Chairs and seats – With heat exchanger or means to provide fluid or vapor... – Power source propels air for heat exchange
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
White, Rodney B (Department: 3636)
Chairs and seats
With heat exchanger or means to provide fluid or vapor...
Power source propels air for heat exchange
C297S180100, C297S180140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07963594
ABSTRACT:
A climate controlled seat assembly includes an outer frame and one or more layers of fabric. A panel member attached to the opposite side of the frame defines an inner space located between the panel member and the fabric. One or more channels attached to or formed, in part, by the panel member are in fluid communication with an opening in the panel member and a plurality of orifices located on the channels. Air from a fluid module or other device enters the channels and is discharged through the orifices in the direction of the fabric. The air passes through the fabric and reaches an occupant situated on the seating assembly.
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4 photographs of a climate controlled seat assembly and an accompanying Statement of Relevance.
Amerigon Incorporated
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
White Rodney B
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