Patents by Inventor Karl Noffz

Karl Noffz 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: 10843594
    Abstract: A seat mounted on a slide slidable on a track. The track has comfort and entry zones. Pitch linkage mounts on the slide and supports a seat back. The linkage pivotally connects a seat back to the slide between recline and forward positions. A track latch fixes the slide to the track in a plurality of positions in the comfort zone. The entry zone is used to enter the vehicle. A forward stop blocks the slide from moving from the comfort to the entry zone. The forward stop moves between stop and release positions. The stop position blocks the slide from moving from the comfort to the entry zone. The release position does not block the slide from moving. A forward stop mechanism moves the forward stop into the stop position when the pitch linkage is in the recline position and the slide is in said comfort zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Adient Engineering and IP GmbH
    Inventors: Aaron Escobedo, William S. Brewer, Kurt Seibold, Karl Noffz
  • Publication number: 20190366879
    Abstract: A seat mounted on a slide slidable on a track. The track has comfort and entry zones. Pitch linkage mounts on the slide and supports a seat back. The linkage pivotally connects a seat back to the slide between recline and forward positions. A track latch fixes the slide to the track in a plurality of positions in the comfort zone. The entry zone is used to enter the vehicle. A forward stop blocks the slide from moving from the comfort to the entry zone. The forward stop moves between stop and release positions. The stop position blocks the slide from moving from the comfort to the entry zone. The release position does not block the slide from moving. A forward stop mechanism moves the forward stop into the stop position when the pitch linkage is in the recline position and the slide is in said comfort zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron ESCOBEDO, William S. BREWER, Kurt SEIBOLD, Karl NOFFZ
  • Patent number: 7905461
    Abstract: A track system for a seat is disclosed. The track system comprises a first track including a plurality of apertures; a second track configured to move relative to the first track and including a plurality of apertures; and a latch assembly coupled to the first track. The latch assembly comprises a base, a first pin, and a second pin. The base comprises a first slot and a second slot. The first pin is moveable in the first slot between a first position, in which the first pin engages the second track and cants in a first direction, and a second position, in which the first pin disengages the second track. The second pin is moveable in the second slot between a first position, in which the second pin engages the second track and cants in a second direction, and a second position, in which the second pin disengages the second track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Karl Noffz
  • Publication number: 20060261237
    Abstract: A track system for a seat is disclosed. The track system comprises a first track including a plurality of apertures; a second track configured to move relative to the first track and including a plurality of apertures; and a latch assembly coupled to the first track. The latch assembly comprises a base, a first pin, and a second pin. The base comprises a first slot and a second slot. The first pin is moveable in the first slot between a first position, in which the first pin engages the second track and cants in a first direction, and a second position, in which the first pin disengages the second track. The second pin is moveable in the second slot between a first position, in which the second pin engages the second track and cants in a second direction, and a second position, in which the second pin disengages the second track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventor: Karl Noffz