Patents by Inventor Bernd Rolf Schwerma

Bernd Rolf Schwerma has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Seat assembly having an adjustable head restraint assembly
    Patent number: 10314401
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a support post, a headrest, and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may have first and second guide wires that control movement of the headrest along first and second axes, respectively. The latch mechanism may permit movement of the headrest along the first and second axes when in an unlatched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Bernd Rolf Schwerma, Florian Diefenthaler, Stefan Brunner, Thomas Peklo
  • Seat Assembly Having an Adjustable Head Restraint Assembly
    Publication number: 20180022249
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a support post, a headrest, and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may have first and second guide wires that control movement of the headrest along first and second axes, respectively. The latch mechanism may permit movement of the headrest along the first and second axes when in an unlatched position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Bernd Rolf Schwerma, Florian Diefenthaler, Stefan Brunner, Thomas Peklo
  • Adjustable head restraint assembly for vehicle seats
    Patent number: 9475414
    Abstract: A head restraint assembly is provided with a head restraint frame mounted to a post for movement along the post for adjustment relative to a vehicle seat. The head restraint frame has a contact surface. A biasing member is mounted to the head restraint frame for movement relative to the head restraint frame to maintain the head restraint frame in a locked condition along the post. An actuation member is mounted to the head restraint frame for movement relative to the head restraint frame. The actuation member cooperates with the biasing member such that movement of the actuation member moves the biasing member, thereby disengaging the biasing member from the post to permit movement of the head restraint along the post such that the biasing member engages the contact surface in the second position to provide feedback to the user of an unlocked condition of the head restraint frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Karsten Mueller, Frank Kunert, Bernd Rolf Schwerma, Michael Menges, Klaus Lamecker
  • Seat assembly having a guide bushing
    Patent number: 8864235
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a guide bushing. The guide bushing has a body and a biasing member. The body has an opening for receiving a support post and first and second engagement features that are configured to flex. The biasing member exerts a biasing force on the first and second engagement features to bias the first and second engagement features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Frank Kunert, Achim Tscherbner, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • Seat assembly having an adjustable head restraint assembly
    Patent number: 8657378
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a headrest disposed on a support post. The headrest has a front shell and a rear shell. The front shell and rear shell may be configured to move in unison such that the front shell moves a greater distance than the rear shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Kunert, Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • Seat assembly having a moveable head restraint
    Patent number: 8517471
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a moveable headrest assembly disposed on a support post. The headrest assembly has a latching mechanism configured to engage the support post to inhibit movement of the headrest assembly in a first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Maddelein, Karsten Mueller, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • Adjustable head restraint for an automotive vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8297705
    Abstract: A head restraint system for an automotive vehicle seat includes a post having first and second end portions, a support member fixedly attached to the second end portion of the post, and a head rest assembly. The support member includes a locking feature. The head rest assembly includes a housing supported by the support member, a locking member, and an actuator configured to move the locking member from a locked position with the locking feature to an unlocked position from the locking feature to permit the headrest assembly to move relative to the post and support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Stefan Brunner, Achim Tscherbner, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120080923
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a headrest disposed on a support post. The headrest has a front shell and a rear shell. The front shell and rear shell may be configured to move in unison such that the front shell moves a greater distance than the rear shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Kunert, Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A GUIDE BUSHING
    Publication number: 20120007403
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a guide bushing. The guide bushing has a body and a biasing member. The body has an opening for receiving a support post and first and second engagement features that are configured to flex. The biasing member exerts a biasing force on the first and second engagement features to bias the first and second engagement features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Frank Kunert, Achim Tscherbner, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A MOVEABLE HEAD RESTRAINT
    Publication number: 20110109143
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a moveable headrest assembly disposed on a support post. The headrest assembly has a latching mechanism configured to engage the support post to inhibit movement of the headrest assembly in a first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Maddelein, Karsten Mueller, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20100045090
    Abstract: A head restraint system for an automotive vehicle seat includes a post having first and second end portions, a support member fixedly attached to the second end portion of the post, and a head rest assembly. The support member includes a locking feature. The head rest assembly includes a housing supported by the support member, a locking member, and an actuator configured to move the locking member from a locked position with the locking feature to an unlocked position from the locking feature to permit the headrest assembly to move relative to the post and support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stefan Brunner, Achim Tscherbner, Bernd Rolf Schwerma