Patents by Inventor Mark Allyn Folkert
Mark Allyn Folkert 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).
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Patent number: 11858394Abstract: A seatback includes a trim cover/foam assembly including a foam cushion with a trim cover assembly disposed thereon. The trim cover/foam assembly has an occupant support side and a rear side opposite to the occupant support side, and defines an opening therethrough. The trim cover assembly includes a rear panel on the rear side for closing the opening. The seatback also includes an attachment member on the rear side of the trim cover/foam assembly configured to engage the rear panel and an armrest assembly including an armrest pivotally disposed on a frame at a rear portion of the armrest, with the armrest configured to pass through the opening. Upon installation of the armrest assembly, the rear panel is secured to the attachment member and sandwiched between the rear portion and the attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ronald L. Miotto, Alexandar Serafimovski, Carina Navarro, Thomas A. Welch, Sr., Anne P. Aleksa, Mark Allyn Folkert
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Publication number: 20230202367Abstract: A seatback includes a trim cover/foam assembly including a foam cushion with a trim cover assembly disposed thereon. The trim cover/foam assembly has an occupant support side and a rear side opposite to the occupant support side, and defines an opening therethrough. The trim cover assembly includes a rear panel on the rear side for closing the opening. The seatback also includes an attachment member on the rear side of the trim cover/foam assembly configured to engage the rear panel and an armrest assembly including an armrest pivotally disposed on a frame at a rear portion of the armrest, with the armrest configured to pass through the opening. Upon installation of the armrest assembly, the rear panel is secured to the attachment member and sandwiched between the rear portion and the attachment member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Ronald L. MIOTTO, Alexandar SERAFIMOVSKI, Carina NAVARRO, Thomas A. WELCH, SR., Anne P. ALEKSA, Mark Allyn FOLKERT
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Patent number: 11659883Abstract: A facemask assembly for a helmet is provided with a facemask. The facemask has an upper edge to be adjacent to a nose of a user and a lower edge to be adjacent to a chin of the user when the facemask is connected to the helmet. A first end attachment member is connected to a first end region of the facemask to attach to a faceguard. A second end attachment member is connected to a second end region of the facemask to attach to the faceguard. A series of intermediate attachment members are spaced apart from one another and connected to the facemask between the first and second end regions, with each intermediate attachment member to attach to the faceguard. A method of forming the facemask is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Welch, Sr., Benedict J. Messina, Mark Allyn Folkert
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Publication number: 20220095734Abstract: A facemask assembly for a helmet is provided with a facemask. The facemask has an upper edge to be adjacent to a nose of a user and a lower edge to be adjacent to a chin of the user when the facemask is connected to the helmet. A first end attachment member is connected to a first end region of the facemask to attach to a faceguard. A second end attachment member is connected to a second end region of the facemask to attach to the faceguard. A series of intermediate attachment members are spaced apart from one another and connected to the facemask between the first and second end regions, with each intermediate attachment member to attach to the faceguard. A method of forming the facemask is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Thomas A. WELCH, SR., Benedict J. MESSINA, Mark Allyn FOLKERT
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Patent number: 11241986Abstract: A vehicle seating system may include a seat part having a trim material positioned over a base material. A method for producing the seating system may include configuring an attachment arrangement to have an adhesive material and a non-adhesive material bonded to the adhesive material. The method may also include molding the base material onto the non-adhesive material such that a surface of the adhesive material faces outward away from the base material. The trim material may be disposed over the base material such that a back side of the trim material is adhered to the adhesive material.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Asad S. Ali, Mark Allyn Folkert, Todd W. Waelde
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Publication number: 20200384901Abstract: A vehicle seating system may include a seat part having a trim material positioned over a base material. A method for producing the seating system may include configuring an attachment arrangement to have an adhesive material and a non-adhesive material bonded to the adhesive material. The method may also include molding the base material onto the non-adhesive material such that a surface of the adhesive material faces outward away from the base material. The trim material may be disposed over the base material such that a back side of the trim material is adhered to the adhesive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Asad S. ALI, Mark Allyn FOLKERT, Todd W. WAELDE
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Patent number: 10625645Abstract: A trim clip is provided for attaching a trim cover to a cushion. The trim clip includes a clip body having a first opening for receiving an engagement feature attached to the trim cover, and a second opening for receiving a retainer attached to the cushion. Furthermore, the clip body may be configured to be snap fit onto the engagement feature and the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashley L. Baisch, Mark Allyn Folkert, Thomas A. Welch, Sr., Randall Riddle, William J. Paruszkiewicz, Jr.
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Patent number: 10549661Abstract: A vehicle seat and seating system is disclosed that includes a seat portion (e.g., seat bottom, seat back) defining a cavity with an inlet in fluid communication with a vehicle cabin and an outlet in fluid communication with an ambient environment. The cavity with the inlet and outlet provide an exhaust to allow air in the cabin to escape to the ambient environment when the air is pressurized due to, for example, a vehicle door closing. An acoustic seal is provided adjacent the cavity and is configured to seal at least a portion of the passageway to reduce or dampen sound from entering the cabin.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Karges, Kyle Smith, Mark Allyn Folkert
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Patent number: 10266075Abstract: A foldable vehicle seat includes a seat base, a seatback connected to the seat base for pivotal movement relative to the seat base from a generally vertical use position to a generally horizontal stow position atop the seat base, wherein the seat base is pivotally connected to the floor such that, when the seatback is moved from its use position to the folded, stow position, the seat base may be moved forward and downward to thereby provide a lower load floor position.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Andrzej Dlugokecki, Kyle Calvert, Mark Allyn Folkert
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Publication number: 20190030994Abstract: A vehicle seat and seating system is disclosed that includes a seat portion (e.g., seat bottom, seat back) defining a cavity with an inlet in fluid communication with a vehicle cabin and an outlet in fluid communication with an ambient environment. The cavity with the inlet and outlet provide an exhaust to allow air in the cabin to escape to the ambient environment when the air is pressurized due to, for example, a vehicle door closing. An acoustic seal is provided adjacent the cavity and is configured to seal at least a portion of the passageway to reduce or dampen sound from entering the cabin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Mark KARGES, Kyle SMITH, Mark Allyn FOLKERT
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Publication number: 20180229634Abstract: A trim clip is provided for attaching a trim cover to a cushion. The trim clip includes a clip body having a first opening for receiving an engagement feature attached to the trim cover, and a second opening for receiving a retainer attached to the cushion. Furthermore, the clip body may be configured to be snap fit onto the engagement feature and the retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashley L. BAISCH, Mark Allyn FOLKERT, Thomas A. WELCH, SR., Randall RIDDLE, William J. PARUSZKIEWICZ, JR.
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Publication number: 20170001543Abstract: A foldable vehicle seat includes a seat base, a seatback connected to the seat base for pivotal movement relative to the seat base from a generally vertical use position to a generally horizontal stow position atop the seat base, wherein the seat base is pivotally connected to the floor such that, when the seatback is moved from its use position to the folded, stow position, the seat base may be moved forward and downward to thereby provide a lower load floor position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Andrzej DLUGOKECKI, Kyle CALVERT, Mark Allyn FOLKERT
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Patent number: 8540318Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly comprising a seat frame made of structural foam and having a main body portion having a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a wire attachment bracket having a front attachment tab, a rear attachment tab, and a connecting portion extending between the front and rear attachment tabs. The front attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the forward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan, and the rear attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the rearward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly further comprises a cushion supported on the frame, with the cushion being softer than the seat frame, and a trim material disposed over the cushion.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mark Allyn Folkert, William Barr, Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Publication number: 20120187739Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a vehicle seat assembly comprising a seat frame made of structural foam and having a main body portion having a forward portion and a rearward portion, and a wire attachment bracket having a front attachment tab, a rear attachment tab, and a connecting portion extending between the front and rear attachment tabs. The front attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the forward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan, and the rear attachment tab can be securable to a vehicle floor pan to secure the rearward portion of the seat frame to the vehicle floor pan. In at least one embodiment, the vehicle seat assembly further comprises a cushion supported on the frame, with the cushion being softer than the seat frame, and a trim material disposed over the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Allyn Folkert, William Barr, Ashford A. Galbreath, Asad S. Ali
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Patent number: 7552972Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seat backrest, a seat bottom, and a seat frame having a front member and a rear member that operatively supports the seat bottom. A seat backrest rotating assembly allows the seat backrest to move from an upright position to a folded position. The seat frame has a seat rotation mechanism to allow the seat frame to be rotatively lifted upward and move the seat frame to a tumbled position. A first latching mechanism latches and retains the seat backrest in the upright position. A second latching mechanism latches and retains the seat bottom to the vehicle floor. A release assembly has a motor and a cable assembly that is operatively connected to the first latching assembly. The motor is adapted to be remotely actuated to cause the first latching assembly to be operatively released by the cable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Michael Ferrari, Michael Walkowski, Mark Allyn Folkert, David Williams, Eric Woods
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Patent number: 7517009Abstract: A headrest assembly in combination with a vehicle seat assembly, the combination including a vehicle seat assembly having a seat bottom and a seat back assembly connected to the seat bottom. The combination also includes a headrest assembly connected to the seat back assembly. The headrest assembly has a head receiving portion that is configured for movement between a first position and a second position with respect to the seat back assembly. The seat back assembly obstructs downward adjustment of the headrest assembly below a predetermined height when the head receiving portion is in the first position. The headrest assembly can be downwardly adjustable below the predetermined height when the head receiving portion is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Andre Mauro, David Karl Williams, Eric A. Woods, Michael Ferrari, Mark Allyn Folkert, Syed Z. Haider, Alan Daniel Novrocki
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Publication number: 20080073963Abstract: A headrest assembly in combination with a vehicle seat assembly, the combination including a vehicle seat assembly having a seat bottom and a seat back assembly connected to the seat bottom. The combination also includes a headrest assembly connected to the seat back assembly. The headrest assembly has a head receiving portion that is configured for movement between a first position and a second position with respect to the seat back assembly. The seat back assembly obstructs downward adjustment of the headrest assembly below a predetermined height when the head receiving portion is in the first position. The headrest assembly can be downwardly adjustable below the predetermined height when the head receiving portion is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Andre Mauro, David Karl Williams, Eric A. Woods, Michael Ferrari, Mark Allyn Folkert, Syed Z. Haider, Alan Daniel Novrocki
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Patent number: 7344195Abstract: A recliner assembly for a vehicle seat having a seat back movably mounted relative to a seat bottom includes first and second frame members. The first frame member supports the seat back. The second frame member supports the seat bottom. The first frame member is pivotally attached to the second frame member and is movable between an upright position and a storage position. In the upright position, the seat back is in a generally vertical position for supporting an occupant seated on the seat. In the storage position, the seat back is positioned above the seat bottom. A damper is operatively connected between the first and second frame members. The damper dampens the movement of the first frame member relative to the second frame member when the first frame member is pivoted from the upright position to the storage position.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mark Allyn Folkert, Dave Williams, Eric A. Woods
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Patent number: 6746083Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly for mounting on a vehicle floor including a seat bottom pivotally mounted relative to the vehicle floor. The seat bottom defines an upper surface and an opposed lower surface. The seat bottom is movable between a seating position, wherein the upper surface faces upwards, and a storage position, wherein the lower surface faces upwards. A panel is pivotally connected to the seat bottom. The panel is automatically moved between a first position underneath the seat bottom when the seat bottom is in the seating position, and a generally horizontally deployed position when the seat bottom is moved to the storage position.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Dale Michael Drew, Eric Anthony Woods, Mark Allyn Folkert
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Publication number: 20040061370Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly for mounting on a vehicle floor including a seat bottom pivotally mounted relative to the vehicle floor. The seat bottom defines an upper surface and an opposed lower surface. The seat bottom is movable between a seating position, wherein the upper surface faces upwards, and a storage position, wherein the lower surface faces upwards. A panel is pivotally connected to the seat bottom. The panel is automatically moved between a first position underneath the seat bottom when the seat bottom is in the seating position, and a generally horizontally deployed position when the seat bottom is moved to the storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Dale Michael Drew, Eric Anthony Woods, Mark Allyn Folkert