Paul A Wier

US Patent:

7192087, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Sep 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/947828

Inventors:

Vincent Adragna - New Hudson MI, US
Paul Wier - Washington MI, US
Mohammad Saberan - New Baltimore MI, US
Eric Beaulieu - Southfield MI, US

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

A47C 3/00

US Classification:

29728411, 2972849, 297330, 2972161, 29721614, 29721615

Abstract:

An adjustable seat cushion thigh support system for the use of a seat and method for providing same. The seat has a cushion pan that is fixed in relation to a vehicle. A pair of side rails and a rear cross member form the fixed cushion pan. The thigh support system has fixed anchor brackets that extend inwardly from side rails. Slider brackets are adapted to move forwardly and rearwardly in relation to the anchor brackets. A cushion ramp is supported by the slider brackets so as to permit forward and rearward motion of the cushion ramp when the slider brackets move in relation to the cushion pan. The cushion ramp underlies the seat cushion thigh support.

US Patent:

20050088027, Apr 28, 2005

Filed:

Oct 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/695331

Inventors:

Nagarjun Yetukuri - Rochester Hills MI, US
Mark Farquhar - Ortonville MI, US
Dale Smallwood - Clarkston MI, US
Paul Wier - Washington MI, US
Kenneth McQueen - Leonard MI, US
Michael Phan - Pontiac MI, US

International Classification:

B60N002/48

US Classification:

297408000, 297410000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a head restraint assembly providing four-way adjustment and having dual positive stops as well as a single ergonomic control. The present invention includes a frame and a housing that engages a portion of the frame. The present invention further includes a cam assembly disposed within the housing to provide fore/aft adjustment of the housing relative to the frame. The cam assembly includes a camshaft and at least two drum assemblies supported by the camshaft. The cam assembly further includes a contact plate extending parallel to the camshaft to releasably engage the drum assemblies. The camshaft is connected to the contact plate to provide releasable engagement between the contact plate and the drum assemblies. The present invention further includes a control member to engage the cam assembly and provide for fore/aft and vertical adjustment in response to user input.