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US 6422595

Occupant position sensor and method and arrangement for controlling a vehicular component based on an occupant's position

Current assignee: Automotive Technologies International, Inc.

Added 9/22/2026, 6:46:27 PM

At a glanceNo PTAB challenges2 lawsuits on fileasserted by Automotive Technologies International, Inc.

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Cases on file (2)

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Current assignee: Automotive Technologies International, Inc.

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Assignment history

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2 tracked lawsuits name US 6422595.