Patents by Inventor David J. Thieda

David J. Thieda 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).

  • Hinged headrest for a vehicle seat
    Patent number: 6508512
    Abstract: A headrest assembly (36) for a vehicle seat (10) and a method of installation. The headrest assembly (36) includes a support post (28) pivotally connected to an installation post (16) via an installation hinge (30). The installation post (16) is installed into a guide sleeve (14) of the seat back (12) such that the installation hinge (30) is still exposed, allowing the headrest body (34) to tip down and forward. The seat (10) is then installed into the vehicle body (50), after which, the headrest body (34) is tipped up and pushed down until a support post notch (38) engages with an installation catch (20) mounted on the guide sleeve (14). The headrest (36) will now remain in its use position with the hinge (30) contained within the guide sleeve (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mohammad Saberan, Brian Phillips, David J. Thieda, Philip W. Leistra, III
  • Hinged headrest for a vehicle seat
    Publication number: 20020079732
    Abstract: A headrest assembly (36) for a vehicle seat (10) and a method of installation. The headrest assembly (36) includes a support post (28) pivotally connected to an installation post (16) via an installation hinge (30). The installation post (16) is installed into a guide sleeve (14) of the seat back (12) such that the installation hinge (30) is still exposed, allowing the headrest body (34) to tip down and forward. The seat (10) is then installed into the vehicle body (50), after which, the headrest body (34) is tipped up and pushed down until a support post notch (38) engages with an installation catch (20) mounted on the guide sleeve (14). The headrest (36) will now remain in its use position with the hinge (30) contained within the guide sleeve (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Mohammad Saberan, Brian Phillips, David J. Thieda, Philip W. Leistra