Patents by Inventor Marc Stauske

Marc Stauske 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: 8152242
    Abstract: A head restraint actuation system includes a head restraint positionable in an upright and folded position. Repositioning of the head restraint is accomplished through the action of a head restraint actuator. The head restraint actuator is in communication with the head restraint. An actuating cable system includes a cable that is in communication with the head restraint actuator and a user operated handle. User initiated movement of the handle causes movement of the cable thereby causing the head restraint to be positioned in the folded position. The activation system is able to simultaneously actuate a plurality of head restraints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Arjun Yetukuri, Mladen Humer, Ted Smith, Marc Stauske
  • Patent number: 7850247
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a backrest member and a seat bottom subassembly connected to the backrest member. The seat bottom subassembly has a cushion pan comprising a polymeric material, a cushion comprising a foam material supported on the cushion pan, and a trim layer comprising a fabric material disposed over the cushion. The cushion pan defines a plurality of integral trim attachment features. The trim layer is attached to the cushion pan through engagement with the trim attachment features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Marc Stauske, James R. Ministrelli, Keith R. Kwasny, Marc Poulin
  • Publication number: 20100072804
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a backrest member and a seat bottom subassembly connected to the backrest member. The seat bottom subassembly has a cushion pan comprising a polymeric material, a cushion comprising a foam material supported on the cushion pan, and a trim layer comprising a fabric material disposed over the cushion. The cushion pan defines a plurality of integral trim attachment features. The trim layer is attached to the cushion pin through engagement with the trim attachment features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marc Stauske, James R. Ministrelli, Keith R. Kwasny, Marc Poulin
  • Publication number: 20090184555
    Abstract: A head restraint actuation system includes a head restraint positionable in an upright and folded position. Repositioning of the head restraint is accomplished through the action of a head restraint actuator. The head restraint actuator is in communication with the head restraint. An actuating cable system includes a cable that is in communication with the head restraint actuator and a user operated handle. User initiated movement of the handle causes movement of the cable thereby causing the head restraint to be positioned in the folded position. The activation system is able to simultaneously actuate a plurality of head restraints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arjun Yetukuri, Mladen Humer, Ted Smith, Marc Stauske
  • Publication number: 20090071283
    Abstract: A head restraint actuation system includes a head restraint positionable in an upright and folded position. Repositioning of the head restraint is accomplished through the action of a head restraint actuator. The head restraint actuator is in communication with the head restraint. An actuating cable system includes a cable that is in communication with the head restraint actuator and a user operated handle. User initiated movement of the handle causes movement of the cable thereby causing the head restraint to be positioned in the folded position. The activation system is able to simultaneously actuate a plurality of head restraints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arjun Yetukuri, Mladen Humer, Ted Smith, Marc Stauske