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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162391 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8106338 | Flat heating element The present invention relates to a heating element for heating at least one surface contacted at times by a user, with a plurality of heating conductors or heating conductor sections that are directly or indirectly connected electrically to one another, at least in ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8066250 | Mounting clip with improved noise vibration and harshness damping A clip assembly for attaching two component assemblies while reducing NVH characteristics comprising a first clip portion; a second clip portion; and a middle clip portion that connectively spans between the first clip portion and the second clip portion; wherein th... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7971931 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7918498 | Valve layer for a seat In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7838804 | Flat heating element The present invention pertains to an electric heating element with at least one flat heating resistor to be arranged near a surface to be heated, and at least one electrode that serves to feed a current into the heating resistor and features at least two contact con... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7832798 | Valve layer for a seat In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7781704 | Control system for operating automotive vehicle components There is disclosed a control system for operating automotive vehicle components. The control system typically includes at least a control module programmed with instructions for controlling a heater, a ventilator or both. ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7775602 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7741582 | Heater for automotive vehicle and method of forming same There is disclosed a heater for an automotive vehicle or other article of manufacture. The heater typically includes a first conductive medium and a second conductive medium disposed upon a carrier. In a preferred embodiment, the first conductive medium includes a f... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7735932 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. More particularly an insert for a ventilated seat, the insert including a forward layer, a rearward layer, a spacer material intermediate of the forward layer and the rea... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7714256 | Flat heating element The present invention relates to a heating element for heating at least one surface contacted at times by a user, with a plurality of heating conductors or heating conductor sections that are directly or indirectly connected electrically to one another, at least in ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7714254 | Air-conditioner comprising an operating device A climate control device (1) with a heater (5), a ventilation device (7), and with an operating device (3). The operating device includes an operating element (9) that can be switched to at least three different operating states. T... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7695062 | Device for receiving functional elements A device (2) for accommodating functional elements in regions of a motor vehicle interior that are subjected to mechanical forces at least at times, having a base layer (8), an intermediate layer (10) and a cover layer (12), wherein the l... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7637573 | Automotive vehicle seating insert There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7637569 | Device for conducting air in order to provide air conditioning for a body support device A device for guiding air for air conditioning a body support device, that may include a carrier layer including a contact surface and a opposing surface; a heating conductor disposed upon the contact surface; an air guiding layer including an air-impermeable wall, w... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7618089 | Air conditioning system for a seat An air-conditioning system for a seat includes a cushion having a cover and two air-conditioned zones proximate a surface facing a seat occupant, and an elongated depression between the zones, the depression having a floor which is recessed with respect to the zones... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7588288 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed a sealed edge insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also includes an air mover (e.g.,... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7578552 | Automotive vehicle seat having a comfort system There is disclosed a comfort system suitable for use in a seat of an automotive vehicle. The system preferably includes an air mover in fluid communication with an open space below a trim layer of the seat for providing ventilation, heating and/or cooling to the sea... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7549707 | Automotive vehicle seating comfort system There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing f... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7510239 | Air-conditioning device for the passenger area of a vehicle A device (3) for climate control of a motor vehicle seat (20) with a cushion core (22) for the support of a passenger, having an upper air distribution device (25) at the front side (27) of the cushion core (22) facing the p... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7477969 | Temperature conditioned assembly having a controller in communication with a temperature sensor There is disclosed a temperature conditioned assembly for use in a component (e.g., a seat or steering wheel) of a transportation vehicle (e.g., an automotive vehicle, a plane, a train or the like). The assembly typically includes one or more conditions such as a he... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7475938 | Air conditioned seat and air conditioning apparatus for a ventilated seat An air conditioned seat with a padded seat surface (4) and a padded backrest (8) and with a fan (16) arranged beneath the seat surface (4). The fan (16) is connected to an air distribution apparatus (20, 22) in the seat, and... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7425034 | Automotive vehicle seat having a comfort system There is disclosed a comfort system suitable for use in a seat of an automotive vehicle. The system preferably includes an air mover in fluid communication with an open space below a trim layer of the seat for providing ventilation, heating and/or cooling to the sea... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7370911 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed a sealed edge insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also includes an air mover (e.g.,... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7306283 | Heater for an automotive vehicle and method of forming same There is disclosed a heater for an automotive vehicle or other article of manufacture. The heater typically includes a first conductive medium and a second conductive medium disposed upon a carrier. In a preferred embodiment, the first conductive medium includes a f... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7223948 | Covered conductor and heater formed therewith There is disclosed a conductor having a conductive element and a covering surrounding at least a portion of the conductive element. Preferably, the covering has an inner portion and an outer portion formed of different materials such that the melting point of the in... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7213876 | Vehicle seat and associated air conditioning apparatus A vehicle seat with a backrest (16) that has a backrest cushion (18) and a rear backrest cover (20), and an air-handling device that is associated with the backrest (16) and is connected to an air distribution device (30, 32) in th... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201441 | Air conditioned seat and air conditioning apparatus for a ventilated seat An air conditioned seat with a padded seat surface (4) and a padded backrest (8) and with a fan (16) arranged beneath the seat surface (4). The fan (16) is connected to an air distribution apparatus (20, 22) in the seat, and... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7145102 | Heated handle and method of forming same There is disclosed a heated handle (e.g. a steering wheel) and a method for forming the handle. The handle typically includes a core, an outer cover layer and a heater, which is preferably disposed at least partially between the outer cover layer and the core. The h... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141760 | Covered conductor and heater formed therewith There is disclosed a conductor having a conductive element and a covering surrounding at least a portion of the conductive element. Preferably, the covering has an inner portion and an outer portion formed of different materials such that the melting point of the in... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131689 | Automotive vehicle seating comfort system There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing f... | 11/07/2006 |
| 6869139 | Automotive vehicle seating comfort system There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing f... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6857697 | Automotive vehicle seating comfort system There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing f... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6727467 | Heated handle and method of forming same A heated handle (e.g. a steering wheel) is provided for an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle along with a method for forming the handle. The handle typically includes a core, an outer cover layer and a heater, which is preferably disposed at least... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6710303 | Intermediate electrical connecting device for seat-heating systems An intermediate electrical connecting apparatus (14) for a seat-heating system (10) includes a first junction (48) and a second junction (50). The first junction (48) is electrically coupled to a first heating element segment (3... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6686562 | Heating element A heating element comprises a heating film having an electrically nonconductive support layer and a conductive layer. The conductive layer of the present invention comprises a metallic layer or material that is deposited onto the support layer. The heatin... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6619736 | Vehicle seat ventilation system A vehicle seat ventilating system comprising at least one fan (4) arranged in the seat (7) and controlled by a central control unit (1) and an electric control unit (3) associated with each fan (4) for actuating the respective fan in response to control s... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6604426 | Variable capacitance pressure sensor A pressure sensor having a first pole element and a second pole element spaced apart from each other and forming a capacitor. The first pole element includes a substantially flat portion around which the second pole element is bent forming a bent edge por... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6591685 | Pressure sensor The present invention relates to a pressure sensor comprising a capacitor with a first capacitor pole element (1) and at least one additional capacitor pole element (3) arranged at a distance from one another. In accordance with the invention, at least on... | 07/15/2003 |
