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Southfield, MI, United States of America

Lear Seating Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 42

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,175

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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 14 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 13 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 Vehicle Seat

Integrated Child Seat

Lumbar Support Actuation

Vehicle Seat Track Assembly

Child Restraint Seat

Adjustable Headrest

Microwave Bonding

Tilt-Adjustable Headrest

Storage Armrest

Pivotal Headrest Assembly

Inertia Responsive Latching

Vehicle Cupholder

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),

Lear Seating Corporation is a global leader in automotive seating systems and electrical distribution systems. With over 100 years of experience, they provide innovative and comfortable seating solutions to major automakers worldwide. Their seating products focus on enhancing safety, comfort, and overall driving experience. Additionally, Lear Seating Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced electrical distribution systems that power a wide range of vehicle components. They are committed to sustainability and continually strive to improve their environmental impact through efficient manufacturing processes and materials. To learn more about Lear Seating Corporation and their offerings, visit their official website.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 23 2025

42 Patents

#17 in Southfield, MI

#300 in Michigan

#7,977 in US

#15,852 in the World

Southfield, MI, United States of America

Lear Seating Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,175

43 inventors:

David J Harrell (10 out of 10 patents)

Kenneth J Kwasnik (6 out of 6 patents)

Ned Forrest Christiansen (4 out of 14 patents)

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

5. Liviu Rus (3 out of 6 patents)

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