Patents by Inventor Randall Riddle

Randall Riddle 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: 10625645
    Abstract: A trim clip is provided for attaching a trim cover to a cushion. The trim clip includes a clip body having a first opening for receiving an engagement feature attached to the trim cover, and a second opening for receiving a retainer attached to the cushion. Furthermore, the clip body may be configured to be snap fit onto the engagement feature and the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashley L. Baisch, Mark Allyn Folkert, Thomas A. Welch, Sr., Randall Riddle, William J. Paruszkiewicz, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180229634
    Abstract: A trim clip is provided for attaching a trim cover to a cushion. The trim clip includes a clip body having a first opening for receiving an engagement feature attached to the trim cover, and a second opening for receiving a retainer attached to the cushion. Furthermore, the clip body may be configured to be snap fit onto the engagement feature and the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashley L. BAISCH, Mark Allyn FOLKERT, Thomas A. WELCH, SR., Randall RIDDLE, William J. PARUSZKIEWICZ, JR.
  • Patent number: 9793642
    Abstract: A connector assembly is provided with a housing forming an exterior, an inlet end, a cavity, and an outlet end. The housing has a recess formed within the exterior and at least one aperture formed through the housing within the recess for venting the cavity. A cord extends through the inlet end into the cavity. The first housing portion has a first fastener mechanism formed within the cavity. The second housing portion is provided with a second fastener mechanism sized to extend into the first housing portion cavity for engagement with the first fastener mechanism to fasten the first housing portion and the second housing portion together. A molded material is disposed within the cavity for engaging the fastened first and second fastener mechanisms for minimizing unfastening of the first and second fastener mechanisms. Retainers are provided for cords of varying thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Brantley Natter, Randall Riddle, Keith R. Kwasny, Marc Poulin, Juan Lopez
  • Patent number: 8834202
    Abstract: A connector assembly having a body is provided. The body forms an inlet, an internal cavity, and an outlet. A plate is oriented in the cavity and adjacent to the outlet. A harness partially extends through the inlet, into the cavity, and is connected to the plate. A molded material is disposed over the harness within the internal cavity on an inlet side of the plate. The molded material includes an integrally formed grommet that is oriented at the inlet of the body for providing strain relief to the harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Keith R. Kwasny, Randall Riddle, Marc Poulin, Michael Hardy
  • Publication number: 20130052853
    Abstract: A connector assembly is provided with a housing forming an exterior, an inlet end, a cavity, and an outlet end. The housing has a recess formed within the exterior and at least one aperture formed through the housing within the recess for venting the cavity. A cord extends through the inlet end into the cavity. The first housing portion has a first fastener mechanism formed within the cavity. The second housing portion is provided with a second fastener mechanism sized to extend into the first housing portion cavity for engagement with the first fastener mechanism to fasten the first housing portion and the second housing portion together. A molded material is disposed within the cavity for engaging the fastened first and second fastener mechanisms for minimizing unfastening of the first and second fastener mechanisms. Retainers are provided for cords of varying thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brantley Natter, Randall Riddle, Keith R. Kwasny, Marc Poulin, Juan Lopez
  • Publication number: 20120315801
    Abstract: A connector assembly having a body is provided. The body forms an inlet, an internal cavity, and an outlet. A plate is oriented in the cavity and adjacent to the outlet. A harness partially extends through the inlet, into the cavity, and is connected to the plate. A molded material is disposed over the harness within the internal cavity on an inlet side of the plate. The molded material includes an integrally formed grommet that is oriented at the inlet of the body for providing strain relief to the harness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keith R. Kwasny, Randall Riddle, Marc Poulin, Michael Hardy
  • Patent number: D666152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Randall Riddle, Keith R. Kwasny, Marc Poulin, Michael Hardy
  • Patent number: D677632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Randall Riddle, Keith R. Kwasny, Marc Poulin, Michael Hardy
  • Patent number: D690271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Randall Riddle, Keith R. Kwasny, Marc Poulin, Michael Hardy