Patents by Inventor Srinivas Pejathaya
Srinivas Pejathaya 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: 11370332Abstract: A latch mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a latch, a plate and a second cam. The latch is movable between a first position in which the latch is engaged with a striker and a second position in which the latch is disengaged from the striker. The plate defines an arcuate slot. The second cam is coupled to the plate and includes a body and a protrusion extending outwardly from the body. The protrusion is received in the arcuate slot and is configured to traverse the arcuate slot when the latch is in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Fisher & Company, IncorporatedInventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Publication number: 20210394651Abstract: A latch mechanism for a vehicle seat includes a latch, a plate and a second cam. The latch is movable between a first position in which the latch is engaged with a striker and a second position in which the latch is disengaged from the striker. The plate defines an arcuate slot. The second cam is coupled to the plate and includes a body and a protrusion extending outwardly from the body. The protrusion is received in the arcuate slot and is configured to traverse the arcuate slot when the latch is in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: FISHER & COMPANY, INCORPORATEDInventor: Srinivas PEJATHAYA
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Patent number: 9493097Abstract: A latch mechanism that selectively receives a striker is provided. The latch mechanism includes a housing having a channel and a locking mechanism having a claw rotatably supported by the housing and movable between a first locked state and a second locked state. The claw locks the striker at a first location along a length of the channel in the first locked state and locks the striker at a second location along a length of the channel different than the first location in the second locked state.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: FISHER & COMPANY, INCORPORATEDInventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Publication number: 20160009202Abstract: A latch mechanism that selectively receives a striker is provided. The latch mechanism includes a housing having a channel and a locking mechanism having a claw rotatably supported by the housing and movable between a first locked state and a second locked state. The claw locks the striker at a first location along a length of the channel in the first locked state and locks the striker at a second location along a length of the channel different than the first location in the second locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Patent number: 7503099Abstract: A memory mechanism for an adjustment mechanism includes a housing, a release lever supported by the housing that positions the adjustment mechanism in a latched position and an unlatched position, and a disk supported by the housing and movable relative to the housing. A slide lever is supported by the housing between an extended position and a retracted position and extends from the disk in the extended position to define a position of the disk relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Fisher Dynamics CorporationInventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Publication number: 20080030061Abstract: An adjustment mechanism includes a housing, a pawl rotatably supported by the housing, and a sector plate rotatably supported by the housing. The sector plate ratchets along the pawl in a first rotational direction and selectively locks the sector plate in one of a plurality of angular positions to prevent rotation of the sector plate in a second rotational direction relative to the housing. A reset lever is in selective engagement with the pawl to rotate the pawl out of engagement with the sector plate and permit rotation of the sector plate in the second rotational direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Publication number: 20070102981Abstract: A memory mechanism for an adjustment mechanism includes a housing, a release lever supported by the housing that positions the adjustment mechanism in a latched position and an unlatched position, and a disk supported by the housing and movable relative to the housing. A slide lever is supported by the housing between an extended position and a retracted position and extends from the disk in the extended position to define a position of the disk relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Patent number: 7121624Abstract: A seat adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat including a seat bottom supported by the vehicle and a seatback coupled to the seat bottom is provided. The seat adjustment mechanism includes a first kneel mechanism connected to the vehicle seat and a powered motor operably connected to the first kneel mechanism. The powered motor drives the first kneel mechanism to translate the seatback and seat bottom relative the vehicle to manipulate the seat assembly into a desired configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Fisher Dynamics CorporationInventors: Srinivas Pejathaya, Jeffery T Bonk, Christopher J Ryan, David L Robinson
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Publication number: 20060152058Abstract: A seat adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat including a seat bottom supported by the vehicle and a seatback coupled to the seat bottom is provided. The seat adjustment mechanism includes a first kneel mechanism connected to the vehicle seat and a powered motor operably connected to the first kneel mechanism. The powered motor drives the first kneel mechanism to translate the seatback and seat bottom relative the vehicle to manipulate the seat assembly into a desired configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Srinivas Pejathaya, Jeffery Bonk, Christopher Ryan, David Robinson
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Publication number: 20060138839Abstract: A vehicle seat recliner assembly is provided. The assembly generally includes a base, a drive link, a support bracket and a carrier link. The drive link is supported on the base for pivotal displacement between a first position and a second position. The support bracket is located rearward of the base. The carrier link has a first end pivotally attached to the drive link and a second end pivotally attached to the support bracket. The carrier link is adapted to forwardly displace the support bracket from a first position to a second position in response to the drive link pivoting from its first position to its second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Christopher Ryan, Srinivas Pejathaya
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Publication number: 20060113828Abstract: A vehicle seat recliner assembly is provided. The assembly generally includes a base, a kneel latch, a first drive member, a support bracket and a carrier link. The kneel latch is attached to the base. The first drive member is supported on the kneel latch. The support bracket is located in a common plane with the base having a slot located therein. A recliner arm is pivotally coupled to the support bracket. The carrier link has a first end pivotally attached to the first drive member and a second end both pivotally and slidably attached to the slot in said support bracket. The carrier link is adapted to selectively displace the first drive member to either an ingress/egress position or a kneel position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2005Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Christopher Ryan, Srinivas Pejathaya
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Publication number: 20060055222Abstract: A recliner mechanism generally includes a housing, a back plate, and a locking mechanism. The back plate is rotatably supported in the housing. The locking mechanism selectively locks the back plate relative to the housing. The locking mechanism includes a cam, a pair of wedges, a pair of pawls and a plurality of slides. The wedges are displaced radially outward along a first axis by the cam. The pawls are displaced radially outward along a second axis to lockingly engage the housing in response to the cam displacing the wedges. The second axis is generally perpendicular to the first axis. The slides are disposed between the wedges and the pawls for transferring radial displacement of the wedges to the radial displacement of the pawls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Jeffery Bonk, Srinivas Pejathaya
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Patent number: 6698837Abstract: A seat recliner and latch includes a housing, an upper quadrant rotationally supported by the housing, a recliner mechanism supported by the housing and operably engaging the upper quadrant, a latch mechanism pivotally supported by the housing and operable to selectively engage a floor striker. An actuation mechanism is in operable communication with the recliner and latch mechanisms, and is operable in a first position, whereby the recliner mechanism enables rotational adjustment of the upper quadrant, and in a second position whereby the latch mechanism disengages the striker. The latch mechanism is pivotally supported about a pivot axis, wherein the latch mechanism rotates thereabout as the seat folds about a remote axis. An interlock is engaged with latch mechanism and is in selective engagement with the quadrant. The interlock limits a range of rotation of the quadrant when the latch mechanism disengages the striker.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Fisher Dynamics CorprorationInventors: Srinivas Pejathaya, Jeffery T. Bonk
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Patent number: 6634714Abstract: A seat hinge assembly is provided and includes a support rotatably supporting an arm and further supporting a locking arrangement for locking the arm in either an upright or forward fold position. The locking arrangement includes a lock-pin slidably supported by the support and a cam for selectively interfacing the lock-pin. The locking arrangement further includes a pair of lock plates rotatably supported by the support and in selective engagement with the lock-pin. The lock plates slidably support a stop pin that is concurrently slidable within the support. The lock-pin is engageable with the arm for locking the arm in an upright position and the stop pin is engageable with the arm for locking the arm in a fold position.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Fisher Dynamics CorporationInventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Publication number: 20030102705Abstract: A seat recliner and latch includes a housing, an upper quadrant rotationally supported by the housing, a recliner mechanism supported by the housing and operably engaging the upper quadrant, a latch mechanism pivotally supported by the housing and operable to selectively engage a floor striker. An actuation mechanism is in operable communication with the recliner and latch mechanisms, and is operable in a first position, whereby the recliner mechanism enables rotational adjustment of the upper quadrant, and in a second position whereby the latch mechanism disengages the striker. The latch mechanism is pivotally supported about a pivot axis, wherein the latch mechanism rotates thereabout as the seat folds about a remote axis. An interlock is engaged with latch mechanism and is in selective engagement with the quadrant. The interlock limits a range of rotation of the quadrant when the latch mechanism disengages the striker.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Srinivas Pejathaya, Jeffery T. Bonk
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Patent number: 6547332Abstract: A constant engagement linear recliner assembly is provided for implementation with a seat assembly. The constant engagement linear recliner assembly includes a recliner rod in constant mesh engagement with a gear system. As the gear system is caused to rotate, the recliner rod moves linearly with respect to the linear recliner assembly. The linear motion of the recliner rod translates into pivotable motion of a seat back relative to a seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Fishers Dynamics CorporationInventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Publication number: 20020096921Abstract: A constant engagement linear recliner assembly is provided for implementation with a seat assembly. The constant engagement linear recliner assembly includes a recliner rod in constant mesh engagement with a gear system. As the gear system is caused to rotate, the recliner rod moves linearly with respect to the linear recliner assembly. The linear motion of the recliner rod translates into pivotable motion of a seat back relative to a seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Patent number: 5979986Abstract: A seat assembly having a linear recliner assembly is disclosed that is operable for permitting selective reclining movement of a seatback relative to a seat bottom from an upright position through a range of reclined positions to a preselected use position. The linear recliner assembly is further operable to permit the seatback to be pivoted from any preselected use position to a forward dumped position. Upon return of the seatback from the forward dumped position, the linear recliner assembly is adapted to re-latch the seatback in its previous use position.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Fisher Dynamics CorporationInventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Patent number: 5769493Abstract: A linear recliner assembly is disclosed that is operable for permitting selective reclining movement of a seatback relative to a seat bottom between an upright position and a fully-reclined position. The linear recliner assembly is further operable to permit the seatback to be pivoted from any reclined position to a forward dumped position. Upon return of the seatback from its forward dumped position, the linear recliner assembly is adapted to relatch the seatback in its previous reclined position.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1997Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Fisher Dynamics CorporationInventor: Srinivas Pejathaya
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Patent number: 5660440Abstract: A linear recliner assembly is disclosed that is operable for permitting selective reclining movement of a seatback relative to a seat bottom between an upright position and a fully-reclined position. The linear recliner assembly is further operable to permit the seatback to be pivoted from any reclined position to a forward dumped position. Upon return of the seatback from its forward dumped position, the linear recliner assembly is adapted to relatch the seatback in its previous reclined position.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1996Date of Patent: August 26, 1997Assignee: Fisher Dynamics CorporationInventor: Srinivas Pejathaya