Patents by Inventor Kirk C. Detloff

Kirk C. Detloff 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).

  • Cam action vehicle seat adjuster latch apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4865386
    Abstract: The present assembly provides a vehicle seat adjuster apparatus and method for a fore and aft adjustable or reclining vehicle seat. The preferred embodiment adjuster includes a first cam and a second cam in rolling contact with a portion of the seat or a rod to restrain relative movement thereof. Movement in one direction is restrained by the first cam and movement in a second direction, opposite the first, is restrained by the second cam. A handle is provided to release the cams from engagement to allow adjustment of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Clement A. Detloff, Kirk C. Detloff