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OVERLAY

The invention provides an overlay configured to substantially conform to a contoured surface. The overlay comprises at least a first layer having a rear surface on which a plurality of channels are located. Optionally, the overlay also comprises one or more removable contouring members, which are located between adjacent channels on the rear surface of the overlay.

ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR SUSPENSION SEATING

A seating structure includes a frame, a carrier, and a suspension material. The frame includes first and second side frame members spaced apart in a first direction and defining an opening therebetween. The first and second side frame members have an inner portion facing the opening and an outer portion facing away from the opening, the outer portion including a plurality of first attachment features facing away from the first and second side frame members in the first direction. The carrier includes first and second side carrier members. The first and second side carrier members include a plurality of second attachment features facing the first and second side frame members in the first direction, the plurality of second attachment features engaging the plurality of first attachment features to attach the carrier to the frame. The suspension material is attached to the carrier and extends over the opening in the frame.

Modular head restraint structure and styling enablement features

A headrest assembly for a vehicle seat includes a front panel with a base portion and a support portion. A rear panel includes a base portion and a support portion. A support member includes first and second legs that are interconnected by an upper cross member. First and second support wings are coupled to the first and second legs of the support member and outwardly extend therefrom. The base portion of the front panel couples to a front side of the first and second support wings. The base portion of the rear panel couples to a rear side of the first and second support wings. The support wings are overmolded to the support member along with one or more attachment features to interconnect the front and rear panels to one another around the support member.

Travel support structure
10098464 · 2018-10-16 · ·

A support structure for at least partially supporting a user's head is described. The support structure comprises a frame having a head engaging portion and a shoulder engaging portion, the shoulder engaging portion adapted to spread the load of the user's head over a user's shoulder, the frame being shaped to the contour of the user's body from the head engaging portion to the shoulder engaging portion.

Pillow containing fluid delivery system
10085577 · 2018-10-02 · ·

A pillow including or adapted to retain a fluid delivery system having at least one fluid reservoir configured to deliver an amount of fluid from at least one reservoir contained within the pillow to the mouth of a user.

Inner carrier module for seatback assembly

A seatback assembly includes an inner carrier module having an upper cross member. The upper cross member includes first and second mounting slots and first and second access apertures disposed therethrough. A seatback frame assembly includes an upper frame member with access apertures disposed therethrough. The inner carrier module is located to a front side of the seatback frame assembly when a locator member of the inner carrier module is received in a locating aperture of the seatback frame assembly. The access apertures of the inner carrier module are aligned with the access apertures of the seatback frame assembly when the two components are coupled together. Guide sleeves are received though the access apertures. A back panel module mounts to a rear side of the seatback frame assembly, wherein upper hook members of the back panel are partially received in the mounting slots of the inner carrier module.

Inflatable air cushion with pressure indicator
10071006 · 2018-09-11 · ·

The present invention concerns an inflatable air cushion with at least one pressure indicator, the cushion including an outer side and at least one chamber, the at least one chamber made up of one or more films that are joined, thereby forming one or more airtight chambers, the cushion furthermore including a valve opening for connecting an air supply line, the valve opening being accessible from the surface of the cushion. The invention furthermore relates to a method of inflating such an inflatable cushion with pressure indicator. The new feature of a cushion according to the invention is that the pressure indicator of the cushion includes at least one strap with a first end and a second end, the at least one strap arranged in relation to the surface of the cushion, where the at least one strap is surrounding the cushion entirely or partially, and where the at least one strap is adapted such that the physical appearance of the strap is changed at a given pressure in the cushion, thus constituting a pressure indicator.

SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED HEAD RESTRAINT MOTOR

A seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending along a first axis and coupled to the seat bottom for receiving a vehicle occupant. The seat back includes a seat back frame with at least a first cross-member extending parallel to a second axis, perpendicular to the first axis. The seat assembly further includes a head restraint assembly with a head restraint and at least one head restraint post that supports the head restraint on the seat back. The seat assembly further includes a motor at least partially housed within the first cross-member of the seat back frame and configured to selectively generate an output torque. The seat assembly further includes a drive assembly coupled to the motor and the head restraint assembly to receive the output torque and, in response, translate the head restraint in at least one direction parallel to the first axis.

HEADREST GUIDE

A headrest guide includes: a tubular portion that extends in a first direction and into which a stay is inserted; a tongue piece protruding partially to the inside of the tubular portion, the tongue piece being configured to bend in a radial direction of the tubular portion and being configured to be brought into contact with the stay; and a plate spring pressing the tongue piece inwardly in the radial direction of the tubular portion. Protruding portions are disposed on opposite sides of the tubular portion, respectively, with the tongue piece interposed therebetween to hold the plate spring at opposite end sides thereof.

Adjustable thickness travel pillows
10051967 · 2018-08-21 ·

Thickness-adjustable travel pillows including travel pillows comprised of a flexible exterior cover and one or more inserts that are used to adjust the thickness and feel of the travel pillow. In some examples, the travel pillow includes multiple segments of inserts to allow a varying thickness across different portions of the travel pillow. In still further examples, the inserts themselves may vary in thickness.