Patents by Inventor Mark S. Loehr

Mark S. Loehr 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).

  • Automotive open base foam armrest assembly
    Patent number: 7240957
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an automotive door armrest is provided and comprises molding an armrest support surface into a lower door panel. A frame assembly is formed to comprise at least one through socket having an open upper socket face and an open lower. The frame assembly is overmolded such that an overmold surface is formed over the open upper socket face. A foam bun is inserted into the lower socket face. The frame assembly is mounted onto the armrest support surface such that the foam bun becomes secured within the at least one through socket. The frame assembly is affixed to the lower door panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Alan George Dry, Kerry Houser, Steve Citko, Donald Ketelhut, Mark S. Loehr