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Thermal seat and method for using a thermal seat

US6007572A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 1998
Grant dateDec 28, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/0242
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A thermal seat is provided including a seat panel and a back panel. The seat panel includes a first rigid support, a second rigid support, and a cushioned region. Similarly, the back panel includes a first rigid support, a second rigid support, and a central cushioned region. The thermal seat additionally includes first and second straps attaching the seat panel and the back panel to provide a predetermined angle between the seat panel and the back panel. The interaction between these components of the thermal seat provide for a sturdy and comfortable sitting arrangement. The thermal seat additionally includes a thermal unit constructed for being received within the central cushioned region of the seat panel or the back panel. Alternatively, the thermal unit can be provided in both the seat panel and the back panel. A method for using the thermal seat is provided by altering the temperature of the thermal unit, and introducing the thermal unit into either the seat panel or the back panel.

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