Robert James Demick, Age 6112764 Pamplona Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

6460922, Oct 8, 2002

Jun 8, 2000

09/509746

Robert L. Demick - Eastpointe MI, 48021

A47C 906

297 14, 2973441, 296 6511, 296 6513

A flexible seating system ( ) for a vehicle ( ) which includes a side wall track ( ) mounted to the vehicle side wall ( ) and extending longitudinally of the vehicle. A cross track ( ) extends laterally across the vehicle. A seat back ( ) of the vehicle seat ( ) is coupled to the side wall track and cross track by slidable bearing ( ) devices so that the seat back can be moved from a laterally extending forward facing position to a stowed position alongside the vehicle side wall. The seat bottom ( ) is rotatably coupled to the seat back by a hinge ( ) mechanism and can extend generally horizontally from the seat back to be rotated to an upright stowed position overlying the seat back. A support extends from the seat bottom to the vehicle floor ( ) to support the seat bottom in a spaced relationship above the floor.

7377563, May 27, 2008

Jun 5, 2007

11/758045

Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

B60R 19/48

293116, 293117, 2801641, 280166

A vehicle step includes an appearance surface; a pair of step surfaces; a lock for securing the step within a bumper; and a pivoting mechanism for rotating the step. The appearance face forms an external bumper surface when the step is stowed. The pivoting mechanism alternately deploys and stows the step manually or using a motor. A vehicle access method includes configuring a bumper with an affixable portion and connecting thereto a rotatable portion having an appearance surface and two step surfaces. The rotatable portion has a step surface formed on opposite surfaces of a first member, and an appearance surface formed on a surface of an intersecting second member. One step surface and the appearance surface are exposed when the rotatable portion rotates to one position, and the other step surface is exposed when the rotatable portion rotates to another position.

7481489, Jan 27, 2009

Mar 16, 2007

11/686986

Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

A47C 31/02

2972181, 2972182, 2972183, 2972185, 2974526

A vehicle seat assembly is configured for mating engagement with a selectively interchangeable first trim cover portion having a first attachment member. The seat assembly includes a foam cushion, a second trim cover portion having a second attachment member, and a clip defining first and second recesses operatively connected to the foam cushion. The clip is configured such that the first attachment member is insertable into the first recess for snap-fit engagement with the clip to retain the first trim cover portion with respect to the cushion. The second attachment member is in snap-fit engagement with the clip in the second recess to retain the second trim cover portion with respect to the cushion.

7708294, May 4, 2010

Jun 27, 2007

11/769008

Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

B60R 3/00

2801641, 280163

A vehicle is provided having a cargo area, a passenger compartment, and a detachable dual-use platform which is connectable to the cargo area to form a ramp, and to the underside of the vehicle to form a running board. The platform is supported by brackets at either end when used as a running board, and includes an internal locking mechanism. A platform apparatus is also provided for accessing the vehicle, including a first locator portion that is adjacent to the cargo area, and a dual-use platform portion having a step surface on one side and a second locator portion on an opposite side. The locator portions are mutually engageable to secure the platform to the cargo area. A method is also provided for accessing the vehicle, including configuring a platform for alternate attachment adjacently to the passenger compartment as a running board and adjacently to the cargo area as a ramp.

7712832, May 11, 2010

Jun 8, 2007

11/759983

Daniel W. Booth - Warren MI, US
Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

A47C 7/02
A47C 7/14

2972849, 2972843, 2972842, 29745241

A vehicle seat includes a frame, a flexible cover, and a material that is sufficiently mounted with respect to the flexible cover such that the material resists displacement of at least part of the flexible cover with respect to the frame. The material is characterized by a first state in which the material is characterized by a first rigidity, and a second state in which the material is characterized by a second rigidity that is greater than the first rigidity. Thus, the firmness of the seat is selectively variable by causing the material to change between the first and second states. A corresponding method is also provided.

7837263, Nov 23, 2010

Jun 14, 2007

11/762939

Daniel W. Booth - Warren MI, US
Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US
Jeffrey J. Kilmer - White Lake MI, US
Eric M. Bruckbauer - Detroit MI, US

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

A47C 31/02

2972181, 2972182, 2972183

A vehicle seat includes a foam cushion, a flexible cover at least partially defining the outer surface of the vehicle seat, and a spacer fabric. The spacer fabric includes a first fabric panel operatively connected to the flexible cover, a second fabric panel operatively connected to the foam cushion, and an interconnecting layer. The interconnecting layer resiliently interconnects the first and second fabric panels.

7874578, Jan 25, 2011

Mar 12, 2009

12/402679

Scott D. Thomas - Novi MI, US
Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US
Anthony P. Clark - Melbourne, AU
Stuart L. Smith - Melbourne, AU

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

B60R 21/207
B60R 21/215

2807283, 2807302, 2807432

Apparatus for stabilizing the deployment of an airbag includes an airbag housing in which a folded up airbag is housed. The housing has an open side through which the airbag is deployed and a door is pivoted to the housing and is pivoted open by the deploying airbag. An extension panel is mounted on the door by a track mechanism so that the extension panel is movable between a normal retracted position along side the door and an extended position in which the extension panel extends beyond the door. An extension mechanism for causes the extension panel to be moved to the extended position when the airbag is deploying so that the door and the extension panel direct and stabilize the deploying airbag.

8162397, Apr 24, 2012

Oct 31, 2008

12/262328

Daniel W. Booth - Warren MI, US
Robert L. Demick - Macomb Township MI, US

GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI

A47C 7/14

29728411, 2972843, 29745218

An adjustable seat assembly for a vehicle includes a frame and a covering. The covering has a first portion and a second portion. A flexure region, having an arched shape, is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The covering at least partially extends over the frame to the first portion. An adjustment mechanism is operatively connected to the covering, at the first portion. The first portion and the second portion define a linear distance therebetween. The adjustment mechanism is configured to move the first portion relative to the second portion such that the flexure region moves to change the linear distance between the first portion and the second portion.