Inventor

Johnathan Andrew Line

Inventor

Northville, MI, US

Overview

2013–2021

Patent span

Performing operations

Primary field (CPC B)

Patents· 303 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

B60Nprimary

B60NSeats specially adapted for vehicles56%

B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for17%

A47CChairs5%

B60PVehicles adapted for load transportation or to transport, to carry, or to comprise special loads or objects2%

B60HArrangements of heating, cooling, ventilating or other air-treating devices specially adapted for passenger or goods spaces of vehicles1%

F16BDevices for fastening or securing constructional elements or machine parts together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps, clips or wedges1%

LOC061%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification1%

A61HPhysical therapy apparatus, e.g. devices for locating or stimulating reflex points in the body1%

B62DMotor vehicles1%

PatentTitleYear

11,130,432Vehicle seating assembly with thigh tilt2021 11,124,147Seat assembly with deployable belt member2021 11,104,252Cushion support assembly for vehicle seating assembly2021 11,104,248Rail assembly for a vehicle2021 11,097,642Vehicle seating assembly leg support with bladder2021 11,091,070Suspension system for vehicle seat2021 11,091,065Seating assembly with load floor2021 11,091,067Seating assembly with fold flat seatback2021 11,076,697Seating assembly for a vehicle2021 11,072,260Carriage assembly having retaining brackets2021 11,065,989Scissor lift assembly2021 11,059,399Vehicle seating assembly2021 11,040,636Vehicle seat mounting system2021 11,040,601Air sanitizing apparatus for interior of vehicle and method of sanitizing air in the vehicle using the apparatus2021 11,027,680Vehicle tracks2021 11,027,633Power head restraint flexible closeout cover2021 11,027,635Upper thoracic support for vehicle seating assembly2021 11,027,628Vehicle having rail-mounted components2021 11,027,634Upper seat back assembly2021 11,021,127Vehicle airbag that forces a head restraint to a forward position during inflation of the airbag2021 11,014,479Articulating flexmat seat suspension2021 11,014,506Vehicle having a track assembly and a carriage assembly2021 10,870,381Lock assembly2020 10,857,913Vehicle seating assembly2020 10,850,646Track assembly and carriage assembly for a vehicle2020 10,850,699Seat airbag2020 10,843,612Leg support system for seating assembly2020 10,836,286Modular suspension seatback with integrated upper and lower supports2020 10,836,291Seating assembly for a vehicle with source of liquid sanitizer and nozzles to dispense liquid sanitizer onto exterior surface of seating assembly to sanitize the exterior surface2020 10,829,017Self-adjusting rear seat cushion for comfort and storage2020 10,821,861Articulating flexmat seat suspension2020 10,821,864Modular seating assembly2020 10,821,803Vehicle seat with cooling fluidflow2020 10,821,929Seat assembly with full seatback airbag2020 10,821,855Translation assembly for a vehicle2020 10,821,856Vehicle cabin2020 10,814,818Vehicle seating assembly with airbag carrier2020 10,807,504Swivel seat system2020 10,807,505Vehicle seating assembly2020 10,793,040Adjustable headrest assembly with neck support feature2020 10,780,812Item holder having a self-adjusting air bladder system2020 10,780,766Vehicle door assemblies2020 10,773,612Network of rails for a vehicle2020 10,773,618Air channel thermocomfort foam pad2020 10,765,220Drainage channels in foam pad seating2020 10,759,305Vehicle seating assembly2020 10,744,911Seating assembly with suspension2020 10,737,597Conductive system2020 10,737,595Storage for seating assembly2020 10,737,600EPP seat back carrier2020 10,723,249Adjustable armrest assembly2020 10,717,377Vehicle seating arrangement2020 10,710,473Apparatus including a storage and seating module providing enhanced versatility2020 10,704,585Vehicle seating cushion with snap-fit fasteners to interconnect with snap-fit receivers on a structural support2020 10,703,237Power head restraint with flexible closeout cover member2020 10,696,198AV and transport scissor jack rear seat system2020 10,700,253Conductive tape recess2020 10,632,958Vehicle seating assembly with airbag tethers2020 10,632,865Drive cable for a seating assembly2020 10,632,933Flexible motor vehicle work surface for laptops and tablets2020 10,625,704Vehicle including inflatable assembly supported by seat2020 10,625,644Power head restraint flexible closeout cover2020 10,625,646Articulating mechanical thigh extension composite trim payout linkage system2020 10,625,631Underbody structure for adjustable seating assembly2020 10,619,661Mounting assembly for a pickup truck box2020 10,604,032Translatable seating assembly2020 10,604,041Vehicle seating cushion with lines to interconnect with line detents on a structural support2020 10,596,936Self-retaining elastic strap for vent blower attachment to a back carrier2020 10,596,925Vehicle having a rail system2020 10,596,993Vehicle seating assembly with anchored airbag tethers2020 10,583,797Carrier for airbag2020 10,576,854Bolster sections for a seating assembly for a vehicle incorporating a metallic support element and a method of manufacturing the same via overmolding the metallic support element with foam2020 10,576,848Storage enclosure with movable member2020 10,569,669In-floor track system2020 10,569,674Mechanism for a supine motor vehicle seating assembly2020 10,562,458Removable fresh water reservoir2020 10,556,533Vehicle seatback support element to resist pivoting movement of seatback when force is applied to the seatback2020 10,556,519Vehicle cabin configuring apparatus2020 10,549,660Vehicle seating assembly2020 10,543,631Method of forming a headset assembly2020 10,532,677Lightweight modular back and cushion assemblies2020 10,525,930Shoulder belt guide for a vehicle seating assembly2020 10,525,861Leg support options for sleeper seats2020 10,518,693Pickup truck cargo-restraint system2019 10,518,735Seat cover assembly2019 10,518,733Seat with airbag2019 10,518,684Vehicle seat bolster2019 10,513,206Vehicle seat2019 10,513,204Seating assembly pivot bracket2019 10,507,745Seating assembly with thermoelectric devices2019 10,500,997Translatable headrest2019 10,500,994Temperature controlled ventilation system for seating assembly2019 10,486,558Turntable assembly for a vehicle2019 10,479,310Vehicle seating assembly with airbag carrier2019 10,479,306Restraint bar for vehicle seating assembly2019 10,479,243Air channel thermocomfort foam pad2019 10,479,231Vehicle seating arrangement2019 10,473,136Vehicle seating cushion with snap-fit fasteners to interconnect with snap-fit receivers on a structural support2019 10,464,454Vehicle seat having moisture sensing2019 10,464,460Work surface2019 10,464,466Box link vertical track2019 10,457,170Flexible motor vehicle work surface for laptops and tablets2019 10,457,171Flexible motor vehicle work surface for laptops and tablets2019 10,442,326Seating assembly with suspension2019 10,434,905Collapsible lift mechanism for H-point lift2019 10,428,564Storage container with latch for seating assembly2019 10,427,575Removable head restraint bun feature2019 10,427,567Air channel foam pad with thermally conductive tape2019 10,427,724Vehicle and vehicle air compressor system2019 10,421,373Adjustable seating assembly2019 10,399,529Seat assembly with moveable arms with airbags2019 10,391,910Modular assembly cross-tube attachment tab designs and functions2019 10,384,566Vehicle seat assembly2019 10,377,279Integrated decking arm support feature2019 10,369,905Tuned flexible support member and flexible suspension features for comfort carriers2019 10,363,851Modular head restraint structure and styling enablement features2019 10,363,845Conductive system2019 10,358,093Locking backpack holder2019 10,351,022Rail system for a vehicle2019 10,351,031Manual lumbar pump assembly2019 10,343,644Seat with restraint system2019 10,343,562Collapsible storage enclosure for vehicle2019 10,343,497Method of controlling a climate control system2019 10,336,284Airbag tether release2019 10,315,551Item holder having a self-adjusting air bladder system2019 10,308,203Stab proof back panel for law enforcement vehicle2019 10,308,148Integrated second row load floor auto rollup air mattress with pump2019 10,300,823Method and apparatus for controlling massage functions of a motor vehicle seat2019 10,286,825Support assembly for a vehicle seat2019 10,286,824Spreader plate load distribution2019 10,286,818Dual suspension seating assembly2019 10,286,815H-point lift options for sleeper seats2019 10,279,720Leg support options for sleeper seats2019 10,279,714Seating assembly with climate control features2019 10,266,088Vehicle seating assembly having abrasion resistant bolster insert2019 10,266,073Seat base for a seating assembly2019 10,259,370Item holder having a self-adjusting air bladder system2019 10,252,652Seating assembly with heating and cooling2019 10,245,982Vehicle seat with laterally collapsing portion2019 10,245,983Off-road performance seat2019 10,239,426Performance seat assembly with improved entry system and modular head restraint assembly2019 10,239,431Cross-tube attachment hook features for modular assembly and support2019 10,239,419Anthropomorphic pivotable upper seatback support2019 10,232,747Mobile office seatback module2019 10,232,787Second row seat dump handle bezel integrated light2019 10,232,815Seat assembly2019 10,232,788Storage bin2019 10,232,752Cushion pan for a vehicle seat assembly2019 10,220,750Inner carrier substrate mechanical lock with head restraint guide sleeves2019 10,220,737Kinematic back panel2019 10,220,752Adjustable headrest assembly with neck support feature2019 10,220,742Multi-component spring system for dynamic thigh and cushion support2019 10,202,060Seat leveler for transporting cargo2019 10,179,529Seatback with a seatbelt webbing retaining member with a releasably coupled end to allow the insertion of and to retain a webbing section of a seatbelt assembly2019 10,179,433Method of forming a headrest assembly2019 10,173,565Vehicle seat and headrest with dynamic impact energy management system2019 10,173,558Vehicle seat assembly with deployable airbag2019 10,166,900Internal upper seatback support for driving and sleeper seats2019 10,166,895Seatback comfort carrier2019 10,166,887Seatback lift mechanism for a supine motor vehicle seating assembly2019 10,166,894Seatback comfort carrier2019 10,160,392Composite seat side storage bin2018 10,150,432Autonomous vehicle conversion2018 10,144,322Power head restraint with flexible closeout cover member2018 10,144,321Power head restraint flexible closeout cover2018 10,144,323Vehicle seating assembly having abrasion resistant slip cover2018 10,106,068Modular head restraint structure and styling enablement features2018 10,099,592Telescoping power head restraint with cover assembly2018 10,093,214Mechanical manual leg tilt2018 10,086,731Flexible vehicle seat2018 10,081,270Front seat sleeper seat and features2018 10,081,282Inner carrier module for seatback assembly2018 10,081,279Articulating thigh extension trim tensioning slider mechanism2018 10,065,540Seating assembly for vehicles2018 10,065,534Vehicle seats including bladders2018 10,065,546Vehicle seating assembly with manual independent thigh supports2018 10,065,535Seatback lift mechanism for a supine motor vehicle seating assembly2018 10,052,990Extended seatback module head restraint attachment2018 10,046,683Suspension seat back and cushion system having an inner suspension panel2018 10,046,681Articulating mechanical thigh extension composite trim payout linkage system2018 10,040,415Vehicle seat assembly with side-impact airbag deployment mechanism2018 10,035,442Adjustable upper seatback module2018 10,029,594Seat suspension with maximized downward deflection feature2018 10,011,205Value assembly for seatbacks and cushions2018 10,011,204Molded soft back panel2018 9,994,135Independent cushion thigh support2018 9,994,134Seat cushion pan assembly2018 9,987,958Quick disconnect headrest2018 9,981,582Overmolded track for an integrated thigh-extension of a vehicle seat2018 9,963,058Self-adjusting rear seat cushion for comfort and storage2018 9,956,897Seat bolster trim having flexible interior facing for an optimal bolster cushion2018 9,950,652Telescoping head restraint2018 9,937,835Collapsible car seats to increase cargo space and flexibility2018 9,932,012Inner carrier and back panel having alternating trim and side airbag attachments2018 9,931,999Back panel lower clip anchorage features for dynamic events2018 9,925,901'Multi-component spring system for dynamic thigh and cushion support'2018 9,914,421'Seatback flexible slip plane joint for side air bag deployment'2018 9,914,378'Decorative and functional upper seatback closeout assembly'2018 9,902,293'Independent cushion extension with optimized leg-splay angle'2018 9,889,773'Anthropomorphic upper seatback'2018 9,873,362Flexible seatback system2018 9,873,360Flexible seatback system2018 9,849,856Side airbag energy management system2017 9,849,817Composite seat structure2017 9,845,032Modular back panel sub-assembly2017 9,845,035Manual lumbar pump assembly2017 9,834,166Side airbag energy management system2017 9,821,688'Rear seat cushion with H-point articulation'2017 9,809,131'Anthropomorphic pivotable upper seatback support'2017 9,802,535'Seat having ambient lighting'2017 9,802,521'Multilayer seat'2017 9,796,310'Composite one-piece cushion nose'2017 9,789,790'Tuned flexible support member and flexible suspension features for comfort carriers'2017 9,776,543'Integrated independent thigh supports'2017 9,776,533'Torsion bar upper seatback support assembly'2017 9,758,064'Vehicle seat mounted angled desk top'2017 9,758,015'Vehicle comfort system with efficient coordination of complementary thermal units'2017 9,756,408'Integrated sound system'2017 9,744,888'Integrated cooling system for an adjustable headrest assembly'2017 9,713,975'Vehicle seating assembly having a blower mounted to the seatback against a plastic matrix'2017 9,707,877'Independent thigh extension and support trim carrier'2017 9,707,870'Flexible seatback system'2017 9,707,873'Flexible seatback system'2017 9,694,779'Seatback with side airbag energy management system'2017 9,649,963'Trim and foam assembly for a vehicle seat'2017 9,649,962'Independent cushion extension and thigh support'2017 9,630,533'Switch for selecting and adjusting seat-related functions of motor vehicle seats'2017 9,616,776'Integrated power thigh extender'2017 9,604,553'Virtual H-point seat back system'2017 9,597,990'Internal map pocket'2017 9,586,506'Rear seat cushion with H-point articulation'2017 9,579,998'Flexible vehicle seat'2017 9,573,528'Integrated seatback storage'2017 9,566,888'Vehicle seat having extendable bolsters and thigh supports'2017 9,566,930'Vehicle seat assembly with side-impact airbag deployment mechanism'2017 9,566,884'Powered head restraint electrical connector'2017 9,555,688'Therma-zone vehicle system'2017 9,527,418'Semi rigid push/pull vented envelope system'2016 9,527,419'Vehicle seating assembly with manual cushion tilt'2016 9,527,414'Power articulating headrest assembly'2016 9,511,698'Vehicle seat back having support members with integrated recliner heart'2016 9,505,322'Manual lumbar pump assembly'2016 9,499,080'Vehicle seat back member'2016 D0767292'Vehicle seat'2016 9,421,894'Vehicle seating assembly with manual independent thigh supports'2016 9,415,713'Flexible seatback system'2016 9,409,504'Flexible seatback system'2016 9,399,418'Independent cushion extension and thigh support'2016 9,376,043'Cushion pan for a vehicle seat assembly'2016 9,365,142'Manual independent thigh extensions'2016 9,365,143'Rear seat modular cushion'2016 9,346,385'Vehicle seating assembly with multi-contour system'2016 9,340,162'Seat cushion assembly'2016 9,333,882'Manual upper seatback support'2016 9,333,887'Power articulating headrest assembly'2016 9,327,629'Temporary seat covers'2016 9,315,131'Suspension seat back and cushion system having an inner suspension panel'2016 9,315,130'Articulating head restraint'2016 9,302,643'Vehicle seating assembly with side airbag deployment'2016 9,283,873'Flex and fold vehicle seating assembly'2016 D0750927'Vehicle seat back cushion'2016 D0750926'Vehicle seat cushion'2016 D0750929'Vehicle seat headrest'2016 D0750928'Vehicle seat back cover'2016 9,266,407'Climate control system for a vehicle and a method of control'2016 9,254,764'Seat with integrated trim assembly and head restraint'2016 9,227,541'Composite modular rear seat structure frame'2016 9,216,677'Quick-connect trim carrier attachment'2015 9,211,866'Seatbelt and adjustable buckle presenter assembly'2015 9,199,560'Self-adjusting seat stiffness system'2015 9,193,284'Articulating cushion bolster for ingress/egress'2015 9,187,019'Thigh support for customer accommodation seat'2015 9,187,012'Pivoting and reclining vehicle seating assembly'2015 9,168,852'Climate comfort seat assembly'2015 9,168,848'Vehicle seating assembly'2015 9,150,132'Vehicle comfort system with efficient coordination of complementary thermal units'2015 9,126,504'Integrated thin flex composite headrest assembly'2015 9,126,508'Upper seatback pivot system'2015 9,108,553'Vehicle seat suspension system'2015 9,096,157'Seating assembly with air distribution system'2015 9,079,513'Luggage retention system'2015 9,061,616'Articulating headrest assembly'2015 9,045,063'Articulating seat bolsters'2015 9,039,081'Wire harness for a vehicle seating assembly'2015 9,016,784'Thin seat leg support system and suspension'2015 9,016,783'Thin seat flex rest composite cushion extension'2015 8,960,791'Trim attachment apparatus for vehicle seating assembly'2015 8,955,910'Recliner swing-gate control spacer'2015 8,931,844'Easy slim fold seat'2015 8,905,431'Side airbag assembly for a vehicle seat'2014 8,882,197'Ultra flex and fold seat with ingress/egress feature'2014 8,801,073'Luggage retention system'2014 8,789,868'Luggage retention system'2014 8,770,646'Adjustable floating seat'2014 8,727,374'Vehicle seatback with side airbag deployment'2014 8,702,120'Active bolster deployed from vehicle seat'2014 8,702,053'Vehicle seat interface assembly'2014 8,573,675'Reverse pedestal seat'2013 8,567,842'Transverse sliding/accommodation easy entry seat'2013 8,556,346'Vehicle seat with rotating angle adjustment'2013

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

2013–2021Patents assigned to FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC (298)· patent assignee history

2013–2017Patents assigned to LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREW (18)· patent assignee history

2013–2016Patents assigned to FERRETTI DANIEL (8)· patent assignee history

2013–2016Patents assigned to AYYASH KHALED (7)· patent assignee history

2013–2015Patents assigned to JARANSON JOHN W (7)· patent assignee history

2013–2021Based in Northville, MI, US· patent location history

2015Based in Nothville, MI, US· patent location history

2018Based in Dearborn, MI, US· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC	298	2013–2021
LINE JOHNATHAN ANDREWself	18	2013–2017
FERRETTI DANIEL	8	2013–2016
AYYASH KHALED	7	2013–2016
JARANSON JOHN W	7	2013–2015

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Northville, MI, US	301	2013–2021
Dearborn, MI, US	1	2018
Nothville, MI, US	1	2015