Robert Joseph Szybisty

US Patent:

8066326, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

Dec 3, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/516838

Inventors:

Robert J. Szybisty - Livonia MI, US
Jeffrey P. Carroll - West Bloomfield MI, US
Matthew J. McLaughlin - Chesterfield Township MI, US

Assignee:

Intier Automotive Inc - Newmarket

International Classification:

B60N 2/30

US Classification:

297321, 297334, 2973781

Abstract:

A seat assembly is provided for supporting an occupant above a floor in an automotive vehicle. The seat assembly includes a seat cushion that is adapted to be pivotally coupled to the floor. The seat assembly also includes a seatback that is operatively coupled to the seat cushion for movement between an upright position and a folded position overlying the seat cushion. A linkage system is operatively coupled between the seatback, seat cushion, and the floor. The linkage system automatically moves the seat cushion downward and forward and translates the seatback downward and rearward in response to movement of the seatback between the upright position and the folded position.

US Patent:

8308242, Nov 13, 2012

Filed:

Oct 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/278849

Inventors:

Robert J. Szybisty - Livonia MI, US
Jeffrey P. Carroll - West Bloomfield MI, US
Matthew J. McLaughlin - Chesterfield Township MI, US

Assignee:

Intier Automotive Inc. - Newmarket, Ontario

International Classification:

B60N 2/00

US Classification:

297341, 29737812, 2973781, 297334

Abstract:

A seat assembly is provided for supporting an occupant above a floor in an automotive vehicle. The seat assembly includes a seat cushion that is adapted to be pivotally coupled to the floor. The seat assembly also includes a seatback that is operatively coupled to the seat cushion for movement between an upright position and a folded position overlying the seat cushion. A linkage system is operatively coupled between the seatback, seat cushion, and the floor. The linkage system automatically moves the seat cushion downwards and forward and translates the seatback downward and rearward in response to movement of the seatback between the upright position and the folded position.

US Patent:

8336961, Dec 25, 2012

Filed:

Dec 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/516844

Inventors:

Robert J. Szybisty - Livonia MI, US
Jeffrey P. Carroll - West Bloomfield MI, US
Matthew J. McLaughlin - Chesterfield Township MI, US

Assignee:

Intier Automotive Inc - Newmarket

International Classification:

B60N 2/30

US Classification:

297335, 297336, 296 6509

Abstract:

A seat assembly is provided for supporting an occupant above a floor in a vehicle. The seat assembly includes a seat cushion extending between front and rear ends. The front end is adapted to be pivotally coupled to the floor for pivoting the seat cushion between a seating position and a kneeling position. A seat back is pivotally coupled to the rear end of the seat cushion and is adapted to be releasably secured to the floor. A drive link is pivotally coupled between the floor and the seat back. The drive link urges the seat back to pivot relative to the seat cushion as the seat cushion pivots between the seating and kneeling positions thereby maintaining the seat back in a generally vertical orientation.

US Patent:

20090051208, Feb 26, 2009

Filed:

Feb 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/280209

Inventors:

Robert J. Szybisty - Livonia MI, US
Ephraim Mark DeDios Lapingcao - Everett WA, US

International Classification:

A47C 7/28

US Classification:

2974631

Abstract:

A seat track assembly is provided for mounting a seat to a vehicle floor A fixed track is mounted to the floor and a movable track is fixedly secured to the seat and slidably coupled to the fixed track. A latch is operatively coupled to the movable track for selectively engaging the fixed track. A towel bar is operatively coupled to the latch for actuating the latch between a locked position coupled with the fixed track to prevent sliding movement between the fixed and movable tracks and an unlocked position decoupled from the fixed track to allow sliding movement between the fixed and movable tracks. A leaf spring extending between the movable track and the latch biases the latch into the locked position and permits resilient movement of the latch along a linear path between the locked and unlocked positions in response to pivotal movement of the towel bar.

US Patent:

20090230744, Sep 17, 2009

Filed:

Apr 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/294538

Inventors:

Robert J. Szybisty - Livonia MI, US
Xiao Jun Wei - Canton MI, US
Ephraim Mark DeDios Lapingcao - Everett WA, US
Jeffrey P. Carroll - West Bloomfield MI, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/14

US Classification:

297335

Abstract:

A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back that is moveable between a first vertical position and a second vertical position forward and upward of the first vertical position. The vehicle seat assembly has a track assembly providing fore and aft adjustment. The vehicle seat assembly further includes at least one pivot assembly operatively coupled to the track assembly and pivotally mounted to a floor of a motor vehicle. The pivot assembly pivots the vehicle seat assembly between the seating position and a stand-up position. A stand-up link slidingly couples the pivot assembly and the seat back. A link lock locks to present a solid link between the pivot assembly and the seat back. The solid link guides the seat back between the first vertical position and the second vertical position as the vehicle seat assembly moves between the seating position and the stand-up position.

US Patent:

20120161479, Jun 28, 2012

Filed:

Sep 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/394256

Inventors:

Robert J. Szybisty - Livonia MI, US
David M. Runde - Beverly Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Magna Seating Inc. - Aurora ON

International Classification:

B60N 2/30
B60N 2/48
B60N 2/20

US Classification:

297 61

Abstract:

A seat assembly includes a seat back operatively coupled to a seat cushion and a head restraint operatively coupled to the seat back. A bell-crank is pivotally coupled to the seat back and operatively coupled to the seat cushion and a head restraint latch mechanism. Initial pivotal movement of the seat back from a seating position toward a folded position pivots the bell-crank from a first position actuating the latch mechanism to disengage with the head restraint. Continued pivotal movement of the seat back to the folded position pivots the bell-crank to a second position operably disconnecting the bell-crank and seat cushion. Pivotal movement of the seat back from the folded position to the seating position pivots the bell-crank from the second position to the first position actuating the latch mechanism to a position for engagement with the head restraint upon return of the head restraint to a use position.

US Patent:

20170001546, Jan 5, 2017

Filed:

Jun 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/192362

Inventors:

- Southfield MI, US
Andrzej DLUGOKECKI - Mountain View CA, US
Robert SZYBISTY - West Bloomfield MI, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/30
B60N 2/22
B60N 2/12

Abstract:

A foldable vehicle includes a seat base, a seatback connected to the seat base for pivotal movement relative to the seat base from a generally vertical use position to a generally horizontal stow position atop the seat base, wherein the seat base is pivotally connected to the floor such that, when the seatback is moved from its use position to the folded, stow position, the seat base may be moved rearward and downward to thereby provide a lower load floor position. The seat also includes a lock mechanism to engage and lock the seat base in a first position when the seatback is positioned within the defined range of use positions, and unlock the seat base for movement to a second position when the seatback is positioned outside the use range.