Patents by Inventor Kevin John Withers

Kevin John Withers 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: 8240759
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a trim cover assembly disposed proximate a cushion. The trim cover assembly includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion has a first end coupled to the first portion, a second end coupled to the frame, and an elastomeric layer that exerts a tensile force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Ralf Hobl, Kevin John Withers
  • Publication number: 20110049948
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a trim cover assembly disposed proximate a cushion. The trim cover assembly includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion has a first end coupled to the first portion, a second end coupled to the frame, and an elastomeric layer that exerts a tensile force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ralf Hobl, Kevin John Withers
  • Publication number: 20110053448
    Abstract: A trim cover assembly and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The trim cover assembly has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer has a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface. The second layer is disposed against the second surface. The second layer inhibits plastic deformation of the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ralf Hobl, Kevin John Withers