Patents by Inventor Peter A. Zorney

Peter A. Zorney 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).

  • Ladder
    Patent number: 9663991
    Abstract: A ladder including a first stringer and a second stringer spaced transverse from each other is provided. Each of the first and second stringers defines a channel and includes a plurality of crosspieces disposed in the channels of the first and second stringers. A plurality of rungs are spaced along and coupled between the first and second stringers. Each of the rungs has a horizontal portion and a vertical portion extending from the first stringer to the second stringer. A plurality of ribs are spaced along and coupled between the horizontal and vertical portions of the rungs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Peter A. Zorney, William J. McMaster, Ankur Bhosale
  • Seat back including integrated backrest and reinforcing composite layer
    Patent number: 8894154
    Abstract: A seat back includes a backrest formed of a first polymeric material for supporting an occupant. A bracket formed of a different material than the first polymeric material of the backrest is anchored to the backrest for coupling to a seat cushion. A reinforcing composite layer is connected to the backrest and is formed of a second polymeric material and a plurality of fibers impregnated in the second polymeric material. The first polymeric material of the backrest is mechanically engaged with the bracket free of melt bonding between the first polymeric material of the backrest and the bracket. The first polymeric material of the backrest is melt bonded to the second polymeric material of the reinforcing composite layer integrating the backrest, the bracket, and the reinforcing composite layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Faurecia Automotive Seating, Inc.
    Inventors: Amit Kulkarni, Kipp O. Grumm, Peter A. Zorney, Bernard Denis, Philippe Duhamel, Gregory Brncick
  • Ladder
    Publication number: 20140209412
    Abstract: A ladder including a first stringer and a second stringer spaced transverse from each other is provided. Each of the first and second stringers defines a channel and includes a plurality of crosspieces disposed in the channels of the first and second stringers. A plurality of rungs are spaced along and coupled between the first and second stringers. Each of the rungs has a horizontal portion and a vertical portion extending from the first stringer to the second stringer. A plurality of ribs are spaced along and coupled between the horizontal and vertical portions of the rungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Peter A. Zorney, William J. McMaster, Ankur Bhosale
  • Seat Back Including Integrated Backrest and Reinforcing Composite Layer
    Publication number: 20110316320
    Abstract: A seat back includes a backrest formed of a first polymeric material for supporting an occupant. A bracket formed of a different material than the first polymeric material of the backrest is anchored to the backrest for coupling to a seat cushion. A reinforcing composite layer is connected to the backrest and is formed of a second polymeric material and a plurality of fibers impregnated in the second polymeric material. The first polymeric material of the backrest is mechanically engaged with the bracket free of melt bonding between the first polymeric material of the backrest and the bracket. The first polymeric material of the backrest is melt bonded to the second polymeric material of the reinforcing composite layer integrating the backrest, the bracket, and the reinforcing composite layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Amit Kulkarni, Kipp O. Grumm, Peter A. Zorney, Bernard Denis, Philippe Duhamel, Gregory Brncick