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Michael Hier
Also filed as: HIER MICHAEL · HIER MICHAEL J
33 granted patents·10 pending applications·731 citations·filing 1998–2008
98Inventor score
Files withLEAR CORP29INT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS6COWELCHUK GLENN A3HIER MICHAEL J2LEAR AUTOMOTIVE DEARBORN INC2
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43 records- 0194US6756004B2Method for manufacturing cockpit-type instrument panelsLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Jun 29, 2004·72 cites·18 claims
- 0289US7156437B2Automotive trim part with applique and method of making sameLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 2, 2007·39 cites·5 claims
- 0389US6652793B2Method of manufacturing a vehicle cup holder arm assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Nov 25, 2003·30 cites·7 claims
- 0488US7690677B2Trim panel having foam bridge supported hidden tear seamINT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 6, 2010·17 cites·20 claims
- 0588US7108312B2Vehicle door trim bolster with multi-feel cover and method of making the sameLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 19, 2006·28 cites·5 claims
- 0688US6441510B1Reconfigurable modular instrument cluster arrangementLEAR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 27, 2002·49 cites·20 claims
- 0788US6392147B1Protector that snaps over routed partsLEAR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted May 21, 2002·80 cites·19 claims
- 0888US6364351B1Vehicle air bag restraint assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 2, 2002·44 cites·9 claims
- 0986US6679544B1Molded energy absorberLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Jan 20, 2004·41 cites·24 claims
- 1084US6568707B2Molded seamless vehicle interior panel for concealing an airbagLEAR CORP·Filed 2001·Granted May 27, 2003·32 cites·16 claims
- 1182US7291301B2Method of manufacturing an airbag assembly and vehicle trim componentINT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 6, 2007·17 cites·12 claims
- 1280US7121578B2Trim panel having foam bridge supported hidden tear seamLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 17, 2006·24 cites·19 claims
- 1378US7140636B2Airbag support assembly for a vehicle instrument panelLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 28, 2006·13 cites·20 claims
- 1477US6511342B1Modular instrument panel system having a flat flexible busLEAR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Jan 28, 2003·28 cites·7 claims
- 1576US7458604B2Automotive trim assembly having an integrated airbag doorINT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS·Filed 2004·Granted Dec 2, 2008·22 cites·14 claims
- 1675US7192074B2Automotive compartment having an integrated spring mechanism and method of making the sameLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Mar 20, 2007·21 cites·20 claims
- 1772US7226079B2Air bag assembly with two piece air bag housingLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Jun 5, 2007·9 cites·36 claims
- 1872US7014208B2Interior vehicle trim panelLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 21, 2006·15 cites·15 claims
- 1971US7425029B2Integral cushioned trim panel for a vehicleLEAR CORP·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 16, 2008·7 cites·10 claims
- 2069US7478854B2Automotive handle with soft feel and method of making the sameINT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 20, 2009·7 cites·6 claims
- 2169US6966829B1HVAC system for a vehicle with concealed ventsLEAR CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 22, 2005·13 cites·20 claims
- 2267US6217098B1Instrument panel top cover with integral foamed componentsLEAR AUTOMOTIVE DEARBORN INC·Filed 1998·Granted Apr 17, 2001·35 cites·11 claims
- 2361US7160404B2Method of manufacturing an airbag assembly and vehicle trim componentLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 9, 2007·10 cites·16 claims
- 2461US6942243B2Vehicle instrument panel air bag door assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 13, 2005·10 cites·18 claims
- 2560US6732894B2Vehicle cup holder arm assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted May 11, 2004·19 cites·18 claims
- 2658US7458631B2Automotive armrest with soft feel and method of making the sameINT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS·Filed 2004·Granted Dec 2, 2008·7 cites·8 claims
- 2758US6872349B2Molded seamless vehicle interior panel for concealing an airbagLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 29, 2005·8 cites·17 claims
- 2854US6468457B2Method of manufacturing a vehicle cup holder arm assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 22, 2002·12 cites·8 claims
- 2954US2009051066A1Automotive armrest with soft feel and method of making the sameINT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 3052US6851704B2Air bag assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 8, 2005·5 cites·27 claims
- 3151US2007080474A1Method of Making An Automotive Trim Part With AppliqueLEAR CORP·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 3249US7219922B2Interior vehicle trim panelLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted May 22, 2007·3 cites·20 claims
- 3348US6060663AFoam wire harness with non-continuous convolutesLEAR AUTOMOTIVE DEARBORN INC·Filed 1998·Granted May 9, 2000·12 cites·17 claims
- 3447US7163234B2Vehicular cross car beam assembly having an integral air bag inflatorLEAR CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 16, 2007·2 cites·10 claims
- 3547US2005253365A1Vehicle instrument panel air bag door assemblyLEAR CORP·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 3647US2006082179A1Automotive trim assembly having impact countermeasures and method of making the sameDEPUE TODD L·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 3745US2006082175A1Automotive trim part with multi-feel cover and method of making the sameCOWELCHUK GLENN A·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 3842US2006082109A1Method of making an automotive trim assembly having an integrated airbag doorHIER MICHAEL J·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 3942US2006066088A1Inflatable airbag cushion formed with a blown elastomer core and methods of using and manufacturing sameHIER MICHAEL J·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4040US2004119267A1Natural fiber tether for an airbag systemLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 4140US2006097544A1Automotive interior trim assembly and methodCOWELCHUK GLENN A·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4240US2006099395A1Automotive interior trim assembly and methodCOWELCHUK GLENN A·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4336US7125048B2DampenerLEAR CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 24, 2006·0 cites·18 claims
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