Patents by Inventor Jeffrey C. Vincent

Jeffrey C. Vincent 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).

  • Electrical connection protection unit
    Patent number: 8348338
    Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat with an upper seatback and a headrest including various electronic components. A connector sleeve is configured to fit within a guide sleeve on the seat to allow an electrical connector extending from the headrest to be easily and efficiently connected to an opposing electrical connector extending from the seat during assembly. The connector may be configured to maintain electrical connection between the connected electrical connectors when a removal force is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Mark E. Galecka, Joseph Michael Kish, Eric B. Michalak, Jeffrey C. Vincent
  • Electrical Connection Protection Unit
    Publication number: 20110272980
    Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat with an upper seatback and a headrest including various electronic components. A connector sleeve is configured to fit within a guide sleeve on the seat to allow an electrical connector extending from the headrest to be easily and efficiently connected to an opposing electrical connector extending from the seat during assembly. The connector may be configured to maintain electrical connection between the connected electrical connectors when a removal force is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark E. Galecka, Joseph Michael Kish, Eric B. Michalak, Jeffrey C. Vincent