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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2009
Jennifer P. Lawall, Waterford, MI (US);
Steven E. Morris, Fair Haven, MI (US);
Diane K. Mcqueen, Leonard, MI (US);
Paul W. Alexander, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Nancy L. Johnson, Northville, MI (US);
Alan L. Browne, Grosse Pointe, MI (US);
Nilesh D. Mankame, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Jennifer P. Lawall, Waterford, MI (US);
Steven E. Morris, Fair Haven, MI (US);
Diane K. McQueen, Leonard, MI (US);
Paul W. Alexander, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Nancy L. Johnson, Northville, MI (US);
Alan L. Browne, Grosse Pointe, MI (US);
Nilesh D. Mankame, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An adjustable seat ramp adapted for use with a seat base and defining a first angle of inclination, includes a structure translatably disposed within or integrally formed with the base and presenting a first position, and further includes an actuator employing a shape memory material element and configured to cause the structure to translate to a second position, wherein a second angle of inclination is defined.