| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 297180120 | Electric heating element | 77 |
| 20080238159 | HEATER SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT SEAT - A heater system for an aircraft seat includes a first heater pad secured to the bottom seat cushion and a second heater pad secured to the back seat cushion, with both pads being under an upholstery cover. The first and second heater pads each has a body of an open cell foam material that is self flame extinguishing, and an electric resistance wire embedded in a winding pattern within the body. A control module applies a variable electric current to the electric resistance wire in each of the first and second heater pads. Preferably only the second heater pad for the back seat cushion can be activated or both the first and second heater pads can be activated. A pushbutton switch module allows the seat occupant step the control module through a sequence of different heating levels. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090001778 | Reduced power heat mat - A vehicle seat assembly includes a seating surface, wherein the seating surface defines a plurality of temperature controlled zones. At least one electrically actuated heating/cooling source provides one of heating and cooling to the plurality of zones. A controller individually controls electrical power supplied from the source to each zone and is operative to reduce power consumption in one zone relative to another zone in accordance with a predetermined profile designed to limit the overall power consumption of the assembly. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090015042 | Apparatus and method for adjusting an airflow of an air supply device for a vehicle seat - An apparatus and method for adjusting an airflow of an air supply device for a vehicle seat, in particular of a cabriolet, are provided. At an outside temperature which is greater than a predetermined limit temperature, the heating element of the air supply device may be deactivated. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090051196 | SHEET HEATING ELEMENT AND SEAT MAKING USE OF THE SAME - The seating element has an electrically insulative substrate, a pair of electrodes disposed on the substrate, and a polymer resistor electrically connected to the electrodes. The polymer resistor includes resin composition cross-linked via one of oxygen atom and nitrogen atom, and at least one of fibrous conductor and flake-like conductor mixed in the resin composition. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090072594 | Heated portable battery powered sports chair - The technical disclosures of the invention are as follows: The chair is heated, with the heating element being powered by a battery, which is attached to the heating element through a power cord. The chair is mobile and portable for two reasons: 1. Because it is powered by a battery, and 2. Because it is mounted on wheels, easily moved from location to, location. The chair is equipped with an on/off switch, which enables the user to turn the battery power on and off to preserve the battery. The on/off switch, is located and mounted on the plastic case which protects the battery from weather. This plastic case is then protected and harbored in a wooden box, mounted to the metal chair frame. The chair is portable and heated, and like no other invention to date, it can be used miles from any external power source. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090134676 | Vehicle seat with a seat heater - A motor vehicle seat with a seat heater comprises at least one heating element with metallic heating and/or contact conductors which are uninsulated or insulated with thin paint layers and which are applied to a carrier material. A textile layer with a liquid-repellent impregnation formed by an impregnating agent is arranged between the surface of the seat in contact with the user and the heating and/or contact conductors. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090146470 | Vehicle seat - A vehicle seat including a seat back and a seat bottom. The seat bottom includes a seat cushion covered by a trim covering material. The trim covering material is connected to a support structure embedded in the seat cushion. An electrically powered auxiliary device is located between the seat cushion and the trim covering material and is removably attached to the support structure. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090152908 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090189420 | Electric Auxiliary Heating Unit for a Motor Vehicle - An electric auxiliary heating unit reliably avoids temperature overshoots of the heated air. To this end, the temperature of the air flowing into the heating is determined and converted into a heating power for controlling the heating elements. This is preferably done via a stored characteristic field via which a plurality of vehicle parameters, such as the vehicle speed, the opening condition of the convertible top, etc., can be taken into account. Also the temperature of the incoming air can be derived from temperature values which are already available in the vehicle. A user-friendly electric heating can be realized very easily in this way. Temperature fluctuations in the heated air can be avoided reliably and easily even in the case of dynamically varying operating conditions of the motor vehicle. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090218854 | Planar Heating Element for a Motor Vehicle Seat - A planar heating element for a motor vehicle seat includes a plurality of heating conductors connected to at least one electrical contact conductor strip, which is to be joined to a power source. The contact conductor strip itself comprises an electrically conductive, nonwoven textile fabric. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090256403 | HEAT RADIATION MECHANISM - A heat radiation mechanism that radiates heat from an electrical storage device disposed in a space under a seat installed in the passenger compartment, having a guide surface for directing the heat from the electrical storage device out of the space. The guide surface is inclined with respect to a vertical direction of the seat, and an end of the guide surface farthest from the electrical storage device in the vertical direction of the member is located in the vicinity of an outer face of the seat. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090295199 | Seat Assembly Having Seat Heating and Occupant Detection - A seat assembly including a seat cushion, a heating element, a heating circuit, a occupant sensing circuit, and an isolation circuit. The seat cushion has a seating surface, the heating element is adjacent the seating surface and is formed of electrically conductive material. The heating circuit is coupled to the heating element for supplying electrical current to the heating element for generating heat. The occupant sensing circuit is also coupled to the heating element for sensing the presence of an occupant near the heating element. The isolation circuit is interposed between the heating circuit and the heating element for isolating the heating circuit from the occupant sensing circuit. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100001558 | THERMAL MODULE FOR CLIMATE-CONTROLLED SEAT ASSEMBLIES - A climate control device includes a first and a second thermal module. The first module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a first portion of a seat. The second module is configured to provide climate conditioned air to a second portion of the seat. A control system is provided for controlling the climate control device. The control system includes an input device for providing a set point for the system. A first control unit of the control system is provided for the first thermal module and a second control unit is provided for the second thermal module. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100052374 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLIMATE CONTROL WITHIN A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A VEHICLE - A climate control system and method controls climate at selected regions within a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The thermoelectric system includes a plurality of thermoelectric assemblies. The system includes at least one fluid conduit configured to allow a liquid to flow in the at least one fluid conduit. The system further includes a plurality of thermoelectric assemblies. At least two thermoelectric assemblies of the plurality of thermoelectric assemblies are in thermal communication with the liquid and each of the at least two thermoelectric assemblies has a corresponding region within the passenger compartment. The at least two thermoelectric assemblies are selectively operable to transfer heat between the corresponding region and the liquid, wherein the at least two thermoelectric assemblies are each operable independently from one another. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100109390 | VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat is provided. The vehicle seat includes a sheet-like sensor member, a sheet-like electric device, and a seat main body configuring a sitting portion and including therein the sensor member and the electric device while overlapping each other. The electric device is provided between a pad member which forms a cushion element of the seat main body and a skin cover which covers an outer surface side of the pad member, and the sensor member is provided between the electric device and the skin cover. The electric device is formed with a through hole, so that a measuring circuit unit which is wired and connected to the sensor member is provided in an inner surface side of the electric device, and the measuring circuit unit is accommodated in a recessed portion formed in the pad member. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100176627 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100201166 | VEHICLE SEAT - The invention relates to a seat for a means of transport, having a supporting structure ( | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100219664 | 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 first section and a second section that are electrically connected by a second conductive medium. The second conductive medium preferably exhibits a positive thermal coefficient. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100253117 | 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 the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100289302 | Seat adjusting method and system thereof - The present invention discloses a seat adjusting method and a seat adjusting system capable of actively adjusting a user's sitting posture and comfort according to the body weight of different users. Stress sensors are provided for detecting a stress distribution situation of a seat support surface. Airbags are buried into the support surface for actively changing the level of the support surface in order to increase a contact area between the support surface and the user, and the stress distribution situation can be matched with an expected ratio to provide the best ergonomic support effect to users. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100289303 | VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY AND HEATER UNIT TO BE USED THEREFOR - Disclosed is a vehicle seat assembly with built-in heater having a configuration to minimize formation of creases. The vehicle seat assembly of the present invention comprises a seat heater. The seat heater is structured as a unit and comprised of a substrate and a heating wire. The heating wire has a first heater section and a second heater section. In the first heater section, a part of the segments bent on the left side extend leftward across the center. In the second heater section, a part of the segments bent on the right side extend rightward across the center. These segments are overlapped when viewed in the vertical direction. This configuration minimizes formation of creases in the middle area. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100301643 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100327637 | SEAT CONDITIONING MODULE AND METHOD - A seat conditioning module for a seat conditioning assembly including an air mover, an intake port, outtake port, wherein at least one of the intake port, the outtake port, or both are in fluid communication with a seat surface. A valve assembly with at least two apertures movably disposed between the air mover and the at least one intake and at least one outtake ports. An actuation device for moving the valve assembly to control the passage of the fluid through the at least two apertures. An optional conditioning device in fluid communication with the air mover and the seat surface. A control device for at least controlling the position of the at least two apertures of the valve assembly, the activation of the optional conditioning device, the operation of the air mover, or any combination thereof. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100327638 | VEHICLE SEAT WITH CAPACITIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM - A vehicle seat is provided in combination with a seat heater and a capacitive occupant detection system. The seat heater comprises a seat heating element disposed in the vehicle seat while the capacitive occupant detection system comprises a measurement circuit and an electrode arrangement, which is also disposed in the vehicle seat. The electrode arrangement includes a sensing electrode and a shielding electrode. The measurement circuit is operatively connected to the sensing electrode and to the shielding electrode and configured to keep the sensing electrode and the shielding electrode at substantially the same electric potential during the capacitive measurement. Of the seat heating element, the sensing electrode and the shielding electrode, the seat heating element is closest to a seating region of the vehicle seat and the sensing electrode is arranged between the seat heating element and the shielding electrode. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110101741 | TEMPERATURE-AND-HUMIDITY-CONTROLLED HEAD RESTRAINT - A temperature-controlled head-restraint system is provided. A head restraint includes various layers of material, such as a core, cushion, and trim cover. Moreover, the head restraint includes a temperature-controlling layer that provides heat, coolness, ventilation, or a combination thereof to a front portion of the head restraint. The temperature-controlling layer might include one or more of a heater mat or reticulate material that disperses treated air. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110121618 | SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION CIRCUIT ISOLATION FROM SEAT HEATING CIRCUIT USING A COMMON MODE CHOKE - An occupant detection system including a seat assembly comprising a seat cushion having a seating surface, a heating element adjacent the seating surface, said heating element formed of electrically conductive material, a heating circuit electrically coupled to the heating element, said heating circuit configured to supply an electrical current to the heating element effective to generate heat by the heating element, an occupant detection circuit electrically coupled to the heating element, said occupant detection circuit configured to detect an occupant presence near the heating element, and an isolation circuit interposed between the heating circuit and the heating element, said isolation circuit configured to prevent the heating circuit from influencing the occupant detection circuit, said isolation circuit comprising a common mode choke. The common mode choke is arranged so current or charge from an excitation signal for detecting an occupant that is received by the heating circuit is replaced so the excitation signal can used to accurately detect an occupant. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110156453 | SEAT - A seat comprises a cushion member, a seat heater, and a skin material. The seat heater has a planar base member disposed on the cushion member, a heater wire fixed to the base member, and a temperature control that controls the temperature of the heater wire. The skin material covers both the cushion member and the seat heater. The cushion member includes a seat cushion surface portion for a sitting person and a recess formed in a surface located on the side opposite to the seat cushion surface portion. The base member includes a seat cushion surface-side portion disposed on the seat cushion surface portion. The heater wire includes a seat cushion surface-side heater wire disposed in the seat cushion surface-side portion and an insertion portion heater wire extended from the seat cushion side heater wire. At least a part of the temperature control is connected to the insertion portion heater wire and is disposed within the recess of the cushion member. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110163576 | SEAT WITH HEATING DEVICE - A seat with a heating device is provided which realizes a configuration in which the arm, palms and finger tips of a user can easily be warmed when the user uses the seat with the heating device. When the user is seated in a seat with a heating device and feels cold due to it being winter, the user controls a switch to heat the seat, whereby energization of heating elements | 07-07-2011 |
| 20120112501 | Breez BNCH - The invention provides an indoor or outdoor bench that features heating and cooling capabilities. The heating and cooling features comprise a variety of configurations. One such configuration includes a temperature control thermostat with three heat settings (such as 600 watt radiant, 900 watt fan forced, and 1500 watt radiant and fan forced), oscillating heat coils with an incorporated fan unit, and a dual safety system featuring a tip over switch and manual reset type limit control. In addition, an external temperature control button allows a user to choose heat, heat and fan, or fan only. The heater fan combination operates on any suitable power source, such as a DC rechargeable battery source such as nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride. Another suitable power source is standard household power, such as AC 110 voltage, for example. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120153688 | FLEXIBLE FLAT HEATING ELEMENT - A flexible flat structure has a flexible, flat resistance heating element that is connected to electrodes that are spaced apart from one another for supplying electrical current that is pressed on to the resistance heating element by staples or clamps in a force-fit manner and/or a form-fit manner and provides a more flexible connection. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120169094 | 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 the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120187728 | Automotive Vehicle Seat Insert - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120193948 | HEATING CUSHION - A heating cushion comprising an elastic main body having a cutting line provided thereon; a heating device, which consists essentially of an electrical heating cord that can be inserted in the body from the cutting line, a female connector joins with two ends of heating cord respectively, and a male connector pairs up with the female connector for supplying power to the heating cord; and an adhesive layer, made of a binding material, applied in an inner portion of the cutting line. The heating cord and said two electrical cords connecting to the heating cords can be coupled to the bottom of the cutting line by said adhesive layer. The heating cord within the cushion has even heat conductivity and flexibility, which won't be broken easily to avoid the occurrence of short circuit. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120228903 | VEHICLE SEAT HEATER - A vehicle seat heater | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120228904 | HEATED AND/OR COOLED HOME AND OFFICE FURNISHINGS - A heated and cooled seating unit is disclosed with an apparatus to determine if the chair is in use, such as a pressure sensor, or an electric sensing apparatus. This apparatus controls the heating apparatus and powers the heat off, to conserve power, in the event that a person or object is not seated in the chair. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120242115 | Vehicle Seat Side Bolster Pillow and Barrier - An automotive bolster pillow for providing a barrier that prevents personal items from falling into a gap between a vehicle seat and a center console. The device comprises an elongated pillow adapted to be pressed into the seat/console gap and optionally have an attached insertion tab or seat belt securement loop. Tab insertion or loop attachment limits the bolster freedom of movement such that the apparatus stays securely in place while the vehicle is in motion. The compressible nature of the interior pillow stuffing material provides users with a comfortable cushion for the driver or passenger while its outward appearance is that of a decorative bolster pillow that matches the interior decor. The device provides a boundary to prevent personal articles and loose change from falling into the seat/console gap. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120313405 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE CAMP CHAIR WITH HEATED SEAT AND BACK - A heated portable collapsible chair includes a collapsible frame. The collapsible frame supports a fabric human contact sheet having a chair seat portion and a chair back portion. A flexible heating element is located adjacent to a back surface of the human contact sheet so that heat generated by the heating element passes through the human contact sheet to warm a user. A battery is provided for selectively heating the heating element. The flexible heating element is preferably affixed to a backing sheet wherein the backing sheet is affixed to the back surface of the human contact sheet. The flexible heating element accommodates the flexing of the human contact sheet when the human contact sheet is distorted when collapsing the chair for storage or transport. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130020842 | PIEZOELECTRIC MODULE AND SEAT FOR VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a piezoelectric module and a sheet for a vehicle including the same. The sheet includes: a seat board part supporting a passenger's lower body; a backplate part formed to be extended in a direction perpendicular to one side of the seat board part and supporting the passenger's upper body; and a piezoelectric module formed in the seat board part and generating warm air or cold air using a flow of a current generated by vehicle vibration to thereby transfer the generated warm air or cold air to the passenger's body. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130106147 | HEATER FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106148 | Automotive Vehicle Seat Insert | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130119717 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED VEHICLE SEAT COMPRISING THE SAME - A thermoelectric module including at least two heat exchanging units connected in series is provided. Each heating exchanging unit includes: a main body having an inlet for intaking cooling medium; a thermoelectric element provided in the main body which divides the main body into a working chamber formed with a working medium outlet and a waste heat chamber formed with a waste medium outlet. The working medium outlet of one of two neighboring heat exchanging units is connected with the inlet of the remaining of the two neighboring heat exchanging units. A temperature controlled vehicle seat comprising the thermoelectric module is also provided. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130127210 | VENTILATION APPARATUS FOR SEAT - A ventilation apparatus for a seat in which a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater is equipped in the ventilation apparatus which blows air to the seat in order to prevent overheating as well as to reduce heat loss. The ventilation apparatus includes a seat having a back and a seating section each of which has a discharge passage which discharges air toward a user. A blower is disposed in each discharge passage of the seat. A PTC heater is disposed inside each blower, and heats air that is being blown. A control unit simultaneously or individually controls the blowers and the PTC heaters. Accordingly, heating efficiency is improved and safety is increased. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130127211 | HEATING SYSTEM - The heating elements of a seat heater are used to warm the occupant seated on the seat and also used to detect the occupant. The configuration eliminates the need to dispose, in the vicinity of the seating surface of the seat, both a heater unit used for warming the occupant and a sensor for detecting the occupant. As a result, the structure of the seat is simplified to prevent deterioration in seating comfort, and at the same time, the occupant can be accurately detected and the heating elements can be efficiently utilized. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130127212 | HEATER AND HEATING SYSTEM - Heater electrodes and a sensor electrode both in a film shape are formed on the top surface of an insulation sheet without overlapping with each other. As a result, a seat heater has a small overall thickness. Then, the seat heater can be placed near the seating surface of a seat without making the seat less comfortable to sit in. The occupant is detected based on the impedance between the sensor electrode and the vehicle. As a result, it is possible to warm the occupant seated on the seat efficiently and detect the occupant with accuracy. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130134745 | HEATING SYSTEM - A seat heater has heater electrodes in a film shape and a sensor electrode in a film shape. When detecting an occupant through the sensor electrode, the heater electrodes are disconnected from a heater unit to cause those electrodes to be substantially insulated from a vehicle. This makes it possible to detect the occupant seated on a seat without being affected by the heater electrodes. According to such a structure, it becomes possible to warm the occupant and to precisely detect the occupant. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130147238 | SEAT HEATER - A seat heater ( | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130200661 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HYBRID CUSHION ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR A SEAT AND BACKREST CUSHION ELEMENT FOR USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, CUSHION ELEMENT AND VEHICLE SEAT HAVING A CUSHION ELEMENT - The invention relates to a hybrid cushion element, in particular a seat cushion element for use in a motor vehicle, to a method for producing a cushion element, and to a vehicle seat, wherein the cushion element has a non-woven fabric layer and a fiber composite material, wherein an insert material is arranged between the non-woven fabric layer and the fiber composite material. During the production in a mold, fibers for the fiber composite material wetted with a binder are applied to the insert material, wherein the insert material and the layer of fibers are then pressed to form a complex molded body, wherein the binder can be cured at a temperature less than 120° C. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130207422 | HEATED SEAT FOR A VEHICLE - A heated seat for a vehicle that includes a heat element including at least one wire arranged in a predetermined pattern to substantially cover a cushion of the seat. The at least one wire includes a plurality of portions of varying resistance, wherein the plurality of portions of varying resistance are arranged in a configuration that corresponds a pressure distribution exerted on the cushion by an occupant of the seat. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130249258 | SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING A HEATER WIRE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A seat assembly having a heater wire and a method of manufacture. The heater wire is made of an electrically conductive material and may be ultrasonically welded to a substrate, such as a trim cover assembly or a seat cushion. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130270874 | SEAT HEATER USABLE AS ANTENNA ELECTRODE - A seat heater, e.g. for a vehicle seat, comprises a heating element ( | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130292972 | 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 first section and a second section that are electrically connected by a second conductive medium. The second conductive medium preferably exhibits a positive thermal coefficient. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130334844 | CAPACITIVE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM - A capacitive occupant detection system comprises at least one sensing electrode to be arranged on the bottom side of a seat cushion, a seat heater like structure to be arranged on a top side of said seat cushion, and an evaluation unit operatively coupled to said at least one sensing electrode for determining a value representative of the capacitance between the at least one sensing electrode and the seat heater like structure. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140084642 | COMPUTER CHAIR - The present invention relates to a computer chair comprising a seat support, a leg support, a monitor mount, a rotatable keyboard and mouse support and double rotatable armrests centred on a power seat which allows sitting posture to be adjusted so as to match the body form of the user. The object of the present invention is to make computer usage environments more ergonomic than hitherto, and to provide a computer usage environment which allows the user to perform more work effectively as they feel less tired even when operating a computer for a long time. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140097651 | VEHICLE SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR AND HEATER DEVICE - A seat occupant sensor and heater device configured for use in a vehicle seat including an occupant detection electrode and a seat heating element. The occupant detection electrode may be configured to capacitively detect and classify a seat occupant in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS-208. The device includes a compressible spacer disposed intermediate to the occupant detection electrode and the seat heating element. The compressible spacer is configured to reduce capacitive coupling between the occupant detection electrode and the seat heating element when uncompressed and increase capacitive coupling between the occupant detection electrode and the seat heating element when compressed. The seat occupant sensor and heater device may exclude a fabric covering on the occupant detection electrode in order to improve sensitivity of the occupant detection electrode in high humidity conditions, i.e. relative humidity near or above 85 percent. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140132042 | OCCUPANCY DETECTION DEVICE FOR DETECTING OCCUPANCY OF A SEAT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to an occupancy detection device for detecting an occupancy of a seat of a motor vehicle. The occupancy detection device comprises
| 05-15-2014 |
| 20140138992 | HEATABLE SEAT - A heatable seat includes a back and a bottom. At least one of the back and the bottom includes a heating pad. The heating pad includes a heating element, a number of first electrodes and a number of second electrodes. The heating element includes a flexible substrate and a carbon nanotube layer fixed on the flexible substrate. The heating element has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end is cut into a number of first strip structures. The second end is cut into a number of second strip structures. Each of the first electrodes clamps one of the first strip structures and is electrically connected with the first strip structure. Each of the second electrodes clamps one of the second strip structures and is electrically connected with the second strip structure. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140152057 | HEATED HEADREST - A vehicle seat is provided that may include a seat cushion, a seatback, a headrest and a heating element. The seatback may extend upward from the seat cushion. The headrest may extend from the seatback. The heating element embedded in one of the seat cushion, the seatback and the headrest. The heating element may be electrically coupled with an electrical power source and a pressure-sensitive switch. The pressure-sensitive switch may selectively allow and prevent electrical communication between the heating element and the electrical power source. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140152058 | CLIMATE COMFORT SEAT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat structure. A carrier is disposed on the seat structure and includes a matrix of fluid transfer lines. A spacer material is positioned over the carrier. A trim cover is disposed over the spacer material. A desiccant is made from a volcanic ash and is supported by the seat structure. The matrix of fluid transfer lines thermodynamically influences a relative temperature of the trim cover through both the carrier and the desiccant. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140217785 | HEATED AND COOLED CHAIR APPARATUS - Articles of furniture with a system of heating and cooling that can be integrated into a building environmental control network are provided. The heating/cooling system of the article has surfaces of a porous or non-porous, moisture-permeable material allowing convective and evaporative heat exchange from the body surface to the environment. The material covers a plenum that has reflective surfaces to reduce radiant losses and low-wattage fans to circulate air that convectively cools the occupant. Resistance heating may be incorporated at key occupant contact areas in the seat and backrest. Temperature, occupancy and other sensors can be incorporated. A control interface controls the actions of the heating/cooling system of the article and can interact with a network server to transmit measurements of environmental temperatures and occupant selection of control settings that are useful for control of the building's indoor environment. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140232148 | CAR SEAT CONTROL ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to car seat control assembly having a car seat control module installable in a motor car seat and a cable set for components of the seat. The car seat control module is non-separably connected with the cables of the cable set. Each of the respective cables has a plug connector for connection to the component associated with the cable on a terminal end opposite the car seat control module. In this arrangement, the assembly requires minimal packaging space enabling the arrangement to be installed in the motor car seat in a quick and simple manner, for a secure connection between car seat control module and components of the seat. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140239678 | MOLDED SEAT - A seat incorporating insert(s) intermediate its upper and lower surfaces. A seat insert for the support of the users buttocks conforms to the user's body, has “rebound” properties, and areas adapted to underlie the perineum and/or ischiums of a user softer than the rest of the seat insert. Alternatively, a perineal insert and/or ischium inserts may be used without the seat insert described. Finally, a heatable insert can be used in conjunction with or in the absence of said seat inserts to provide heat for the comfort of a seat user. In all cases, the aforesaid inserts are preferably completely encapsulated and enclosed by the foam materials making up the seat, which can be accomplished by molding the seat around the insert(s), creating a seat with various internal density zones, adjustable heat, and enhanced abilities to conform to the user's body, while limiting pressure on perineum and/or ischiums. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140252813 | Contactless Power Transfer System - A system for powering components in a vehicle seat enables electronic components within the vehicle seat to receive power without wires connecting the seat to a vehicle body. The system includes a power transmitter that generates an electromagnetic field, and a power receiver located within the vehicle seat and the electromagnetic field. The power receiver is configured to generate electrical power from the electromagnetic field and deliver the power to at least one component in the vehicle seat. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140375089 | SEATING CUSHION FOR TREATING PELVIC PRESSURE, PAIN AND DISCOMFORT - A seating cushion for treating and alleviating pain and discomfort related to pelvic pressure and pelvic organ prolapse. The seating cushion applies pressure to the pelvic crotch area of a user. The seating cushion comprises a base cushion portion for providing padding and an elevated and elongated central portion for applying pressure to the pelvic crotch area of a user while the user is seated thereon. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150048658 | SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - A seat climate control system includes a seat body having a first body surface and a second body surface opposite and spaced apart from the first body surface. The seat body defines an interior volume. The seat climate control system further includes at least one thermoelectric module at least partially disposed within the interior volume of the seat body. The thermoelectric module is configured to facilitate heat transfer upon receipt of electrical energy. The seat climate control system further includes at least one thermally conductive member disposed along the first body surface. The thermally conductive member is thermally coupled to the thermoelectric module. The thermally conductive member is configured to transfer heat between the thermoelectric module and a surface in contact with the thermally conductive member. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150054317 | VEHICLE SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR AND HEATER ELEMENT - An occupant sensor mat configured to be located proximate to a seating surface of a vehicle seat assembly. The mat includes a sensor electrode formed of conductive material and configured to radiate an electric field in response to an excitation signal for determining an occupant presence proximate to the seating surface. A heater element is configured to underlie the sensor electrode. The heater element is formed of conductive material and configured to radiate heat in response to electrical current for warming an occupant residing on the seating surface. An incompressible spacer is interposed between the sensor electrode and the heater element. The incompressible spacer formed of a material sufficiently flexible for locating proximate to a seating surface, and sufficiently incompressible to prevent a substantial change in capacitive coupling between the sensor electrode and the heater element from before to while an occupant resides on the seating surface. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150069798 | SEAT CONDITIONING MODULE AND METHOD - A seat conditioning module for a seat conditioning assembly including an air mover, an intake port, outtake port, wherein at least one of the intake port, the outtake port, or both are in fluid communication with a seat surface. A valve assembly with at least two apertures movably disposed between the air mover and the at least one intake and at least one outtake ports. An actuation device for moving the valve assembly to control the passage of the fluid through the at least two apertures. An optional conditioning device in fluid communication with the air mover and the seat surface. A control device for at least controlling the position of the at least two apertures of the valve assembly, the activation of the optional conditioning device, the operation of the air mover, or any combination thereof. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150115669 | CLIMATE CONTROLLED CHILD TRANSPORT - A climate controlled child transport. The climate controlled child transport includes a child transport, where the child transport is configured to transport a child. The climate controlled child transport also includes an environmental control, where the environmental control is configured to control an environmental condition within the child transport. The climate controlled child transport further includes an environmental monitor, where the environmental monitor is configured to monitor the environmental condition within the child transport. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150298591 | SEAT HEATER AND SEAT COVER WITH SAME - A seat heater includes: a base material; and a heater wire disposed on the base material. The base material has a fold-back portion projecting from an edge of the base material where a cutout portion is formed. The heater wire is disposed on the fold-back portion. In a state where the fold-back portion is folded back toward a base material side, a proximal portion of the fold-back portion is positioned inside the edge of the base material. With such a configuration, the seat heater whose temperature elevation performance is not deteriorated can be realized. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150359342 | VERTICAL BACK SUPPORT HEALTH-ENHANCING DEVICE - An ergonomic back support device utilizing one or multiple vertical components that include layers ( | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150367751 | CAPACITIVE SENSOR - A capacitive sensor ( | 12-24-2015 |
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| 20160016495 | SEAT ASSEMBLY HAVING HEATING ELEMENT PROVIDING ELECTRICAL HEATING OF VARIABLE TEMPERATURE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH TO A ZONE - A seat assembly is disclosed which has a heating element disposed along a predetermined path in a zone of a bottom seating surface or back seating surface. The heating element provides electrical heating of variable temperature along the predetermined path to the zone. The heating element includes first and second sections continuously alternating along the predetermined path. Each of the first sections provides electrical heating to the zone at a first temperature and each of the second sections provides electrical heating to the zone at a second temperature which is greater than the first temperature. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160029805 | HEATED AND COOLED CHAIR APPARATUS - Articles of furniture with a system of heating and cooling that can be integrated into a building environmental control network are provided. The heating/cooling system of the article has surfaces of a porous or non-porous, moisture-permeable material allowing convective and evaporative heat exchange from the body surface to the environment. The material covers a plenum that has reflective surfaces to reduce radiant losses and low-wattage fans to circulate air that convectively cools the occupant. Resistance heating may be incorporated at key occupant contact areas in the seat and backrest. Temperature, occupancy and other sensors can be incorporated. A control interface controls the actions of the heating/cooling system of the article and can interact with a network server to transmit measurements of environmental temperatures and occupant selection of control settings that are useful for control of the building's indoor environment. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160052432 | VEHICLE SEAT CUSHION - A vehicle seat includes a seat pad. The seat pad includes a foam cushion and a cushion cover arranged to extend around and cover the foam cushion. | 02-25-2016 |
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