Patents by Inventor Catherine A DeVoss

Catherine A DeVoss 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).

  • Tailgate seat assembly
    Patent number: 7144079
    Abstract: A seat assembly arranged to pivot about a horizontal axis and capable of being repositioned between a forward seated position and a tailgate position. The assembly includes a first assembly including a pin. The assembly further includes a second assembly including a recliner link. The recliner link is arranged to engage or disengage the pin based on rotation of the seat assembly. Engagement of the pin with the recliner link locks the seat assembly into tailgate position and prevents the first assembly from inadvertently folding into a position parallel to said second assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn F Syrowik, Alan R Mackey, Catherine A DeVoss, Lei Cao, Matthew R Abate, Ravi Hosalli, Ronald J Kaip