Seat assembly having improved trim appearance and method and tool for making the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10160357
APP PUB NO 20150175042A1
SERIAL NO

14397611

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A seat assembly having improved trim appearance is provided as well as a method and mold tool for making the seat assembly. In certain embodiments, the seat assembly has at least one narrow trench having a substantially constant width of up to 5 mm, which provides for better tolerances when installing a trim cover on the cushion and provides improved appearance and comfort. In certain embodiments, the mold tool has at least one tool insert that is configured to create the at least one narrow trench with a substantially constant width in the cushion.

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  • LEAR CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ali, Asad S Troy, US 54 733
Clauser, James B Oakland Township, US 10 199
Galbreath, Ashford A Troy, US 31 538
Lymburner, Gregory Alan Carleton, US 3 9
Patterson, Louella Ann Goodells, US 16 116
Rock, Gary Canton, US 6 75
Severinski, Paul S Brownstown, US 33 555
Welch,, Sr Thomas A Ortonville, US 17 162

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