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Structure based fluid distribution system

US8539624B2 · kind B2 · utility

72Cited by
134References
26Claims
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Filing dateNov 17, 2006
Grant dateSep 24, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C7/74
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A climate controlled seat assembly includes a seat cushion that has an outer surface with a first side for supporting an occupant in a seated position and a second side, which generally faces in an opposite direction than the first side. An air passage extends from the first side to the second side of the seat cushion. A support member has a first side that is configured to provide support to the seat cushion and a second side. the first side and the second side of the support member generally face in opposite directions. A distribution passage is in communication with the air passage and is formed at least in part by a recess formed at least in part in one of the first side of the support member and the second side of the seat cushion.

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