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David A. Hein
Also filed as: HEIN DAVID · HEIN DAVID A · HEIN DAVID ANTHONY
69 granted patents·26 pending applications·1,560 citations·filing 1994–2024
99Inventor score
Files withLEAR CORP67HEIN DAVID A6YETUKURI ARJUN4ALCOA FUJIKURA LIMITED3DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYS GROUP3
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95 records- 0198US7269484B2Vehicular touch switches with adaptive tactile and audible feedbackLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 11, 2007·110 cites·20 claims
- 0297US7255466B2Illuminated keyless entry control deviceLEAR CORP·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 14, 2007·93 cites·18 claims
- 0397US7091886B2Flexible touch-sense switchLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 15, 2006·93 cites·20 claims
- 0496US7605689B2Remote control with energy harvestingLEAR CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 20, 2009·85 cites·17 claims
- 0596US7170400B2System for customizing settings and sounds for vehicleLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 30, 2007·132 cites·20 claims
- 0696US6536928B1Multi-colored vehicle interior lightingLEAR CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 25, 2003·127 cites·26 claims
- 0795US10245963B2Air cooled wireless charging padLEAR CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 2, 2019·7 cites·15 claims
- 0895US7180017B2Integrated center stack switch bank for motor vehicleLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 20, 2007·68 cites·19 claims
- 0995US6737596B1Integrated switch bankLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted May 18, 2004·64 cites·11 claims
- 1094US8729856B2Thermal wall plug sensing and controlNATHAN JOHN F·Filed 2011·Granted May 20, 2014·22 cites·14 claims
- 1193US9499072B2Seat cushion length extender with sensorLEAR CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 22, 2016·10 cites·20 claims
- 1290US7248955B2Vehicle accessory proximity sensor slide switchLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 24, 2007·67 cites·10 claims
- 1390US6960735B2Multi-shot molded touch switchLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 1, 2005·51 cites·13 claims
- 1489US9821671B2Wall plug system for electric vehicleLEAR CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 21, 2017·7 cites·20 claims
- 1588US10046658B2Electrical cable assembly for electric vehicleLEAR CORP·Filed 2014·Granted Aug 14, 2018·11 cites·6 claims
- 1688US8432175B2System and method for evaluating vehicle charging circuitsHEIN DAVID A·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 30, 2013·12 cites·20 claims
- 1788US7136051B2Touch pad sensor for motor vehicleLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 14, 2006·44 cites·8 claims
- 1888US6441510B1Reconfigurable modular instrument cluster arrangementLEAR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 27, 2002·49 cites·20 claims
- 1987US9383872B2System for controlling a vehicle seat assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 5, 2016·9 cites·18 claims
- 2087US7145263B2Automatic headrest adjustment control system for a vehicle seat assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 5, 2006·53 cites·13 claims
- 2186US7719142B2Audio and tactile switch feedback for motor vehicleLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted May 18, 2010·38 cites·20 claims
- 2285US7370995B2Console and light assemblyINT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS·Filed 2006·Granted May 13, 2008·13 cites·20 claims
- 2384US6250706B1Integrated flat cable connectorLEAR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Jun 26, 2001·37 cites·14 claims
- 2482US6590354B2Seat adjusting system having motor with integrated sensor and control electronicsLEAR CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 8, 2003·42 cites·13 claims
- 2581US10333335B2System and method of electric vehicle wireless charger output protection using zero voltage switchingLEAR CORP·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 25, 2019·4 cites·20 claims
- 2679US10011193B2Seat cushion length extender with sensorLEAR CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 3, 2018·3 cites·20 claims
- 2779US7556306B2System and method for actuation of a head restraintLEAR CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 7, 2009·18 cites·17 claims
- 2878US7121605B2Glove box with sensorLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 17, 2006·25 cites·23 claims
- 2977US12011097B2Seat assembly having an adjustable head restraintLEAR CORP·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 18, 2024·1 cites·20 claims
- 3077US10014615B2Connector assemblies for vehicle chargingLEAR CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 3, 2018·5 cites·8 claims
- 3177US6511342B1Modular instrument panel system having a flat flexible busLEAR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Jan 28, 2003·28 cites·7 claims
- 3276US10304621B2Bobbin with electromagnetic interference shield for electromagnetic deviceLEAR CORP·Filed 2017·Granted May 28, 2019·1 cites·13 claims
- 3376US9333880B2System and method for controlling vehicle seat movementLEAR CORP·Filed 2013·Granted May 10, 2016·7 cites·18 claims
- 3476US8922967B2Thermal protection system for electrical deviceGOELZ PAUL·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 30, 2014·16 cites·13 claims
- 3575US8648606B2Ground monitorHEIN DAVID A·Filed 2010·Granted Feb 11, 2014·3 cites·13 claims
- 3674US7277007B2Keyless smart start systemLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 2, 2007·26 cites·20 claims
- 3773US9662987B2Method and apparatus for detecting the existence of a safety groundHEIN DAVID A·Filed 2012·Granted May 30, 2017·3 cites·5 claims
- 3873US7221359B2Illuminated touch switchLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted May 22, 2007·11 cites·17 claims
- 3972US7138727B2Vehicular accessory control panelLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 21, 2006·20 cites·20 claims
- 4072US5490785AAutomotive splice connectorALCOA FUJIKURA LIMITED·Filed 1994·Granted Feb 13, 1996·33 cites·8 claims
- 4171US10483772B2System and method for electric vehicle wireless charger output protectionLEAR CORP·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 19, 2019·2 cites·20 claims
- 4268US6854782B2Seat position sensing device for use in occupant restraintLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 15, 2005·28 cites·10 claims
- 4366US8692557B2Ground monitorLEAR CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 8, 2014·1 cites·7 claims
- 4465US9434276B2Vehicle seat adjustment assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 6, 2016·3 cites·20 claims
- 4562US10622826B2Wireless charging unit for an electric vehicleLEAR CORP·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 14, 2020·1 cites·11 claims
- 4662US5703757AElectronic vehicular junction box having reduced size and weightALCOA FUJIKURA LIMITED·Filed 1996·Granted Dec 30, 1997·31 cites·2 claims
- 4760US11558683B2Sound systemLEAR CORP·Filed 2020·Granted Jan 17, 2023·0 cites·19 claims
- 4860US9296303B2Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) assembly convertible between a cord set and a charge stationLEAR CORP·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 29, 2016·2 cites·18 claims
- 4960US8672409B2Adjustable vehicle head restraintYETUKURI ARJUN·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 18, 2014·3 cites·18 claims
- 5059US2025282238A1Systems and methods for contactor controlDANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYS GROUP·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
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