Patents by Inventor Tracey A. Wilt

Tracey A. Wilt 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).

  • Adjustable seat with lock-out feature
    Patent number: 6997279
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a seat adjustable fore and aft and a lock-out feature configured to render the vehicle inoperable when the seat is rearward of a predetermined point in the vehicle. The lock-out feature is preferably configured to prevent movement of the seat rearward of the predetermined point when at least one predetermined vehicle condition exists. A corresponding method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin G. Kolpasky, Tracey A. Wilt, Albert H. Butlin, Michael C. Gill, David Furness, Alfred Smith
  • Adjustable seat with lock-out feature
    Publication number: 20040216941
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a seat adjustable fore and aft and a lock-out feature configured to render the vehicle inoperable when the seat is rearward of a predetermined point in the vehicle. The lock-out feature is preferably configured to prevent movement of the seat rearward of the predetermined point when at least one predetermined vehicle condition exists. A corresponding method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin G. Kolpasky, Tracey A. Wilt, Albert H. Butlin, Michael C. Gill, David Furness, Alfred Smith