Daniel James Sakkinen, Age 581604 Perch St, Haslett, MI 48840

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East Lansing, MI

Pittsburgh, PA

Hartland, MI

Highland, MI

Traverse City, MI

Brighton, MI

Oakland, MI

Howell, MI

Auburn, MI

Canton, MI

Lake Jackson, TX

1280 Glen Ct, Highland, MI 48357

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Tailor Welded Seat And Components

US Patent:
2010021, Sep 2, 2010
Filed:
Apr 18, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/597292
Inventors:
Daniel J. Sakkinen - Highland MI, US
Michael J. Thomas - Ann Arbor MI, US
John David Kote - Ann Arbor MI, US
Christopher P. Kubacki - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:
Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI
International Classification:
B60N 2/68
B60N 2/44
F16M 11/04
F16M 11/20
US Classification:
29745218, 2974632, 248121, 248430
Abstract:
A tailored vehicle seat component having at least two portions with different properties that are joined together, such as by an adhesive or in a welding process (e.g., laser weld). These different properties include thickness, grades, surface finishes, coatings, and the like. The laser tailored welded vehicle seat components may be incorporated into seat back frames seat track assemblies recliners seat base frames head restraints cushion pans and the like, to optimize manufacturing operations, mass, performance quality, and costs.

Cover With A Spray On Fabric

US Patent:
2011005, Mar 10, 2011
Filed:
Sep 9, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/878116
Inventors:
Mike Meyer - Tillsonburg, CA
Gregg Ronald Laframboise - Windsor, CA
Bonnie Lake Coker - Whitmore Lake MI, US
Daniel Koester - Ann Arbor MI, US
Daniel J. Sakkinen - Highland MI, US
Eric B. Michalak - Westland MI, US
Ornela Zekavica - Northville MI, US
Brent T. Hodge - Brighton MI, US
Daniel J. LaFlamme - Wixom MI, US
Nicholas L. Petouhoff - South Lyon MI, US
Assignee:
Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI
International Classification:
B32B 5/24
B32B 5/02
B05D 1/12
US Classification:
442370, 442327, 427180
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the production of a car interior part with a base layer and a fabric layer and a car interior part comprising these layers.

Laser Etched Trim

US Patent:
2011010, May 12, 2011
Filed:
Aug 27, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/869819
Inventors:
Nicholas Petouhoff - South Lyon MI, US
Bonnie L. Coker - Whitmore Lake MI, US
Todd W. Waelder - Livonia MI, US
Daniel J. LaFlamme - Wixom MI, US
Gregg R. Laframboise - Windsor, CA
Daniel J. Sakkinen - Highland MI, US
Mark S. Jurek - West Bloomfield MI, US
Assignee:
Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI
International Classification:
B60R 13/02
B29C 35/08
B23K 26/36
US Classification:
296 108, 264400
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the production of a trim cover and the cover of a trim interior itself.

Seat Frame - Tailored Tubes

US Patent:
2011016, Jul 7, 2011
Filed:
Jun 3, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/994658
Inventors:
Antoine A. Kmeid - Canton MI, US
Ornela Zekavica - Novi MI, US
Daniel James Sakkinen - Highland MI, US
Assignee:
Johnson Controls Technology Company - Holland MI
International Classification:
B60N 2/68
B23P 11/00
US Classification:
2974522, 29428
Abstract:
A frame for a vehicle seat assembly includes a tubular member having a plurality of tubular segments coupled together. The tubular segments have a plurality of properties which vary from one tubular segment to another, the properties that vary include, thickness, length, shape, material type, material grade, outer diameter, and inside diameter. At least one of the properties of at least one of the segments is different from at least one of the properties of the other segments.

One-Piece Seat Structure And Cold Forming Processes To Create Seat Structures

US Patent:
2011021, Sep 1, 2011
Filed:
Oct 16, 2009
Appl. No.:
13/122591
Inventors:
Ornela Zekavica - Novi MI, US
Daniel James Sakkinen - Highland MI, US
Antoine Kmeid - Canton MI, US
Youzhi Xiong - Northville MI, US
John David Kotre - Ann Arbor MI, US
Catherine M. Amodeo - Livonia MI, US
International Classification:
B60N 2/68
B60N 2/44
B23P 11/00
US Classification:
29745218, 2974521, 29428
Abstract:
A one-piece seat structure for use in a vehicle seat assembly comprising a first portion having a first set of characteristics; a second portion having a second set of characteristics; wherein the first set of characteristics differs from the second set of characteristics and wherein the number of portions within the same one piece structure can be multiple; and wherein the one-piece seat structure is formed from a tailored welded blank or monolithic blank using a cold forming process with optional additional post forming processes including post form heat treatment, edge treatment, and the like.

Seat Structures And Processes To Create Seat Structures

US Patent:
2011027, Nov 17, 2011
Filed:
Jan 28, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/146615
Inventors:
Ornela Zekavica - Northville MI, US
Daniel J. Sakkinen - Highland MI, US
Mark S. Williamson - Canton MI, US
Antoine Kmeid - Canton MI, US
Alexander I. Balin - Holland MI, US
Piotr Roszczenko - Holland MI, US
Yannis Poulos - Holland MI, US
Edward J. Lamont - Holland MI, US
International Classification:
A47C 7/02
B23K 26/00
B23P 11/00
B23K 1/00
B29C 65/48
US Classification:
2974522, 228101, 156 60, 29428, 21912164
Abstract:
A seat structure may be installed in a seat assembly. The seat structure may comprise plurality of tube members forming a substantially closed structure. Some of the tube members have a substantially uniform cross-sectional area along a substantial portion of its respective longitudinal length. At least a first set of the tube members has at least one of a different dimensional property and a different material property from a second set of the tube members such that mechanical properties of each tube member is configured for stress requirements for a respective region that the respective tube member occupies. The plurality of tube members are joined such that the plurality of tube members are in fixed positions relative to each other.

Seat Frame And Method Of Forming Using A Laser Warmed Adjesive

US Patent:
2012016, Jul 5, 2012
Filed:
Apr 21, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/265514
Inventors:
Daniel James Sakkinen - Highland MI, US
Nicholas Leonard Petouhoff - South Lyon MI, US
Anthony Kestian - Highland MI, US
Eric Michalak - Northville MI, US
International Classification:
B60N 2/68
B29C 65/54
US Classification:
29745218, 1562728
Abstract:
A seat frame for use in a vehicle having a first seat frame member and a second seat frame member is provided. At least one of the first seat frame member and the second seat frame member has an adhesive positioned thereon. The adhesive is curable by heat generated by a diffused laser beam from a laser welder. A portion of the first seat frame member and a portion of the second seat frame member are positioned adjacent one another, such that a joint is formed and the adhesive is positioned between the portion of the first seat frame member and the portion of the second seat frame member. The seat frame is configured such that the diffused laser beam can be directed at the joint to heat the adhesive and thereby form a bond between the first seat frame member and the second seat frame member.

Vehicle Seat Back Rest Structure

US Patent:
2012018, Jul 19, 2012
Filed:
Jul 9, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/382631
Inventors:
Eric B Michalak - Westland MI, US
Gregg R. Laframboise - Windsor, CA
Daniel J. Sakkinen - Highland MI, US
Ornela Zekavica - Northville MI, US
Antoine Kmeid - Koeln, DE
Joseph F. Prosniewski - Brownstown Twp. MI, US
Alexander I. Balin - Ann Arbor MI, US
Nicholas L. Petouhoff - South Lyon MI, US
Assignee:
JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY - Holland MI
International Classification:
B60N 2/64
B29C 51/00
B29C 51/26
B60N 2/68
US Classification:
2974521, 264138
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a back rest structure () for vehicle seats and a method for manufacturing a back rest structure () for vehicle seats, the back rest structure () having a back panel element () and a seat back frame element (), the back panel element () and the seat back frame element () being fixed to each other, where at least one of the back panel element () or of the seat back frame element () being provided of a thermoplastic composite material, the thermoplastic composite material comprising a thermoplastic compound material and a reinforcement material, wherein with respect to the thermoplastic composite material the reinforcement material represents 50 wt-% or more than 50 wt-%.

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