Patents by Inventor James A. Melchert

James A. Melchert 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: 5368355
    Abstract: An arrangement for a vehicle seat for connection with the floor of a vehicle is provided which, in a preferred embodiment, includes two generally parallel rails extending within the vehicle being connected with the vehicle floor, the rails having associated therewith a locking plate having first and second unique openings, a seat bun frame mounted with relative means of travel with respect to the two rails, a seatback pivotally mounted with respect to the seat bun frame, the seatback having upright and folded down positions, a first locking pin operatively associated with the first lock plate openings for selectively setting the position of the seat bun frame with respect to the rails, a second locking pin operatively associated with the second openings for selectively setting the position of the seat bun frame with respect to the rails, a first release handle for releasing the first and second locking pins from engagement with the lock plate, a first lock-out for preventing the actuation of the first release
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Hayden, James A. Melchert, Charles A. Phaneuf