Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Certossi

Stephen M. Certossi 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).

  • Modular contour support apparatus
    Patent number: 8382204
    Abstract: A four way lumbar support for an automobile seat includes a wire array, a fixed frame, and a basculating arm. When in its extended position, the basculating arm exerts pressure on the wire array thus providing lumbar support to the seat occupant at that point. A system of cables and sliding connections allows the basculating arm to slide along the fixed frame so that the lumbar support may be provided at different heights within the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Schukra of North America Co.
    Inventors: Renato Colja, Stephen M. Certossi, Horia Blendea, Iulian Mitea, Robert J. McMillen
  • MODULAR CONTOUR SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110278891
    Abstract: A four way lumbar support for an automobile seat includes a wire array, a fixed frame, and a basculating arm. When in its extended position, the basculating arm exerts pressure on the wire array thus providing lumbar support to the seat occupant at that point. A system of cables and sliding connections allows the basculating arm to slide along the fixed frame so that the lumbar support may be provided at different heights within the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Renato Colja, Stephen M. Certossi, Horia Blendea, Iulian Mitea, Robert J. McMillen
  • Lumbar and bolster support for second row seat
    Patent number: 7984949
    Abstract: The present invention is a lumbar and bolster support for a seat, especially for an automotive second row seat or a chair back rest. The lumbar and bolster support has a lumbar support member adjustable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a first bolster member and a second bolster member adjustable between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Schukra of North America
    Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Stephen M. Certossi
  • Modular contour support apparatus
    Patent number: 7984948
    Abstract: A four way lumbar support for an automobile seat includes a wire array (16), a fixed frame (20), and a basculating arm. When in its extruded position, the basculating arm (50) exerts pressure on the wire array (16) thus providing lumbar support to the seat occupant at that point. A system of Bowden cables and sliding connections allows the basculating arm to slide vertically along the fixed frame so that the lumbar support may be provided at different heights within the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Schukra of North America, Ltd.
    Inventors: Renato Colja, Stephen M. Certossi, Horia Blendea, Iulian Mitea, Robert J. McMillen
  • Lumbar and Bolster Support for Second Row Seat
    Publication number: 20080265649
    Abstract: The present invention is a lumbar and bolster support for a seat, especially for an automotive second row seat or a chair back rest. The lumbar and bolster support has a lumbar support member adjustable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a first bolster member and a second bolster member adjustable between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: SCHUKRA OF NORTH AMERICA, LTD.
    Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Stephen M. Certossi