Patents by Inventor Gary Rock
Gary Rock 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: 11155191Abstract: A seat assembly having improved trim appearance is provided as well as a method and mold tool for making the seat assembly. In certain embodiments, the seat assembly has at least one narrow trench having a substantially constant width of up to 5 mm, which provides for better tolerances when installing a trim cover on the cushion and provides improved appearance and comfort. In certain embodiments, the mold tool has at least one tool insert that is configured to create the at least one narrow trench with a substantially constant width in the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Gregory Alan Lymburner, Paul S. Severinski, Gary Rock, James B. Clauser, Louella Ann Patterson, Thomas A. Welch
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Publication number: 20190084455Abstract: A seat assembly having improved trim appearance is provided as well as a method and mold tool for making the seat assembly. In certain embodiments, the seat assembly has at least one narrow trench having a substantially constant width of up to 5 mm, which provides for better tolerances when installing a trim cover on the cushion and provides improved appearance and comfort. In certain embodiments, the mold tool has at least one tool insert that is configured to create the at least one narrow trench with a substantially constant width in the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford A. GALBREATH, Asad S. ALI, Gregory Alan LYMBURNER, Paul S. SEVERINSKI, Gary ROCK, James B. CLAUSER, Louella Ann PATTERSON, Thomas A. WELCH
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Patent number: 10160357Abstract: A seat assembly having improved trim appearance is provided as well as a method and mold tool for making the seat assembly. In certain embodiments, the seat assembly has at least one narrow trench having a substantially constant width of up to 5 mm, which provides for better tolerances when installing a trim cover on the cushion and provides improved appearance and comfort. In certain embodiments, the mold tool has at least one tool insert that is configured to create the at least one narrow trench with a substantially constant width in the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Gregory Alan Lymburner, Paul S. Severinski, Gary Rock, James B. Clauser, Louella Ann Patterson, Thomas A. Welch, Sr.
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Publication number: 20150183137Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mold tool for forming foam, wherein the mold tool comprises a first mold half having a first interior surface, a second mold half having a second interior surface, the first and second interior surfaces, when the mold halves are closed, cooperating to form a cavity, at least one vent that communicates with one of an interior surface of one of the mold halves, and a generally v-shaped groove disposed on the interior surface and in communication with the vent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Gary Rock, Stephen D. Jackson, Shannon Redmon, Gregory Alan Lymburner
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Publication number: 20150175042Abstract: A seat assembly having improved trim appearance is provided as well as a method and mold tool for making the seat assembly. In certain embodiments, the seat assembly has at least one narrow trench having a substantially constant width of up to 5 mm, which provides for better tolerances when installing a trim cover on the cushion and provides improved appearance and comfort. In certain embodiments, the mold tool has at least one tool insert that is configured to create the at least one narrow trench with a substantially constant width in the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Gregory Alan Lymburner, Paul S. Severinski, Gary Rock, James B. Clauser, Louella Ann Patterson, Thomas A. Welch, SR.
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Patent number: 8696067Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle seat frame made of structural foam having an attachment flange for attaching to a vehicle, and vehicle seat assembly, and methods of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a seat frame made of structural foam and having a main body portion and at least one attachment flange depending from the main body portion. The attachment flange is attachable to a vehicle floor pan via an interference fit. The attachment flange has a first density and the main body portion has a second density, less than the first density. The vehicle seat assembly further comprises a cushion supported on the frame. The cushion is softer than the seat frame. The vehicle seat assembly further comprises a trim material disposed over the cushion and the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Gary Rock
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Publication number: 20120231203Abstract: A deformable structure for automotive interior components includes a substrate and a cushion element. The cushion element is disposed over the substrate. The cushion element includes a fiber pad and a fibrous cushion section, each of which has cellulosic fibers. The deformable structure also includes a cover disposed over the cushion element. The cushion element is substantially free of any resinous foams. A vehicle seat and trim laminate incorporating the deformable structure is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Terry O'Bannon, Gary Rock
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Publication number: 20110018329Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle seat frame made of structural foam having an attachment flange for attaching to a vehicle, and vehicle seat assembly, and methods of making the same. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a seat frame made of structural foam and having a main body portion and at least one attachment flange depending from the main body portion. The attachment flange is attachable to a vehicle floor pan via an interference fit. The attachment flange has a first density and the main body portion has a second density, less than the first density. The vehicle seat assembly further comprises a cushion supported on the frame. The cushion is softer than the seat frame. The vehicle seat assembly further comprises a trim material disposed over the cushion and the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Gary Rock
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Patent number: 6832503Abstract: The present invention relates to a weight-drop machine for calibrating and verifying the calibration of an occupant detection system in a vehicle. The machine comprises a lift frame that is adapted to support and lift a seat pallet toward a keeper plate to cause the pallet to engage the keeper plate so that the pallet is prevented from movement. Another weight-drop machine a weight supported for movement relative to a frame, which, in turn, is supported for movement in a direction having both a horizontal component and a vertical component of movement in a single motion. Yet another weight-drop machine comprises one or more sensors that are adapted to sense the position of a vehicle seat. Still another weight-drop machine comprises a sensor for measuring displacement of the drop weight. A towel bar lift may be provided for lifting a towel bar for operating a manual seat lock mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mark Marentic, John Sapielak, Roland Monk, Derek Thomas, Gary Rock, Glenn Kremer, Don Hamilton, Greg Krom, Matt Debusk, Troy Deuchler, John Nathan
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Publication number: 20040118178Abstract: The present invention relates to a weight-drop machine for calibrating and verifying the calibration of an occupant detection system in a vehicle. The machine comprises a lift frame that is adapted to support and lift a seat pallet toward a keeper plate to cause the pallet to engage the keeper plate so that the pallet is prevented from movement. Another weight-drop machine a weight supported for movement relative to a frame, which, in turn, is supported for movement in a direction having both a horizontal component and a vertical component of movement in a single motion. Yet another weight-drop machine comprises one or more sensors that are adapted to sense the position of a vehicle seat. Still another weight-drop machine comprises a sensor for measuring displacement of the drop weight. A towel bar lift may be provided for lifting a towel bar for operating a manual seat lock mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Mark Marentic, John Sapielak, Roland Monk, Derek Thomas, Gary Rock, Glenn Kremer, Don Hamilton, Greg Krom, Matt Debusk, Troy Deuchler, John Nathan