Patents by Inventor Bert Holst

Bert Holst 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).

  • Vehicle seat lumbar support system
    Patent number: 6644740
    Abstract: A vehicle seat lumbar support adjustment device includes an actuator operatively connected to a cable which extends across the seatback. A compressible plastic support structure is positioned between the cable and a cushion layer, and movable toward the cushion layer by actuation of the cable in order to adjust lumbar support for a seat occupant. Preferably, the compressible plastic support structure includes an integrally molded spring component positioned between opposing walls of the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Bert Holst, Dominic Ebefors
  • Vehicle seat lumbar support system
    Publication number: 20020008417
    Abstract: A vehicle seat lumbar support adjustment device includes an actuator operatively connected to a cable which extends across the seatback. A compressible plastic support structure is positioned between the cable and a cushion layer, and movable toward the cushion layer by actuation of the cable in order to adjust lumbar support for a seat occupant. Preferably, the compressible plastic support structure includes an integrally molded spring component positioned between opposing walls of the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: Bert Holst, Dominic Ebefors