Patents by Inventor Gunnar Groesbeck
Gunnar Groesbeck 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: 10525898Abstract: An electronic device holder includes a mounting surface configured to receive and retain an electronic device. First and second doors are disposed on opposite sides of the mounting surface and are gearingly engaged to one another on a rear side of the mounting surface for synchronized lateral movement between open and closed positions. An actuator is disposed on either the first or second door for actuating the doors to the open position from the closed position. A detent lever is pivotally coupled to either the first or second door and is configured to detent the doors in the open position. A detent release lever is pivotally coupled to the mounting surface, and is configured to release the detent lever such that the doors automatically move from the open position to the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Joseph S. Talamonti
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Publication number: 20180326918Abstract: An electronic device holder includes a mounting surface configured to receive and retain an electronic device. First and second doors are disposed on opposite sides of the mounting surface and are gearingly engaged to one another on a rear side of the mounting surface for synchronized lateral movement between open and closed positions. An actuator is disposed on either the first or second door for actuating the doors to the open position from the closed position. A detent lever is pivotally coupled to either the first or second door and is configured to detent the doors in the open position. A detent release lever is pivotally coupled to the mounting surface, and is configured to release the detent lever such that the doors automatically move from the open position to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Joseph S. Talamonti
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Patent number: 10065570Abstract: An electronic device holder includes a mounting surface configured to receive and retain an electronic device. First and second doors are disposed on opposite sides of the mounting surface and are gearingly engaged to one another on a rear side of the mounting surface for synchronized lateral movement between open and closed positions. An actuator is disposed on either the first or second door for actuating the doors to the open position from the closed position. A detent lever is pivotally coupled to either the first or second door and is configured to detent the doors in the open position. A detent release lever is pivotally coupled to the mounting surface, and is configured to release the detent lever such that the doors automatically move from the open position to the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Joseph S. Talamonti
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Patent number: 9969336Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle interior opening includes a track extending in an imperfect arc and a door supported by the track and slidable therealong through the imperfect arc. The door comprises a single piece, flexible body, having a plurality of crests defining generally planar surfaces extending parallel to each other in a lateral direction. The crests are joined together by respective ones of a plurality of troughs coupled therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Joseph S. Talamonti, Gunnar Groesbeck
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Patent number: 9517731Abstract: An electronic device holder includes a mounting surface configured to receive an electronic device. A door is operably coupled to the mounting surface and is moveable between open and closed positions relative to the mounting surface. An electrical connector is slideably coupled to the mounting surface, wherein the electrical connector moves to an extended position as the door moves to the open position due to an abutting relationship with the door. The electrical connector is configured to remain in the extended position as the door moves from the open position to the closed position. The electrical connector is configured to be moved manually to an electrically connected position with the electronic device after the door has been moved to the closed position. When connected, the electrical connector is configured to power the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Joseph S. Talamonti
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Publication number: 20160325694Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle interior opening includes a track extending in an imperfect arc and a door supported by the track and slidable therealong through the imperfect arc. The door comprises a single piece, flexible body, having a plurality of crests defining generally planar surfaces extending parallel to each other in a lateral direction. The crests are joined together by respective ones of a plurality of troughs coupled therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Alan George Dry, Joseph S. Talamonti, Gunnar Groesbeck
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Patent number: 9421914Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seatback having an opening defined along a portion thereof. A track is coupled with the seatback adjacent the opening and extends in an imperfect arc. A door comprising a single piece, flexible body is supported by the track and is slidable between an open position and a closed position relative to the opening. The door is moveable through the imperfect arc by flexing of the body.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Joseph S. Talamonti, Gunnar Groesbeck
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Publication number: 20160172797Abstract: An electronic device holder includes a mounting surface configured to receive an electronic device. A door is operably coupled to the mounting surface and is moveable between open and closed positions relative to the mounting surface. An electrical connector is slideably coupled to the mounting surface, wherein the electrical connector moves to an extended position as the door moves to the open position due to an abutting relationship with the door. The electrical connector is configured to remain in the extended position as the door moves from the open position to the closed position. The electrical connector is configured to be moved manually to an electrically connected position with the electronic device after the door has been moved to the closed position. When connected, the electrical connector is configured to power the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Joseph S. Talamonti
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Publication number: 20160167587Abstract: An electronic device holder includes a mounting surface configured to receive and retain an electronic device. First and second doors are disposed on opposite sides of the mounting surface and are gearingly engaged to one another on a rear side of the mounting surface for synchronized lateral movement between open and closed positions. An actuator is disposed on either the first or second door for actuating the doors to the open position from the closed position. A detent lever is pivotally coupled to either the first or second door and is configured to detent the doors in the open position. A detent release lever is pivotally coupled to the mounting surface, and is configured to release the detent lever such that the doors automatically move from the open position to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Joe S. Talamonti
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Publication number: 20160107582Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seatback having an opening defined along a portion thereof. A track is coupled with the seatback adjacent the opening and extends in an imperfect arc. A door comprising a single piece, flexible body is supported by the track and is slidable between an open position and a closed position relative to the opening. The door is moveable through the imperfect arc by flexing of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Alan George Dry, Joseph S. Talamonti, Gunnar Groesbeck
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Patent number: 9315130Abstract: A head restraint includes a base bracket with support posts that are configured to easily engage a seatback during vehicle assembly and to provide an electrical connection for adjustment actuation of the head restraint. A front link and a rear link pivotally couple with an upper portion of the seatback. A head support member is pivotally coupled with the front and rear links to define a four-bar linkage. The head support member is moveable between fore and aft positions via the front and rear links. A cushion is slidably coupled with a base portion of the head support member and is thereby moveable between upper and lower positions. Separate actuators are contained within a trim enclosure of the head restraint to effectuate adjustments of the cushion between fore and aft positions and upper and lower positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Marc Kondrad, Johnathan Andrew Line, Gunnar Groesbeck, Yalie Yan-rush
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Patent number: 9187012Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback and a seat base pivotally coupled with the seatback. An upper link is pivotally coupled between an upper portion of the seatback and a rear support. A front link and a rear link are pivotally coupled between the seat base and a floor. A bottom end of the front link is moveable on the floor between a forward position and a rearward position, adjusting the seatback respectively between a reclined position and an upright position.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Adam Sachs, Johnathan Andrew Line, Gunnar Groesbeck
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Patent number: 9187019Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. A seat base includes a first thigh support and a second thigh support. A self-locking cam system is operably coupled with the first thigh support and the second thigh support, including a torque tube. A plurality of cams are disposed along the torque tube and are operably coupled with a plurality of spring guides. The self-locking cam system is configured to move the first thigh support and the second thigh support from a lowered position to a raised position.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Johnathan Andrew Line
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Patent number: 9168848Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback having a panel movable to a reclined position and a cushion slidably coupled with the panel to slide down in the reclined position. A base is pivotally supporting the panel and has a concave portion. A seat has a bottom portion slidably coupled with the concave portion for sliding the seat to an upward angle when the panel moves to the reclined position.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, John W. Jaranson, Dumitru Dan Nae
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Publication number: 20150165935Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback and a seat base pivotally coupled with the seatback. An upper link is pivotally coupled between an upper portion of the seatback and a rear support. A front link and a rear link are pivotally coupled between the seat base and a floor. A bottom end of the front link is moveable on the floor between a forward position and a rearward position, adjusting the seatback respectively between a reclined position and an upright position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Adam Sachs, Johnathan Andrew Line, Gunnar Groesbeck
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Publication number: 20150130247Abstract: A head restraint includes a base bracket with support posts that are configured to easily engage a seatback during vehicle assembly and to provide an electrical connection for adjustment actuation of the head restraint. A front link and a rear link pivotally couple with an upper portion of the seatback. A head support member is pivotally coupled with the front and rear links to define a four-bar linkage. The head support member is moveable between fore and aft positions via the front and rear links. A cushion is slidably coupled with a base portion of the head support member and is thereby moveable between upper and lower positions. Separate actuators are contained within a trim enclosure of the head restraint to effectuate adjustments of the cushion between fore and aft positions and upper and lower positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Marc Kondrad, Johnathan Andrew Line, Gunnar Groesbeck, Yalie Yan-rush
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Publication number: 20150108816Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. A seat base includes a first thigh support and a second thigh support. A self-locking cam system is operably coupled with the first thigh support and the second thigh support, including a torque tube. A plurality of cams are disposed along the torque tube and are operably coupled with a plurality of spring guides. The self-locking cam system is configured to move the first thigh support and the second thigh support from a lowered position to a raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Johnathan Andrew Line
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Patent number: 8960791Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly that includes a frame structure and a panel coupled with the frame structure that has an occupant support surface. A connection element protrudes from the occupant support surface and borders a predefined area of the occupant support surface. A trim module covers the predefined area and includes an attachment feature extending inward and engaging the connection element to form a seal around the predefined area. A ventilation aperture extends through the panel within the predefined area and an air movement device is coupled with the panel to draw air through the ventilation aperture from an exterior surface of the trim module.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Christian J. Hosbach, Johnathan Andrew Line
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Publication number: 20150008716Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly that includes a frame structure and a panel coupled with the frame structure that has an occupant support surface. A connection element protrudes from the occupant support surface and borders a predefined area of the occupant support surface. A trim module covers the predefined area and includes an attachment feature extending inward and engaging the connection element to form a seal around the predefined area. A ventilation aperture extends through the panel within the predefined area and an air movement device is coupled with the panel to draw air through the ventilation aperture from an exterior surface of the trim module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, Christian J. Hosbach, Johnathan Andrew Line
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Publication number: 20140265501Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback having a panel movable to a reclined position and a cushion slidably coupled with the panel to slide down in the reclined position. A base is pivotally supporting the panel and has a concave portion. A seat has a bottom portion slidably coupled with the concave portion for sliding the seat to an upward angle when the panel moves to the reclined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Alan George Dry, Gunnar Groesbeck, John W. Jaranson, Dumitru Dan Nae