Daniel Ion Udriste

US Patent:

7467493, Dec 23, 2008

Filed:

Mar 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/068905

Inventors:

Daniel Udriste - Weston FL, US
Vasanth Suratkal - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Keith Gordon Robertson - Livonia MI, US

Assignee:

Keykert USA, Inc. - Wixom MI

International Classification:

E05F 11/001

US Classification:

49276

Abstract:

The invention relates to a raising device for raising or opening a closure panel, in particular a rear flip glass, decklid, door or hood of a vehicle, after the closure panel has been unlocked. The raising device includes a raising lever moveably supported by a base frame, a spring having one part coupled to the raising lever for providing a raising force and securing means associated with the base frame for securing another part of the spring to secure the spring in different spring conditions, where each spring condition yields a different spring force and raising the force.

US Patent:

7500721, Mar 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/821415

Inventors:

Michael Beroth - Winston-Salem NC, US
Daniel I. Udriste - Weston FL, US
Catalin Bunea - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

A47C 7/38

US Classification:

297410, 297406

Abstract:

A headrest support assembly capable of moving a headrest simultaneously in an up/down and fore/aft position. The headrest support assembly is located in a seat back and includes a headrest frame mounted on a support bracket, the support bracket includes a first and second guide track spaced apart from one another. Each guide track defines a substantially vertical first channel and a curved second channel therein. A first and second support pillar is mounted to the headrest frame. These first and second support pillars are located adjacent to the first and second guide track, respectively. A first and second guide roller is located on each of the first and second support pillars. The first guide roller is positioned within the first channel and the second guide roller is positioned within the second channel of the respective guide tracks.

US Patent:

7607729, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Mar 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/689973

Inventors:

Daniel I. Udriste - Weston FL, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

B60N 2/42

US Classification:

2972161

Abstract:

An apparatus is provided for securing a moveable seat substructure of a vehicle seating system to a stationary base substructure of the vehicle seating system during a dynamic event such as, for example, rapid vehicle deceleration. In one aspect, an inertia lock apparatus is provided for a vehicle seating system and includes: a striker bar; a pendulum latch pivotally moveable between a normal orientation and a latching orientation, wherein the pendulum latch includes a first end with a mass portion configured to pivot about a pivot point relative to a predetermined deceleration, a second end with a catch portion configured to catch the striker bar in the latching orientation and a cam slot intermediate the first end and the second end; and a lock mechanism configured to prevent the pendulum latch from moving from the latching orientation to the normal orientation. In another aspect, a vehicle seating system including the inertia lock apparatus is provided.

US Patent:

7607732, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Jun 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/821416

Inventors:

Michael Beroth - Winston-Salem NC, US
Sean Hames - Weston FL, US
Catalin Bunea - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Daniel I. Udriste - Weston FL, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

A47C 31/11
A47C 1/02

US Classification:

297229, 2972191, 297224, 2972281, 29722811, 29722812, 297 68

Abstract:

A one-piece upholstery cover that covers all the visible surfaces of a typical seat such as seatback cushion, seat pan cushion, seat pan extension cushion, leg rest cushion, and leg rest extension cushion. A seat covering system is also disclosed. The seat covering system includes a single elongated piece of upholstery having a first end and a second end and a loop portion intermediate the first and second ends. A first attachment portion is adjacent to the first end of the upholstery, and at least one spring mechanism attached to the second end. A first and second pivot member are attached to opposite sides of a seat back of a reclining chair. These first and second pivot members are also fixed to a seat pedestal while a connecting member having a first end attached to the first pivot member and a second end attached to the second pivot member extends through the loop portion of the elongated piece of upholstery.

US Patent:

7748778, Jul 6, 2010

Filed:

Jul 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/165702

Inventors:

Daniel I. Udriste - Weston FL, US
Ian Lawrence Frost - Tuscon AZ, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

B60N 2/42

US Classification:

2972161, 29737811

Abstract:

An apparatus is provided for securing a moveable scat substructure of a vehicle seating system to a stationary base substructure of the vehicle seating system during a dynamic event such as, for example, rapid vehicle deceleration. In one embodiment, an inertia lock apparatus is provided for a vehicle seating system and includes: a striker bar; a pendulum latch pivotally moveable between a normal orientation and a latching orientation; and a lock mechanism configured to prevent the pendulum latch from moving from the latching orientation to the normal orientation. In another embodiment the inertia lock apparatus includes a release mechanism for moving the pendulum latch from the latching orientation to the normal orientation, thereby unlocking the lock mechanism and resetting the apparatus. In another aspect, a vehicle seating system including the inertia lock apparatus is provided.

US Patent:

7950740, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Oct 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/256549

Inventors:

Catalin Bunea - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Daniel I. Udriste - Weston FL, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

A47C 1/00

US Classification:

29734423, 29734421

Abstract:

A seat swivel for providing angular adjustment of a seat to an infinite number of rotational positions with respect to a seat base. The seat swivel includes a swivel assembly having a swivel plate rotatably supported between a pair of fixed plates, the swivel plate being adapted to be affixed to the seat and the fixed plates being adapted to be affixed to a seat base. The seat swivel further includes a brake assembly having a mechanism for releasably retaining the seat in any one of the infinite number of positions when the seat is subjected to a first dynamic impact loading, the mechanism being either mechanically or electrically actuated, the mechanism being adapted to withstand a dynamic impact loading of up to about 16 g in at least one rotational position of the seat.

US Patent:

8534759, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Sep 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889874

Inventors:

Javier Valdes De La Garza - Doral FL, US
Catalin Bunea - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Daniel Udriste - Coral Springs FL, US

Assignee:

BE Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

B60N 2/34

US Classification:

29735413, 297323, 29741131

Abstract:

A passenger seat includes a seat back pivotably connected to a seat pan assembly, an armrest pivotally connected to the seat back, and a main linkage pivotably connected to the seat pan assembly at a first pivot point defining a first pivot axis. The main linkage is interconnected to the seat back through a secondary linkage and the main linkage is also interconnected to the armrest through a guide member that travels within a guide slot carried on the armrest and defining a guide pathway. Inclination of the seat back with respect to the seat pan assembly pivots the main link about the first pivot axis with respect to the seat pan assembly, which vertically moves the armrest with respect to the seat pan assembly, and maintains an upper surface of the armrest in substantially parallel relation with the seat pan assembly.

US Patent:

20050156447, Jul 21, 2005

Filed:

Oct 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/969923

Inventors:

Bryan Bishop - Northville MI, US
Vasanth Suratkal - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Daniel Udriste - Weston FL, US
Simon Vigdorchik - West Bloomfield MI, US

International Classification:

B62D025/10
B60J005/00

US Classification:

296076000, 296193110, 296146800

Abstract:

A pop-up striker for raising a lid, like a decklid, hood or door, of a vehicle comprises a spring for providing a pop-up force, whereby a first end of the spring is attached to a base plate. The pop-up striker further comprises a pop-up lever, which is pivoted to the base plate, whereby the pop-up lever is engaged with a second end of the spring. A striker element is secured to the base plate to restrict a pivoting movement of the pop-up lever.