

A mat assembly configured for use with a vehicle includes a mat holder and a mat insert. The mat insert is permeable to contaminants and is made of a spacer fabric which may be a 3D knit fabric. The mat holder is configured to entrap contaminants permeating the mat insert. The mat insert and mat holder are configured such that the mat insert can be detached from and reattached to the mat holder for cleaning. The mat insert has at least one appearance layer which may be a carpet-like material. The mat holder may include a panel, which may be hingedly attached to or detachable from the mat holder, through which entrapped contaminants may be removed. The mat holder may be integral to the vehicle, e. g. , an aperture in the floor covering, a liner or an insert, or a cavity in the floor, trunk or cargo area of the vehicle.

US Patent:

20110198896, Aug 18, 2011

Filed:

Feb 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/706748

Inventors:

Jesse J. Brinster - Redford MI, US
Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US
Daniel W. Booth - Warren MI, US
Cheryl L. Smith - Rochester MI, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/58
A47C 7/62
B60N 2/64
B68G 7/00

US Classification:

29718806, 29 911

Abstract:

A panel member assembly forming a pocket, and a method for fabricating the panel member assembly is provided. The panel member assembly including a panel including a non-linear slot which may be a generally U-shaped slot, an insert which is inserted into the slot to form the pocket, and a retainer attachable to the panel to retain the insert in the slot. The panel includes one or more attaching features and the retainer includes one or more attaching features to attach the panel and the retainer to each other, thereby retaining the insert in the slot. In a preferred embodiment, the retainer may be heat staked to the panel. The insert may include one or more additional features, such as cording, loops or rickrack to attach the pocket to the panel or the retainer.

US Patent:

20230091405, Mar 23, 2023

Filed:

Sep 22, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/481991

Inventors:

- Detroit MI, US
Daniel W. BOOTH - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Wonhee M. KIM - Royal Oak MI, US
Peter J. GAREAU - Warren MI, US
William J. BARNES - Waterford MI, US

Assignee:

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60R 21/214
B60R 21/2338
B60R 21/233

Abstract:

A vehicle includes a passenger compartment having a roof structure having a front header, a pair of side headers and a rear header. A headliner is disposed beneath the roof structure. At least one inflatable bladder is disposed along at least one of the front header, the pair of side headers and the rear header. The at least one inflatable bladder is connected to an inflator. A rib structure is disposed adjacent to the at least one inflatable bladder. The inflatable bladder inflates to a maximum height of 12 cm below the at least one of the front header, the pair of side headers and the rear header.

US Patent:

20210000262, Jan 7, 2021

Filed:

Jul 3, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/502520

Inventors:

- Detroit MI, US
Nancy L. JOHNSON - Northville MI, US
Janet C. ROBINCHECK - Sterling Heights MI, US
Daniel W. BOOTH - Troy MI, US
Heidi H. MCADOO-WILSON - Tecumseh, CA
Neil TAGNER - Taylorsville NC, US

International Classification:

A47C 31/00
A43C 9/00
B60N 2/58

Abstract:

A textile comprising: i) a fabric including a laced region associated with a surface of the textile; and ii) a thread inlaid through a plurality of points proximate a perimeter of the laced region. Tightening the thread causes opposite sides of the laced region to be cinched together, thereby forming the laced region into a flap associated with a second surface of the textile opposite the first surface. The textile further comprises a listing wire disposed in the flap. The fabric forms a plurality of perforations within the laced region. The listing wire may be accessed by an attachment device through at least one of the plurality of perforations.

US Patent:

20200156513, May 21, 2020

Filed:

Nov 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/194869

Inventors:

- Detroit MI, US
Daniel W. Booth - Troy MI, US
Stephen Rylance - Holly MI, US
Michele A. DeRonne - Beverly Hills MI, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/28
B60N 2/26
B60R 22/02

Abstract:

A child seat upper harness attachment system includes a vehicle seat having a seat back supported on a seat back support structure and a seat base member. A first shoulder strap extends through at least one first aperture in the seat back and is releasably connected to a multiple attachment point buckle for restraint of a child occupant of the vehicle seat. A second shoulder strap extends through at least one second aperture in the seat back and is releasably connected to the multiple attachment point buckle for restraint of the child occupant. A crotch-strap extends through the seat base member and is releasably connected to the multiple attachment point buckle for restraint of the child occupant. A belt connecting member connects one of the first shoulder strap or the second shoulder strap to the seat back support structure.