Lear Corporation

Keiper Gmbh Co. Kg

Todd J Gilson

Mohammad Saberan

Paul Castellani

Walter W Holzhueter

Dirk Brassat

Karl Otto Sonnenberg

Chuck Sisunik

Matthew S Baldassarre

A vehicle seat is provided, in particular motor vehicle seat, including a seat part () and a backrest () which are connected by recliner fittings () that are connected together by a shaft () connected to a hand lever () for unlocking each recliner fitting to adjust an angle of the backrest relative to the seat base. The fitting has a first fitting part () and a second fitting part () mounted to be rotatable relative to each other about an axis of rotation. The second fitting part has inwardly facing toothing which extends along at least a portion of an arc. A locking device with a driving elementis connected to the shaft and locking elements movable in response to rotation of the shaft.

Vehicle seat and recliner fitting for vehicle seat

A foldable and tumblable seat assembly includes a base having a front end and a rear end. The front end of the base is pivotally connected to a vehicle floor. A seat bottom frame having a front end and a rear end is also provided. The front end of the seat bottom frame is pivotally connected proximate the front end of the base. The seat assembly includes a lower arm having an upper end and a lower end. The lower end of the lower arm is pivotally connected proximate the rear end of the base. The invention also provides an upper arm having an upper end and lower end. The lower end of the upper arm is pivotally connected to the upper end of the lower arm. A seat back is attached to at least the upper arm.

Foldable and tumblable seat system

A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back with a support post vertically adjustable with respect to the seat back. A cushioned base is non-movably mounted to the support post and covered by a trim cover material. The base includes first and second ends. A U-shaped headrest has opposing ends pivotally connected to the first and second ends of the base, respectively. The U-shaped headrest is covered by a trim cover material and is pivotally movable between an upright position for use and a horizontal position for seat tumbling. The base and U-shaped headrest cooperate to form an opening therebetween for improved visibility when the U-shaped headrest is in the upright position.

Foldable halo style headrest

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Livonia, MI, United States of America

Todd J Gilson