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Valve layer for a seat

US7461892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 1, 2004
Grant dateDec 9, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/5664
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

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.

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