Syed Masood Shahab

US Patent:

50854828, Feb 4, 1992

Filed:

Sep 13, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/582466

Inventors:

Philip M. Moehlman - Farmington Hills MI
Syed A. Shahab - Bloomfield Hills MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60N 200

US Classification:

296 63

Abstract:

A mounting assembly for rear seat backs of automobiles is provided which permits the horizontal positioning of a seat back with respect to a vertical body panel to effect snap fit insertion of a plurality of clips carried on the rear of the seat back frame into apertures formed through the vertical body panel.

US Patent:

55449336, Aug 13, 1996

Filed:

Jul 8, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/272365

Inventors:

Syed A. Shahab - Bloomfield MI
Mehran Chirehdast - Ann Arbor MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B62D 2504

US Classification:

296189

Abstract:

An improved structure is provided for supporting pillars of automotive vehicles which provides energy absorption through provision of a pair of energy absorbing chambers (52,50) defined by an interior trim pillar (28) and interior (26) and exterior (24) panels forming the "A" pillar of a vehicle (10), respectively. Energy absorbing media (30), such as springs (76,78,86), elongated tubes (84) and viscous fluids are taught for use as energy absorbers.

US Patent:

55801161, Dec 3, 1996

Filed:

Apr 5, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/417365

Inventors:

Rasik N. Patel - Canton MI
Praful J. Patel - Novi MI
Syed A. Shahab - Bloomfield Hills MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B62D 2500

US Classification:

296 391

Abstract:

A trim component for mounting to a structural member of an automotive vehicle presenting an edge including a body adapted to be fixedly mounted to the structural member and extending substantially along the length thereof. The body presents a primary surface facing the interior of the vehicle and a contoured mounting surface disposed opposite the primary surface and corresponding to the shape of the structural member. The contoured mounting surface includes a plate disposed adjacent the edge presented by the structural member when the trim component is mounted thereto.