William E Schneider

US Patent:

58069275, Sep 15, 1998

Filed:

Apr 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/827808

Inventors:

William E. Schneider - Dandridge TN

Assignee:

American Components, Inc. - Dandridge TN

International Classification:

A47C 3025
A47C 746

US Classification:

2972844

Abstract:

An adjustable lumbar support device for installation within seats, and particularly vehicular seats, to enable a seat occupant to adjust a seat back to provide a desired amount of support for the lumbar region of the back. The adjustable lumbar seat support includes a pair of leaf spring members which are joined at their opposite edges with hinge members. Application of pressure to or release of pressure from the hinge members causes movement of the leaf members and a corresponding change in the central spacing between the leaf spring members such that the adjustable lumbar seat support is expanded or contracted. A flexion control device is provided to variably regulate the expansion and contraction of the hinge members such that the central spacing between the leaf spring members is changed and the adjustable lumbar seat support is expanded or contracted as desired. An actuator is also provided to enable the effortless operation of the flexion control device and use the adjustable lumbar seat support.

US Patent:

60563605, May 2, 2000

Filed:

Jul 14, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/115060

Inventors:

William E. Schneider - Dandridge TN

Assignee:

American Components, Inc. - Dandridge TN

International Classification:

A47C 3025

US Classification:

2972844

Abstract:

An adjustable lumbar support device for installation within seats, and particularly vehicular seats, to enable a seat occupant to adjust a seat back to provide a desired amount of support for the lumbar region of the back. The adjustable lumbar seat support includes a pair of leaf spring members which are joined at their opposite edges with hinge members. Application of pressure to or release of pressure from the hinge members causes movement of the leaf members and a corresponding change in the central spacing between the leaf spring members such that the adjustable lumbar seat support is expanded or contracted. A flexion control device is provided to variably regulate the expansion and contraction of the hinge members such that the central spacing between the leaf spring members is changed and the adjustable lumbar seat support is expanded or contracted as desired. An actuator is also provided to enable the effortless operation of the flexion control device and use the adjustable lumbar seat support.

US Patent:

54891329, Feb 6, 1996

Filed:

Sep 30, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/312947

Inventors:

William E. Schneider - White Pine TN

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

B65D 4530

US Classification:

29225675

Abstract:

A safety latch for securing a cover on a machine integrating a safety swi with a latching swing bolt. The swing bolt for securing the cover pivots between a latched position and an unlatched position. The switch for energizing and de-energizing the machine is switchable between a closed position and an open position. An interlock flag must be moved to a predetermined position before the latch can be released. Moving the flag to the predetermined position causes the safety switch to open, de-energizing the machine. A portion of the swing bolt obstructs the interlock flag from closing the switch, thus preventing the machine from being energized when the cover is unlatched. The swing bolt is preferably threaded and a nut is provided to clamp the threaded swing bolt in the latched position and secure the cover. A shoulder of the interlock flag prevents the nut from being loosened unless the interlock flag is moved to the predetermined position in which the machine is de-energized.

Address:

2986 58 Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33714

VIN:

KM8JN12D57U636651

Make:

HYUNDAI

Model:

TUCSON

Year:

2007