Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Bateson

Daniel J. Bateson 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).

  • Composite vehicle seat back frame and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 6423388
    Abstract: Lightweight, cost-effective composite seat back frames comprise braided carbon fiber reinforced attachment portions connected by braided, glass fiber-reinforced, generally U-shaped back portions, all these portions impregnated with a polymeric matrix resin. One or more of the braided glass or carbon fiber portions are preferably woven by a multiaxial weaving machine to maximize composite properties. The braids may be woven around a permanent or removable mandrel, and may contain pivot bushings or seat articulation hardware. The seat back frames thus produced are lighter than their aluminum counterparts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Bateson, Stephen Lambrecht, John P. Slaven
  • Composite vehicle seat back frame and method of manufacturing thereof
    Patent number: 6059369
    Abstract: Lightweight, cost-effective composite seat back frames comprise braided carbon fiber reinforced attachment portions connected by braided, glass fiber-reinforced, generally U-shaped back portions, all these portions impregnated with a polymeric matrix resin. One or more of the braided glass or carbon fiber portions are preferably woven by a multiaxial weaving machine to maximize composite properties. The braids may be woven around a permanent or removable mandrel, and may contain pivot bushings or seat articulation hardware. The seat back frames thus produced are lighter than their aluminum counterparts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Bateson, Stephen Lambrecht, John P. Slaven