Patents Represented by Law Firm Macmillan, Sorbanski & Todd
  • Multi-function single motor seat track actuator assembly
    Patent number: 6126132
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of a multi-functional apparatus employs a single electromagnetic device for selectively actuating at least two seat support movement mechanisms. In another aspect of the present invention, a single electric motor selectively actuates three movement mechanisms for a seat through three otherwise independent power transmission devices. Yet another aspect of the present invention employs an electronic control unit to automatically cause coupling of the electromagnetic device with the desired movement mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventor: H. Winston Maue