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).

  • Patent number: 12570198
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20240059205
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 7159934
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back connected to the seat bottom. A reclining mechanism is configured to adjustably position the seat back. A head restraint assembly includes a head restraint and one or more supports receiving the head restraint extending through one or more slots in an upper frame member of the seat back frame. A head restraint adjustment mechanism cooperates with the seat back to position the head restraint adjacent an occupant's head. The head restraint adjustment mechanism includes a guide rotatably mounted to the seat back frame receiving the one or more head restraint supports, a cam rotatably mounted to the seat back frame and a linkage having a first end connected to the guide and a second end adjustably connected to the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Kar K. Low, Kenneth McQueen, Mark S. Sebby, Nagarjun Yetukuri
  • Patent number: 7128372
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seatback frame and a lumbar support system operatively mounted to the seatback frame. The lumbar support system includes a lower suspension mechanism that is generally aligned with the pelvic and lumbar regions of the occupant of the seat assembly. The lower suspension mechanism includes a pair of bands of flexible material that are stretched about a pair of upstanding support members so as to have a predetermined tension for providing support for the occupant of the seat assembly at the pelvic and lumbar regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Ken McQueen, Mladen Humer, Dale Smallwood
  • Publication number: 20060103205
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seatback frame and a lumbar support system operatively mounted to the seatback frame. The lumbar support system includes a lower suspension mechanism that is generally aligned with the pelvic and lumbar regions of the occupant of the seat assembly. The lower suspension mechanism includes a pair of bands of flexible material that are stretched about a pair of upstanding support members so as to have a predetermined tension for providing support for the occupant of the seat assembly at the pelvic and lumbar regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Ken McQueen, Mladen Humer, Dale Smallwood
  • Publication number: 20060071514
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back connected to the seat bottom. A reclining mechanism is configured to adjustably position the seat back. A head restraint assembly includes a head restraint and one or more supports receiving the head restraint extending through one or more slots in an upper frame member of the seat back frame. A head restraint adjustment mechanism cooperates with the seat back to position the head restraint adjacent an occupant's head. The head restraint adjustment mechanism includes a guide rotatably mounted to the seat back frame receiving the one or more head restraint supports, a cam rotatably mounted to the seat back frame and a linkage having a first end connected to the guide and a second end adjustably connected to the cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Kar Low, Kenneth McQueen, Mark Sebby, Nagarjun Yetukuri
  • Patent number: 6991288
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seatback frame and a lumbar support system operatively mounted to the seatback frame. The lumbar support system includes a lower suspension mechanism that is generally aligned with the pelvic and lumbar regions of the occupant of the seat assembly. The lower suspension mechanism includes a band of flexible material that is stretched about a pair of upstanding support members so as to have a predetermined tension for providing support for the occupant of the seat assembly at the pelvic and lumbar regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Ken McQueen, Mladen Humer, Dale Smallwood
  • Patent number: 6948773
    Abstract: A torqued, error proofed for installation, chuck free helical head restraint guide that includes a head restraint guide assembly with at least two stems, a button sub assembly, and a bezel. The stems include a helix at one end of each stem and a multi-point socket head, an open wrench flat, and/or an internal torx head and crush ribs at the other end. The head restraint guide also includes a motor vehicle passenger seat that includes an upper cross member of a back frame with upper and lower openings. The head restraint guide further includes a head restraint assembly with head restraint posts and a head restraint pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Nagarjun Yetukuri, Mladen Humer, Mark Farquhar, Dale Smallwood
  • Patent number: 6899395
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a head restraint assembly providing four-way adjustment and having dual positive stops as well as a single ergonomic control. The present invention includes a frame and a housing that engages a portion of the frame. The present invention further includes a cam assembly disposed within the housing to provide fore/aft adjustment of the housing relative to the frame. The cam assembly includes a camshaft and at least two drum assemblies supported by the camshaft. The cam assembly further includes a contact plate extending parallel to the camshaft to releasably engage the drum assemblies. The camshaft is connected to the contact plate to provide releasable engagement between the contact plate and the drum assemblies. The present invention further includes a control member to engage the cam assembly and provide for fore/aft and vertical adjustment in response to user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Nagarjun Yetukuri, Mark Farquhar, Dale Smallwood, Paul Wier, Kenneth McQueen, Michael Phan
  • Publication number: 20050088027
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a head restraint assembly providing four-way adjustment and having dual positive stops as well as a single ergonomic control. The present invention includes a frame and a housing that engages a portion of the frame. The present invention further includes a cam assembly disposed within the housing to provide fore/aft adjustment of the housing relative to the frame. The cam assembly includes a camshaft and at least two drum assemblies supported by the camshaft. The cam assembly further includes a contact plate extending parallel to the camshaft to releasably engage the drum assemblies. The camshaft is connected to the contact plate to provide releasable engagement between the contact plate and the drum assemblies. The present invention further includes a control member to engage the cam assembly and provide for fore/aft and vertical adjustment in response to user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Nagarjun Yetukuri, Mark Farquhar, Dale Smallwood, Paul Wier, Kenneth McQueen, Michael Phan
  • Patent number: 6837541
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seatback frame and a lumbar support system operatively mounted to the seatback frame. The lumbar support system includes a lower suspension mechanism that is generally aligned with the pelvic and lumbar regions of the occupant of the seat assembly. The lower suspension mechanism includes a band of flexible material that is stretched about a pair of upstanding support members so as to have a predetermined tension for providing support for the occupant of the seat assembly at the pelvic and lumbar regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Ken McQueen, Mladen Humer, Dale Smallwood
  • Publication number: 20040212227
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seatback frame and a lumbar support system operatively mounted to the seatback frame. The lumbar support system includes a lower suspension mechanism that is generally aligned with the pelvic and lumbar regions of the occupant of the seat assembly. The lower suspension mechanism includes a band of flexible material that is stretched about a pair of upstanding support members so as to have a predetermined tension for providing support for the occupant of the seat assembly at the pelvic and lumbar regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Ken McQueen, Mladen Humer, Dale Smallwood
  • Patent number: 6789845
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seatback frame and an active head restraint system including a headrest, upper armature, lower armature and linkage operatively interconnecting the upper and lower armatures. In the event of a rearward impact, the lower armature is operable to absorb energy generated at the pelvic and lumbar regions and to cause the headrest to pivot upwardly and forwardly toward the head of the occupant through interaction with the upper armature and the link. Similarly, the upper armature is further operable to absorb energy generated at the thoracic region to activate the headrest following the initial response by the lower armature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Ken McQueen, Mladen Humer, Dale Smallwood
  • Patent number: 6779840
    Abstract: A vehicle seat and headrest assembly includes a seatback frame. A headrest assembly is provided and has a cushion portion and an impact target. The headrest assembly is rotatably connected to the seatback frame, wherein a rearward force applied upon the impact target causes the cushion portion to rotate upwardly and forwardly. A headrest assembly biasing member is operatively connected to the headrest assembly and the seatback frame and biases the headrest assembly against rotational movement. A locking mechanism is operatively connected to the headrest assembly and the seatback frame. The locking mechanism is movable between an unlocked position wherein the headrest assembly is permitted to rotate, and a locked position wherein the headrest assembly is prevented from rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Mladen Humer, Kaur Grewal, Kar Low, Kenneth McQueen, Nagarjun V. Yetukuri
  • Publication number: 20040061362
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seatback frame and an active head restraint system including a headrest, upper armature, lower armature and linkage operatively interconnecting the upper and lower armatures. In the event of a rearward impact, the lower armature is operable to absorb energy generated at the pelvic and lumbar regions and to cause the headrest to pivot upwardly and forwardly toward the head of the occupant through interaction with the upper armature and the link. Similarly, the upper armature is further operable to absorb energy generated at the thoracic region to activate the headrest following the initial response by the lower armature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Ken McQueen, Mladen Humer, Dale Smallwood
  • Publication number: 20040061363
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly including a seatback frame and a lumbar support system operatively mounted to the seatback frame. The lumbar support system includes a lower suspension mechanism that is generally aligned with the pelvic and lumbar regions of the occupant of the seat assembly. The lower suspension mechanism includes a band of flexible material that is stretched about a pair of upstanding support members so as to have a predetermined tension for providing support for the occupant of the seat assembly at the pelvic and lumbar regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Farquhar, Ken McQueen, Mladen Humer, Dale Smallwood