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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123290 | Portable cooling device A cooling system which having a body section which includes a flexible material; at least two mist dispensing fans connected to the body section; and control circuitry having at least a first switch controlling fan speed and a second switch controlling mist dispensi... | 02/28/2012 |
| 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 |
| 7744153 | Therapeutic seat back insert A thermal pack as utilized with an insert to direct at least one of heat and cooling through an open mesh back chair. Additional features may include pillow with a pocket, or a bracket configured to place the thermal pack at least in an effective thermal transfer ra... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7708338 | Ventilation system for seat A climate controlled seat assembly comprises a chamber defined by a substantially fluid impermeable layer, the fluid impermeable layer having a first side and second side, the first side comprising a plurality of openings, a support structure positioned within the c... | 05/04/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7600812 | Transportable shelter apparatus with heated seat for ice-fishing and hunting A transportable shelter providing convective heat and a heated seat for the user's comfort, and providing heat to prevent the formation of ice in an enclosed fish hole when ice-fishing. Generally a box-like design, where the front of the box has no bottom or top, an... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7591507 | Tie strap for climate controlled seat A conduit for a climate controlled seat assembly. A first port is at a first end of the body and is in communication with the fluid passage. A second port is at a second end of the body and is in communication with the fluid passage, An attachment device comprising ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7452028 | Modular comfort assembly for occupant support A modular comfort assembly is disclosed. The modular comfort assembly is adapted for installation within an occupant support. The occupant support includes a surface, which has a recess therein. The modular comfort assembly includes a ventilation diffuser allowing f... | 11/18/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7347316 | Spiral conveyor belt drive system An improved spiral conveyor self-stacking drive system designed to increase the life of a multiple link conveyor belt by reducing the stresses exerted on the belt when disposed in a spiral configuration. The drive system includes a conical guide ring upon which the ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| RE39394 | Seat apparatus with air flow A seat apparatus includes a seat cushion, a seat back associated with the seat cushion, an air vent extending from the bottom side of the cushion towards the sitting side of the cushion, and an air producing device which blows air, preferably temperature controlled ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7108319 | Air conditioned cushion part for a vehicle seat The invention relates to an upholstered element (1) for a lower seat part (2) and/or a backrest (4) of an air-conditioned motor-vehicle seat (6), comprising an elastic upholstered air-permeable base part (8) and an air-permeable ai... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7083227 | 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... | 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 |
| 7070232 | Breathable seat A breathable seat comprises a seat body formed of urethane foam, a three-dimensional network cushion body incorporated in that region of the seat body which bears a user's body, a seat cover having breathability, and a pan frame. The cushion body is formed of a larg... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059671 | Apparatus for modified chair with cooling air jets The Modified Chair with Cooling Air Jets can be used to fulfill the need to provide a cooling mechanism for a person using a beach or lounge chair for relaxation purposes. Cool air is blown using fans into the framework of this modified chair and is dispensed throug... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055900 | Support structure for a vehicle A ventilated support structure for a vehicle, such as a bicycle, comprises a seat surface supported on a rigid or semi-rigid frame. The seat surface having a slot extending along the top surface of the support structure. The slot has at least one opening disposed th... | 06/06/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6928829 | Vehicle air conditioner with seat air conditioning unit In a seat air conditioning unit for a vehicle seat constructed with a seat cushion and a seat back, when a seat air conditioning operation is performed in a cooling operation of a passenger compartment, a cooling capacity of cool air blown from the seat back is set ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6663175 | Vehicle seat cover, and a vehicle seat including such a cover A flexible cover for a vehicle seat has an inside face with a conductive thread fixed thereagainst to form a seam in chain stitch that does not pass through the cover and that is not visible on the outside face of the cover.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6629728 | Support structure for a vehicle A ventilated support structure for a vehicle, such as a bicycle, comprising an upper side having a seat surface which is supported on a rigid or semi-rigid frame on which is anchored elastically flexible padding there between. The support structure may fu... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6505886 | Climatized seat with vortex tube A climatized seat utilizing a vortex tube is provided. The vortex tube separates compressed air into hot and cold air streams, which are used to heat and cool the seat. In a preferred embodiment, the seat includes a vortex tube, communicative passageways ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6478369 | Seat air conditioner having mechanism following passenger seat A seat air duct includes a floor duct fixed to the floor surface of vehicle cabin and flexible ducts. The upper wall of the floor duct is partially formed by flexible slide walls. The flexible slide walls are formed in an accordion and stretch and contrac... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6371552 | Seat pressure sensor unit A seat pressure sensor unit of the present invention is provided at a portion receiving a pressure of a seat. The sensor unit comprises a sensor provided on a top face of a base cloth and a heater wire provided on the top face of the base cloth not so as ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6295979 | Pedestal mount personal heater A personal warming apparatus includes of a chimney having an open top end, an open bottom end, an inner wall, an outer wall, and an insulating liner. A heating element is disposed within the chimney, and the chimney is suspended in an elevated position fr... | 10/02/2001 |
