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Southfield, MI, United States of America

Lear Seating Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 42

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,183

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43 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David J Harrell (10 out of 10 patents)

Kenneth J Kwasnik (6 out of 6 patents)

Ned Forrest Christiansen (4 out of 15 patents)

4. Steven A Schulte (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Liviu Rus (3 out of 6 patents)

6. Jeffrey L Goins (3 out of 10 patents)

7. Ronald A Wiltsey (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Edward R Heussner (3 out of 4 patents)

9. Ronald L Miotto (2 out of 14 patents)

10. Donald F Marfilius (2 out of 5 patents)

11. John C Wainwright (2 out of 6 patents)

12. Arduino Colasanti (2 out of 15 patents)

13. David Kellogg (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Jeffrey J Frelich (2 out of 7 patents)

15. William F Klems (2 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Folding Seat

Seat Track Release

Child Restraint

Lumbar Support

Adjustable Headrest

Vehicle Seat Assembly

Bonding Methods

Cupholder Integration

Air Bag Inflator

Pivotal Headrest

Inertia Responsive Latch

Storage Armrest

42 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5702145 - Folding second seat with seat track release latch mechanism (1997-12-30),

2. 5647943 - Method of bonding a seat trim cover to a foam cushion utilizing an (1997-07-15),

3. 5641202 - Release latch for utility seat (1997-06-24),

4. 5636884 - Pivotal seat and support (1997-06-10),

5. 5635264 - Positioning strip and method for positioning fabric covers on a foam (1997-06-03),

6. 5630616 - Seat frame integrated air bag inflator (1997-05-20),

7. 5609392 - Integrated child seat (1997-03-11),

8. 5590933 - Folding headrest (1997-01-07),

9. 5562324 - Lumbar support actuation (1996-10-08),

10. 5529275 - Vehicle seat track assembly (1996-06-25),

11. 5498052 - Seat hinge and latch assembly with bi-directional release (1996-03-12),

12. 5466048 - Backrest release mechanism (1995-11-14),

13. 5456019 - Method and apparatus for measuring a vehicle seat H-point (1995-10-10),

14. 5383699 - Folding vehicle seat assembly with self advancing backrest (1995-01-24),

15. 5370440 - Inertia responsive latching mechanism for seat assemblies (1994-12-06),

Company Overview

Lear Seating Corporation, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced seating systems for the automotive industry. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as folding vehicle seats, integrated child seats, and lumbar support actuation, enhancing passenger comfort and safety. Lear's expertise extends to vehicle seat track assemblies, adjustable headrests, and child restraint systems, positioning it as a key player in automotive seating solutions. Their commitment to quality and innovation supports the evolving needs of vehicle manufacturers and consumers alike.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

42 Patents

#17 in Southfield, MI

#312 in Michigan

#8,270 in US

#16,383 in the World

Southfield, MI, United States of America

Lear Seating Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,183

43 inventors:

David J Harrell (10 out of 10 patents)

Kenneth J Kwasnik (6 out of 6 patents)

Ned Forrest Christiansen (4 out of 15 patents)

4. Steven A Schulte (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Liviu Rus (3 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Lear Seating Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/lear-seating

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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