Patents by Inventor Michael Menges

Michael Menges 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: 10640011
    Abstract: A seat assembly having an extendable thigh support. The extendable thigh support may include an attachment sled that may be moveably disposed on a lower guide and a seat cushion extension sled that may be moveably disposed on an upper guide. A linkage mechanism may operatively connect the attachment sled to the seat cushion extension sled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Anzenberger, Stefan Brunner, Hady Jabri, Michael Menges, Josef Widhopf
  • Publication number: 20190184858
    Abstract: A seat assembly having an extendable thigh support. The extendable thigh support may include an attachment sled that may be moveably disposed on a lower guide and a seat cushion extension sled that may be moveably disposed on an upper guide. A linkage mechanism may operatively connect the attachment sled to the seat cushion extension sled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Anzenberger, Stefan Brunner, Hady Jabri, Michael Menges, Josef Widhopf
  • Patent number: 9475414
    Abstract: A head restraint assembly is provided with a head restraint frame mounted to a post for movement along the post for adjustment relative to a vehicle seat. The head restraint frame has a contact surface. A biasing member is mounted to the head restraint frame for movement relative to the head restraint frame to maintain the head restraint frame in a locked condition along the post. An actuation member is mounted to the head restraint frame for movement relative to the head restraint frame. The actuation member cooperates with the biasing member such that movement of the actuation member moves the biasing member, thereby disengaging the biasing member from the post to permit movement of the head restraint along the post such that the biasing member engages the contact surface in the second position to provide feedback to the user of an unlocked condition of the head restraint frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Karsten Mueller, Frank Kunert, Bernd Rolf Schwerma, Michael Menges, Klaus Lamecker
  • Publication number: 20150123445
    Abstract: A head restraint assembly is provided with a head restraint frame mounted to a post for movement along the post for adjustment relative to a vehicle seat. The head restraint frame has a contact surface. A biasing member is mounted to the head restraint frame for movement relative to the head restraint frame to maintain the head restraint frame in a locked condition along the post. An actuation member is mounted to the head restraint frame for movement relative to the head restraint frame. The actuation member cooperates with the biasing member such that movement of the actuation member moves the biasing member, thereby disengaging the biasing member from the post to permit movement of the head restraint along the post such that the biasing member engages the contact surface in the second position to provide feedback to the user of an unlocked condition of the head restraint frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Karsten MUELLER, Frank KUNERT, Brand Rolf SCHWERMA, Michael MENGES, Klaus LAMECKER
  • Patent number: 8876211
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a guide bushing. The guide bushing has an opening for receiving a support post. First and second engagement features are provided that are configured to engage the support post. The first engagement feature is configured to flex in response to a biasing force exerted by a biasing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Achim Tscherbner, Frank Kunert, Michael Menges, Dhananjay Lachyan
  • Patent number: 8864235
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a guide bushing. The guide bushing has a body and a biasing member. The body has an opening for receiving a support post and first and second engagement features that are configured to flex. The biasing member exerts a biasing force on the first and second engagement features to bias the first and second engagement features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Frank Kunert, Achim Tscherbner, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • Patent number: 8657378
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a headrest disposed on a support post. The headrest has a front shell and a rear shell. The front shell and rear shell may be configured to move in unison such that the front shell moves a greater distance than the rear shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Kunert, Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • Publication number: 20130069412
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a guide bushing. The guide bushing has an opening for receiving a support post. First and second engagement features are provided that are configured to engage the support post. The first engagement feature is configured to flex in response to a biasing force exerted by a biasing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Achim Tscherbner, Frank Kunert, Michael Menges, Dhananjay Lachyan
  • Patent number: 8303039
    Abstract: An adjustable head restraint assembly is provided with a support rod adapted to be mounted proximate to a vehicle seat back. A primary frame is supported on the support rod. A secondary frame is mounted to the primary frame for translation in a fore and aft direction. A locking arm is pivotally connected to one of the frames for engagement with a series of notches formed in the other. A biasing member cooperates with a locking arm for biasing the locking arm into a locked position. An actuator pivots the locking arm out of engagement from the series of notches for unlocking the locking arm and permitting adjustment of the adjustable head restraint in the fore and aft direction. The primary frame translates along the support rod with a locking arm for engagement with notches in the support rod for movement by the actuator for adjustment in an upright direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Karsten Mueller, Michael Menges, Achim Tscherbner, Erich Urban
  • Publication number: 20120080923
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a headrest disposed on a support post. The headrest has a front shell and a rear shell. The front shell and rear shell may be configured to move in unison such that the front shell moves a greater distance than the rear shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Kunert, Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • Publication number: 20120007403
    Abstract: A seat assembly having a guide bushing. The guide bushing has a body and a biasing member. The body has an opening for receiving a support post and first and second engagement features that are configured to flex. The biasing member exerts a biasing force on the first and second engagement features to bias the first and second engagement features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Menges, Karsten Mueller, Frank Kunert, Achim Tscherbner, Bernd Rolf Schwerma
  • Publication number: 20100270842
    Abstract: An adjustable head restraint assembly is provided with a support rod adapted to be mounted proximate to a vehicle seat back. A primary frame is supported on the support rod. A secondary frame is mounted to the primary frame for translation in a fore and aft direction. A locking arm is pivotally connected to one of the frames for engagement with a series of notches formed in the other. A biasing member cooperates with a locking arm for biasing the locking arm into a locked position. An actuator pivots the locking arm out of engagement from the series of notches for unlocking the locking arm and permitting adjustment of the adjustable head restraint in the fore and aft direction. The primary frame translates along the support rod with a locking arm for engagement with notches in the support rod for movement by the actuator for adjustment in an upright direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karsten Mueller, Michael Menges, Achim Tscherbner, Erich Urban