Ronald L Miotto

US Patent:

6406093, Jun 18, 2002

Filed:

Mar 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/537612

Inventors:

Ronald L. Miotto - Romulus MI
Kenneth R. Parrish - Detroit MI
John M. Pierce - Clarkston MI
David R. Fabry - Grosse Pointe Park MI
Benedict J. Messina - Warren MI
Cathy A. Sadler - Farmington Hills MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

A47C 3102

US Classification:

2972185, 2972183, 29744011

Abstract:

A seat assembly includes a seat structural member and a clip having first and second hook portions. The first hook portion of the clip is attached to the structural member. The seat assembly also includes a first trim material having an edge attached to the clip. Preferably, the first trim material is an elastomeric material. The seat assembly further includes a second trim material having a first edge attached to the first trim material and a second edge attached to the second hook portion.

US Patent:

6478381, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Oct 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/699800

Inventors:

Jaron Rothkop - Detroit MI
Ronald Louis Miotto - Romulus MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

A47C 702

US Classification:

29745213, 29744011, 29745256

Abstract:

A vehicle seat assembly is provided having a seat bottom and a seat back assembly connected to the seat bottom. The seat back assembly includes a support frame having a pair of opposing substantially vertical side frame members which receive an elastomeric support webbing. The elastomeric support webbing extends between the opposing substantially vertical side frame members to provide structural support for the passenger of a vehicle. Side bolsters are attached to the elastomeric support webbing about the opposing substantially vertical side frame members. A headrest or upper bolster is secured to the top of the frame of the seat assembly adjacent the side bolsters.

US Patent:

6814412, Nov 9, 2004

Filed:

Nov 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/292366

Inventors:

Jaron Rothkop - Detroit MI
Ronald Louis Miotto - Romulus MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

A47C 502

US Classification:

29745213, 29744011, 29745256

Abstract:

A vehicle seat assembly is provided having a seat bottom and a seat back assembly connected to the seat bottom. The seat back assembly includes a support frame having a pair of opposing substantially vertical side frame members which receive an elastomeric support webbing. The elastomeric support webbing extends between and cooperates with the opposing side frame members to provide structural support for the passenger seated in the vehicle seat. Side bolsters are attached to the elastomeric support webbing adjacent the opposing side frame members. A headrest or upper bolster is secured to the top of the seat frame adjacent the side bolsters.

US Patent:

7946649, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/236226

Inventors:

Ashford A. Galbreath - Troy MI, US
Asad S. Ali - Troy MI, US
Richard Reyes - Clinton Township MI, US
Jeffrey Frelich - Commerce Township MI, US
Ronald L. Miotto - Redford MI, US
James B. Clauser - Oakland Township MI, US
George Edward Dishner - Davison MI, US
William Paruszkiewicz - Clinton Township MI, US
Paul S. Severinski - Brownstown MI, US

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

A47C 7/24
A47C 31/02

US Classification:

2972181, 2972182, 2972183, 2972184, 2972185, 2974526

Abstract:

A vehicle seat assembly has a seat body adapted to be mounted within a vehicle to provide support to an occupant. A seat component is provided adjacent to the seat body. A first attachment member is provided within one of the seat body and the seat component. A second attachment member is provided on the other of the seat body and the seat component. The second attachment member is engageable within the first attachment member such that the seat component is attached to the seat body through engagement between the first attachment member and the second attachment member.

US Patent:

20090295215, Dec 3, 2009

Filed:

May 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/469204

Inventors:

Ashford A. Galbreath - Troy MI, US
Thomas S. Hicks - Livonia MI, US
Ronald L. Miotto - Redford MI, US
Asad S. Ali - Troy MI, US
Mark A. Folkert - Farmington Hills MI, US
William Paruszkiewicz - Clinton Twp. MI, US
Paul Severinski - Brownstown MI, US
James B. Clauser - Southfield MI, US

Assignee:

LEAR CORPORATION - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60N 2/58

US Classification:

2974526

Abstract:

A vehicle seat assembly is provided with a structural member adapted to be mounted within a vehicle to provide support to an occupant. The structural member has at least one channel formed therein. A cushion member is provided adjacent to the structural layer. The cushion member has at least one channel formed therethrough. A trim member is secured over the cushion member to form a seating surface. At least one attachment member is mounted to the trim member extending through the at least one channel of the cushion member. The at least one attachment member extends into the at least one channel of the structural member such that at least one of the trim material and the cushion layer is retained on the structural member.

US Patent:

20130134751, May 30, 2013

Filed:

Nov 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/307667

Inventors:

Sai Prasad Jammalamadaka - Novi MI, US
Ronald L. Miotto - Redford MI, US

Assignee:

LEAR CORPORATION - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60N 2/48
A47C 7/38
B60N 2/60

US Classification:

297220, 2972191, 297391, 29745248

Abstract:

A trim cover for a vehicle head restraint includes a three dimensional sheet conforming to the shape of a head restraint system component and a slot having a first side and a second side. The trim cover also includes a two-way zipper closeout. The two-way zipper closeout includes a first strip having a first plurality of zipper teeth and a second strip having a second plurality of zipper teeth. The zipper closeout includes a first slider contacting the first and second plurality of teeth such that movement in a first direction closes the zipper closeout and movement in a second direction opens the zipper closeout. Finally, the zipper closeout also includes a second slider contacting the first and second plurality of teeth such that movement in the first direction opens the zipper closeout and movement in the second direction closes the zipper closeout.

US Patent:

53383869, Aug 16, 1994

Filed:

Apr 20, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/048920

Inventors:

Jeffrey J. Frelich - Redford MI
Ronald L. Miotto - Wayne MI
Ronald A. Wiltsey - Sterling Heights MI

Assignee:

Lear Seating Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B32B 3104
B32B 3120
C09J 506

US Classification:

156290

Abstract:

The assembly (10) includes a plurality of tubes (30) configured to fit into the trenches or indentations of a preformed seat cushion assembly (14). The plurality of tubes (30) rotate about pins (56) and force a fabric bag (12) and an adhesive layer located between the seat cushion assembly (14) and the fabric bag (12) into the trenches. Steam passes through the plurality of tubes (30) and out a plurality of holes (32) which are spaced along the plurality of tubes (30). The steam melts the adhesive layer which subsequently bonds the fabric bag (12) to the seat cushion assembly (14) within the trenches of the seat cushion assembly (14). A vacuum (40) is used to create a pressure differential between the passageways within the plurality of tubes (30) and the atmosphere, i. e. , the seat cushion (15). The pressure differential is used to remove the steam and any water from the fabric bag (12) and seat cushion assembly (14) to prevent water damage thereto.

US Patent:

57694982, Jun 23, 1998

Filed:

Apr 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/848047

Inventors:

Michael L. Smith - Troy MI
Ronald L. Miotto - Wayne MI
Denise A. Wilson - West Bloomfield MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

A47C 700

US Classification:

2974401

Abstract:

A vehicle seat bolster is adapted for attachment to a seat back, wherein the seat back has first and second sides and front and rear portions. A center portion of the seat bolster is removably attachable to the rear portion of the seat. First and second opposing arms extend from the center portion. Each arm includes a distal end which is removably attachable to the respective first and second side of the seat back such that the seat bolster provides lateral support for the seat back. The seat bolster is quickly disconnectable from the seat back for removal and installation of similar bolsters with varying load carrying capacity.