Abstract: A motor assembly for a vehicle seat assembly is provided with an electric motor having a motor shaft for rotation in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction, a first fluid transfer device driven by the motor shaft to provide fluid flow therefrom, a one-way clutch assembly driven by the motor shaft, and a second fluid transfer device driven by the motor shaft via the clutch assembly to provide fluid flow therefrom when the clutch assembly is engaged. The second fluid transfer device is decoupled from the motor shaft when the clutch assembly is disengaged. A seat assembly having the motor assembly, and a method of controlling the seat assembly are also provided.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a first frame with a guide member extending outwardly along a first axis. A second frame has a second guide member extending outwardly. One of the first and second guide members is received in translation along the first axis by the other of the first and second guide members to connect the second frame to the first frame. A first locking element is engaged to couple the first frame to the second frame and limit translational movement of the first frame relative to the second frame. A method of assembling a seat assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A flexible lengthwise fastener is provided with a first retainer provided with a lengthwise substrate. The lengthwise fastener is also provided with a second retainer provided with a lengthwise substrate to engage with the lengthwise substrate of the first retainer. When the first retainer and the second retainer are combined, the first retainer and the second retainer provide the appearance of a traditional seam.

Abstract: A lengthwise fastener is fastened to a trim cover along a seam to provide piping exposed along the seam.

Abstract: A flexible lengthwise fastener is provided with a first retainer provided with a lengthwise substrate. The lengthwise fastener is also provided with a second retainer provided with a lengthwise substrate to engage with the lengthwise substrate of the first retainer. When the first retainer and the second retainer are combined, the first retainer and the second retainer provide the appearance of a traditional seam.

Abstract: A lengthwise fastener is fastened to a trim cover along a seam to provide piping exposed along the seam.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a first frame with a guide member extending outwardly along a first axis. A second frame has a second guide member extending outwardly. One of the first and second guide members is received in translation along the first axis by the other of the first and second guide members to connect the second frame to the first frame. A first locking element is engaged to couple the first frame to the second frame and limit translational movement of the first frame relative to the second frame. A method of assembling a seat assembly is also provided.

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.

Abstract: A seat support is provided with a plurality of layers of a non-foam material to mount to a seat frame and to support an occupant upon the seat frame. The plurality of layers is stacked upon each other. At least one of the plurality of stacked layers has a generally uniform thickness.

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.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism may include an assembly having an engagement member moveable between retracted and extended positions, a latch member movable between latched and unlatched positions, and a fastener member moveable between unlock and lock positions. The mechanism may include a housing configured to receive the assembly and having a receptacle formed therein to receive the engagement member in the extended position. During insertion of the assembly in the housing, the latch member may be configured to automatically move from the latched to the unlatched position and the engagement member may be configured to automatically move from the retracted to the extended position into the receptacle. In response to movement of the latch member to the unlatched position, the fastener member may be configured to automatically move from the unlock to the lock position to lock the engagement member in the extended position for attachment of the assembly and housing.

Abstract: A seat assembly may include a seatback frame, a rear panel connected to the seatback frame, and a bolster body releasably connected to the rear panel. The bolster body may include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The second portion may extend from a first side of the first portion. The third portion may extend from a second side of the first portion.

Abstract: A seat assembly may include a seatback frame, a rear panel connected to the seatback frame, and a bolster body releasably connected to the rear panel. The bolster body may include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The second portion may extend from a first side of the first portion. The third portion may extend from a second side of the first portion.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly and a method of forming the assembly are provided. The assembly has a seat back frame with a flange extending into an opening. A head restraint insert has an insert body to be received by the opening and forming a mounting surface. A trim cover receives the head restraint insert, and is positioned between the mounting surface and the flange of the seat back frame when the head restraint insert is connected to the seat back frame. An assembly is provided with an insert body forming a mounting face, a retainer extending outwardly from the insert body to form a channel with the mounting face, and a trim cover sized to receive the insert body and having an edge trim extending to cooperate with a lip on a frame to retain the assembly to the frame.

Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless audio conferencing are described herein. In one embodiment, a wireless audio conferencing system is provided that includes a base unit configured to interface with a plurality of external communication systems, one or more wireless speakers, one or more wireless microphones, a handset configured to wirelessly control the base unit, and a charger tray separate from the base unit and configured to removably store and recharge the one or more wireless speakers, the one or more wireless microphones, and the handset. The one or more wireless speakers and the one or more wireless microphones are configured to communicate with the base unit to provide audio conferencing between a plurality of users. The systems and methods described herein can provide a high quality and adaptable audio conferencing system for use with a variety of communications systems.

Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless audio conferencing are described herein. In one embodiment, a wireless audio conferencing system is provided that includes a base unit configured to interface with a plurality of external communication systems, one or more wireless speakers, one or more wireless microphones, a handset configured to wirelessly control the base unit, and a charger tray separate from the base unit and configured to removably store and recharge the one or more wireless speakers, the one or more wireless microphones, and the handset. The one or more wireless speakers and the one or more wireless microphones are configured to communicate with the base unit to provide audio conferencing between a plurality of users. The systems and methods described herein can provide a high quality and adaptable audio conferencing system for use with a variety of communications systems.