Jeffrey L Soncrant

US Patent:

6582011, Jun 24, 2003

Filed:

Sep 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/961717

Inventors:

Jack S. Palazzolo - Dearborn MI
David J. Cauvin - Royal Oak MI
Jeffrey L. Soncrant - Sterling Heights MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60K 3700

US Classification:

296208, 296 70, 454 69, 165171, 138117

Abstract:

A plastic cross car beam for a motor vehicle includes first and second members joined together at sealing points to form at least two ducts. The cross sectional shapes of the ducts are essentially constant along the length of the cross car beam and shaped to provide structural support for various types of loadings. Each duct is provided with at least one inlet, aligned with an HVAC assembly, and one outlet, aligned with a vent or register. Preferably a support member, which is integral with one of the members, extends downward from one of the ducts and supports an HVAC case. Also, preferably, the support member is provided with a pocket for receiving an energy absorbing bracket.

US Patent:

20040130132, Jul 8, 2004

Filed:

Mar 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/469822

Inventors:

Jeffrey Soncrant - Sterling Heights MI, US
Richard Hager - Commerce Twp MI, US

International Classification:

B60R021/16

US Classification:

280/732000

Abstract:

An instrument panel assembly for an automotive vehicle comprising an instrument panel substrate having an upper wall spaced from a lower wall to define a cavity therebetween. The substrate includes an airbag housing secured in the cavity and having opposing sides extending from a closed end adjacent the lower wall and an open end adjacent the upper wall. An airbag module is provided including an inflatable bag and an inflator for inflating the bag. The airbag module is housed within the airbag housing between the closed end and the open end. An airbag covering having a first end affixed to one of the sides of the airbag housing and a second end abutting the opposite side of the airbag housing covers the open end of the housing. An instrument panel covering is affixed to the upper wall and the airbag covering by a foam in place process for covering and concealing the substrate and the airbag module.

US Patent:

6378934, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/608569

Inventors:

Jack S. Palazzolo - Dearborn MI
Davin J. Cauvin - Royal Oak MI
Jeffrey L. Soncrant - Sterling Heights MI

Assignee:

Lear Corporation - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60J 700

US Classification:

296208, 296 70, 454127

Abstract:

A cross-guard duct for a motor vehicle comprising a first member and a second member joined together at sealing points to form at least two chambers. Each chamber is provided with at least one inlet and at least one outlet. The chamber inlet is adapted to align with an outlet of a HVAC case. The chamber outlet is adapted to be connected to a vent or register of the motor vehicle. A support member extends downward from one of the chambers. The support member is an integral part of one of the members. The support member is adapted to support the HVAC case. The support member is provided with at least one pocket for receiving an energy-absorbing bracket. The invention is also directed towards a steering column support bracket comprising a metal and plastic molded over the metal.

US Patent:

20210078670, Mar 18, 2021

Filed:

Aug 11, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/990694

Inventors:

Jeffrey Soncrant - Encinitas CA, US

International Classification:

B62K 25/28
B62K 25/30
B62K 19/16
B62L 1/00

Abstract:

A bicycle frame is adapted to provide suspension to a human user. The bicycle frame has a top tube and down tube connected to a head tube. A seat tube, fixed to the top tube and down tube connects to the bottom bracket. A chain stay is rotatably coupled to the seat tube at a chain stay pivot. A seat stay is rotatably coupled to the seat tube at a seat stay pivot. An upper shock mount is attached to a distal end of the seat stay forward of the seat stay pivot. A lower shock mount is attached to the chain stay rearward of the seat stay pivot. A shock is connected to the upper shock mount and the lower shock mount passing the seat tube from forward to rearward. A rear axle plate is attached to the seat stay and the chain stay and configured to accommodate a rear axle.

US Patent:

20180346059, Dec 6, 2018

Filed:

Nov 21, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/778530

Inventors:

- Encinitas CA, US
Jeffrey Soncrant - Encinitas CA, US

International Classification:

B62K 25/28
B62K 25/30
B62L 1/00

Abstract:

A bicycle frame is adapted to provide suspension to a human user. The bicycle frame has a top tube and down tube connected to a head tube. A seat tube, fixed to the top tube and down tube connects to the bottom bracket. A chain stay is rotatably coupled to the seat tube at a chain stay pivot. A seat stay is rotatably coupled to the seat tube at a seat stay pivot. An upper shock mount is attached to a distal end of the seat stay forward of the seat stay pivot. A lower shock mount is attached to the chain stay rearward of the seat stay pivot. A shock is connected to the upper shock mount and the lower shock mount passing the seat tube from forward to rearward. A rear axle plate is attached to the seat stay and the chain stay and configured to accommodate a rear axle.