Patents by Inventor David Mercado

David Mercado 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: 10525858
    Abstract: A headrest comprising an external surface surrounding an interior and a deployable neck support including: a non-deployed position wherein the deployable neck support is disposed in the interior; and a deployed position wherein the deployable neck support extends out of the interior and is configured to support a neck of an occupant of a seating assembly incorporating the headrest. The headrest includes a housing disposed in the interior. In the non-deployed position, the deployable neck support is housed within the housing. In the deployed position, a primary neck support section of the deployable neck support extends out of the housing. The deployable neck support can further include an inboard lateral neck support and an outboard lateral neck support, each having an enclosed position and an extended position. In the enclosed position, the inboard lateral neck support and outboard lateral neck support are housed within the primary neck support section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alfonso Hickman Guevara, Luis Jesus Chavela Guerra, Luis Olmos Gonzalez, David Mercado, Cuauhtemoc Quiroz
  • Patent number: 10501020
    Abstract: A storage solution for a vehicle includes a rotatable body that has a plurality of faces. The storage solution for a vehicle also includes a dowel that defines a rotation axis. The dowel is coupled to opposing faces of the rotatable body. One or more storage features are deployable from each face of the rotatable body that is free of engagement with the dowel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alfonso Hickman guevara, Luis Jesus Chavela guerra, Luis Olmos gonzalez, Cuauhtemoc Quiroz, David Mercado
  • Publication number: 20190368599
    Abstract: An apparatus adapted to provide a push button transmission or a manual stick shift transmission experience, as selected by a motor vehicle operator, includes an electronic transmission selector, a foldable, electronic shift knob, displaceable between a stowed position and a deployed position, and a mechanical shift action module. The mechanical shift action module is connected to the foldable, electronic shift knob and provides the feel of a stick shift mechanically connected to the gearbox of the transmission of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Alfonso Hickman Guevara, David Mercado, Luis Jesus Chavela Guerra, Uriel Elam Loza, Diego Flores Fierros
  • Publication number: 20190359142
    Abstract: A storage solution for a vehicle includes a rotatable body that has a plurality of faces. The storage solution for a vehicle also includes a dowel that defines a rotation axis. The dowel is coupled to opposing faces of the rotatable body. One or more storage features are deployable from each face of the rotatable body that is free of engagement with the dowel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Alfonso Hickman guevara, Luis Jesus Chavela guerra, Luis Olmos gonzalez, Cuauhtemoc Quiroz, David Mercado
  • Publication number: 20190160984
    Abstract: A headrest comprising an external surface surrounding an interior and a deployable neck support including: a non-deployed position wherein the deployable neck support is disposed in the interior; and a deployed position wherein the deployable neck support extends out of the interior and is configured to support a neck of an occupant of a seating assembly incorporating the headrest. The headrest includes a housing disposed in the interior. In the non-deployed position, the deployable neck support is housed within the housing. In the deployed position, a primary neck support section of the deployable neck support extends out of the housing. The deployable neck support can further include an inboard lateral neck support and an outboard lateral neck support, each having an enclosed position and an extended position. In the enclosed position, the inboard lateral neck support and outboard lateral neck support are housed within the primary neck support section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Alfonso Hickman Guevara, Luis Jesus Chavela Guerra, Luis Olmos Gonzalez, David Mercado, Cuauhtemoc Quiroz
  • Patent number: 4869377
    Abstract: Apparatus for the temporary storage of load locks to prevent accidental loss or theft during times when the load locks are not being used. The apparatus comprises a storage rack including a first swivel plate hinged upon a second swivel plate, which in turn is hinged upon a base plate to be mounted on an interior wall of a truck trailer. The apparatus further includes transverse support bars, first and second pairs of clamps, and a lock bar arranged to secure one pair of clamps in the closed position to prevent removal of the load locks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Inventor: David Mercado