Patents by Inventor James P. Lezotte

James P. Lezotte 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).

  • Electromagnetic hemming machine and method for joining sheet metal layers
    Patent number: 6927370
    Abstract: A hemming machine for joining an inner sheet metal panel with an outer sheet metal panel comprising: a hemming tool containing an electromagnetic coil positioned to electromagnetically crimp and/or weld the outer sheet metal panel to the inner sheet metal panel, where a backing die positioned outside the inner metallic sheet and the outer metallic sheet opposite the electromagnetic coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: John L. McClure, Suresh C. Ramalingam, James P. Lezotte
  • Integrated child seat for vehicle
    Patent number: 5474357
    Abstract: A three-mode seat for a motor vehicle cooperable with an adult seat belt assembly to provide three modes of operation including an adult seat mode, a large child booster seat mode, and a small child mode. The seat includes a child's seat module arranged to be secured to the seat back frame between the space provided between two side cushions. The module includes a rigid back panel which carries a cushion assembly and a child's seat belt assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignees: Chrysler Corporation, Atoma International, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew E. Dukatz, Fred C. Kresky, Jeffrey T. Lambert, James P. Lezotte, Robert W. Murphy, George S. Popa, Ronald S. Zarowitz
  • Integrated child seat for vehicle
    Patent number: 5224756
    Abstract: A three-mode seat for a motor vehicle cooperable with an adult seat belt assembly to provide three modes of operation including an adult seat mode, a large child booster seat mode, and a small child mode. The seat includes a child's seat module arranged to be secured to the seat back frame between the space provided between two side cushions. The module includes a rigid back panel which carries a cushion assembly and a child's seat belt assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Director of the National Security Agency
    Inventors: Matthew Dukatz, Fred C. Kresky, Jeffrey T. Lambert, James P. Lezotte, Robert W. Murphy, George S. Popa, Ronald S. Zarowitz
  • Composite pivot bushing and cover for vehicle seat hinge bracket
    Patent number: 4958877
    Abstract: A composite pivot bushing and cover device for a vehicle seat center hinge bracket disposed between side-by-side fold down seat backs. The composite cover is a molded one-piece plastic housing having a top wall, forward and aft end wall extensions, and a side wall oppositely disposed from a matching side closure, defining a chamber with an open-ended bottom adapted to enclose the hinge bracket. The side closure is integrally joined to the aft end wall along its axis of rotation defined by a living hinge. A pivot bushing perpendicularly projects from the inner surface of the side closure and, upon the closure being rotated to its closed position and locked in a snap-action manner, the bushing is captured in a hinge bracket bore aligning it on the seat back pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Lezotte, Wilbur E. Schwartz, Jr.