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Climate controlled bed assembly with intermediate layer

US9974394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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254References

25Claims

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Assignee

GENTHERM INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

Michael J. Brykalski · South Lyon, US
David Marquette · Farmington Hills, US
Robert Vidojevski · Berlin Township, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2015
Grant date	May 22, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 12, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G2210/90
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a climate controlled bed or other seating assembly comprises an upper portion or mattress having at least one fluid distribution member (e.g., spacer fabric) that is in fluid communication with the at least one internal passageway of the upper portion, wherein the at least one fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within the fluid distribution member. In some embodiments, the internal passageway terminates at or near a bottom surface of the upper portion or mattress. The bed or other seating assembly additionally includes one or more inlays or interlays or intermediate layers, or components thereof, positioned between the upper portion and a foundation.

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