Patents by Inventor Robert John Hicks

Robert John Hicks 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).

  • Seat frame system and method of manufacturing
    Patent number: 7802852
    Abstract: A seat frame for a vehicle includes a first seat frame member (34) and a second seat frame member (24). The second seat frame member (24) includes a body portion (32) and a first flexible member (70) extending from the body portion (32). The flexible member (70) is welded to the first seat frame member (34) at a first location (66) to couple the second seat frame member (26) to the first seat frame member (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ronald R. Siegrist, Robert John Hicks, Minal Mulay
  • Seat Frame System and Method of Manufacturing
    Publication number: 20080265639
    Abstract: A seat frame for a vehicle includes a first seat frame member (34) and a second seat frame member (24). The second seat frame member (24) includes a body portion (32) and a first flexible member (70) extending from the body portion (32). The flexible member (70) is welded to the first seat frame member (34) at a first location (66) to couple the second seat frame member (26) to the first seat frame member (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald R. Siegrist, Robert John Hicks, Minal Mulay