Patents by Inventor Frank T. Eupizi

Frank T. Eupizi 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).

  • One-piece armrest/recliner bracket
    Patent number: 6695409
    Abstract: A seat assembly mounted on a floor of a motor vehicle includes a seat cushion having a seat cushion frame operatively secured to the floor. The seat assembly also includes a seat back having a seat back frame including side members and an upper crossmember extending between the side members fixedly secured to the seat cushion frame. A recliner mechanism is fixedly secured to the seat cushion frame for pivotally moving the seat back relative to the seat cushion, and an armrest is connected to one of the side members. In addition, a bracket includes a base and first and second mounting arms extending out from the base. The base is fixedly secured to one of the side members. The armrest is secured to the first mounting arm and the recliner mechanism is secured to the second mounting arm such that the bracket maintains a predetermined distance between the armrest and the recliner mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Intier Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kreitler, Hans S. Grohs, Frank T. Eupizi, David M. Schacht
  • ONE-PIECE ARMREST/RECLINER BRACKET
    Publication number: 20030234568
    Abstract: A seat assembly mounted on a floor of a motor vehicle includes a seat cushion having a seat cushion frame operatively secured to the floor. The seat assembly also includes a seat back having a seat back frame including side members and an upper crossmember extending between the side members fixedly secured to the seat cushion frame. A recliner mechanism is fixedly secured to the seat cushion frame for pivotally moving the seat back relative to the seat cushion, and an armrest is connected to one of the side members. In addition, a bracket includes a base and first and second mounting arms extending out from the base. The base is fixedly secured to one of the side members. The armrest is secured to the first mounting arm and the recliner mechanism is secured to the second mounting arm such that the bracket maintains a predetermined distance between the armrest and the recliner mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas E. Kreitler, Hans S. Grohs, Frank T. Eupizi, David M. Schacht