Patents by Inventor Daniel Ferretti
Daniel Ferretti 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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Patent number: 9776543Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly has a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The lower seat comprises a cushion frame assembly connected to a vehicle floor and a cushion leg jounce bracket comprising a base and a paddle connected with the cushion frame assembly. The paddle extends upwardly and forwardly to form a vertical gap between a distal end of the paddle and a forward portion of the cushion frame assembly to provide independent and resilient support for an occupant's thighs. A cushion foam assembly is disposed above and is attached to the cushion frame, a forward portion of the cushion foam assembly being supported by the paddle of the cushion leg jounce bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, David Frederick Lyons, Kevin Preuss, Daniel Ferretti, Christian J. Hosbach
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Publication number: 20170267141Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback and a seat base. The seat base is operably coupled to the seatback. The seat base includes a first suspension assembly and a second suspension assembly. The first suspension assembly includes a seat pan assembly and a seat cushion assembly. The seat cushion assembly is positioned above the seat pan assembly. The second suspension assembly includes a plurality of independent thigh supports operably coupled to a forward portion of the seat pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, John Wayne Jaranson, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Michael Kolich, S. M. Akbar Berry, Carol Diane Casey, David Andree, Rodney Charles Brinker
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Patent number: 9756408Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly comprises a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The seatback comprises a forward facing surface, a rearward facing surface, a headrest mounted on an upper portion of the seatback and received within a headrest cup disposed on the forward facing surface of the seatback, a speaker assembly mounted in the headrest cup, and a resonance cavity formed proximate the headrest cup within which the speaker assembly is received.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Daniel Ferretti, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Preuss, Keith Allen Godin, David Frederick Lyons
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Publication number: 20170210262Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly has a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The lower seat comprises a cushion frame assembly connected to a vehicle floor and a cushion leg jounce bracket comprising a base and a paddle connected with the cushion frame assembly. The paddle extends upwardly and forwardly to form a vertical gap between a distal end of the paddle and a forward portion of the cushion frame assembly to provide independent and resilient support for an occupant's thighs. A cushion foam assembly is disposed above and is attached to the cushion frame, a forward portion of the cushion foam assembly being supported by the paddle of the cushion leg jounce bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, David Frederick Lyons, Kevin Preuss, Daniel Ferretti, Christian J. Hosbach
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Publication number: 20170214988Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly comprises a seat having a lower seat and a seatback extending upwardly from the lower seat. The seatback comprises a forward facing surface, a rearward facing surface, a headrest mounted on an upper portion of the seatback and received within a headrest cup disposed on the forward facing surface of the seatback, a speaker assembly mounted in the headrest cup, and a resonance cavity formed proximate the headrest cup within which the speaker assembly is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Daniel Ferretti, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Preuss, Keith Allen Godin, David Frederick Lyons
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Publication number: 20170210263Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly for a motor vehicle has a lower seat comprising a cushion frame assembly connected to a vehicle floor, the cushion frame assembly comprising a cushion pan that forms a forward portion of the cushion frame assembly. A pair of independent thigh supports is symmetrically disposed along either side of a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle seating assembly and is operably coupled to the cushion pan, wherein each of the independent thigh supports comprises a resilient member having a predetermined hysteresis support-curve to provide independent and resilient support for each thigh of an occupant's legs. A cushion foam assembly is disposed above and operably coupled to the cushion frame, a forward portion of the cushion foam assembly being supported by the pair of independent thigh supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: JOHNATHAN ANDREW LINE, Marcos Silva Kondrad, David Frederick Lyons, Daniel Ferretti, Kevin Wayne Preuss
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Patent number: 9707870Abstract: A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports defining a seatback structure. An upper component and a lower component are provided, each including at least two outwardly extending flex members. A passenger support includes a periphery operably coupled to distal ends of the flex members. An external peripheral gap is defined between the passenger support and the seatback structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, John W. Jaranson, Grant A. Compton, Kendrick Alden Harper, Kevin VanNieulande
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Patent number: 9707873Abstract: A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports that define a seatback frame. A front trim piece is coupled between the first and second side supports. A suspension component is coupled with a central area of the front trim piece and has flexible members protruding forward and outward therefrom. A passenger support panel has a periphery coupled to distal ends of the flexible members and suspended away from the seatback frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, Kevin VanNieulande, Marc Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Grant A. Compton
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Publication number: 20170197530Abstract: A headrest assembly includes a front surface and a frame member disposed within an interior of the headrest bun. First and second hinge members are coupled to opposite sides of the frame member and first and second side supports are operably coupled to the first and second hinge members, such that the first and second side supports are independently operable between stowed and extended positions relative to the headrest bun. The first and second side supports extended outwardly from the front surface of the headrest bun in the extended position, and the friction hinges are tuned to move the first and second side supports towards the stowed position when the first and second side supports are contacted by a vehicle occupant during a vehicle impact event.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Preuss, Christian J. Hosbach, Daniel Ferretti
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Publication number: 20170158084Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly a lower seat and a seatback structure extending upwardly relative the lower seat, the lower seat and the seatback structure defining a seat H-point, and the seatback structure having an upper seatback support, a lower seatback support, and a split between the upper seatback support and the lower seatback support. The split is disposed between 270 and 300 mm, preferably about 285 mm, above the H-point along a line extending substantially parallel to the seatback structure. The upper seatback support pivots about a pivot between a rearward position and a forward position relative the lower seatback support. A motorized actuation assembly is disposed within the seatback structure and operably coupled to the upper seatback support, wherein the motorized actuation assembly pivots the upper seatback support about the pivot between the rearward position and the forward position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: JOHNATHAN ANDREW LINE, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Kolich, John Wayne Jaranson
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Patent number: 9649962Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seat frame. A first leg support is pivotally coupled with a forward portion of the seat frame. The first leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A first extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the first leg support and is operable between extended and retracted positions. A second leg support is adjacent to and independent of the first leg support and is pivotally coupled with the forward portion of the seat frame. The second leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A second extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the second leg support and is operable between extended and retracted positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marc Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Kolich, Lorne Joseph Lovelace, Kevin VanNieulande, Grant A. Compton
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Patent number: 9511698Abstract: A vehicle seat back has first and second support members each having a central web and a rear wall extending therefrom. A seat base is operably connected with the first and second support members. A recliner heart operably connects the seat base with the first and second support members. A shear center of the first and second support members extends along an inside corner connection of the central web and the rear wall of the first and second support members and into the seat base.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologist, LLCInventors: Majid Arefi, Shawn Anthony Dixon, Michael Medoro, Johnathan Andrew Line, Khaled Ayyash, James Creighton, Vanja Cemalovic, Daniel Ferretti, Robert Moore
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Publication number: 20160347206Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly having a seat including a support frame. A seatback is pivotally coupled with the seat and is adjustable between a passenger support position configured to support the weight of a passenger and a cargo position. The seatback is folded forward to a substantially horizontal position. A seat cushion includes a dynamic forward portion and a generally static rearward portion. An articulation feature is disposed below the forward portion of the seat cushion. The articulation feature is operable between a deployed and a non-deployed position. Movement to the deployed position results in the dynamic forward portion of the seat cushion being adjusted to a raised position. Movement to the non-deployed position results in the dynamic forward portion of the seat cushion being adjusted to a lowered position that allows the seatback to fold forward to the cargo position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti
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Publication number: 20160347224Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a support frame partially enclosed by a panel assembly. A carrier is defined by a unitary polymeric matrix. A cushion assembly is molded over the carrier. An external peripheral gap is defined between the panel assembly and the carrier. The carrier and the cushion assembly are configured to flex under the weight of a passenger while the support frame remains stationary. An air movement assembly is in communication with the cushion assembly and is configured to move air through the carrier and the cushion assembly proximate a seating surface of the cushion assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, S. M. Akbar Berry, Daniel Ferretti
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Patent number: 9499080Abstract: A vehicle seat back member includes a central web and a front wall that extends from the central web. A rear wall extends along a substantial portion of a rear edge of the central web. A shear center load path of the vehicle seat back member is disposed proximate an inside corner defined by the connection of the central web and the rear wall, and extends substantially along the longitudinal extent of the rear wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Shawn Anthony Dixon, Robert Moore, Khaled Ayyash, Majid Arefi, James Creighton, Vanja Cemalovic, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Medoro
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Publication number: 20160325647Abstract: A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports defining a seatback structure. An upper component and a lower component are provided, each including at least two outwardly extending flex members. A passenger support includes a periphery operably coupled to distal ends of the flex members. An external peripheral gap is defined between the passenger support and the seatback structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, John W. Jaranson, Grant A. Compton, Kendrick Alden Harper, Kevin VanNieulande
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Publication number: 20160325653Abstract: A vehicle seat suspension system includes first and second side supports that define a seatback frame. A front trim piece is coupled between the first and second side supports. A suspension component is coupled with a central area of the front trim piece and has flexible members protruding forward and outward therefrom. A passenger support panel has a periphery coupled to distal ends of the flexible members and suspended away from the seatback frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Daniel Ferretti, Kevin VanNieulande, Marc Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Grant A. Compton
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Publication number: 20160304016Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seat frame. A first leg support is pivotally coupled with a forward portion of the seat frame. The first leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A first extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the first leg support and is operable between extended and retracted positions. A second leg support is adjacent to and independent of the first leg support and is pivotally coupled with the forward portion of the seat frame. The second leg support is operable between raised and lowered positions. A second extendable member is disposed on a top portion of the second leg support and is operable between extended and retracted positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marc Kondrad, John W. Jaranson, Kendrick Alden Harper, Daniel Ferretti, Michael Kolich, Lorne Joseph Lovelace, Kevin VanNieulande, Grant A. Compton
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Publication number: 20160288681Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a lower seating structure and a raised seatback support, wherein one of either the lower seating structure or raised seatback support consists of a multilayer assembly. The multilayer assembly includes a flexible static layer, a flexible dynamic layer having an adjustable firmness, a suspension layer formed from tunable springs which support a flexible panel, and a frame supported carrier including a protective recess within which the suspension layer is cradled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Daniel Ferretti, Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, John W. Jaranson
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Patent number: D767292Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Johnathan A Line, Marc S Kondrad, Daniel Ferretti, Nahshon Francis, Kevin Preuss, Soo Y Kang-Morales