Sven A Christopherson

US Patent:

6601917, Aug 5, 2003

Filed:

Aug 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/914709

Inventors:

Sven Christopherson - Durand MI

Assignee:

Intier Automotive Inc. - Aurora

International Classification:

B60R 2210

US Classification:

297253, 2972501, 297254, 403315, 24633, 24637

Abstract:

A seat assembly ( ) for a vehicle having an anchor ( ) for a child seat ( ) disposed between a seat cushion ( ) and a seat back ( ). The invention is characterized by a cover ( ) movable into a retracted and closed position between the seat cushions ( ) and the seat back ( ) covering the anchor ( ) and out of the retracted position to an extended and fully open position out from between the seat cushions ( ) and seat back ( ) exposing the anchor ( ) for attachment to the child seat ( ). The cover ( ) includes guide slots ( ) for slidably receiving side portions ( ) of the anchor ( ) and a ramped surface ( ) automatically moves the lid ( ) from the closed position to the fully open position in response to the housing ( ) moving relative to the anchor ( ).

US Patent:

56696540, Sep 23, 1997

Filed:

Jan 16, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/587319

Inventors:

Gregory L. Eilers - Royal Oak MI
Gary E. Fulkerson - Auburn Hills MI
Sven A. Christopherson - Durand MI

Assignee:

MSX International Engineering Services, Inc. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B62D 3308

US Classification:

296 26

Abstract:

A selectively extendable tailgate section for a cargo bed of a pick-up truck. The tailgate section may be telescopically extended from the main body of the cargo bed to expand the cargo area as necessary. The telescoping tailgate section carries the flip-down gate and the tail lights of the vehicle keeping these features in tact regardless of the expanded position of the tailgate section. The telescoping tailgate section includes side walls and a bottom which are telescopically received within the fixed sides and bottom of the cargo bed. Rails support the expanded bed and are supported by a plurality of rollers for easy movement of the tailgate section. Additional structure support may be added to the tailgate section for improved structural capacity.