Company patents
Adient US LLC
Adient US LLC's patent strategy is overwhelmingly concentrated in Vehicle Seats & Accommodations, representing 96.2% of its portfolio, which is unsurprising given its core business. However, the 34 patents so far in 2026 for this category represent a -34.6% decline from 2025, suggesting a potential shift in focus or a slowdown in new filings, while smaller categories like Plastics Shaping & Molding and Furniture (Chairs, Beds) show fluctuating but generally minor contributions to their overall strategy.
Patent Trend by Technology Area
Yearly patent publications since 2023
Product themes
Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.
182 US filings (since 2023) · 4 categories · 9 themes
Methods, tools, and component designs that facilitate the efficient and robust manufacturing, assembly, and attachment of vehicle seat structures, covers, and internal mechanisms.
Seat designs and mechanisms that allow for dynamic adjustment, folding, removal, or repositioning of seats or seat components to adapt to various passenger, cargo, or vehicle usage scenarios.
Integration of mechanisms, sensors, and actuators to provide dynamic adjustments for user comfort, such as lumbar support, reclining positions, massage functions, or controlled movement.
Safety features built into or around vehicle seats to protect occupants during various accident scenarios, including airbags, pre-crash positioning, and blast attenuation.
Technologies specifically designed for securing children in vehicles, including child safety seats, impact absorption features, and mechanisms to ensure correct installation or detect misuse.
Non-core functionalities or convenience items directly integrated into or associated with vehicle seats, such as adjustable pillows, fitness devices, audio systems, or tray tables.
Integrated systems within vehicle seats that provide heating, cooling, ventilation, or air treatment (e.g., scenting) to enhance occupant comfort and well-being.
Systems and methods for detecting the presence, position, characteristics (e.g., weight, pressure, contact area), or state of vehicle occupants, often used for safety, comfort, or system control.
Devices and structural elements within the vehicle cabin or attached to the vehicle body designed to organize, secure, or support various articles, equipment, or even pets, often featuring customizable compartments or robust attachment mechanisms.
Patents
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Occupant Sensing & Monitoring