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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177298 | Loading flap for a vehicle seat A loading flap is pivotally mounted on the backrest of a vehicle seat and can be locked with the backrest. The locking operation can be carried out using positive and/or non-positive means, e.g. a bolt that moves in a translatory and rotative manner during locking a... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8166839 | Seat adjuster A transmission device, in particular for the adjuster of a vehicle seat, is suitable for converting a linear driving motion into a rotary output motion. According to an exemplary embodiment, the device has at least one lever that extends radially relative to a drive... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162401 | Bracket system adapted for use in a raising and lowering mechanism of an adjustable headrest of a vehicle seat The present invention relates to a bracket system (1) adapted for use in a raising and lowering mechanism of an adjustable headrest (4) of a vehicle seat. The inventive bracket system (1) adapted for use in a raising and lowering mechanism of an... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147368 | Seat adjustment device for a vehicle seat A seat adjustment device for a vehicle seat includes a driving motor that is in engagement with a driving part of a self-locking free wheel. An output part of the free wheel is connected to a gearing. To obtain a compact structure, the driving motor, the free wheel ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8081387 | Display device The invention relates to a display device, particularly for an automotive vehicle, that comprises an unfolding member (1), the display device including a mounting member (10) for attaching the unfolding member in at least a first inactive position and ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8070231 | Locking and releasing mechanism for vehicle seat A locking and releasing mechanism for a seat having a first fitting part associated with one of a seat part and a backrest and a second fitting part associated with the other one of the seat part and the backrest that may be locked and released relative to one anoth... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8029055 | Active head restraint for a vehicle A head restraint for a vehicle seat is provided. The head restraint includes a head restraint subsection and a driving device. The head restraint subsection is movable from a use position to a safety position, while the driving device is configured to move the head ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8016359 | Vehicle armrest An armrest for a motor vehicle seat includes an armrest body configured to coupled to a fixing mechanism. The armrest body includes axle pins and stop pins and the fixing mechanism includes a pivot bearing and a stop groove. The axle pins are configured to insert in... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7992932 | Actuating element for a crash-active head rest The present invention relates to an actuating means with which the position of a component can be changed directly or indirectly. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7950713 | Vehicle seat A vehicle seat includes a seat part having a seat substructure. The seat part is displaceable along a transverse axis with respect to the seat substructure and the seat part is at least partially swivelably about the transverse axis. The seat includes a displacement... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7918507 | Device for limiting the adjustability of a vehicle seat A device for limiting the adjustability of a component, in particular, a vehicle seat is provided. The device has an adjustment range, running in the longitudinal direction of a vehicle wherein the adjustment range comprises a first forward partial range and a secon... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7870685 | Method for the treatment of covering materials for interior fitting pieces in particular for vehicle interiors and interior fitting pieces A method for the treatment of covering materials for use with a vehicle component, in particular for pieces of trim or vehicle seats, whereby the moisture content of the covering material is temporarily increased, such that the covering material is softened in a tre... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7802850 | Adjustable seat and method for use A seat for a motor vehicle, includes a backrest part and a seat part. The backrest part is configured to fold relative to the seat part from a normal position into a folded position and vice-versa. A lower seat structure is included and the seat is configured to mov... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7784872 | Recliner mechanism A recliner mechanism for a vehicle seat is provided. The recliner mechanism includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part forming a housing with an interior and being arranged on a common shaft. The recliner mechanism further includes a latching device a... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7770975 | Locking device A locking device, such as a pawl and sector latch for a vehicle seat, is provided. The locking device includes a first fitting part having a body portion and an insert form-fitted in a recess in an outer periphery of the body portion. The insert has an outer contour... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7758122 | Locking device A device for locking and/or unlocking a component (e.g., in or on a vehicle, etc.) in relation to a mating element is provided. The device comprises a locking element and a blocking element. The locking element is configured to be set into a locking position and int... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7748784 | Height adjustable headrest for a vehicle seat There is provided a device for fixing a component, in particular a headrest in or on a vehicle whereby the component includes at least one fixing bar. The fixing bar may be displaced relative to the device in a first direction essentially parallel to the longitudina... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7699512 | Vehicle fitting with light guide A fitting, especially a roof liner for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle is provided with a flat light source having a plate-shaped light guide which radiates light in the direction of the visible side of the fitting. The front surface of the plate-shaped... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7677669 | Metal structure and vehicle seat A metal structure for a vehicle seat, in particular for the backrest of a motor vehicle seat, is disclosed. The structure includes a deep-drawn front shell and a deep-drawn rear shell, in addition to at least one fitting that can be fixed to the metal structure with... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7667345 | Device for an adjusting mechanism, said adjusting mechanism and method A device for blocking and for releasing an adjusting mechanism having at least two parts which are movable relative to each other is disclosed. The device comprises a blocker configured to be brought at least into a blocking position and a release position relative ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7628453 | Vehicle seat A vehicle seat, in particular a rear seat bench for a motor vehicle, has a seat part and a backrest which is provided with displaceable side cushions. Their position can be changed as a function of the position of the backrest. According to the invention, at least t... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7604297 | Adjusting mechanism and vehicle seat An adjusting mechanism includes a first sub-assembly, a bolt disposed on the first sub-assembly and a second sub-assembly. The bolt is configured to receive a force in a radial direction relative to an axis of the bolt. The second sub-assembly is mounted so as to be... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7494189 | Axial fixation device for an armrest A device for the axial fixation of a shaft in a component including a groove which is defined on the shaft and a securing device configured to releasably engage the groove. The axial force is required for releasing the securing device being able to be altered depend... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7481448 | Vehicle roof-lining comprising integrated lateral airbag modules for the head The vehicle headliner has integrated head-side airbag modules. Each module has an elongated accommodation housing (12) for a folded airbag (14). The accommodation housings (12) are arranged along the side edges of the headliner (10). At t... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7467823 | Vehicle seat A vehicle seat having a seat part and a backrest is disclosed. At least one of the seat part and the back rest comprises a usable surface, an air supply opening, an air duct, and a ventilator. The air duct extends between the air supply opening and the usable surfac... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7448643 | Method and apparatus for textile sheet material A method for processing a textile sheet material includes sealing a sheet material in a sealing region. The sealing region comprising at least one partial region of the surface of the sheet material. The method also includes introducing a seam into the sheet materia... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7438339 | Vehicle Seat A vehicle includes a seat part and a backrest which together are configured to be pivoted about a generally vertically aligned pivot axis from a use position into an entry position and from the use position into a cargo position. The seat part is configured to be su... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7413251 | Vehicle seat, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprising a folding back rest and a foldable seat base and method An apparatus and method for adjusting a vehicle seat having a backrest and a seat base by moving the backrest and seat base at the same time to one of a normal position and a loading position. A transmission that may include a drive is provided and may further inclu... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7404264 | Method and device for treating seat covers for transport vehicles The invention relates to covers for seats used in transport vehicles, especially motor vehicles. The covers of the seats are automatically finished as the manufactured seats are transported by a conveyor through at least one treating chamber of a tunnel finisher. Al... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7361293 | Panel element, particularly for a motor vehicle, and method for the production thereof In a method for producing a trim article (1), the interspace between a sheet-like decorative material (5) and a carrier (3) is foam-filled. There is provision, during foaming, for the decorative material (5) to be pressed sealingingly ont... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357443 | Deformable component, especially accessory for a vehicle, and process for manufacturing A structural article, in particular an equipment article for the interior of a motor vehicle, includes a first, hard-elastic or plastically deformable carrier structure (2) and of a second, soft-elastic component (6) which is connected in one piece to ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337693 | Actuating lever An actuating lever (1), in particular for adjusting a vehicle seat, has an axle receptacle (2), an articulation device (4) for force delivery and a grip piece (3). The actuating lever (1) is manufactured in one piece from plastic, ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7316455 | Locking device and headrest A locking device and a headrest are disclosed. The locking device includes spring elements, which can be engaged in at least one locking position and the locking device can be displaced in relation to at least two retaining bars that have a large number of recesses.... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7261371 | Ventilation system for an upholstery part A ventilation system comprises a seat, a first fan, and a second fan. The seat has an upholstery part that includes a shaped body. The shaped body has a bearing surface, a rear side opposite the bearing surface, a first opening extending generally from the bearing s... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7237834 | Paneling element for the roof of a vehicle interior A panel system for use within an interior of a vehicle includes a panel member configured for placement along the overhead portion of the interior of the vehicle. A support member substantially surrounds the panel member and is configured for attachment to the vehic... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7210741 | Seat having pivotable seat cushion A vehicle seat includes a lower seat part that includes a seat cushion and a backrest, the backrest connected to the seat cushion such that the backrest can rotate about a first axis. The seat cushion is configured for movement between a use position and a loading p... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7195311 | Safety device for vehicle seats Safety device for a vehicle seat which is fixed inside a vehicle including lateral guides. The safety device consists of at least one safety rail fixed in the vehicle, in the region between the guides, and comprises associated securing mechanisms which are connected... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192089 | Automotive seat with a backrest whose position can be electrically adjusted In the case of a vehicle seat (1), in particular rear seat or rear seat bench, having a seat part (2) and having a backrest (3) which has a foldover function brought about with an electric drive, the foldover function bringing about a folding ov... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7137666 | Vehicle seat with a pivotable backrest A seat for use in a vehicle that is configured to be movable between a generally upright in-use position and a retracted cargo position includes a seat base, a seat part having a rear region and a front region, a first articulated arm having a first end coupled to t... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134717 | Backrest for a vehicle seat The backrest of a vehicle seat having a headrest, which may be displaced from an in-use position to a safety position by the effect of a force generation device, and which is fixed, by means of retaining elements extending into the backrest. The retaining elements m... | 11/14/2006 |
