Patent ID: 8733842

Claim:
A vehicle seat having a stamped tailored metal seat back frame side member component, comprising: at least two portions; a first portion having a length and opposing ends said first portion having edges along said length and ends; said first portion composed of a first metal material, having at least one of a first material grade, first thickness or first material strength; a second portion having a length and opposing ends; said second portion having edges along said length and ends; said second portion composed of a second metal material having at least one of a second material grade, second thickness or second material strength; wherein at least one of said first material, first material grade, first thickness or first material strength is different from at least one of said, second material grade, said second thickness or said second material strength; and said first portion and said second portion joined along at least one respective edge of each other said first portion first material strength is greater than the second material strength of said second portion and said first portion is located proximal to a vehicle seat back pivot.