Patents by Inventor Asad S. Ali
Asad S. Ali 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: 20140191557Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a vehicle seat assembly comprising a frame, a flexible foam cushion supported on the frame, the cushion having an outer surface comprising a major surface portion and a colored minor surface portion, a trim material secured over the cushion to cover the major portion of the surface, the colored minor portion of the outer surface being uncovered by the trim material, and the major surface portion of the cushion having a first permeability of 5 to 30 ml/cm2/min. and the colored minor surface portion having a second permeability of at least 80% of the first permeability and the colored minor portion comprising a plurality of dried flexible in-mold colored coating disposed on discrete surface areas of the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Patent number: 8696067Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle seat frame made of structural foam having an attachment flange for attaching to a vehicle, and vehicle seat assembly, and methods of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a seat frame made of structural foam and having a main body portion and at least one attachment flange depending from the main body portion. The attachment flange is attachable to a vehicle floor pan via an interference fit. The attachment flange has a first density and the main body portion has a second density, less than the first density. The vehicle seat assembly further comprises a cushion supported on the frame. The cushion is softer than the seat frame. The vehicle seat assembly further comprises a trim material disposed over the cushion and the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Gary Rock
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Patent number: 8662560Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly securable to a floor pan. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a seat bottom supportable on the floor pan and a trim cover securable over the seat bottom and to the floor pan.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Patent number: 8657383Abstract: The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly layered vehicle seat assembly and a method of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a cushion composite comprising a structural layer and a cushion layer adjacent to the structural layer, and a trim material secured over the cushion composite.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Mark A. Folkert, Scott A. Ziolek, Terry R. O'Bannon
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Patent number: 8540318Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly comprising a seat frame made of structural foam and having a main body portion having a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a wire attachment bracket having a front attachment tab, a rear attachment tab, and a connecting portion extending between the front and rear attachment tabs. The front attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the forward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan, and the rear attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the rearward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly further comprises a cushion supported on the frame, with the cushion being softer than the seat frame, and a trim material disposed over the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mark Allyn Folkert, William Barr, Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Patent number: 8528984Abstract: A retention clip for securing a trim cover. The retention clip may have first and second pads that may be spaced apart from each other and disposed on a first base axis. First and second arms may extend from the first pad. Third and fourth arms may extend from the second pad. A first and second extension arms may extend from the first arm to the third arm and from the second arm to the fourth arm, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Paul Severinski
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Patent number: 8282164Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly has a seat bottom that is adapted for attachment to a vehicle. The seat bottom has a foam layer and an expanded polymer layer that defines a first cavity. The first cavity is configured to receive an electrical component.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford Allen Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Publication number: 20120231203Abstract: A deformable structure for automotive interior components includes a substrate and a cushion element. The cushion element is disposed over the substrate. The cushion element includes a fiber pad and a fibrous cushion section, each of which has cellulosic fibers. The deformable structure also includes a cover disposed over the cushion element. The cushion element is substantially free of any resinous foams. A vehicle seat and trim laminate incorporating the deformable structure is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Terry O'Bannon, Gary Rock
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Publication number: 20120216376Abstract: A retention clip for securing a trim cover. The retention clip may have first and second pads that may be spaced apart from each other and disposed on a first base axis. First and second arms may extend from the first pad. Third and fourth arms may extend from the second pad. A first and second extension arms may extend from the first arm to the third arm and from the second arm to the fourth arm, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Paul Severinski
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Publication number: 20120187739Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly comprising a seat frame made of structural foam and having a main body portion having a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a wire attachment bracket having a front attachment tab, a rear attachment tab, and a connecting portion extending between the front and rear attachment tabs. The front attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the forward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan, and the rear attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the rearward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly further comprises a cushion supported on the frame, with the cushion being softer than the seat frame, and a trim material disposed over the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Allyn Folkert, William Barr, Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Patent number: 8215714Abstract: A vehicle seat transitional composite with a structural reinforcement member adapted to be mounted within a vehicle seat to provide support to an occupant. The structural reinforcement member has at least two edge regions and an inner region at least partially bound within the at least two edge regions. The at least two edge regions have a plurality of keying apertures. A compliant layer is adjacent to the structural reinforcement member and has a plurality of projections sized to be received within the plurality of keying apertures of the structural reinforcement member for minimizing lateral movement of the compliant layer relative to the structural reinforcement member.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Patent number: 8197010Abstract: A seat trim assembly including a cushion having an opening and a retention clip. The retention clip has a retention feature and a base disposed in the cushion. The base includes a pad and first and second arms extending from the pad at an angle. The retention feature extends from the pad and extending into the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Paul Severinski
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Patent number: 8131513Abstract: Method of computer-assisted assessment of seat design. The method being applicable to any type of seating, including but not limited to vehicle seating commonly employed in automobiles, watercraft, aircraft, etc. The method may include overlaying a shaped data object relative to an architectural drawing to facilitate assessing component comportment with desired structural boundaries.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Scott Ziolek, Terry O'Bannon, Ash Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Publication number: 20110278902Abstract: A vehicle seat transitional composite with a structural reinforcement member adapted to be mounted within a vehicle seat to provide support to an occupant. The structural reinforcement member has at least two edge regions and an inner region at least partially bound within the at least two edge regions. The at least two edge regions have a plurality of keying apertures. A compliant layer is adjacent to the structural reinforcement member and has a plurality of projections sized to be received within the plurality of keying apertures of the structural reinforcement member for minimizing lateral movement of the compliant layer relative to the structural reinforcement member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Patent number: 8020937Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a cushion composite attachable to a vehicle. The cushion composite has a structural layer of an expanded polymer and a cushion layer adjacent the structural layer. A trim material covers the cushion composite. The structural layer is proximate the vehicle when the cushion composite is attached to the vehicle. A surface of the structural layer defines a cavity extending into the structural layer. An opening of the cavity is disposed proximate the vehicle when the cushion composite is attached to the vehicle. The cavity is configured to facilitate flexure of the structural layer when a force is applied to the structural layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Eric Partington, Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Publication number: 20110195627Abstract: A deformable structure for automotive interior components includes a substrate and a cushion element. The cushion element is disposed over the substrate. The cushion element includes a fiber section which has cellulosic fibers. The deformable structure also includes a cover disposed over the cushion element. A vehicle seat and trim laminate incorporating the deformable structure is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford Allen Galbreath, Pusheng Chen, Asad S. Ali
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Patent number: 7967389Abstract: A vehicle seat cushion composite is provided with a structural layer adapted to be mounted within a vehicle to provide support to an occupant. The structural layer has at least two edge regions provided proximate two edges of the structural layer and an inner region at least partially bound within the at least two edge regions. The at least two edge regions have a plurality of concave channels. A cushion layer is adjacent to the structural layer and has a plurality of concave projections sized to be received within the plurality of concave channels of the structural layer for minimizing lateral movement of the cushion layer relative to the structural layer proximate the edge regions.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Terry O'Bannon
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Publication number: 20110140500Abstract: The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly layered vehicle seat assembly and a method of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a cushion composite comprising a structural layer and a cushion layer adjacent to the structural layer, and a trim material secured over the cushion composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Mark A. Folkert, Scott A. Ziolek, Terry R. O'Bannon
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Patent number: 7946649Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly has a seat body adapted to be mounted within a vehicle to provide support to an occupant. A seat component is provided adjacent to the seat body. A first attachment member is provided within one of the seat body and the seat component. A second attachment member is provided on the other of the seat body and the seat component. The second attachment member is engageable within the first attachment member such that the seat component is attached to the seat body through engagement between the first attachment member and the second attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Richard Reyes, Jeffrey Frelich, Ronald L. Miotto, James B. Clauser, George Edward Dishner, William Paruszkiewicz, Paul S. Severinski
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Publication number: 20110109133Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly has a seat bottom that is adapted for attachment to a vehicle. The seat bottom has a foam layer and an expanded polymer layer that defines a first cavity. The first cavity is configured to receive an electrical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford Allen Galbreath, Asad S. Ali