Patents by Inventor George M. Chalhoub

George M. Chalhoub 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: 7644984
    Abstract: A cover conceals a portion of a gap formed between an adjacent pair of seat backs of a motor vehicle seat assembly. The cover includes a substantially rigid portion and a substantially flexible portion. The flexible portion of the cover has first and second flanges that extend outwardly from opposite sides of the substantially rigid portion for concealing a portion of the gap between the seat backs of the seat assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: George M. Chalhoub, Vikas Bhatia, Michael A. Zielinski, Michael J. Sweers, Hideki Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 7566075
    Abstract: A seat belt shoulder guide having a plate with a flange protruding normally outwardly from the plate which defines an opening between the flange and the plate. A plastic insert is positioned in the opening. A belt opening is provided through the insert and this opening includes a linear central portion and an arcuate and transversely extending portion at each end. An antirotation lip is formed around the insert opening. In addition, a central aperture in the plate reduces the weight of the shoulder guide while reinforcing beads formed around the sides of the aperture rigidify the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Quality Safety Systems
    Inventors: Aaron R. Latour, George M. Chalhoub, Ryuji Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20090179472
    Abstract: A cover conceals a portion of a gap formed between an adjacent pair of seat backs of a motor vehicle seat assembly. The cover includes a substantially rigid portion and a substantially flexible portion. The flexible portion of the cover has first and second flanges that extend outwardly from opposite sides of the substantially rigid portion for concealing a portion of the gap between the seat backs of the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: George M. Chalhoub, Vikas Bhatia, Michael A. Zielinski, Michael J. Sweers, Hideki Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20070182195
    Abstract: A tether anchor assembly is coupled to a vehicle allowing a child seat tether to be connected thereto. The anchor assembly includes a mounting bracket, a receiver bracket, a nylon loop and a boot. The mounting bracket is configured to be fixedly secured to the vehicle. The nylon loop extends through both the mounting bracket and receiver bracket. The boot includes a channel for concealing the receiver bracket and the loop when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: George M. Chalhoub
  • Publication number: 20070182230
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion and a seat back. The seat back is pivotally coupled to the seat cushion for movement between a generally upright seating position and a folded flat position overlying the seat cushion. The seat back has a front seating surface and an opposite back surface. The back surface has a console with at least one compartment with a hinged lid for storing objects therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Bhatia, Hamshivraj S. Dhamrat, Robert C. Day, Masroor Fahim, Bill Deming, Michael A. Zielinski, George M. Chalhoub