Patents by Inventor Leo Kullman

Leo Kullman 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: 6663181
    Abstract: A vehicle seat portion comprises a first and a second seat part a first device for accomplishing a first motion of said second seat part in relation to said first seat part, a second device for accomplishing a second motion of said second seat part in relation to said first seat part. At least one of said motions is a pivotal motion. Said first and second devices are arranged for activating said second motion upon actuation of said first motion, so as to fold said seat parts from a use-position to a stow-position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Nygren, Leo Kullman, Morgan Larsson
  • Patent number: 6644705
    Abstract: An interior system for a motor vehicle comprises two front seats and a rear seat disposed rearwardly of the front seats and adjustable through a range of positions including a forwardmost and a rearwardmost position. The system also includes a first console disposed between the two front seats, the first console having a substantially flat portion located lower than the rear seat and in general lateral alignment with the rear seat, the flat portion further located proximate the rear seat when the rear seat is in its forwardmost position. The first console further comprises attachment provisions for attaching a second console to the first console at least in part upon the substantially flat portion. In another aspect, an interior system for a motor vehicle comprises two front seats, a first console disposed between the two front seats and a second console removably attached to the first console.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hans Wikman, Leo Kullman, Lennart Liedberg, Tord Forsgren
  • Publication number: 20030098600
    Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle seat portion comprising a first and a second seat part a first device for accomplishing a first motion of said second seat part in relation to said first seat part, a second device for accomplishing a second motion of said second seat part in relation to said first seat part. At least one of said motions is a pivotal motion. Said first and second devices are arranged for activating said second motion upon actuation of said first motion, so as to fold said seat parts from a use-position to a stow-position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Nygren, Leo Kullman, Morgan Larsson
  • Publication number: 20030098592
    Abstract: This invention relates to a motor vehicle folding seat arrangement of a kind that has a use-position and a stow-position. The seat arrangement comprises a seat cushion, a backrest and at least one first pivotal mechanism for folding of the backrest. The seat cushion is movable between said use-position, substantially in front of said backrest, and said stow-position, substantially behind said at least one first pivotal mechanism of said backrest, leaving space for forward folding of said backrest. The invention also discloses a method for folding of a motor vehicle seat arrangement and a motor vehicle comprising such a seat arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Nygren, Leo Kullman, Morgan Larsson
  • Publication number: 20030098589
    Abstract: An interior system for a motor vehicle comprises two front seats and a rear seat disposed rearwardly of the front seats and adjustable through a range of positions including a forwardmost and a rearwardmost position. The system also includes a first console disposed between the two front seats, the first console having a substantially flat portion located lower than the rear seat and in general lateral alignment with the rear seat, the flat portion further located proximate the rear seat when the rear seat is in its forwardmost position. The first console further comprises attachment provisions for attaching a second console to the first console at least in part upon the substantially flat portion. In another aspect, an interior system for a motor vehicle comprises two front seats, a first console disposed between the two front seats and a second console removably attached to the first console.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Wikman, Leo Kullman, Lennart Liedberg, Tord Forsgren