Patents by Inventor Mark Farquhar
Mark Farquhar 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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Publication number: 20240059205Abstract: A system for moving cargo includes an in-vehicle conveyor system mounted in a vehicle cargo space, the in-vehicle conveyor system comprising one or more rails. The rails may be mounted to walls, floor, or ceiling of the vehicle cargo space. The system also includes one or more cargo storage units attached to the in-vehicle conveyor system. Each of the one or more cargo storage units is secured to the rails such that the one or more cargo storage units are raised with respect to a floor of the vehicle cargo space and define a circuit as based on a travel path of the one or more cargo storage units. Upon instruction, the cargo storage units are movable along the circuit to move a specified cargo storage unit to a predetermined location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mark FARQUHAR, Brian PHILLIPS, Jeanene F. MUNROE, Evan KATZ, Praveen DODAMANI, Nilesh MATE, Gegi GEORGE, Kyle CALVERT, Eric VEINE, Krzysztof WROBLEWSKI, Stephen REDWOOD, Vishal SARODE, Chris ARMBRUSTER, Kevin GASPAROTTO, Andrew SHOWICH, Christopher D. JOHNSON, Sumanth MUTHYALA, Aaron ROGGOW, Salim MAROUF, Lea Thomas SMITH, Anthony MOLLICA, Michael CURRIE, Erik ELIE, Jason Scott
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Patent number: 10744908Abstract: A track adjuster includes a first pair of tracks, a first lockset that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the first pair of tracks, a second pair of tracks, and a second lockset configured that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the second pair of tracks. The first lockset may be a first type of lockset and the second lockset may be a second type of lockset. The first lockset may include a positive engagement locking lockset. The second lockset may include a pawl-type lockset.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Marc Laumeier, Michael Wojatzki, Wee Tzee Gam, Mark A. Farquhar, Krzysztof Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20180272899Abstract: A track adjuster includes a first pair of tracks, a first lockset that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the first pair of tracks, a second pair of tracks, and a second lockset configured that may be configured to selectively restrict movement of the second pair of tracks. The first lockset may be a first type of lockset and the second lockset may be a second type of lockset. The first lockset may include a positive engagement locking lockset. The second lockset may include a pawl-type lockset.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Marc Laumeier, Michael Wojatzki, Wee Tzee Gam, Mark A. Farquhar, Krzysztof Wroblewski
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Patent number: 10011193Abstract: Seats and methods for controlling a seat are described. A position of the user's leg is sensed relative to the position of the front of the seat. A determination is made as to if the position of the user's leg from a front of the seat is greater than a gap minimum. If the gap is greater than the gap minimum, a cushion length extender portion of the seat is moved until the sensed position is less than or equal to the gap minimum. In an example, the remainder of seat base is held in a fixed position within the vehicle environment. The gap minimum can be with the cushion length extender portion in slight contact with the user's leg. The sensor can be at a front face of seat. The sensor can be on the cushion length extender portion of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Arjun V. Yetukuri, Mark A. Farquhar, David A. Hein
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Publication number: 20170028877Abstract: Seats and methods for controlling a seat are described. A position of the user's leg is sensed relative to the position of the front of the seat. A determination is made as to if the position of the user's leg from a front of the seat is greater than a gap minimum. If the gap is greater than the gap minimum, a cushion length extender portion of the seat is moved until the sensed position is less than or equal to the gap minimum. In an example, the remainder of seat base is held in a fixed position within the vehicle environment. The gap minimum can be with the cushion length extender portion in slight contact with the user's leg. The sensor can be at a front face of seat. The sensor can be on the cushion length extender portion of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Arjun V. YETUKURI, Mark A. FARQUHAR, David A. HEIN
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Patent number: 9499072Abstract: Seats and methods for controlling a seat are described. A position of the user's leg is sensed relative to the position of the front of the seat. A determination is made as to if the position of the user's leg from a front of the seat is greater than a gap minimum. If the gap is greater than the gap minimum, a cushion length extender portion of the seat is moved until the sensed position is less than or equal to the gap minimum. In an example, the remainder of seat base is held in a fixed position within the vehicle environment. In an example, sensing can include capacitively sensing a position of the user's leg. In an example, sensing can use at least one of a thermal sensor, a light sensor, a radio frequency sensor, a microwave sensor or combinations thereof to sense the position of the user's leg. The gap minimum can be with the cushion length extender portion in slight contact with the user's leg. The sensor can be at a front face of seat.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Arjun Yetukuri, Mark A. Farquhar, David A. Hein
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Patent number: 9333880Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling movement of a seat in a vehicle. A sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to sense a presence of an object and to generate an output signal representing a proximity of the object to the sensor. A control unit is configured to receive the sensor output signal and to generate a control signal for use in controlling movement of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mark A. Farquhar, David A. Hein, Arjun Yetukuri
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Publication number: 20150231991Abstract: Seats and methods for controlling a seat are described. A position of the user's leg is sensed relative to the position of the front of the seat. A determination is made as to if the position of the user's leg from a front of the seat is greater than a gap minimum. If the gap is greater than the gap minimum, a cushion length extender portion of the seat is moved until the sensed position is less than or equal to the gap minimum. In an example, the remainder of seat base is held in a fixed position within the vehicle environment. In an example, sensing can include capacitively sensing a position of the user's leg. In an example, sensing can use at least one of a thermal sensor, a light sensor, a radio frequency sensor, a microwave sensor or combinations thereof to sense the position of the user's leg. The gap minimum can be with the cushion length extender portion in slight contact with the user's leg. The sensor can be at a front face of seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Arjun YETUKURI, Mark A. FARQUHAR, David A. HEIN
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Publication number: 20140277952Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling movement of a seat in a vehicle. A sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to sense a presence of an object and to generate an output signal representing a proximity of the object to the sensor. A control unit is configured to receive the sensor output signal and to generate a control signal for use in controlling movement of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mark A. Farquhar, David A. Hein, Arjun Yetukuri
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Publication number: 20140159451Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat cushion arrangement movable between non-extended and extended positions. A seat cushion frame supports a seat cushion and includes a link having a linearly-fixed first end pivotable about an axis of rotation, and a second end rotatable along an arcuate path having a center lying on the axis of rotation. The link is configured such that the second end moves upward for a least a portion of the arcuate path when the seat cushion arrangement is moved between the non-extended and extended positions, and a seat load acts to inhibit upward rotation of the link and maintain the seat cushion arrangement in its then current non-extended or extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony James MOLLICA, Mark A. FARQUHAR, Krzysztof WROBLEWSKI, Long LI
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Patent number: 8573701Abstract: A head restraint assembly for a vehicle seat has a head restraint post adapted to be mounted to the vehicle seat. A support member is coupled to the head restraint post. The support member having a plurality of attachment receptacles to mount the head restraint post to one of the plurality of attachment receptacles. A compressible pad member is mounted to the support member. A convex outer surface provides support for a head of an occupant. The support member is mounted to head restraint post at one of the plurality of attachment receptacles positions the compressible pad at a distance from the convex outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Arjun Yetukuri, Eric Veine, Mark A. Farquhar, Sai Prasad Jammalamadaka
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Publication number: 20120104821Abstract: A head restraint assembly for a vehicle seat has a head restraint post adapted to be mounted to the vehicle seat. A support member is coupled to the head restraint post. The support member having a plurality of attachment receptacles to mount the head restraint post to one of the plurality of attachment receptacles. A compressible pad member is mounted to the support member. A convex outer surface provides support for a head of an occupant. The support member is mounted to head restraint post at one of the plurality of attachment receptacles positions the compressible pad at a distance from the convex outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Arjun Yetukuri, Eric Veine, Mark A. Farquhar, Sai Prasad Jammalamadaka
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Patent number: 8096617Abstract: A seat is disclosed herein. The seat includes a seat cushion frame assembly. The seat also includes a seat cushion mounted on the seat cushion frame assembly for pivoting movement about a cushion pivoting axis. The seat also includes a cushion lock operably disposed to selectively lock the seat cushion frame assembly and the seat cushion relative to one another and thereby prevent the pivoting movement. The cushion lock defines a plurality of locked positions such that the seat cushion is positionable in a plurality of different orientations relative to the seat cushion frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Peter Robert McCulloch, Mark A. Farquhar
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Patent number: 7975360Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is provided with a seat frame adapted to be mounted within a vehicle. The seat frame has a tubular upper cross member. A bracket member is mounted to the tubular upper cross member of the seat frame. The bracket member has a pair of fulcrum bushings integrally formed therein. The bracket member is attached to onto the tubular upper cross member by an interference fit. At least one support rod is sized to be received within each of the pair of fulcrum bushings. At least one head restraint post is sized to be received within the at least one support rod. An active head restraint is mounted to the at least one head restraint post.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Eric Veine, Gerald Locke, Mark A. Farquhar
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Patent number: 7894960Abstract: An active head restraint system is disclosed with an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The controller receives an impact signal from a triggering element, receives the position of an occupant's head, actuates the head restraint to move towards the occupant's head, and controls actuation to optimize head restraint movement as the head restraint moves proximate to the occupant's head. In another embodiment, the controller also manipulates head restraint velocity to optimize the velocity toward the occupant's head. Also presented is a method for actuating an active head restraint system for a vehicle seat. The method includes sending an impact signal to a controller, receiving the position of an occupant's head, transmitting the received position of the occupant's head to a controller, actuating the head restraint to move towards the occupant's head, and controlling head restraint actuation to optimize head restraint movement as it moves proximate to the occupant's head.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mark A. Farquhar, Arjun Yetukuri, Eric Veine
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Publication number: 20100314927Abstract: A seat is disclosed herein. The seat includes a seat cushion frame assembly. The seat also includes a seat cushion mounted on the seat cushion frame assembly for pivoting movement about a cushion pivoting axis. The seat also includes a cushion lock operably disposed to selectively lock the seat cushion frame assembly and the seat cushion relative to one another and thereby prevent the pivoting movement. The cushion lock defines a plurality of locked positions such that the seat cushion is positionable in a plurality of different orientations relative to the seat cushion frame assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Peter Robert McCulloch, Mark A. Farquhar
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Publication number: 20100115754Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is provided with a seat frame adapted to be mounted within a vehicle. The seat frame has a tubular upper cross member. A bracket member is mounted to the tubular upper cross member of the seat frame. The bracket member has a pair of fulcrum bushings integrally formed therein. The bracket member is attached to onto the tubular upper cross member by an interference fit. At least one support rod is sized to be received within each of the pair of fulcrum bushings. At least one head restraint post is sized to be received within the at least one support rod. An active head restraint is mounted to the at least one head restraint post.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Eric Veine, Gerald Locke, Mark A. Farquhar
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Publication number: 20100078983Abstract: A head restraint assembly for a vehicle seat has a head restraint post adapted to be mounted to the vehicle seat. A support member is coupled to the head restraint post. The support member having a plurality of attachment receptacles to mount the head restraint post to one of the plurality of attachment receptacles. A compressible pad member is mounted to the support member. A convex outer surface provides support for a head of an occupant. The support member is mounted to head restraint post at one of the plurality of attachment receptacles positions the compressible pad at a distance from the convex outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Arjun Yetukuri, Eric Veine, Mark A. Farquhar, Sai Prasad Jammalamadaka
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Patent number: 7661758Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly is provided with a seat frame adapted to be mounted within a vehicle. The seat frame has a tubular upper cross member. A bracket member is mounted to the tubular upper cross member of the seat frame. The bracket member has a pair of fulcrum bushings integrally formed therein. The bracket member is attached to onto the tubular upper cross member by an interference fit. At least one support rod is sized to be received within each of the pair of fulcrum bushings. At least one head restraint post is sized to be received within the at least one support rod. An active head restraint is mounted to the at least one head restraint post.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Eric Veine, Gerald Locke, Mark A. Farquhar
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Publication number: 20090243354Abstract: An active head restraint system is disclosed with an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The controller receives an impact signal from a triggering element, receives the position of an occupant's head, actuates the head restraint to move towards the occupant's head, and controls actuation to optimize head restraint movement as the head restraint moves proximate to the occupant's head. In another embodiment, the controller also manipulates head restraint velocity to optimize the velocity toward the occupant's head. Also presented is a method for actuating an active head restraint system for a vehicle seat. The method includes sending an impact signal to a controller, receiving the position of an occupant's head, transmitting the received position of the occupant's head to a controller, actuating the head restraint to move towards the occupant's head, and controlling head restraint actuation to optimize head restraint movement as it moves proximate to the occupant's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mark A. Farquhar, Arjun Yetukuri, Eric Veine