Patents by Inventor Nagarjun Yetukuri
Nagarjun Yetukuri 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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Patent number: 8894144Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seatback frame, an upper armature that is movable relative to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted on the upper armature. A linkage assembly operatively interconnects the upper armature and an impact body such that movement of the impact body relative to the seatback frame acts on the linkage assembly to move the upper armature relative to the seatback frame to cause the head restraint to move toward the occupant. The linkage assembly includes a linkage and a coupler movably connected to the linkage. The coupler includes a first member movably connected to the seatback frame and a second member movably connected to the first member at a location below the upper end of the impact body.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Dale Smallwood
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Publication number: 20130229039Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seatback frame, an upper armature that is movable relative to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted on the upper armature. A linkage assembly operatively interconnects the upper armature and an impact body such that movement of the impact body relative to the seatback frame acts on the linkage assembly to move the upper armature relative to the seatback frame to cause the head restraint to move toward the occupant. The linkage assembly includes a linkage and a coupler movably connected to the linkage. The coupler includes a first member movably connected to the seatback frame and a second member movably connected to the first member at a location below the upper end of the impact body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Dale Smallwood
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Patent number: 8434818Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seatback frame, an upper armature that is movable relative to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted on the upper armature. A linkage assembly operatively interconnects the upper armature and an impact body such that movement of the impact body relative to the seatback frame acts on the linkage assembly to move the upper armature relative to the seatback frame to cause the head restraint to move toward the occupant. The linkage assembly includes a linkage and a coupler movably connected to the linkage. The coupler includes a first member movably connected to the seatback frame and a second member movably connected to the first member at a location below the upper end of the impact body.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Dale Smallwood
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Publication number: 20120256454Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seatback frame, an upper armature that is movable relative to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted on the upper armature. A linkage assembly operatively interconnects the upper armature and an impact body such that movement of the impact body relative to the seatback frame acts on the linkage assembly to move the upper armature relative to the seatback frame to cause the head restraint to move toward the occupant. The linkage assembly includes a linkage and a coupler movably connected to the linkage. The coupler includes a first member movably connected to the seatback frame and a second member movably connected to the first member at a location below the upper end of the impact body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Dale Smallwood
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Patent number: 8215709Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seatback frame, an upper armature that is movable relative to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted on the upper armature. A linkage assembly operatively interconnects the upper armature and an impact body such that movement of the impact body relative to the seatback frame acts on the linkage assembly to move the upper armature relative to the seatback frame to cause the head restraint to move toward the occupant. The linkage assembly includes a linkage and a coupler movably connected to the linkage. The coupler includes a first member movably connected to the seatback frame and a second member movably connected to the first member at a location below the upper end of the impact body.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Dale Smallwood
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Publication number: 20120112504Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seatback frame, an upper armature that is movable relative to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted on the upper armature. A linkage assembly operatively interconnects the upper armature and an impact body such that movement of the impact body relative to the seatback frame acts on the linkage assembly to move the upper armature relative to the seatback frame to cause the head restraint to move toward the occupant. The linkage assembly includes a linkage and a coupler movably connected to the linkage. The coupler includes a first member movably connected to the seatback frame and a second member movably connected to the first member at a location below the upper end of the impact body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Dale Smallwood
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Patent number: 8162392Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seatback frame, an upper armature that is movable relative to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted on the upper armature. A linkage assembly operatively interconnects the upper armature and an impact body such that movement of the impact body relative to the seatback frame acts on the linkage assembly to move the upper armature relative to the seatback frame to cause the head restraint to move toward the occupant. The linkage assembly includes a linkage and a coupler movably connected to the linkage. The coupler includes a first member movably connected to the seatback frame and a second member movably connected to the first member at a location below the upper end of the impact body.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Dale Smallwood
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Patent number: 7959225Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat back including an actuatable back panel. The back panel of the seat back may be moved between a normal, or flush position, and an actuated, or spaced position, relative to the seat back assembly. The back panel may be provided with connectors that may be used to connect the back panel to the seat assembly. The back panel is actuated in the event of a rear end collision to provide added clearance for penetration of an occupant's torso into the seat back without interference by seat accessories, such as an adjustable lumbar system, a bolster assembly, massage assembly, or a heating/cooling system. The seat accessories may be secured to the back panel as a sub-assembly to facilitate manufacture. A resilient member biases a linkage or torsion bar to automatically reset the back panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke
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Publication number: 20110018318Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat back including an actuatable back panel. The back panel of the seat back may be moved between a normal, or flush position, and an actuated, or spaced position, relative to the seat back assembly. The back panel may be provided with connectors that may be used to connect the back panel to the seat assembly. The back panel is actuated in the event of a rear end collision to provide added clearance for penetration of an occupant's torso into the seat back without interference by seat accessories, such as an adjustable lumbar system, a bolster assembly, massage assembly, or a heating/cooling system. The seat accessories may be secured to the back panel as a sub-assembly to facilitate manufacture. A resilient member biases a linkage or torsion bar to automatically reset the back panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke
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Patent number: 7819470Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat back including an actuatable back panel. The back panel of the seat back may be moved between a normal, or flush position, and an actuated, or spaced position, relative to the seat back assembly. The back panel may be provided with connectors that may be used to connect the back panel to the seat assembly. The back panel is actuated in the event of a rear end collision to provide added clearance for penetration of an occupant's torso into the seat back without interference by seat accessories, such as an adjustable lumbar system, a bolster assembly, massage assembly, or a heating/cooling system. The seat accessories may be secured to the back panel as a sub-assembly to facilitate manufacture. A resilient member biases a linkage or torsion bar to automatically reset the back panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke
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Patent number: 7644987Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly that includes a seatback frame and an active head restraint system operatively supported by the seatback frame. The active head restraint system includes an upper armature moveably mounted to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted to the upper armature. The active head restraint system also includes a lower armature operatively attached to the upper armature. The lower armature is operable to move toward the upper armature in response to a predetermined force applied to the lower armature and act on the upper armature to move the head restraint toward the occupant.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Dale Smallwood
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Publication number: 20090184546Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat back including an actuatable back panel. The back panel of the seat back may be moved between a normal, or flush position, and an actuated, or spaced position, relative to the seat back assembly. The back panel may be provided with connectors that may be used to connect the back panel to the seat assembly. The back panel is actuated in the event of a rear end collision to provide added clearance for penetration of an occupant's torso into the seat back without interference by seat accessories, such as an adjustable lumbar system, a bolster assembly, massage assembly, or a heating/cooling system. The seat accessories may be secured to the back panel as a sub-assembly to facilitate manufacture. A resilient member biases a linkage or torsion bar to automatically reset the back panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke
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Patent number: 7549699Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat back including an actuatable back panel. The back panel of the seat back may be moved between a normal, or flush position, and an actuated, or spaced position, relative to the seat back assembly. The back panel may be provided with connectors that may be used to connect the back panel to the seat assembly. The back panel is actuated in the event of a rear end collision to provide added clearance for penetration of an occupant's torso into the seat back without interference by seat accessories, such as an adjustable lumbar system, a bolster assembly, massage assembly, or a heating/cooling system. The seat accessories may be secured to the back panel as a sub-assembly to facilitate manufacture. A resilient member biases a linkage or torsion bar to automatically reset the back panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke
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Publication number: 20090045658Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seatback frame, an upper armature that is movable relative to the seatback frame and a head restraint mounted on the upper armature. A linkage assembly operatively interconnects the upper armature and an impact body such that movement of the impact body relative to the seatback frame acts on the linkage assembly to move the upper armature relative to the seatback frame to cause the head restraint to move toward the occupant. The linkage assembly includes a linkage and a coupler movably connected to the linkage. The coupler includes a first member movably connected to the seatback frame and a second member movably connected to the first member at a location below the upper end of the impact body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Dale Smallwood
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Patent number: 7441821Abstract: A system and method for remote actuation of a vehicle head restraint includes an actuator arrangement configured to effect movement of a head restraint from a raised position to a lowered position. A sensor defines a first area, and is configured to output signals to the actuator arrangement to facilitate movement of the head restraint from its raised position to its lowered position when an object comes within a predetermined distance of the first area. The sensor is disposed proximate a rearview mirror in the vehicle such that a vehicle operator can simultaneously view the head restraint in the mirror and the first area.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Sai Prasad Jammalamadaka
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Patent number: 7401852Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat back including an actuatable back panel. The back panel of the seat back may be moved between a normal, or flush position, and an actuated, or spaced position, relative to the seat back assembly. The back panel is provided with clips that may be used to connect the back panel to the vehicle seat assembly or suspension. The back panel is actuated in the event of a rear end collision to provide added clearance for operation of an active head restraint system. Seat accessories, such as an adjustable lumbar system or heating/cooling system may be secured to the back panel as a sub-assembly to facilitate manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke
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Publication number: 20080042483Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat back including an actuatable back panel. The back panel of the seat back may be moved between a normal, or flush position, and an actuated, or spaced position, relative to the seat back assembly. The back panel may be provided with connectors that may be used to connect the back panel to the seat assembly. The back panel is actuated in the event of a rear end collision to provide added clearance for penetration of an occupant's torso into the seat back without interference by seat accessories, such as an adjustable lumbar system, a bolster assembly, massage assembly, or a heating/cooling system. The seat accessories may be secured to the back panel as a sub-assembly to facilitate manufacture. A resilient member biases a linkage or torsion bar to automatically reset the back panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke
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Publication number: 20080001447Abstract: A vehicle seat having a seat back including an actuatable back panel. The back panel of the seat back may be moved between a normal, or flush position, and an actuated, or spaced position, relative to the seat back assembly. The back panel is provided with clips that may be used to connect the back panel to the vehicle seat assembly or suspension. The back panel is actuated in the event of a rear end collision to provide added clearance for operation of an active head restraint system. Seat accessories, such as an adjustable lumbar system or heating/cooling system may be secured to the back panel as a sub-assembly to facilitate manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Mladen Humer, Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke
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Publication number: 20070130413Abstract: A flash drive is disclosed. The flash drive can be removably connected to a computing device for storing files transferred from the computing device. The flash drive includes at least one flash memory chip operable to store files transferred from the computing device. The flash drive also includes a display operable to display information related to files stored on the flash memory chip. The flash drive also includes an input device that is operable for providing input for managing files stored on the flash drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventor: Nagarjun Yetukuri
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Publication number: 20070114822Abstract: A system and method for remote actuation of a vehicle head restraint includes an actuator arrangement configured to effect movement of a head restraint from a raised position to a lowered position. A sensor defines a first area, and is configured to output signals to the actuator arrangement to facilitate movement of the head restraint from its raised position to its lowered position when an object comes within a predetermined distance of the first area. The sensor is disposed proximate a rearview mirror in the vehicle such that a vehicle operator can simultaneously view the head restraint in the mirror and the first area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2005Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: Nagarjun Yetukuri, Gerald Locke, Sai Prasad Jammalamadaka