Patents
US 10173567 B2: Lightweight headrests with suspension mesh and supporting frame
- Granted
- 2019-01-08
- Filed
- 2015-06-16 application 15319592
- Type
- Utility · 24 claims
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Abstract
Described are lightweight headrests with a perimeter frame 200 with an open central region. The open central region is spanned by a suspension membrane 100 held in tension. The suspension membrane provides support and cushioning functions to a passenger head without the need for internal structures or compression cushions. The perimeter frame of the headrest may have additional cross members spanning the rear portion of the headrest. These cross members may provide additional structure or locate attachment points for the headrest onto the seat.
Source: PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 (ipg190108.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zodiac Seats US LLC 69 patents | US company or organization | Gainesville, TX | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Madrigal | Chihuahua, MX | 10 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 | |
| Ty Parker | Sanger, TX | 6 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 | |
| Patricia Luevano | Izamal, MX | 3 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| B60N | Seats specially adapted for vehicles; vehicle passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for | B60N2/7011 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| A47C | Chairs; sofas; beds | A47C7/38 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
| B64D | Equipment for fitting in or to aircraft; flight suits; parachutes; arrangement or mounting of power plants or propulsion transmissions in aircraft | B64D11/0646 | PVGPATDIS, file of 2026-04-10 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
| Recorded | What | From | To | Reel/frame | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-04 | Name change Change of name | ZODIAC SEATS US LLC signed 2018-12-01 | SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC GAINESVILLE, TX | 49535/876 | PASDL, file of 2026-10-15 |
| 2017-04-12 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | LUEVANO, PATRICIA signed 2015-06-18 MADRIGAL, JOSE signed 2015-06-18 PARKER, TY signed 2015-06-18 | ZODIAC SEATS US LLC GAINESVILLE, TX | 41983/699 | ECORSEXC, file of 2026-09-25 |
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