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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8002344 | Temperature adjustable seat A temperature adjustable seat is disclosed. The temperature adjustable seat comprises a seat and air being blown into an inside thereof a thermoelectric device for heating and cooling the air, an air-blower for blowing either heated air or cooled air by the thermoel... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7963594 | Chair with air conditioning device A climate controlled seat assembly includes an outer frame and one or more layers of fabric. A panel member attached to the opposite side of the frame defines an inner space located between the panel member and the fabric. One or more channels attached to or formed,... | 06/21/2011 |
| RE41765 | Variable temperature seat A seating construction with a plurality of plenums into which is received temperature conditioned air. The air passes through the seat via a plurality of channels formed in the foam of the seat cushion. The air then migrates through a reticulated foam layer that is ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7665803 | Chair with air conditioning device A climate controlled seat assembly includes an outer frame and one or more layers of fabric. A panel member attached to the opposite side of the frame defines an inner space located between the panel member and the fabric. One or more channels attached to or formed,... | 02/23/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7527329 | Seat, in particular a vehicle seat, with means for deviating a ventilation flow based on Coanda effect A vehicle seat comprises at least one passage for a heating or conditioning air flow and a flow deviating device associated to the seat to control the flow of air through such passage. The flow deviating device comprises at least one Coanda effect deviating device. ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7396075 | Electrical device cooling structure in vehicle A rear seat is foldable by moving downward a seat cushion and folding forward a seat back. A power source unit is disposed below a rear floor to the rear of the rear seat. When the rear seat is in an unfolded state, cooling air can be introduced from inside a vehicl... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7356912 | Method for ventilating a seat The present invention is directed towards a method of forming a ventilated seat. More specifically, in one aspect, the present invention is directed towards providing an insert in fluid communications with an air mover and a seating surface, wherein the system optio... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354019 | Seat, and aircraft passenger seat in particular A seat, an aircraft passenger seat in particular, has seat components such as a seat element, a backrest retained by a backrest structure, and control and functional elements. At least one main component of the backrest structure is in the form of a hollow section | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338117 | Ventilated seat The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated fro... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331635 | Seat part for a vehicle seat The invention relates to a seat part for a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat, having a seat pan (1) made of sheet metal, a seat cushion applied to the seat pan (1) and a cable assembly (17) running in the seat cushion. In o... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322643 | Vehicle seat A vehicle seat having: a seat cushion and a seat back formed by covering a surface of a seat pad with a top cover member; a plurality of air holes which penetrate the seat pad to reach a surface of the top cover member; a plurality of air outlets which project from ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7290300 | Polyester fiber cushion applications A non-woven, randomly oriented polyester fiber cushion is provided with conditioned air to regulate a temperature of the cushion assembly. The overlapping fibers form interstices through which the air is blown. The air flows through the fibers in a tortuous path. | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287812 | Vehicle seat A vehicle seat having: a seat cushion and a seat back formed by covering a surface of a seat pad with a top cover member; a plurality of air holes which penetrate the seat pad to reach a surface of the top cover member; a plurality of air outlets which project from ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7275984 | Air conditioning unit for seat An air conditioning unit for introducing air to a surface of a seat back has a first air guide, a second air guide and a flexible connecting part. The first air guide is disposed on a rear side of a cushion member of the seat back to follow an elastic deformation of... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7274007 | 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. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7261372 | Seat air conditioner for vehicle A seat air conditioner for a vehicle seat includes a blower unit which has a blower fan and an air discharge duct, a vibration isolation unit arranged between the blower unit and a cushion member of the seat, and an accordion duct which is arranged between the air d... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7244914 | Sheet heater A sheet heater structured so that heating wire is fixed to air-passing base material by sewing. This structure can provide a sheet heater that has improved durability of heating wire 2 against the load imposed on the seat during sitting, comfortable feeling o... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7237290 | Volume-flexible body fillable with a fluid element A volume-flexible body fillable with a fluid including two sheets preferably welded together along the peripheral edges and preferably made of synthetic material, as well as a connection piece for a line for fluid inlet or outlet, preferably gas, especially air, int... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238101 | Thermally conditioned vehicle seat A thermoelectric device is disposed in series with the HVAC module for heating and cooling air Ta from the HVAC module for delivery to seat passages of a seat assembly. The thermoelectric device includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger having co... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229129 | Ventilated seat A ventilated seat assembly including a trim cover, an enclosed chamber, a spacer, and a cushion is disclosed. The enclosed chamber is formed by a top portion and an air-impermeable bottom portion and includes an opening for receiving air from an air mover. The top p... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7201508 | Backlighting method for an automotive trim panel The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of perforating the cover layer or soft skin of an automotive trim panel such as an instrument panel with a laser to allow light to bleed through the perforations. The light source would preferably be a low hea... | 04/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7168758 | Modular comfort assembly for occupant support A modular comfort assembly adapted for installation within an occupant support includes a ventilation diffuser bag allowing for circulation of air through the bag. The diffuser bag includes a side surface having perforations therein and an opposite non-perforated si... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163456 | Vehicle air conditioner Engine cooling water is charged to a flexible diaphragm member (3d) to expand the flexible diaphragm member (3d) so that the substantial sectional area of an air passage (3b) is decreased when a ventilation resistance, in an... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7147279 | Modular comfort assembly for occupant support A method of installing a modular comfort assembly within an occupant support includes the step of providing a modular comfort assembly including a heating element and at least one of a ventilation diffuser bag and a lumbar support system, the heating element, the di... | 12/12/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7114771 | Climate controlled seat A vehicle seat has a seat bottom and seat back. The seat bottom can have a ventilated insert located between the seat upholstery and the seat cushion. The insert can be in fluid communication with the cabin space of the vehicle. In one arrangement, the insert has a ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114783 | Specialized seating apparatus The present invention provides a seating apparatus having an adjustable level of firmness. The seating apparatus comprises a base, an inflatable element arranged on the base, and a cover covering the inflatable element. Access means in communication with the inflata... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7083236 | Vehicle seat cushion assembly A vehicle seat cushion assembly for providing additional comfort and support while facilitating air flow around and through the seat cushion assembly includes upper and lower sections pivotally coupled to each other for facilitating storage. The upper and lower sect... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070231 | Portable seat cooler A portable seat cushion comprising: A) a seat portion; B) a back portion; and C) an integral fan that circulates air through the seat and back portions, the front portion having a front surface, a perimeter, a rear surface and an interior between the rear and front ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7052091 | Automotive vehicle seat 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... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036163 | Furniture cover sheet A sheet of pliable, washable material is configured to cover at least a portion of a piece of furniture, such as a mattress. A manifold and a plurality of air flow tubes are formed in the sheet, with the air flow tubes in communication with the manifold. The air flo... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7037278 | Apparatus and method for pressure management having temperature controlled air flow An apparatus and method for alleviating excessive pressure development on a body area includes a cushion having bottom and top surfaces which are spaced apart. The top surface has a plurality of channels formed therethrough. A compressible inner layer is disposed be... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029065 | Ventilated seating system with improved low pressure performance The present invention provides a ventilated seating system. The ventilated seating system provides a back rest portion including an upper end and a lower end and a perforated duct positioned adjacent to the lower end of the back rest portion. The ventilated seating ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6997517 | Ventilated snowmobile seat A snowmobile seat having a ventilation system for allowing moisture that enters the cushion portion of the seat to be wicked away through a base section that is disposed between the tunnel of the snowmobile and the cushion. The base section provides ventilation spac... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997516 | Convertible seat with contoured-front for localized body heat dispersion and pressure reduction A seat (chair, stool, etc.) has a seat base with a contoured front that is recessed in the middle. The recess extends towards a seating center and/or in a downward direction, creating an open area for a seated person. The open area is located under the body part aro... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6976734 | 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... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6929322 | Vehicle seat air conditioning system A buffering member is connected between a cushion member and an air discharge duct of a blower unit to damp vibrations of the blower unit and thus to limit conduction of the vibrations from the blower unit to the cushion member. Resilient damper members are held bet... | 08/16/2005 |
