Valve layer for a seat

Details Valve layer for a seat Valve layer for a seat

2004-12-01

2008-12-09

Cranmer, Laurie K (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

With heat exchanger or means to provide fluid or vapor...

Occupants motion actuates a ventilating means

C297S180100, C297S452460, C297S452470

Reexamination Certificate

active

07461892

ABSTRACT:
In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat.

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