Patents by Inventor Kyle Calvert
Kyle Calvert 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).
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Publication number: 20240059205Abstract: A system for moving cargo includes an in-vehicle conveyor system mounted in a vehicle cargo space, the in-vehicle conveyor system comprising one or more rails. The rails may be mounted to walls, floor, or ceiling of the vehicle cargo space. The system also includes one or more cargo storage units attached to the in-vehicle conveyor system. Each of the one or more cargo storage units is secured to the rails such that the one or more cargo storage units are raised with respect to a floor of the vehicle cargo space and define a circuit as based on a travel path of the one or more cargo storage units. Upon instruction, the cargo storage units are movable along the circuit to move a specified cargo storage unit to a predetermined location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mark FARQUHAR, Brian PHILLIPS, Jeanene F. MUNROE, Evan KATZ, Praveen DODAMANI, Nilesh MATE, Gegi GEORGE, Kyle CALVERT, Eric VEINE, Krzysztof WROBLEWSKI, Stephen REDWOOD, Vishal SARODE, Chris ARMBRUSTER, Kevin GASPAROTTO, Andrew SHOWICH, Christopher D. JOHNSON, Sumanth MUTHYALA, Aaron ROGGOW, Salim MAROUF, Lea Thomas SMITH, Anthony MOLLICA, Michael CURRIE, Erik ELIE, Jason Scott
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Patent number: 10266075Abstract: A foldable vehicle seat includes a seat base, a seatback connected to the seat base for pivotal movement relative to the seat base from a generally vertical use position to a generally horizontal stow position atop the seat base, wherein the seat base is pivotally connected to the floor such that, when the seatback is moved from its use position to the folded, stow position, the seat base may be moved forward and downward to thereby provide a lower load floor position.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Andrzej Dlugokecki, Kyle Calvert, Mark Allyn Folkert
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Publication number: 20170001543Abstract: A foldable vehicle seat includes a seat base, a seatback connected to the seat base for pivotal movement relative to the seat base from a generally vertical use position to a generally horizontal stow position atop the seat base, wherein the seat base is pivotally connected to the floor such that, when the seatback is moved from its use position to the folded, stow position, the seat base may be moved forward and downward to thereby provide a lower load floor position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Andrzej DLUGOKECKI, Kyle CALVERT, Mark Allyn FOLKERT
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Patent number: 8585147Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided with a linkage that may be used to raise and lower a front portion of the seat base. A track assembly is provided in combination with the linkage that moves the seat in a fore-and-aft direction with the seat back in either an upright or fold flat position. The linkage for adjusting the position of the front of the seat base may be actuated by pivoting the seat back between the upright and fold flat position.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventor: Kyle Calvert
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Publication number: 20130001394Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided with a linkage that may be used to raise and lower a front portion of the seat base. A track assembly is provided in combination with the linkage that moves the seat in a fore-and-aft direction with the seat back in either an upright or fold flat position. The linkage for adjusting the position of the front of the seat base may be actuated by pivoting the seat back between the upright and fold flat position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventor: Kyle Calvert
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Patent number: 7883146Abstract: A seating arrangement in which a modular seat/console that moves between a first space between front seats, an intermediate position, and a second space between rear seats. The seat/console may function as a seat in the second space, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, Brian D. Phillips, David Kolena, Wee Gam, Sanjay Vakil, Artur W. Dlugosz, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Daniel Kirk
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Patent number: 7775599Abstract: The vehicle seat assembly having a seat bottom portion that is adapted to be attached to a vehicle. The seat bottom portion has a longitudinal axis. The seat back is disposed proximate the seat bottom portion. A linkage connects the seat back to the seat bottom portion. The linkage is configured to move substantially the entire seat back along the longitudinal axis of the seat bottom portion between a first position and a second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Gegi George, Kyle Calvert
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Publication number: 20100127524Abstract: A seating arrangement in which a modular seat/console that moves between a first space between front seats, an intermediate position, and a second space between rear seats. The seat/console may function as a seat in the second space, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, Brian D. Phillips, David Kolena, Wee Gam, Sanjay Vakil, Artur W. Dlugosz, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Daniel Kirk
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Patent number: 7677656Abstract: A center seat console that moves between a forward position between front seats, an intermediate position, and a rear position between rear seats is disclosed. The seat/console may function as a seat in the rear seat position, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support that permits the seat/console to be lowered to fit beneath arm rests assembled to the front seats when it is desired to place the console between the front seats.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, Brian D. Phillips, David Kolena, Wee Gam, Sanjay Vakil, Artur W. Dlugosz, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Daniel Kirk
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Publication number: 20090230748Abstract: The vehicle seat assembly having a seat bottom portion that is adapted to be attached to a vehicle. The seat bottom portion has a longitudinal axis. The seat back is disposed proximate the seat bottom portion. A linkage connects the seat back to the seat bottom portion. The linkage is configured to move substantially the entire seat back along the longitudinal axis of the seat bottom portion between a first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Gegi George, Kyle Calvert
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Publication number: 20070296258Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly of the present embodiment is positionable in a vehicle passenger compartment and attachable to a vehicle floor. The seat assembly includes a seat bottom, a seat back, and a five-bar linkage assembly pivotally attaching the seat back to the seat bottom. The five-bar linkage assembly includes a forward linkage, a rear linkage, and a folding linkage which allows movement of the vehicle seat assembly from an upright to a folded assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Kyle Calvert, Alexander Jorg Koblischke
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Patent number: 7270371Abstract: A vehicle slouch seat includes a cushion frame attached to a seat back frame such that the cushion frame is pivotable from an upright position to a slouch position. The slouch seat is also foldable and stowable against a vehicle cabin wall. Motion between the upright and the slouch positions is mediated by a guide hook attached to the back side of seat back frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Vincent Adragna, Kyle Calvert, James Ritter, Eric Beaulieu, Kevin Gasparotto, Stephen Redwood
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Publication number: 20070210601Abstract: A panel assembly for covering a storage recess in a vehicle floor includes a base panel and an extension panel. The base panel is adapted to be movable relative to the recess to cover a first portion of the recess. The extension panel is slidably mounted on the base panel and movable with the base panel. The extension panel is slidable between a retracted position in which a portion of the extension panel is adjacent the base panel, and an extended position such that the portion of the extension panel extends outwardly from the base panel and is adapted to cover a second portion of the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Brian Phillips, Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, David Kolena, Kyle Calvert, Paul Glinka, Sanjay Vakil
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Patent number: 7255384Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is attached to a floor attachment bracket by pivoted front and rear leg assemblies is disclosed. A seat base frame, the floor attachment bracket and the front and rear leg assemblies form a four bar link that support the seat assembly on a floor pan of a vehicle. The floor pan defines a stowage well in which the seat assembly may be selectively stored. The four bar link may be rotated to a limited extent when the seat back frame is in its normal seating position to provide a tip and kneel position. In the tip and kneel position the seat is disposed intermediate the seating position and fully stowed position with the seat back upright to provide improved ingress and egress to areas of the vehicle behind the seat assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, David Kolena, Brian D. Phillips, Artur W. Dlugosz, Sanjay Vakil, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Paul J. Glinka
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Publication number: 20070158979Abstract: A center seat console that moves between a forward position between front seats, an intermediate position, and a rear position between rear seats is disclosed. The seat/console may function as a seat in the rear seat position, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support that permits the seat/console to be lowered to fit beneath arm rests assembled to the front seats when it is desired to place the console between the front seats.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, Brian Phillips, David Kolena, Wee Gam, Sanjay Vakil, Artur Dlugosz, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Daniel Kirk
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Publication number: 20070096496Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is attached to a floor attachment bracket by pivoted front and rear leg assemblies is disclosed. A seat base frame, the floor attachment bracket and the front and rear leg assemblies form a four bar link that support the seat assembly on a floor pan of a vehicle. The floor pan defines a stowage well in which the seat assembly may be selectively stored. The four bar link may be rotated to a limited extent when the seat back frame is in its normal seating position to provide a tip and kneel position. In the tip and kneel position the seat is disposed intermediate the seating position and fully stowed position with the seat back upright to provide improved ingress and egress to areas of the vehicle behind the seat assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, David Kolena, Brian Phillips, Artur Dlugosz, Sanjay Vakil, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Paul Glinka
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Publication number: 20070096497Abstract: A vehicle slouch seat includes a cushion frame attached to a seat back frame such that the cushion frame is pivotable from an upright position to a slouch position. The slouch seat is also foldable and stowable against a vehicle cabin wall. Motion between the upright and the slouch positions is mediated by a guide hook attached to the back side of seat back frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Vincent Adragna, Kyle Calvert, James Ritter, Eric Beaulieu, Kevin Gasparotto, Stephen Redwood
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Patent number: 6899392Abstract: A vehicle seat for a vehicle. The seat moveable into a stadium position in which a seat cushion assembly and a seat back assembly are substantially upright. The seat can also include incline and recline features which allow the seat back to fold forward to kneel on the seat cushion and to recline backward to a flat position. The stadium positioning provides, amongst other benefits, easier access to an area behind the seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mohammad Saberan, Kyle Calvert
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Publication number: 20050104431Abstract: A vehicle seat for a vehicle. The seat moveable into a stadium position in which a seat cushion assembly and a seat back assembly are substantially upright. The seat can also include incline and recline features which allow the seat back to fold forward to kneel on the seat cushion and to recline backward to a flat position. The stadium positioning provides, amongst other benefits, easier access to an area behind the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Mohammad Saberan, Kyle Calvert