Jason P Whitman

US Patent:

6652021, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Nov 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/289068

Inventors:

Michael C. Dykman - Lake Orion MI
John C. Walters - Knoxville TN
Jason P. Whitman - Canton MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60J 700

US Classification:

296214

Abstract:

A vehicle headliner assembly includes a first structural member cooperating with a second structural member to form air ducts between them. A portion of the first structural member is covered by a decorative cover that presents an appearance surface to the vehicle passenger compartment. Integrally formed in the second structural member are an energy absorbing structure and an attachment structure. Thus, the headliner assembly eliminates the need for separate air ducts, separate energy absorbing material, and separate wiring harness and hose clamps. The headliner assembly is also configured to facilitate attachment of passenger compartment devices such as grab handles, without the use of separate fasteners or retainers.

US Patent:

6719343, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Mar 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/104156

Inventors:

David M. Emerling - West Bloomfield MI
Bruce F. Brewster - Northville MI
Joseph P. Taylor - Kimball MI
Steven M. Kowalski - Royal Oak MI
Erin Daly - Oak Parks MI
Jason Whitman - Canton MI
Thomas S. Hicks - Livonia MI
John Sumbera - Canton MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60R 704

US Classification:

296 241, 296 378, 224539, 224555

Abstract:

A console assembly for a vehicle including a video entertainment system includes a console housing having a storage compartment and a storage compartment closeout section pivotally connected to the console housing positionable between a raised position and a lowered position. An armrest is pivotally connected to the closeout section and is positionable between a closed position disposed adjacent the closeout section and an open position allowing access to a video monitor and monitor mount stored below. A video monitor mount pivotally connects the video monitor to the console assembly and allows for selective adjustment of the video monitor so that the screen is visible to rear seat occupants in the vehicle.

US Patent:

6478267, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Feb 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/785359

Inventors:

Jason P. Whitman - Canton MI
Ian D. Haynes - Windsor, CA

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

F16M 1100

US Classification:

248157, 248161, 248167, 248170, 2481885, 248440

Abstract:

A seat support for supporting a vehicle seat outside the vehicle has a base frame adapted for engagement with a support surface outside the vehicle, a support frame configured to engage with and support the vehicle seat, and a plurality of legs connecting the base frame to the support frame. The legs are vertically adjustable in order to vertically adjust the support frame relative to the base frame.