Patents by Inventor Wee Gam

Wee Gam 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).

  • Publication number: 20220314850
    Abstract: A seat assembly may include a seatback frame, a primary carrier, an airflow duct, and a plurality of airflow outlets. The primary carrier may be connected to the seatback frame. The airflow duct may be defined at least partially by the primary carrier. The plurality of airflow outlets may extend through the primary carrier to an external surface and may be in fluid communication with the airflow duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Michael R. Powell, Jeanette Puig-Pey, Vyachislav Ivanov, Louella Patterson, Anthony Mollica, Brad Duncan, Wee Gam, Karl W. Henn, Paul Severinski, Mark Weaver
  • Patent number: 11453320
    Abstract: A seat assembly may include a seatback frame, a primary carrier, an airflow duct, and a plurality of airflow outlets. The primary carrier may be connected to the seatback frame. The airflow duct may be defined at least partially by the primary carrier. The plurality of airflow outlets may extend through the primary carrier to an external surface and may be in fluid communication with the airflow duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Powell, Jeanette Puig-Pey, Vyachislav Ivanov, Louella Patterson, Anthony Mollica, Brad Duncan, Wee Gam, Karl W. Henn, Paul Severinski, Mark Weaver
  • Publication number: 20220227268
    Abstract: A seat assembly may include a seat support configured to be fixed to a first mounting portion of a mounting surface; a seatback frame having an upper portion and a lower portion; a seat base including a seat base frame rotationally connected to the seat support, and a track movably connected to the seat base frame; and a linkage connecting the lower portion of the seatback frame with the track. The upper portion of the back frame may be configured to be rotationally connected to a second mounting portion of said mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Wee Gam, Anthony Mollica, Paul Severinski
  • Patent number: 7883146
    Abstract: A seating arrangement in which a modular seat/console that moves between a first space between front seats, an intermediate position, and a second space between rear seats. The seat/console may function as a seat in the second space, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, Brian D. Phillips, David Kolena, Wee Gam, Sanjay Vakil, Artur W. Dlugosz, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Daniel Kirk
  • Publication number: 20100127524
    Abstract: A seating arrangement in which a modular seat/console that moves between a first space between front seats, an intermediate position, and a second space between rear seats. The seat/console may function as a seat in the second space, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, Brian D. Phillips, David Kolena, Wee Gam, Sanjay Vakil, Artur W. Dlugosz, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Daniel Kirk
  • Patent number: 7677656
    Abstract: A center seat console that moves between a forward position between front seats, an intermediate position, and a rear position between rear seats is disclosed. The seat/console may function as a seat in the rear seat position, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support that permits the seat/console to be lowered to fit beneath arm rests assembled to the front seats when it is desired to place the console between the front seats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, Brian D. Phillips, David Kolena, Wee Gam, Sanjay Vakil, Artur W. Dlugosz, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Daniel Kirk
  • Publication number: 20080252126
    Abstract: A seat is provided including a seat body assembly having a seat bottom that is configured for movement between a rear position and a forward position, and a seat back connected to the seat bottom. The seat back may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position. The seat bottom may be moveable to the forward position when the seat back pivots to the second position. The seat further includes an electric actuator assembly associated with the seat body assembly that permits the seat back to pivot to the second position when the electric actuator assembly is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Bartoi, John R. Sims, Mark Keyser, Wee Gam, Tony Centi, David J. Abdella
  • Publication number: 20070158979
    Abstract: A center seat console that moves between a forward position between front seats, an intermediate position, and a rear position between rear seats is disclosed. The seat/console may function as a seat in the rear seat position, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support that permits the seat/console to be lowered to fit beneath arm rests assembled to the front seats when it is desired to place the console between the front seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, Brian Phillips, David Kolena, Wee Gam, Sanjay Vakil, Artur Dlugosz, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Daniel Kirk
  • Publication number: 20070142117
    Abstract: A shaft having an end adapted to be inserted in an opening of a socket for transmitting rotational forces between the shaft and the socket. The end comprises a first portion defining a first axis and having a predetermined first cross section generally complementary to the socket opening, and a second portion connected to the first portion and having a second cross section similar to the first cross section. The second portion is axially offset from the first portion to cause an interference fit when the end is inserted in the socket opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Antonio Centi, Wee Gam
  • Patent number: 6886797
    Abstract: A seat track assembly having a first track member and a second track member that defines a first recess. A single slide member is disposed between the first and second track members. The slide member additionally has an integral flange extending therefrom wherein the flange is adapted to engage the first recess for fixing the slide member relative to the second track member. The sliding member has a contact surface engaging the second track member and a sliding surface in sliding engagement with the first track member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Keith McCullen, Keith Hensley, Randy Gage, Sunil K. Gupte, Neil G. Goodbred, Tony Centi, Wee Gam
  • Publication number: 20040089785
    Abstract: A seat track assembly having a first track member and a second track member that defines a first recess. A single slide member is disposed between the first and second track members. The slide member additionally has an integral flange extending therefrom wherein the flange is adapted to engage the first recess for fixing the slide member relative to the second track member. The sliding member has a contact surface engaging the second track member and a sliding surface in sliding engagement with the first track member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Keith McCullen, Keith Hensley, Randy Gage, Sunil K. Gupte, Neil G. Goodbred, Tony Centi, Wee Gam