Air manifold for ventilated seat or bed
US9055820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/85938
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air manifold includes a sheet-like body including first and second spaced, opposing walls and a sealed perimeter. A plurality of divider walls connects the first and second walls together and defines a plurality of air channels within the body. An opening in the body defines an air port cooperable with an air mover. The air port is in fluid communication with the air channels. At least one zone inside the body is free of the divider walls. A group of the air channels are in fluid communication with each other through one the zone. A plurality of air vents located in the first wall are in fluid communication with at least one of the air channels. The air manifold is disposable between a seat cushion element and a structural support of a seat. The first wall of the air manifold faces a backside surface of the seat cushion element.
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