Patents by Inventor Austin Jennings

Austin Jennings 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).

  • Patent number: 9168888
    Abstract: The invention relates to a belt height adjustment device for fixed connection to a bearing structure (1) of a vehicle seat, having a lever (2) and a belt deflection fitting (3) which is rotatably movable relative thereto. The lever (2) is pivotably connected to the bearing structure (1) to provide an axis of rotation. The lever (2) further includes a fixing device which can be fixed with respect to its pivotal movement relative to the bearing structure (1). The fixing device is configured to prevent the pivoting of the lever (2) relative to the bearing structure (1), and in particular, in the downward direction, and is configured to engage automatically in prespecified lever angle positions on an upward movement of the lever (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: ISRINGHAUSEN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Reiner Kroencke, Austin Jennings
  • Publication number: 20140097663
    Abstract: The invention relates to a belt height adjustment device for fixed connection to a bearing structure (1) of a vehicle seat, having a lever (2) and a belt deflection fitting (3) which is rotatably movable relative thereto. The lever (2) is pivotably connected to the bearing structure (1) to provide an axis of rotation. The lever (2) further includes a fixing device which can be fixed with respect to its pivotal movement relative to the bearing structure (1). The fixing device is configured to prevent the pivoting of the lever (2) relative to the bearing structure (1), and in particular, in the downward direction, and is configured to engage automatically in prespecified lever angle positions on an upward movement of the lever (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: ISRINGHAUSEN GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Reiner KROENCKE, Austin JENNINGS
  • Patent number: 8480180
    Abstract: A height-adjustable deflection device that functions as the upper fastening point of a three-point safety belt which facilitates adjustment of the belt height and minimizes unintentional changes of the upper fastening point. The relative height of the upper fastening point of the belt is established by a slot formed in the device housing. In a locked position, the housing is engaged with a holder in a form-locking manner to securely establish the upper fastening point of the belt. In an adjustment position, engagement between the holder and the housing is prevented to enable free rotation of the housing about a swivel axle. The configuration of the housing geometry with respect to the swivel axle, the height of the outlet slot thereby changes during rotation of the housing. The relative height of the slot, i.e., the upper fastening point, can be readily established on an individual basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Isringhausen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Winfried Titz, Austin Jennings
  • Publication number: 20120248846
    Abstract: A height-adjustable deflection device that functions as the upper fastening point of a three-point safety belt which facilitates adjustment of the belt height and minimizes unintentional changes of the upper fastening point. The relative height of the upper fastening point of the belt is established by a slot formed in the device housing. In a locked position, the housing is engaged with a holder in a form-locking manner via connecting means to securely establish the upper fastening point of the belt. In an adjustment position, engagement between the holder and the housing is prevented to enable free rotation of the housing about a swivel axle. The configuration of the housing geometry with respect to the swivel axle, the height of the outlet slot thereby changes during rotation of the housing. The relative height of the slot, i.e., the upper fastening point, can be readily established on an individual basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Winfried Titz, Austin Jennings
  • Patent number: 7416254
    Abstract: Signaling device indicates when a folding backrest of a vehicle seat is in an unlocked position, and includes an actuating knob axially guided in a housing and which is pushed into its locked position by a compression spring. A stop is provided to prevent the actuating knob from extending further outwardly of the housing in its locked position. Actuating knob activates a locking mechanism via a mechanical transmission mechanism thereby allowing the backrest to be unlocked by pressing the actuating knob into the housing. This eliminates the need for a separate indicator device, given that when the actuating knob extends outwardly of the housing, the user can readily tell that the backrest is in its unlocked position. To enhance the signaling effect, the signaling portion of the actuating knob can be painted red, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Austin Jennings
  • Publication number: 20060061184
    Abstract: Signaling device indicates when a folding backrest of a vehicle seat is in an unlocked position, and includes an actuating knob axially guided in a housing and which is pushed into its locked position by a compression spring. A stop is provided to prevent the actuating knob from extending further outwardly of the housing in its locked position. Actuating knob activates a locking mechanism via a mechanical transmission mechanism thereby allowing the backrest to be unlocked by pressing the actuating knob into the housing. This eliminates the need for a separate indicator device, given that when the actuating knob extends outwardly of the housing, the user can readily tell that the backrest is in its unlocked position. To enhance the signaling effect, the signaling portion of the actuating knob can be painted red, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventor: Austin Jennings