Patents by Inventor Jeffery K. Wiersing

Jeffery K. Wiersing 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: 6746067
    Abstract: This invention relates to a control panel for a vehicle interior. The control panel includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to the housing, such as by a pivot. The panel has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the panel generally covers at least a portion of the recess. In the second position, the panel generally exposes the recess. Preferably, the housing defines a first surface within the recess, and a second control mechanism is mounted on the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Schmidt, Vicki Mabee, Norman Becker, Aaron S. Deneweth, Jeffery K. Wiersing, Mark G. Feldman
  • Publication number: 20030052514
    Abstract: This invention relates to a control panel for a vehicle interior. The control panel includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to the housing, such as by a pivot. The panel has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the panel generally covers at least a portion of the recess. In the second position, the panel generally exposes the recess. Preferably, the housing defines a first surface within the recess, and a second control mechanism is mounted on the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Schmidt, Vicki Mabee, Norman Becker, Aaron S. Deneweth, Jeffery K. Wiersing, Mark G. Feldman