公开(公告)号：US20240336182A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18296119

申请日：2023-04-05

Applicant: Lear Corporation

Inventor： Samuel BLAIR ,  David ABDELLA ,  Joshua HALLOCK

IPC: B60N2/90

CPC classification number: B60N2/914 ,  B60N2/995

Abstract: Bladder assemblies to adjust the position of a seat assemblies are disclosed. In various embodiments, the bladder assemblies include pneumatic systems to inflate and deflate one or more of a plurality of bladders. For example, a first bladder of the bladder assembly may inflate to provide a leg extension feature to support occupants with longer legs. A second bladder of the bladder assembly may inflate to provide a tilting effect to the seat assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240207088A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18087850

申请日：2022-12-23

Applicant: Lear Corporation

Inventor： David HALE ,  Joshua HALLOCK ,  Vyachislav IVANOV ,  Samuel BLAIR

IPC: A61F7/00 ,  F25B21/04

CPC classification number: A61F7/0085 ,  A61F7/0053 ,  F25B21/04 ,  A61F2007/0075

Abstract: A system is provided with a thermoelectric device with a first heat transfer surface and a second heat transfer surface adapted for cooperation with a therapy device such that the first heat transfer surface is spaced apart from a contact surface of the therapy device to transfer heat to or from the contact surface. A fluid heat transfer system is in fluid communication with the thermoelectric device to transfer heat to or from the thermoelectric device.

公开(公告)号：US20230286206A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US17688977

申请日：2022-03-08

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： David ABDELLA ,  Joshua HALLOCK ,  Samuel BLAIR

IPC: B29C51/42 ,  B29C51/26

CPC classification number: B29C51/424 ,  B29C51/266 ,  B29L2031/3005

Abstract: A method for producing a vehicle interior component includes placing a polymeric cushion blank in a mold having a plurality of apertures and a mold cavity. The method may include the step of passing a first fluid having a first predetermined temperature through at least some of the apertures and through the cushion blank to heat the cushion blank to a compliant, non-liquid state. The method may also include passing a second fluid having a second predetermined temperature lower than the first predetermined temperature through the mold and through the cushion blank to cool cushion blank to a non-compliant state.

公开(公告)号：US20240010108A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-11

申请号：US18473652

申请日：2023-09-25

Applicant: Lear Corporation

Inventor： Joshua HALLOCK ,  Lisa SWIKOSKI ,  Samuel BLAIR ,  David ABDELLA

IPC: B60N2/58

CPC classification number: B60N2/5825

Abstract: A seat assembly has a seating cushion defining a first surface to support an occupant and a second surface opposite to the first surface, with the first surface further defining a trench. A fastener has a longitudinal body with a central region positioned between a first end region and a second end region, and a base extending outwardly from the second end region and transversely to the body. The first end region tapers in a direction away from the second end region, and the central region of the body defines a recess intersecting a side wall of the body and angled inwardly and towards the first end region to form a hook. The fastener extends through the seating cushion with the base abutting the second surface, and the first end region of the body extending into the trench.

公开(公告)号：US20230322135A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US17714511

申请日：2022-04-06

Applicant: Lear Corporation

Inventor： Joshua HALLOCK ,  Lisa SWIKOSKI ,  Samuel BLAIR ,  David ABDELLA

IPC: B60N2/58

CPC classification number: B60N2/5825

Abstract: A seat assembly has a seating cushion defining a first surface to support an occupant and a second surface opposite to the first surface, with the first surface further defining a trench. A fastener has a longitudinal body with a central region positioned between a first end region and a second end region, and a base extending outwardly from the second end region and transversely to the body. The first end region tapers in a direction away from the second end region, and the central region of the body defines a recess intersecting a side wall of the body and angled inwardly and towards the first end region to form a hook. The fastener extends through the seating cushion with the base abutting the second surface, and the first end region of the body extending into the trench.

公开(公告)号：US20230173964A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US17540547

申请日：2021-12-02

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： William WEBSTER ,  David ABDELLA ,  Joshua HALLOCK ,  Samuel BLAIR ,  Patrick J. CARLSEN

IPC: B60N2/70 ,  B60N2/58

CPC classification number: B60N2/7035 ,  B60N2/7017 ,  B60N2/5825 ,  B60N2/5883

Abstract: A vehicle seating system and a method for producing a vehicle seating system may include a cushion made at least in part from a stranded-mesh material and configured to support a seated occupant. Also included may be a support structure configured to support the cushion and a trim-cover material configured to be disposed over at least a portion of the stranded-mesh material. The stranded-mesh material may include an integrated attachment arrangement configured to receive a fastening arrangement for securing the trim-cover material to the stranded-mesh material.

公开(公告)号：US20220297581A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17202813

申请日：2021-03-16

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： Joshua HALLOCK ,  David ABDELLA ,  Sam BLAIR

IPC: B60N2/68 ,  F16B7/04 ,  F16B1/00 ,  H01R13/627

Abstract: A connection arrangement for tubular members may include a latch arrangement having a latch hook attached to a first tubular member and a striker arrangement attached to a second tubular member. The striker arrangement may include a transverse member extending transverse to the length of the second tubular member. The transverse member may be positioned proximate to the latch hook when an end of the first tubular member is positioned adjacent to an end of the second tubular member such that rotation of the latch hook engages the transverse member and effects a clamping force between the first tubular member and the second tubular member in a direction transverse to the rotational axis of the latch hook.

公开(公告)号：US20250162229A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-22

申请号：US18873620

申请日：2023-06-27

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： Haifeng LIU ,  Michelle A. BRUDZYNSKY ,  Ibrahim VALENZUELA ,  Christopher D. JOHNSON ,  Kevin Mitchell GEISLER ,  Joshua HALLOCK

IPC: B29C48/15 ,  B29C48/05 ,  B29C48/345 ,  B29C48/88 ,  B29L31/30 ,  B60N2/70

Abstract: A method for producing a vehicle interior component may include heating a polymeric material to a molten state to create a molten polymer. The molten polymer may be extruded to form a plurality of molten polymeric filaments. A fastening arrangement may be inserted into the molten polymer, and the molten polymer may be cooled in a fluid bath to create a consolidated filament structure having the fastening arrangement secured thereto.

公开(公告)号：US20250121573A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-17

申请号：US18858119

申请日：2023-06-22

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： Lisa SWIKOSKI ,  Michelle A. BRUDZYNSKY ,  Ibrahim VALENZUELA ,  Haifeng LIU ,  Kevin M. GEISLER ,  Jeanene F. MUNROE ,  David ANDERSON ,  Joshua HALLOCK ,  Mark KARGES

IPC: B29D99/00 ,  B29K101/12 ,  B60N2/90

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a vehicle interior component may include creating a plurality of molten polymeric filaments, and applying a fluid stream to the molten filaments to impart the desired shape while in a bath to cool them to form a consolidated filament structure. An assembly, system, and method are provided for shaping a plurality of strands of a molten thermoplastic resin as a contoured unitary mesh product via at least one shaping conveyor. Another assembly, system, and method are provided for shaping a plurality of strands of a molten thermoplastic resin as a contoured unitary mesh product via an actuator assembly having one or more actuators.

公开(公告)号：US20240375567A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18316353

申请日：2023-05-12

Applicant: Lear Corporation

Inventor： Joshua HALLOCK ,  Eric REPKE ,  Mark KARGES ,  James Gerry WILLIAMS ,  Michelle A. PERENY ,  Lisa SWIKOSKI ,  Christopher D. JOHNSON

IPC: B60N2/58

Abstract: An assembly is provided with a funnel having one or more side walls extending from an entrance to an outlet, and a liner having one or more elastic panels, with the liner extending over an inner surface of the one or more side walls. A system is provided with the assembly, a die, a fluid bath, and at least one hose to direct fluid from the fluid bath onto the liner of the assembly. A method includes covering an inner surface of a funnel with a liner comprising one or more elastic panels, wetting the liner, and forming a stranded mesh material member by extruding material from a die and through the funnel. A stranded mesh material member is provided and formed using the method.