Patents by Inventor Kent Thuresson

Kent Thuresson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5927817
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat back with a seat back foam cushion therein having front and rear surfaces. The seat back foam cushion includes a plurality of air channels formed therethrough from the front to rear surface. A lower seat includes a lower foam cushion therein having top and bottom surfaces. The lower foam cushion includes a plurality of air holes formed therethrough from the top to the bottom surface. A porous trim cover is positioned over the seat back foam cushion and lower foam cushion. A first impeller is positioned in fluid communication with the plurality of air channels for creating a vacuum for drawing heat and moisture away from the trim cover material. Similarly, a second impeller is positioned in fluid communication with the plurality of air holes in the lower foam cushion for creating a vacuum for drawing heat and moisture away from the trim cover material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Anders Ekman, Jack Kagerin, Kent Thuresson