Patents by Inventor Oliver Klier

Oliver Klier 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 VEHICLE SEAT BACK AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20080252131
    Abstract: A seat back for a rear seat of an automotive vehicle includes a plate and a structural member attached with the plate. The structural member includes a trim channel provided thereon. The plate may include a trim channel provided thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Christoph Warnken, Andreas Thiex, Oliver Klier, Martin Stanner
  • Anti-backdriving active head restraint
    Patent number: 7097242
    Abstract: A vehicle seat for use with a vehicle includes a seatback frame having a first locking element, and a head restraint arrangement movably associated with the seatback frame. The head restraint arrangement includes a second locking element that is engageable with the first locking element. Upon a sufficient impact to the vehicle, the head restraint arrangement is configured to move with respect to the seatback frame from an initial position toward a support position. Furthermore, the locking elements are configured to allow movement of the head restraint arrangement toward the support position, while inhibiting movement toward the initial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Farquhar, Kambiz H. Z. Eslam, Oliver Klier, Eric F. Kozlowski, Kar K. Low, Christoph Warnken, Nagarjun V. Yetukuri
  • Anti-backdriving active head restraint
    Publication number: 20040155496
    Abstract: A vehicle seat for use with a vehicle includes a seatback frame having a first locking element, and a head restraint arrangement movably associated with the seatback frame. The head restraint arrangement includes a second locking element that is engageable with the first locking element. Upon a sufficient impact to the vehicle, the head restraint arrangement is configured to move with respect to the seatback frame from an initial position toward a support position. Furthermore, the locking elements are configured to allow movement of the head restraint arrangement toward the support position, while inhibiting movement toward the initial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Mark A. Farquhar, Kambiz H.Z. Eslam, Oliver Klier, Eric Kozlowski, Kar K. Low, Christoph Warnken, Nagarjun V. Yetukuri
  • Vehicle seat having a movable head restraint
    Patent number: 6749256
    Abstract: A vehicle seat for use with a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seat back having a frame and a moveable head restraint arrangement. A hinge device having a hinge is attached to the frame and is adapted to receive the head restraint arrangement. Upon application of a rearward force, the hinge lengthens vertically and moves the head restraint arrangement from an initial position to a support position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Oliver Klier, Christoph Warnken