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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8113591 | Apparatus and method for producing a ventilated chair backing assembly The present invention relates to an apparatus for a ventilated chair backing assembly comprising: a foam chair backing component with a first plurality of ventilation holes extending from a front surface to a back surface, said plurality of holes having a skin; an i... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8038222 | Actively ventilated vehicle seat An actively ventilated vehicle seat includes a lower air-impermeable seat cushion or backrest part, an air-permeable intermediate layer made of a spacer fabric and an upholstered cover. The vehicle seat is divided into upholstered areas which are delimited from each... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7946655 | Seat cushion structure A seat cushion structure is formed by combining upper and lower substrates made of a soft elastic material. Recessed spaces are formed on the upper and lower substrates respectively. Protrusions are formed in the recessed spaces. A flow passage is formed between eve... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7472962 | Seating structure having flexible support surface A seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some of the web structures are spaced apart such that they define openings therebetween.... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7455365 | Seating structure having flexible support surface A seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some of the web structures are non-planar and at least some adjacent web structures are ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7350324 | Folding chair A sign holding device for a folding chair that allows the user to display customized messages on a back rest of the chair. The sign holder is attached to the back rest in various manners so as to permit messages to be displayed when the chair is unfolded. The sign h... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338116 | Folding chair A folding chair includes front and back legs, a cushion frame, a cushion embedded in the cushion frame and has a hard board having air vents, a sound absorbing foam, and a back cushion connected with the inner edge of the front leg and includes a second hard board. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7252340 | Aircraft passenger seat with forward arm rest pivot A passenger seat with increased knee space for an aft-seated passenger, including a seat base for being attached to a supporting deck and at least one seat frame including a seat back and seat bottom carried by the seat base. At least one arm rest assembly is carrie... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249802 | Back support structure A tiltable chair including a housing, a back support pivotally attached to the housing about a first horizontal axis and a seat support pivotally attached to the back support about a second horizontal axis and moveably supported by a curved track formed on the housi... | 07/31/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7204550 | Seat of childcare apparatus A seat of a childcare apparatus comprises a backrest board having through holes in a thickness direction, a stacked board which has through holes which can be aligned with the through holes, a reflective sheet provided so as to cover the through holes and forming an... | 04/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7197801 | Automotive vehicle seat insert There is disclosed a method of manufacturing 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 pr... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7156468 | Adjustable grommet for a chair seat An adjustable grommet for a chair including an oval shaped member having a top surface, a bottom surface and a contiguous curved side surface. The adjustable grommet is positioned between the chair seat and the chair legs. The adjustable grommet can flex and compres... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152929 | Structure of a double-mesh seat of a chair A chair seat includes a lower loop-shaped member, an auxiliary mesh, a loop-shaped pad part, and an upper mesh; the lower loop-shaped member encircles a first space; the auxiliary mesh is positioned over the first space and the lower loop-shaped member, and securely... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7100978 | Ventilated seat A ventilated vehicle seat includes a porous upper surface layer, a resinous film non-porous first layer, a non-porous second layer, and a spacer layer. The resinous film non-porous first layer is beneath the upper surface layer and includes ventilation holes. The sp... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7059682 | Seating structure having flexible seating surface A seating structure includes a plurality of boss structures arranged in a pattern and a plurality of web structures joining adjacent boss structures within the pattern. At least some of the web structures are non-planar and at least some adjacent web structures are ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7040685 | Seat storing structure for a vehicle A third row seat of a vehicle includes a seat back which can be folded down onto a seat cushion, and a headrest which can be pivoted rearward with respect to the seat back. The seat cushion is mounted on the vehicle floor so as to be pivotable rearward. A recess is ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040710 | Ventilated seat A ventilated vehicle seat includes a bag formed from impermeable materials enclosing a spacer material. The latter preferably includes upper and lower netting sheets and fibers extending between the netting sheets, the fibers being sufficiently resilient to prevent ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6877815 | Seat of child-care instrument A seat of a child-care instrument comprises a seat plate, a backrest plate which can be reclined, and a lapping plate. The lapping plate integrally has a seat surface portion facing the seat plate, and a back surface portion facing the backrest plate. The seat plate... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6869140 | Ventilated seat A ventilated vehicle seat includes a bag formed from impermeable materials enclosing a spacer material. The latter preferably includes upper and lower netting sheets and fibers extending between the netting sheets, the fibers being sufficiently resilient to prevent ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6863342 | Air conditioned bench A seating device having an air conditioning unit fluidly connected to a substantially hollow air diffuser. The air diffuser has a plurality of apertures through which cold air generated by the air conditioning unit is exhausted. The air diffuser serves as a back res... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6840576 | Ventilated seat A ventilated vehicle seat includes a first portion and a tongue portion. The first portion includes a porous upper surface layer, a non-porous first inner layer that is adjacent to the upper surface layer and that includes ventilation holes, a non-porous lower surfa... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6786541 | Air distribution system for ventilated seat A ventilated vehicle seat includes an imperforate foam air plenum member located in a foam cushion top. The air plenum member is assembled from a molded box-like foam member and an integrally molded cover. The air plenum has an air port for application of positive o... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6761399 | Motor vehicle seat In a motor vehicle seat for an open motor vehicle, with an air supply device integrated in its backrest and/or head restraint, the device including an air outlet duct having an outlet opening arranged on the front side of the head restraint, for supplying the head, ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6726285 | Cellular chair construction An improved method of constructing seating surfaces, provides greater comfort through superior surface adjustments for a variety of users. The seating structure provides greater airflow to contact areas of the occupant's body, and is more efficient and economical to... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6648419 | Shock absorbing seat A shock-absorbing outdoor seat for recreational boats and the like includes a cushion member shaped to abuttingly support a seated user on an upper surface thereof, and a one-piece, hollow molded seat body member. The seat body member includes a front por... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6644751 | Shock absorbing seat A shock-absorbing outdoor seat for recreational boats and the like includes a cushion member shaped to abuttingly support a seated user on an upper surface thereof, and a one-piece, hollow molded seat body member. The seat body member includes a front por... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6629724 | Ventilated seat A portable ventilated seat assembly for use by an occupant in a vehicle includes a lay-on pad for supporting the occupant. The pad includes a porous material forming an upper surface layer, a non-porous first inner layer adjacent to the upper surface laye... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6598251 | Body support system A body support system is provided having improved static and dynamic mechanical response characteristics and improved thermal regulation. The body support system can be of a modular construction to provide mechanical response characteristics suited to a p... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6546578 | Seat cushion for vehicle seats A seat cushion for vehicle seats is disclosed. The seat cushion includes a seating surface and a core including a plurality of cylindrical tubular sections generally extending perpendicular to the seating surface.... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6357830 | Shock absorbing seat A shock-absorbing outdoor seat for recreational boats and the like includes a cushion member shaped to abuttingly support a seated user on an upper surface thereof, and a one-piece, hollow molded seat body member. The seat body member includes a front por... | 03/19/2002 |
| 5816661 | Vehicle seat structure A vehicle seat structure includes a seat cushion provided such that a spring constant of the seat cushion is set to be lowest at a central portion of a vehicle occupant at a hip point position of the vehicle occupant and become greater from the central po... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5700052 | Chair for an acoustically designed building A chair includes a main body with a seat, openings formed in the greater part of the lower surface of the seat, a sound absorbing structure contained in the seat while facing the openings, and a louver having a series of openings defined with a number of ... | 12/23/1997 |
