Patents by Inventor Mark Karges

Mark Karges 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: 11091077
    Abstract: A retaining arrangement for a vehicle seat that has a support structure and a cover material includes a first leg having at least one first retention feature, and a second leg connected to the first leg. The second leg includes a plurality of second retention features positioned along a length of the second leg. The second leg is configured to cooperate with the first leg to capture a portion of the support structure between the first leg and second leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Karges, Thomas Blicharz, Paul Petrous, Nizar Freijy
  • Publication number: 20210061147
    Abstract: A retaining arrangement for a vehicle seat that has a support structure and a cover material includes a first leg having at least one first retention feature, and a second leg connected to the first leg. The second leg includes a plurality of second retention features positioned along a length of the second leg. The second leg is configured to cooperate with the first leg to capture a portion of the support structure between the first leg and second leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Mark KARGES, Thomas BLICHARZ, Paul PETROUS, Nizar FREIJY
  • Patent number: 10933788
    Abstract: A foldable insert for a vehicle component includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and a bridge extending from the first body portion to the second body portion. The first body portion includes a first groove disposed adjacent the bridge, and the second body portion includes a second groove disposed adjacent the bridge opposite the first groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Krause, Michael D. Losert, Mark Duso, Mark Karges
  • Patent number: 10549661
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Karges, Kyle Smith, Mark Allyn Folkert
  • Publication number: 20190299833
    Abstract: A foldable insert for a vehicle component includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and a bridge extending from the first body portion to the second body portion. The first body portion includes a first groove disposed adjacent the bridge, and the second body portion includes a second groove disposed adjacent the bridge opposite the first groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy KRAUSE, Michael D. LOSERT, Mark DUSO, Mark Karges
  • Publication number: 20190030994
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Mark KARGES, Kyle SMITH, Mark Allyn FOLKERT
  • Patent number: 10131262
    Abstract: An armrest assembly with a cup holder includes an armrest frame with a cup holder frame. The assembly also includes a bezel with a bezel cup holder opening. The bezel cup holder opening is adjacent the cup holder frame. The bezel is retained on the armrest frame by a plurality of bracket latches. The assembly also includes a cup holder base. The cup holder base includes a base opening which is adapted to accommodate a beverage container. A base projection substantially surrounds the base opening. At least a portion of the base projection is located in the cup holder frame. The cup holder base is retained on the bezel by a plurality of base latches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Karges, Scott Selesky
  • Publication number: 20180154815
    Abstract: An armrest assembly with a cup holder includes an armrest frame with a cup holder frame. The assembly also includes a bezel with a bezel cup holder opening. The bezel cup holder opening is adjacent the cup holder frame. The bezel is retained on the armrest frame by a plurality of bracket latches. The assembly also includes a cup holder base. The cup holder base includes a base opening which is adapted to accommodate a beverage container. A base projection substantially surrounds the base opening. At least a portion of the base projection is located in the cup holder frame. The cup holder base is retained on the bezel by a plurality of base latches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Karges, Scott Selesky