Patents by Inventor Susana Carla Pinto Ribeiro

Susana Carla Pinto Ribeiro 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).

  • Cushion mat with pressure sensor
    Patent number: 8893564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cushion mat 1 for integration into an automotive seat, comprising a set of metal wire springs 10, plastic connectors 20, connecting the wire springs 10 with each other to form a cushion mat 1, and at least one pressure sensor 30 directly connected to one of the plastic connectors 20 for providing a seat occupation signal. Further a method for the production of cushion mats 1 for integration into an automotive seat is disclosed, comprising the following steps (a) injection molding of plastic material around a set of metal wire springs 10 to form a cushion mat 1 with plastic connectors 20, wherein the plastic connectors 20 having at least one assembly area 24 for a pressure sensor 30, (b) arranging at least one pressure sensor 30 at the assembly area 24, and (c) connecting the pressure sensor 30 at the assembly area 24.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Fico Cables Lda
    Inventor: Susana Carla Pinto Ribeiro
  • Cushion Mat with Pressure Sensor
    Publication number: 20110248534
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cushion mat 1 for integration into an automotive seat, comprising a set of metal wire springs 10, plastic connectors 20, connecting the wire springs 10 with each other to form a cushion mat 1, and at least one pressure sensor 30 directly connected to one of the plastic connectors 20 for providing a seat occupation signal. Further a method for the production of cushion mats 1 for integration into an automotive seat is disclosed, comprising the following steps (a) injection molding of plastic material around a set of metal wire springs 10 to form a cushion mat 1 with plastic connectors 20, wherein the plastic connectors 20 having at least one assembly area 24 for a pressure sensor 30, (b) arranging at least one pressure sensor 30 at the assembly area 24, and (c) connecting the pressure sensor 30 at the assembly area 24.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventor: Susana Carla Pinto Ribeiro