Patents Assigned to Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.
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Patent number: 7134730Abstract: A method of manufacturing a seat that includes the steps of attaching adjacent upholstery panels with a locator strip and attachment strip sandwiched therebetween. The attachment strip includes an enlarged edge portion that engages clips in a molded foam seat backing. At least a portion of the locator strip is torn away along a line of perforations formed therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Brian Flegal, Daniel Joseph Jarackas, Jr.
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Patent number: 7097227Abstract: A visor assembly having a slip-on upholstered sleeve and a mating snap-in stretchable accessory band for holding maps and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Christopher R. Hammond, Donald J. Woodward
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Patent number: 7025400Abstract: Sun visor for a motor vehicle has a nail substantially parallel a longitudinal edge of a clamshell visor half and driving the nail through a clip rod positioned in a clip rod recess. The nail is driven by sliding a visor pivot rod or attached slider against one end thereof, driving the nail through the clip rod and securing the same in the recess.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Wieczorek, Rodney Slobodian
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Patent number: 7007997Abstract: A stanchion cover having an upholstered cover for providing a flat cargo surface in a sport utility vehicle or minivan in the area of removable or stowable seats. The cover also includes improvements in providing cargo storage compartments for common and safety accessories as well as providing ways to utilize the seat stanchions to provide cargo anchor for specific applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Wieczorek, Bryan Busha
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Patent number: 6997126Abstract: A process for joining adjacent panels of plural layered upholstery, including the steps of adjacently positioning first and second panels, each having an offset backing and exterior layers, and substantially aligning longitudinal peripheries of the first and second panels. Stitching the panels together along a first stitching line positioned inboard of the longitudinal peripheries and substantially parallel thereto, and stitching portions of the first and second panels outboard of the first stitching line to an inboard portion of one or more of the panels along at least a second stitching line. In a preferred embodiment, the exterior layer in the first panel is offset laterally relative to the backing layer in an inboard direction, wherein the lateral offset imparts a substantially regular contour to portions of the exterior layer proximate the first stitching line and inboard thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventor: Kimberly Murley
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Patent number: 6964453Abstract: A method of manufacturing a seat that includes the steps of attaching adjacent upholstery panels with a locator strip and attachment strip sandwiched therebetween. The attachment strip includes an enlarged edge portion that engages clips in a molded foam seat backing. At least a portion of the locator strip is torn away along a line of perforations formed therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2004Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Brian Flegal, Daniel Joseph Jarackas, Jr.
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Patent number: 6962385Abstract: A sun visor for a motor vehicle is provided, and includes first and second visor body shells. The shells define a retaining channel for a slider on a visor pivot rod, and may be engaged and closed about the slider, capturing the pivot rod and slider in a single assembly step. In another aspect, a sun visor is provided having a combination slider and detent slidably supported in channels molded into first and second visor shells. A support arm is provided and is laterally offset from the combination slider and detent and is slidably relative thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Wieczorek, Leslie R. Hinds, Richard T. Bogdanski
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Patent number: 6935260Abstract: A process for joining adjacent edges of vehicle upholstery panels, particularly in applications wherein at least one of the edges is curved. The process includes the step of forming a plurality of U-shaped notches along a curved edge of a first upholstery panel, which are substantially evenly spaced along a portion of the curved length of the upholstery panel edge. At least a portion of an edge of a second upholstery panel is substantial aligned with a portion of the curved edge of the first upholstery panel. The first and second panels are stitched along a stitch line substantially parallel to edges of the first and second panels, wherein the stitch line is offset from aligned edges of the first and second panels by a distance greater than the depth of the notches and wherein successive portions of the edges are brought into alignment as stitching progresses.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Donald Kromm, Dorothy Berz
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Patent number: 6715435Abstract: The present invention provides a sewing machine for positioning a line of stitches a predetermined distance from an edge of a workpiece. The edge tracing sewing machine includes a machine body with a reciprocable needle mounted therein. The needle is reciprocated between an upward and a downward position at which it pierces a moving workpiece, passing a thread therethrough. The edge tracing sewing machine also includes a plurality of illuminable units that communicate stitch positioning to a machine operator, allowing the operator to manually adjust the lateral position of the workpiece, maintaining the stitch positioning within a predetermined tolerance from specifications.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Wieczorek, Patricia M. Woollcott
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Patent number: 6709039Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle roller assembly for an extensible shade or barrier net, and an auto locking end cap assembly for a vehicle roller assembly. The end cap includes a mounting cap positioned at an end of a rotatable shade spindle. The cap body has an end plate and is reciprocable between a retracted position and an extended position. A coupling member having a finger member is positioned at least partially within the end cap assembly and has a cutout region proximate an end. When the cap body is moved toward its retracted position, the cutout region is exposed, and capable of engaging a portion of a securing member in a vehicle interior. A biasing member biases the cap body toward its extended position, engaging two elements of a locking means. The locking means includes a boss and a cavity, a mating of which secures the cap body against lateral displacement and axial rotation.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventor: Mark Davenport
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Patent number: 6701995Abstract: A combination shade handle and light is provided comprising a handle body with a grip portion and a holder portion. The holder portion has a cavity for receiving and storing a security light. A plurality of holder members are provided which secure the security light in the cavity in a snap-fit fashion. The shade handle is attachable to an automobile shade roller assembly for covering an automobile storage compartment. In another aspect, a roller shade is provided having a handle with an integrated removable security light.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventor: Richard Bogdanski
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Patent number: 6543832Abstract: A vehicle sun visor comprises a plurality of attachable modular members with substantially equal heights. The plurality of members includes a base module and at least one extension module. The base module is pivotably attached to the roof of a vehicle interior, and is also attachable to the extension module. The at least one extension module may comprise a center module or an inner ear module, or an end or blank module. A single mounting pivot is provided, and is connected to the base module with a pivot member that is preferably a mounting rod. The visor body may be swiveled about the pivot to cover a portion of the vehicle windshield or, alternatively, a side window, and is further moveable between a downward position and an upward position.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard T. Bogdanski, Leslie R. Hinds
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Patent number: 6220462Abstract: A parts transporting system including a rigid rack frame, a plurality of uprights coupled to the rigid rack frame, a plurality of shelf supports coupled to the uprights, and a plurality of shelf assemblies operably coupled to the uprights and the shelf supports. Each shelf assembly is constructed of a shelf frame and an offset pivot hinge operably coupled to the shelf frame and the shelf support, allowing the shelf frame to swing open at an angle with respect to the rigid rack frame. A lid and strut assembly is operably coupled to each of the shelf frames and includes a lid, a seal covering the entire perimeter of the lid and providing a dirt and moisture resistant seal, and a strut coupled to the lid. Each shelf frame is coupled to a sling assembly which forms compartments used to hold parts. Each shelf frame is positioned directly above each lid except the top lid.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1997Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Bruce F. Brockman, Joseph P. Wieczorek
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Patent number: 6213186Abstract: The present invention comprises an integrally formed cassette and package tray and end cap which at least partially encloses a security shade roller and a gap between the roller and the rear seat of a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Torres, Marcel Aerts, Steven VanLieshout
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Patent number: 6120084Abstract: A coated pivot pin/detent assembly for use in the manufacture of a molded article. The assembly is coated with a material that adheres to the pivot pin/detent assembly and protects the assembly during the molding process. The coating material also provides lubrication for facilitating movement between the pivot pin and detent.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1997Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventor: Joseph P. Wieczorek
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Patent number: 6039105Abstract: A cargo shade attachment for retaining a cargo shade having a non-compressible roller tube with end caps thereon. The cargo shade attachment includes a pocket connected to an interior panel in a cargo area of a vehicle, a slidable plunger having a surface for engaging the end cap being mounted within the pocket, and a biasing device for urging the plunger toward a center line of the vehicle such that the plunger exerts a compressive force on the end cap of the cargo shade thereby retaining the cargo shade.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1997Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Kevin M. Patmore, Jeffrey A. Price, Michael C. Trombley
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Patent number: 5947358Abstract: A security shade for a rear cargo area of a motor vehicle. The security shade comprises a roller tube onto which a flexible shade panel is wound. A cover covers the shade panel and includes portions defining a slot through which the shade panel is extendable and retractable. A storage compartment is adjacent to and integral with the cover. The storage compartment includes an internal chamber that is defined by side walls, end walls, a bottom wall and a top which is moveable between a closed position and an open position permitting access into the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventor: Joseph P. Wieczorek
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Patent number: 5934354Abstract: A security shade support assembly for mounting a roller tube having a flexible panel wound thereon within a motor vehicle includes a housing extending axially, an axle extending through the housing, a bearing receiving the axle and cooperating with the housing and attached to the roller tube, and a spring disposed within the housing for biasing the bearing and a groove extending axially along the bearing and the housing to allow the roller tube and shade panel to extend over at least a portion of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Jeffery Price, Michael Trombley, Michael Thorum
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Patent number: 5813449Abstract: A vehicle security shade adapted for use within the interior compartment of a motor vehicle and having a shade which can be extended to enclose the vehicle compartment area. The shade assembly is removably attached to the motor vehicle interior by using one or more end piece assemblies having a telescoping end piece. The end piece is biased to an outer position through the use of a compression spring. The end piece engages with a socket or other mounting feature of the motor vehicle interior trim. The axially moveable end piece includes a blocking means which allows the end piece to move under the influence of the compression spring to its outer position but is blocked from returning from its inner position until an actuator is manually operated. The positive mechanical blocking of inward movement of the end piece is provided at a plurality of relative extended positions of the end piece.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1997Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventors: Kevin M. Patmore, Jeffrey A. Price, Michael C. Trombley
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Patent number: 5749618Abstract: A sun visor assembly having a body to which first and second panels are mounted for movement between stored and use positions. In their stored position, the panels are generally coincident with the visor body. While in their use positions, the panels extend from one end of the visor body. The side edges of the one panel are returnly bent to define a channel in which a second panel is received, telescopicly with respect to the first panel. In one position, the second panel generally coincides with the first panel and in another position the second panel forms an extension beyond the end of the first panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1996Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.Inventor: James Gavin Jones