Patents by Inventor John A. Stack

John A. Stack 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).

  • Automotive movable center stack panel with integrated roller track
    Patent number: 7163249
    Abstract: An automotive center stack panel assembly is provided comprising an inner retainer panel including a recessed display mount. A video display panel assembly is mounted to the recessed display mount and has a display angle orientation. At least one roller guide formed on the inner retainer panel. An outer main bezel is included having a bezel outer panel surface. A control panel is positioned between the inner retainer panel and the outer main bezel. A plurality of roller elements are positioned within the at least one roller guide and retained therein by the outer main bezel. The control panel is movable between a display hidden position and a display exposed position. The control panel covers the recessed display mount when in the display hidden position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Mark Schmidt, John A. Stack