Patrick M Glance

US Patent:

6435579, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Oct 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/696493

Inventors:

Patrick M. Glance - Plymouth MI 48170

International Classification:

B60R 1904

US Classification:

293155, 293102, 293120, 293123

Abstract:

A bumper beam comprises a first and second channel members, a plate, and a mount. Each of the first and the second channel members being an elongated member that has a length between two opposing ends and a generally U-shaped cross section with a web that has two opposing edges and a pair of flanges that project in the same general direction from the two opposing edges of the web to terminal ends. The two web edges and the flanges extending along the length. The plate extends between and connecting the first and the second channel members. The mount is connected with one of the first and the second channel members whereby the bumper beam is connected with a frame member of a vehicle.

US Patent:

6443513, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

May 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/313886

Inventors:

Patrick M. Glance - Plymouth MI

Assignee:

Concept Analysis Corporation - Plymouth MI

International Classification:

B60R 1902

US Classification:

293133, 293102, 2961466, 296189, 428 357, 428 72, 428 73, 428116

Abstract:

An energy absorbing device is formed of natural or synthetic resin material or composite material, wherein energy absorption is provided by a plurality of cup-shaped cells having a thin-walled construction with a circular cross section. The absorber is useful for automotive bumper impact and also for other applications, including automotive padding and general cushion applications.

US Patent:

6520582, Feb 18, 2003

Filed:

Jul 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/904918

Inventors:

Patrick M. Glance - Plymouth MI 48170

International Classification:

B60N 223

US Classification:

29736214

Abstract:

A quick adjustment mechanism for a seat back recliner operated by a lead screw, which is appropriate for use in a restraint safety seat, wherein the recliner comprises pivotally connected upper and lower body members connected respectively to back frame and seat frame portions of the seat. Seat inclination is controlled by a screw drive mechanism having axially spaced fixed and traveling pinions attached to the lower and upper body members. The recliner includes a quick adjustment mechanism wherein the fixed pinion is mounted in a multiple position quick adjustment slot in the body member. The slot desirably has a downwardly facing U-shaped configuration. A mounting pin on the fixed pinion fits in the U-shaped slot. Quick adjustment of inclination is achieved by moving the pin from one slot to the other without disengaging the screw drive.

US Patent:

D558990, Jan 8, 2008

Filed:

Aug 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/264635

Inventors:

Patrick Glance - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

0601

US Classification:

D 6333

US Patent:

7789460, Sep 7, 2010

Filed:

Feb 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/040181

Inventors:

Ronald C. Lamparter - Grosse Pointe Shores MI, US
Patrick M. Glance - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Syntec Seating Solutions, LLC - Sterling Heights MI

International Classification:

B62J 1/00

US Classification:

29721613, 29721614, 29721615, 297474, 297475, 297232, 29745218, 29745265, 297471

Abstract:

A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a seat bottom and a seatback. The seatback includes a seatback frame and is selectively rotatable relative to the seat bottom from an upright position to a forward position. A seatbelt assembly includes a retractor coupled to the seatback frame and a belt selectively extendable from and retractable to the retractor. A first end of the belt is disposed in the retractor. A guide is coupled to the seatback frame and defines an orifice with the belt slideably extending through the orifice. The retractor and the guide are fixed relative to the seatback frame and the second end of the belt is fixed to the seatback frame. The retractor, the guide, and both ends of the belt rotate from the upright position to the forward position in response to a force exerted on the seatback frame during rapid deceleration of the seat assembly.

US Patent:

7896434, Mar 1, 2011

Filed:

Sep 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/875429

Inventors:

Ronald C. Lamparter - Grosse Pointe Shores MI, US
Patrick M. Glance - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Syntec Seating Solutions LLC - Sterling Heights MI

International Classification:

B62J 1/00

US Classification:

29721613, 29721614, 29721615, 297474, 297475, 297232, 29745218, 29745265, 297471, 29744021, 2974402

Abstract:

A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a seat bottom and a seatback. The seatback includes a seatback frame and is selectively rotatable relative to the seat bottom from an upright position to a forward position. A seatbelt assembly includes a retractor coupled to the seatback frame and a belt selectively extendable from and retractable to the retractor. A first end of the belt is disposed in the retractor. A guide is coupled to the seatback frame and defines an orifice with the belt slideably extending through the orifice. The retractor and the guide are fixed relative to the seatback frame and the second end of the belt is fixed to the seatback frame. The retractor, the guide, and both ends of the belt rotate from the upright position to the forward position in response to a force exerted on the seatback frame during rapid deceleration of the seat assembly.

US Patent:

8118361, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Mar 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/038043

Inventors:

Ronald C. Lamparter - Grosse Pointe Shores MI, US
Patrick M. Glance - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Syntec Seating Solutions LLC - Sterling Heights MI

International Classification:

B62J 1/00

US Classification:

29721613, 29721614, 29721615, 297474, 297475, 297232, 29745218, 29745265, 297471, 29744021, 2974402

Abstract:

A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a seat bottom and a seatback. The seatback includes a seatback frame and is selectively rotatable relative to the seat bottom from an upright position to a forward position. A seatbelt assembly includes a retractor coupled to the seatback frame and a belt selectively extendable from and retractable to the retractor. A first end of the belt is disposed in the retractor. A guide is coupled to the seatback frame and defines an orifice with the belt slideably extending through the orifice. The retractor and the guide are fixed relative to the seatback frame and the second end of the belt is fixed to the seatback frame. The retractor, the guide, and both ends of the belt rotate from the upright position to the forward position in response to a force exerted on the seatback frame during rapid deceleration of the seat assembly.

US Patent:

8182034, May 22, 2012

Filed:

Jan 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/687563

Inventors:

Patrick M. Glance - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

A47D 1/10
A47D 1/02

US Classification:

297253, 297 161

Abstract:

A portable, collapsible child booster seat for a vehicle comprises a collapsible seat member that removably rests on a vehicle seat with collapsible arm rests extending upwardly from opposite sides of the seat member. The seat member includes an upper seating surface supported on a collapsible scissors frame seat base. The seat base is raisable to a deployed position and collapsible to a storage position. The arm rests comprise horizontal arms pivotably mounted on raisable legs. The arm rests have a deployed position, wherein the legs extend upwardly from the seat base and the arms extend forwardly, and a collapsed position, wherein the legs and arms are in a generally horizontal position adjacent the sides of the seat base. The arm rests and seat base are operably interconnected, such that raising or lowering the arm rests between their deployed and collapsed positions causes deployment and collapse of the seat base.