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Foam element having molded gas passageways

US7879434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2006
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249989
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one of its aspects, the invention relates to a foam element comprising an isocyanate-based foam matrix having surface, at least a portion of the surface comprising at least one channel having a channel surface, the channel surface being coated with a substantially fluid impermeable material. The foam element is particularly useful in a climate-control vehicular (e.g., automobile) seat.

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