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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136874 | Fluidic climate control system for a seat A fluid-based or fluidic climate control system for a seat includes first and second portions positionable adjacent to first and second surfaces of the seat and a fluid control module (FCM) for circulating fluid in a closed-loop within the portions. The FCM delivers... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7517013 | Combination cooling pad for a vehicle seat and cooled, dual-configuration bag A combination cooling pad and bag comprises a flexible pad with pockets, cooling packs in the pockets, handles on opposing edges of the pad, and closure mechanisms on the edges and surface of the pad. A handle is sized to loop around a vehicle seat headrest and susp... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7497513 | Buffer cushion for automobiles The present invention discloses a buffer cushion for automobiles including: a main air chamber (2) having a size corresponding to the sizes of the automobile seats; an auxiliary air chamber (3) having a relatively smaller size than the main air chamber... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7438356 | Portable heated stadium seat and method A portable stadium seat having a base and a back for use on bleacher or hard plastic seating is disclosed which has heated seat and backrest members and a self-contained, rechargeable electrical power source for operating an electrical heating element contained in e... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7344196 | U-shaped seat cushion having thermal transfer unit A padded seating cushion having a main section at the front end and a pair of arms extending rearwardly therefrom to define a generally U-shaped aperture open and extending to the rear of the cushion to support the user's ischial portions while alleviating direct pr... | 03/18/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7276275 | Laminated spacer fabric A laminated material including a decorative or functional cover layer laminated to a porous material layer. The cover layer may include a rigid, semi-rigid or flexible material and the porous spacer material layer may include a reticulated foam, nonwoven textile, or... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7272936 | Variable temperature cushion and heat pump A heat pump for use in a variable temperature cushion includes a housing with an inlet and a blower motor to draw in outside air to a two stage Peltier effect module that forms a sealed wall between a sub-cool side and a warm side of the housing. At the bottom of th... | 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 |
| 7250586 | Surface heating system and method for producing it and a heatable object A surface heating system consists of a support and a heating layer that contains an electrically conductive plastic. The heating layer is formed by a flexible film. A heatable object made as such a surface heating system. A method for producing a surface heating sys... | 07/31/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7174854 | Body temperature holding device with heart rate and respiration rate detecting function for small animals and heart rate and respiration rate measuring system for small animals using the device A device, for maintaining body temperature with detection of heart rate and respiratory rate small animals, has a layered structure and includes a sheet-like pressure-sensitive sensor superimposed on a flat-plate heater and sandwiched between thin insulation sheets.... | 02/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7159258 | Replaceable bedding structure A replaceable bedding structure for double uses in winter and summer mainly includes a bottom cover which has an opening with a coupling section located on the periphery thereof. The upper cover has a connecting section corresponding to the coupling section and a pl... | 01/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7097244 | Thermal protection apparatus and method for child car seat A thermal protection device shaped and sized to substantially cover a child car seat is placed within an interior portion of the child car seat to form an air pocket and thereby thermally protect the child car seat. In one embodiment, the thermal protection device i... | 08/29/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7045743 | Heated vehicle cushion Vehicle heating systems such as portable vehicle cushions, steering wheel covers, and other interior surfaces include a direct current heating circuit for producing heat when activated; a surface material covering the heating circuit to isolate the heating circuit f... | 05/16/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6957545 | Vehicle air conditioner with ventilating function while parking An air conditioning apparatus preferentially ventilates a space close to a seat and/or a steering wheel on which a passenger directly makes a contact in a passenger compartment while a vehicle is parked. The uncomfortable feeling of a passenger that might occur when... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6918144 | Self-heating portable massage table A self-heating, portable massage or therapy table is disclosed. The portable massage table comprises a cushioned pad that is comfortable for a user to sit or lie on. Preferably inside the cushioned pad is an electrical heat mechanism which heats the cushioned pad. T... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6893086 | 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... | 05/17/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6857954 | Portable seat cooling apparatus The present invention relates to a seat or chair cooling apparatus. In an embodiment the seat cooling apparatus cools the back of a user without the need of forced air. The seat cooling apparatus includes an array of conduits held in place by a set of supports to fo... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6848746 | Portable seat A portable seat is provided. The seat comprises a cushion device inside a pocket formed by an outer casing. A heat transfer device is carried by the cushion device and is inside the outer casing. The cushion may be reversed permitting the heat transfer device to be ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6822204 | Thermal seat and thermal device dispensing and vending system employing RFID-based induction heating devices An RFID-based induction heating/vending system for quickly and efficiently heating, vending, and recollecting stadium seats (10) or other objects. The system includes a plurality of objects each including an induction-heatable body (22), a charging/ven... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6817675 | Motor vehicle seat A motor vehicle seat includes padding which is assigned to a backrest or a seat cushion and includes a lower padding part, a ventilation layer which rests on the lower padding part and through which air may flow, and an air-permeable, upper padding layer arranged ab... | 11/16/2004 |
