Patents by Inventor David Lechkun

David Lechkun 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: 7896425
    Abstract: A simultaneous movement system for a vehicle door is provided. The system includes a simultaneous movement system comprising first and second primary hinge arms, first and second secondary hinge arms, primary and secondary rails and guide track. The second primary hinge arm and the second secondary hinge arm are pivotally mounted to a vehicle body structure on one end and are pivotally mounted to a primary slide and a secondary slide at the other ends respectively. The first primary hinge arm includes a guide track region and a rail region. The primary rail receives a primary slide. The secondary rail receives a secondary slide. The guide track receive the guide track region of the primary hinge arm thereby allowing the primary hinge arm to travel along both the guide track and the primary rail simultaneously through the guide track region and the rail region of the primary hinge arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adrian Elliott, Jason Falenski, David Lechkun, Craig Blust
  • Publication number: 20110010998
    Abstract: A simultaneous movement system for a vehicle door is provided. The system includes a simultaneous movement system comprising first and second primary hinge arms, first and second secondary hinge arms, primary and secondary rails and guide track. The second primary hinge arm and the second secondary hinge arm are pivotally mounted to a vehicle body structure on one end and are pivotally mounted to a primary slide and a secondary slide at the other ends respectively. The first primary hinge arm includes a guide track region and a rail region. The primary rail receives a primary slide. The secondary rail receives a secondary slide. The guide track receive the guide track region of the primary hinge arm thereby allowing the primary hinge arm to travel along both the guide track and the primary rail simultaneously through the guide track region and the rail region of the primary hinge arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Adrian Elliott, Jason Falenski, David Lechkun, Craig Blust
  • Publication number: 20100295337
    Abstract: A simultaneous single rail movement system for a vehicle door includes a first hinge arm, a second hinge arm, a rail and a guide track. The first hinge arm is pivotally mounted to a vehicle body structure at the body end. The second hinge arm is pivotally mounted to a vehicle body structure. The rail is operatively configured to receive the slide member. The slide member is pivotally mounted to the slide member region of the first hinge arm and the door end of the second hinge arm. The guide track receives the guide track region of the first hinge arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Adrian Elliott, Jason Falenski, David Lechkun, Craig Blust
  • Patent number: 7387338
    Abstract: A seat assembly is disclosed for a passenger vehicle which provides multiple positions by translating a seat back between a fore position and an aft position relative to the seat bottom. A carriage is disclosed mounted to a track within a seat bottom for translating the seat back to the fore and aft positions. A motor and transmission are disclosed for driving the carriage. Additionally, a mechanism is disclosed for adjusting the tilt angle of the seat back as it is translated. A method for adjusting a seat assembly is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Beranek, David Lechkun
  • Publication number: 20080007091
    Abstract: A passenger cabin for a vehicle. The passenger cabin is comprised of a floor panel, a first row seat, a second row seat, and a stowable ottoman. The first row seat and the second row seat are attached to the floor panel. The stowable ottoman is pivotally attached to the floor panel between the first row seat and the second row seat. The stowable ottoman is deployable from underneath the floor panel through an opening in the floor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David Lechkun, Brian Izard
  • Publication number: 20070152473
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed with a pillarless door opening for occupant ingress and egress. The first door is pivotally connected to the vehicle at a first end with a second end that extends to a central region of the door opening in the closed position. A second door has a first end translatably connected to the vehicle and a second end translatably connected to the vehicle adjacent to the central region of the opening at a closed position. The first door and the second door cooperate to close the opening. The second door can be translated relative to the vehicle to an intermediate position for providing clearance from the first door. One of the second door ends is detachable from the vehicle for pivoting the second door to an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: David Lechkun, John Beranek, Richard Wells
  • Publication number: 20060152056
    Abstract: A seat assembly is disclosed for a passenger vehicle which provides multiple positions by translating a seat back between a fore position and an aft position relative to the seat bottom. A carriage is disclosed mounted to a track within a seat bottom for translating the seat back to the fore and aft positions. A motor and transmission are disclosed for driving the carriage. Additionally, a mechanism is disclosed for adjusting the tilt angle of the seat back as it is translated. A method for adjusting a seat assembly is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: John Beranek, David Lechkun
  • Publication number: 20050230988
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a transformable vehicle body having a first body configuration and a second body configuration. The first body configuration resembles a wagon-style vehicle that includes a fully enclosed passenger space and cargo area. The second body configuration resembles a pickup truck that includes a contracted enclosed passenger space and an open cargo area behind the contracted enclosed passenger space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Roger Kim, David Lechkun, Anthony Prozzi