Patents by Inventor Joerg Sternberg
Joerg Sternberg 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: 10843590Abstract: A release lever assembly configured to unlock a lock mechanism of a seat assembly is provided. The release lever assembly may include a lever arm, a cable, and an indicator device. The lever arm may be pivotally connected to the seat assembly. The cable may include a first end that is configured to be fixed to the lever arm and a second end that is configured to be connected to the lock mechanism. The indicator device may extend from the first end of the cable so that when the release lever assembly is mounted on the seat assembly, the lever arm is rotatable to unlock the lock mechanism, and the indicator device is configured to extend out of an aperture defined by the seat assembly when the lock is unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Alexander Schulz, Marian Kubatka, Christian Ruthmann, Jörg Sternberg
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Publication number: 20190217743Abstract: A release lever assembly configured to unlock a lock mechanism of a seat assembly is provided. The release lever assembly may include a lever arm, a cable, and an indicator device. The lever arm may be pivotally connected to the seat assembly. The cable may include a first end that is configured to be fixed to the lever arm and a second end that is configured to be connected to the lock mechanism. The indicator device may extend from the first end of the cable so that when the release lever assembly is mounted on the seat assembly, the lever arm is rotatable to unlock the lock mechanism, and the indicator device is configured to extend out of an aperture defined by the seat assembly when the lock is unlocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Alexander SCHULZ, Marian KUBATKA, Christian RUTHMANN, Jörg STERNBERG
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Patent number: 9393883Abstract: A seat adjustment apparatus includes a first rail and a second rail each having a plurality of openings that extend along a longitudinal axis, the openings being defined by spaced-apart locking surfaces. A locking mechanism having first and second locking portions is configured to engage the first and second rails. The first and second locking portions are selectively rotatable between a released position and a locked position. In the locked position, the first and second locking portions are configured for relative axial movement along the longitudinal axis such that the interaction of the locking mechanism with portions of the first and second rails attenuates longitudinal freeplay therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Michael Wojatzki, Hans-Peter Mischer, Klaus Walter, Marc Laumeier, Andre Schebaum, Joerg Sternberg, Stefan Schumacher, Michael Maddelein
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Patent number: 8939423Abstract: An adjustable memory track assembly for a vehicle seat has a lower rail (18) adapted to be secured relative to a vehicle frame, and an upper rail (20) adapted to support the seat for fore/aft sliding movement relative to the lower rail (18). The adjustable memory track assembly (24) also has a track lock assembly (24) operable via a first actuator (28) between a locked, engaged state wherein relative movement between the lower (18) and upper rails (20) is resisted, and an unlocked, disengaged state wherein the seat can be slid to and then locked in a user-selected position. The adjustable memory track assembly (24) is characterized in that the memory module (24) is provided with a blocking element to prevent rearward movement of the seat past the user-selected position independent of the locking state of the track lock assembly (24).Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Michael Wojatzki, Hans-peter Mischer, Klaus Walter, Marc Laumeier, Andre Schebaum, Joerg Sternberg
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Patent number: 8573698Abstract: A seat adjustment apparatus comprises a first rail (24) and a second rail (26) each having a plurality of openings that extend along a longitudinal axis, the openings being defined by spaced-apart locking surfaces. A locking mechanism having first (56) and second (58) locking portions is configured to engage the first and second rails. The first (56) and second (58) locking portions are selectively rotatable between a released position and a locked position. In the locked position, the first and second locking portions are configured for relative axial movement along the longitudinal axis such that the interaction of the first and second locking portions of the locking mechanism with the spaced-apart locking surfaces of the openings of the first and second rails attenuates longitudinal freeplay therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Michael Wojatzki, Hans-peter Mischer, Klaus Walter, Marc Laumeier, Andre Schebaum, Joerg Sternberg, Michael Maddelein
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Patent number: 8550420Abstract: A vehicle seat track assembly includes a first track having first and second spaced apart walls. Each of the first and second walls include a plurality of openings formed therein. A second track is slidably mounted relative to the first track. The vehicle seat track assembly further has a locking mechanism including a first pin carried by the second track and slidably movable between an engaged position such that the first pin extends through one of the plurality of openings formed in the first wall of the first track and a disengaged position such that the first pin is retracted from the plurality of openings formed in the first wall of the first track. A second pin is carried by the second track and is slidably movable between an engaged position such that the second pin extends through one of the plurality of openings formed in the second wall of the first track and a disengaged position such that the second pin is retracted from the plurality of openings formed in the second wall of the first track.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Michael Wojatzki, Klaus Walter, Andre Schebaum, Marc Laumeier, Joerg Sternberg, Hans-Peter Mischer, Christian Ruthman
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Patent number: 8215602Abstract: A longitudinal seat adjustment apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a first seat support member that is attachable to a vehicle. A second seat support member that is movable with respect to the first seat support member and configured to support the seat such that the seat is movable with the second seat support member is also provided. A locking member that is movable generally vertically with respect to the first and second seat support members between a locked position and an unlocked position for locking and unlocking the second seat support member with respect to the first seat support member is additionally provided. The locking member is a substantially planar two-part locking member and includes a first part generally horizontally movable with respect to a second part.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Klaus Walter, Joerg Sternberg, Andre Schebaum, Marc Laumeier, Michael Wojatzki, Hans-Peter Mischer
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Publication number: 20120074287Abstract: A seat adjustment apparatus includes a first rail and a second rail each having a plurality of openings that extend along a longitudinal axis, the openings being defined by spaced-apart locking surfaces. A locking mechanism having first and second locking portions is configured to engage the first and second rails. The first and second locking portions are selectively rotatable between a released position and a locked position. In the locked position, the first and second locking portions are configured for relative axial movement along the longitudinal axis such that the interaction of the locking mechanism with portions of the first and second rails attenuates longitudinal freeplay therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Michael Wojatzki, Hans-Peter Mischer, Klaus Walter, Marc Laumeier, Andre Schebaum, Joerg Sternberg, Stefan Schumacher, Michael Maddelein
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Publication number: 20110198906Abstract: An adjustable memory track assembly for a vehicle seat has a lower rail (18) adapted to be secured relative to a vehicle frame, and an upper rail (20) adapted to support the seat for fore/aft sliding movement relative to the lower rail (18). The adjustable memory track assembly (24) also has a track lock assembly (24) operable via a first actuator (28) between a locked, engaged state wherein relative movement between the lower (18) and upper rails (20) is resisted, and an unlocked, disengaged state wherein the seat can be slid to and then locked in a user-selected position. The adjustable memory track assembly (24) is characterized in that the memory module (24) is provided with a blocking element to prevent rearward movement of the seat past the user-selected position independent of the locking state of the track lock assembly (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Wojatzki, Hans-peter Mischer, Klaus Walter, Marc Laumeier, Andre Schebaum, Joerg Sternberg
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Publication number: 20110193389Abstract: A seat adjustment apparatus comprises a first rail (24) and a second rail (26) each having a plurality of openings that extend along a longitudinal axis, the openings being defined by spaced-apart locking surfaces. A locking mechanism having first (56) and second (58) locking portions is configured to engage the first and second rails. The first (56) and second (58) locking portions are selectively rotatable between a released position and a locked position. In the locked position, the first and second locking portions are configured for relative axial movement along the longitudinal axis such that the interaction of the first and second locking portions of the locking mechanism with the spaced-apart locking surfaces of the openings of the first and second rails attenuates longitudinal freeplay therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Wojatzki, Hans-peter Mischer, Klaus Walter, Marc Laumeier, Andre Schebaum, Joerg Sternberg, Michael Maddelein
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Publication number: 20100327139Abstract: A vehicle seat track assembly includes a first track having first and second spaced apart walls. Each of the first and second walls include a plurality of openings formed therein. A second track is slidably mounted relative to the first track. The vehicle seat track assembly further has a locking mechanism including a first pin carried by the second track and slidably movable between an engaged position such that the first pin extends through one of the plurality of openings formed in the first wall of the first track and a disengaged position such that the first pin is retracted from the plurality of openings formed in the first wall of the first track. A second pin is carried by the second track and is slidably movable between an engaged position such that the second pin extends through one of the plurality of openings formed in the second wall of the first track and a disengaged position such that the second pin is retracted from the plurality of openings formed in the second wall of the first track.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Michael Wojatzki, Klaus Walter, Andre Schebaum, Marc Laumeier, Joerg Sternberg, Hans-Peter Mischer, Christian Ruthmann
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Publication number: 20090289485Abstract: A longitudinal seat adjustment apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a first seat support member that is attachable to a vehicle. A second seat support member that is movable with respect to the first seat support member and configured to support the seat such that the seat is movable with the second seat support member is also provided. A locking member that is movable generally vertically with respect to the first and second seat support members between a locked position and an unlocked position for locking and unlocking the second seat support member with respect to the first seat support member is additionally provided. The locking member is a substantially planar two-part locking member and includes a first part generally horizontally movable with respect to a second part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventors: Klaus Walter, Joerg Sternberg, Andre Schebaum, Marc Laumeier, Michael Wojatzki, Hans-Peter Mischer
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Publication number: 20090218843Abstract: A longitudinal seat adjustment apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a first support member that is attachable to a vehicle, and a second support member that is moveable with respect to the first support member and configured to support the seat such that the seat is movable with the second support member. One of the support members has first and second lock portions that face each other, and the other support member has a third lock portion that is configured to be located between the first and second lock portions. The apparatus further includes a locking member that is movable generally vertically with respect to the support members between a locked position and an unlocked position for locking and unlocking the second support member with respect to the first support member. When the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member extends into the first, second and third lock portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Wojatzki, Klaus Walter, Joerg Sternberg, Andre Schebaum, Marc Laumeier, Hans-Peter Mischer