Patents by Inventor Samuel BLAIR
Samuel BLAIR 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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Publication number: 20240149766Abstract: An assembly is provided with a first layer connected to a second layer to form a bladder, with the first layer defining a first aperture therethrough, and one of the first or second layers defining a second aperture therethough. The third layer is connected to the first layer and positioned between the first and second layers within the bladder. The third layer is movable between a first position covering the first aperture, and a second position spaced apart from the first aperture. A seat assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: David ABDELLA, Joshua HALLOCK, Grzegorz KASPERCZYK, Ian FLETCHER, Samuel BLAIR
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Publication number: 20240010108Abstract: A seat assembly has a seating cushion defining a first surface to support an occupant and a second surface opposite to the first surface, with the first surface further defining a trench. A fastener has a longitudinal body with a central region positioned between a first end region and a second end region, and a base extending outwardly from the second end region and transversely to the body. The first end region tapers in a direction away from the second end region, and the central region of the body defines a recess intersecting a side wall of the body and angled inwardly and towards the first end region to form a hook. The fastener extends through the seating cushion with the base abutting the second surface, and the first end region of the body extending into the trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Joshua HALLOCK, Lisa SWIKOSKI, Samuel BLAIR, David ABDELLA
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Patent number: 11807143Abstract: A vehicle seating system and a method for producing a vehicle seating system may include a cushion made at least in part from a stranded-mesh material and configured to support a seated occupant. Also included may be a support structure configured to support the cushion and a trim-cover material configured to be disposed over at least a portion of the stranded-mesh material. The stranded-mesh material may include an integrated attachment arrangement configured to receive a fastening arrangement for securing the trim-cover material to the stranded-mesh material.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: William Webster, David Abdella, Joshua Hallock, Samuel Blair, Patrick J. Carlsen
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Patent number: 11801781Abstract: A seat assembly has a seating cushion defining a first surface to support an occupant and a second surface opposite to the first surface, with the first surface further defining a trench. A fastener has a longitudinal body with a central region positioned between a first end region and a second end region, and a base extending outwardly from the second end region and transversely to the body. The first end region tapers in a direction away from the second end region, and the central region of the body defines a recess intersecting a side wall of the body and angled inwardly and towards the first end region to form a hook. The fastener extends through the seating cushion with the base abutting the second surface, and the first end region of the body extending into the trench.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Joshua Hallock, Lisa Swikoski, Samuel Blair, David Abdella
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Publication number: 20230331129Abstract: A vehicle seating system and a method for producing a vehicle seating system may include a cushion made at least in part from a stranded-mesh material and configured to support a seated occupant. Also included may be a support structure configured to support the cushion and a trim-cover material configured to be disposed over at least a portion of the stranded-mesh material. The stranded-mesh material may include an integrated attachment arrangement configured to receive a fastening arrangement for securing the trim-cover material to the stranded-mesh material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Lear CorporationInventors: William WEBSTER, David ABDELLA, Joshua HALLOCK, Samuel BLAIR, Patrick J. CARLSEN
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Publication number: 20230322135Abstract: A seat assembly has a seating cushion defining a first surface to support an occupant and a second surface opposite to the first surface, with the first surface further defining a trench. A fastener has a longitudinal body with a central region positioned between a first end region and a second end region, and a base extending outwardly from the second end region and transversely to the body. The first end region tapers in a direction away from the second end region, and the central region of the body defines a recess intersecting a side wall of the body and angled inwardly and towards the first end region to form a hook. The fastener extends through the seating cushion with the base abutting the second surface, and the first end region of the body extending into the trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Joshua HALLOCK, Lisa SWIKOSKI, Samuel BLAIR, David ABDELLA
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Publication number: 20230311734Abstract: A seat assembly is provided with a seat frame and a seat support. A plurality of linear actuators or a camshaft are supported on the frame and oriented toward the seat support surface to each provide a localized percussive massage upon the seated occupant. Alternatively, a guide is supported upon the seat frame. A plurality of massage plates is provided on the guide. A plurality of massage nodes is each provided on one of the plurality of massage plates so that compression upon each massage plate flexes a region of each massage plate to extend each massage node forward to provide a localized massage upon the seated occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Samuel BLAIR, David ABDELLA, Joshua HALLOCK
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Publication number: 20230311729Abstract: Seat assemblies and subassemblies are disclosed. The subassemblies include massage and/or ventilation subassemblies that employ tubeless air distribution by fixing sheets together such as by heat-staking. The subassemblies also include a support structure for preassembling the massage, ventilation, and/or electronic components together prior to suspending them in a seat assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Samuel Blair, Joshua Hallock, David Abdella, Ashley Baisch
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Publication number: 20230311727Abstract: A seat assembly is provided with a pump for a fluid system, such as an air system. The pump has a housing with a wall surrounding a recess, with the housing defining an inlet passage and an outlet passage. A diaphragm is positioned through the wall with a distal end within the recess, and with the inlet and outlet passages in fluid communication with an opening to the pumping chamber of the diaphragm. A cam is supported for movement along a path about a central axis within the recess, and is connected to the distal end region of the diaphragm. The cam alternately moves the distal end region radially outwardly from the central axis to compress the pumping chamber and provide flow to the outlet passage, and moves the distal end region radially inwardly towards the central axis to expand the pumping chamber and provide flow into the pumping chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Joshua HALLOCK, Ashley L. BAISCH, Samuel BLAIR, David ABDELLA
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Publication number: 20230286206Abstract: A method for producing a vehicle interior component includes placing a polymeric cushion blank in a mold having a plurality of apertures and a mold cavity. The method may include the step of passing a first fluid having a first predetermined temperature through at least some of the apertures and through the cushion blank to heat the cushion blank to a compliant, non-liquid state. The method may also include passing a second fluid having a second predetermined temperature lower than the first predetermined temperature through the mold and through the cushion blank to cool cushion blank to a non-compliant state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: David ABDELLA, Joshua HALLOCK, Samuel BLAIR
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Publication number: 20230173964Abstract: A vehicle seating system and a method for producing a vehicle seating system may include a cushion made at least in part from a stranded-mesh material and configured to support a seated occupant. Also included may be a support structure configured to support the cushion and a trim-cover material configured to be disposed over at least a portion of the stranded-mesh material. The stranded-mesh material may include an integrated attachment arrangement configured to receive a fastening arrangement for securing the trim-cover material to the stranded-mesh material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: William WEBSTER, David ABDELLA, Joshua HALLOCK, Samuel BLAIR, Patrick J. CARLSEN
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Patent number: 11642992Abstract: A motor assembly for a vehicle seat assembly is provided with an electric motor having a motor shaft for rotation in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction, a first fluid transfer device driven by the motor shaft to provide fluid flow therefrom, a one-way clutch assembly driven by the motor shaft, and a second fluid transfer device driven by the motor shaft via the clutch assembly to provide fluid flow therefrom when the clutch assembly is engaged. The second fluid transfer device is decoupled from the motor shaft when the clutch assembly is disengaged. A seat assembly having the motor assembly, and a method of controlling the seat assembly are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Joshua Hallock, David Abdella, Samuel Blair
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Patent number: 11639125Abstract: A seat assembly includes a first frame with a guide member extending outwardly along a first axis. A second frame has a second guide member extending outwardly. One of the first and second guide members is received in translation along the first axis by the other of the first and second guide members to connect the second frame to the first frame. A first locking element is engaged to couple the first frame to the second frame and limit translational movement of the first frame relative to the second frame. A method of assembling a seat assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Samuel Blair, Matthew Wholihan, Joshua Hallock, David Abdella
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Publication number: 20230020677Abstract: A seat assembly includes a first frame with a guide member extending outwardly along a first axis. A second frame has a second guide member extending outwardly. One of the first and second guide members is received in translation along the first axis by the other of the first and second guide members to connect the second frame to the first frame. A first locking element is engaged to couple the first frame to the second frame and limit translational movement of the first frame relative to the second frame. A method of assembling a seat assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Samuel BLAIR, Matthew WHOLIHAN, Joshua HALLOCK, David ABDELLA