Inventor
Thomas S. Hicks
Inventor
Livonia, MI, US
Overview
Patents· 35 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
B60Nprimary
B60NSeats specially adapted for vehicles17%
B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for14%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification7%
A47CChairs6%
B60JWindows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors, or similar devices for vehicles6%
G06QInformation and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes4%
A01KAnimal husbandry3%
A61LMethods or apparatus for sterilising materials or objects in general3%
B29CShaping or joining of plastics3%
B29KIndexing scheme associated with subclasses b29b, b29c or b29d, relating to moulding materials or to materials for moulds, reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts3%
PatentTitleYear
11,028,565Fluid treatment and disposal system and methods of use2021D0919365Food processing device202110,726,512Method and system for integration of clinical and facilities management systems202010,676,000Layered seating system with attachments202010,602,847Thoracic region comfort seating system202010,455,945Thoracic region comfort seating system201910,328,829Thoracic region comfort vehicle seating system with pneumatic adjustment201910,325,334Method and system for integration of clinical and facilities management systems201910,195,969Vehicle seat with energy absorbing impact pad201910,165,863Thoracic region comfort seating system201910,151,084Fluid treatment and disposal system and methods of use20189,894,717'Heated vehicle sliding window assembly'20189,826,840Thoracic region comfort seating system20179,561,744'Thoracic support assembly for a seat back'20179,555,728'Layered seating system with attachments'20179,180,565'Decorative trim assembly fixture and method of using same'20158,140,369'System and method for optimizing manufacturing workforce'20127,248,955'Vehicle accessory proximity sensor slide switch'20077,234,619'Accessory strip for securing articles within a vehicle interior'20077,153,380'Method of affixing a pre-formed gasket and gasket used therefor'20067,121,601'Integrated expandable cargo system for vehicles'20067,066,516'Rear vehicle storage system'20067,029,048'Modular console system'20066,899,935'Method of affixing a pre-formed gasket and gasket used therefor'20056,874,218'Apparatus and method for attaching a seal to an encapsulated window assembly'20056,856,239'Vehicle proximity door opener'20056,851,735'Rear vehicle storage system'20056,719,343'Vehicle console assembly'20046,695,380'Vehicular floor panel'20046,358,598'Decorative translucent window covering'20026,082,881'Vanity light for rearview mirror'20006,079,858'Side view mirror with detachable flashlight'2000D0297845'Equipment housing module with dual displays'1988D0296879'Electro-mechanical equipment housing for scales or the like'19884,669,029'On and under counter housing for electrical components'1987Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1987–1988Based in Westland, MI, US· patent location history
2000–2020Based in Livonia, MI, US· patent location history
2004–2020Patents assigned to LEAR CORP (17)· patent assignee history
2005–2006Patents assigned to PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA INC (3)· patent assignee history
2005–2018Based in Allen, MI, US· patent location history
2015–2018Patents assigned to HICKS THOMAS S (3)· patent assignee history
2017–2020Patents assigned to ZOUZAL WINSEN C (6)· patent assignee history
2018–2021Based in Omaha, NE, US· patent location history
2019–2020Patents assigned to HDR ARCH INC (2)· patent assignee history
2021Based in Berrien Springs, MI, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| LEAR CORP | 17 | 2004–2020 |
| ZOUZAL WINSEN C | 6 | 2017–2020 |
| HICKS THOMAS Sself | 3 | 2015–2018 |
| PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA INC | 3 | 2005–2006 |
| HDR ARCH INC | 2 | 2019–2020 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Livonia, MI, US | 20 | 2000–2020 |
| Allen, MI, US | 5 | 2005–2018 |
| Omaha, NE, US | 4 | 2018–2021 |
| Westland, MI, US | 3 | 1987–1988 |
| Berrien Springs, MI, US | 1 | 2021 |