Abstract: A vehicle seat with a ventilation device which is paired with at least two fans. It is provided that only one of the at least two fans is provided with a bus signal as an input signal which is converted into a PWM signal for the at least one other fan in a signal converter wherein the signal converter has at least one output which provides the PWM signal, generated for the at least one fan, to an input of the at least one further fan.

Abstract: A leg assembly for a passenger seat includes a base member (102), a leg (104B), and an adjuster (106). The leg includes an upper end (110) and a lower end (112). The upper end of the leg includes an aperture (126) configured to receive a base frame tube, and the lower end is pivotally connected to the base member such that the leg is pivotable forward and aft from a base position. The adjuster is configured to pivotally position the leg relative to the base member.

Abstract: A body support assembly includes a moveable body support member coupled to a deflectable suspension material. Methods of using and assembling the body support assembly are provided.

Abstract: A seat assembly that includes a main body portion having a seat portion and a back portion extending upwardly from the seat portion. The main body portion includes an inner layer and an outer layer. A middle layer is positioned between the inner and outer layers. The middle layer includes a plurality of rings that are not co-axial with one another.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved and intuitive adjustment of a vehicle headrest. A vehicle headrest adjustment system may include touch sensors and/or motion sensors to determine a driver or passenger intends to adjust a vehicle headrest. Upon detection of touch consistent with intent to adjust a vehicle headrest and/or a hand gesture consistent with intent to adjust a vehicle headrest, a system may unlock a vehicle headrest. A driver or passenger may move the unlocked vehicle headrest into the desired position. Upon detection of a condition indicating the driver or passenger is finished and/or upon a set period of time elapsing, the system may re-lock the vehicle headrest into place. A vehicle headrest adjustment system may also include a power-assist function. The power-assist function may include motors and force sensors to assist a driver or passenger in moving a vehicle headrest into a desired position.

Abstract: A ventilation system for a seat cushion comprises a reticulated ventilation manifold disposed in the seat cushion. The ventilation manifold has an inlet disposed adjacent a first side of the cushion and a plurality of manifold ducts extending from the inlet to terminate in outlets disposed at or near openings in a second side of the cushion. A fan motor is attached adjacent the first side of the cushion and has a fan outlet in fluid communication with the inlet of the ventilation manifold. The fan motor operates to apply a positive or a negative pressure, via the fan outlet to the ventilation manifold to supply air through the ventilation manifold and the cushion.

Abstract: A trading card protection assembly for storing trading cards for autographing includes a plurality of card frames that each receives a trading card to facilitate the trading card to be visible through the card frames. A holding panel is provided that has a receiving slot integrated into the holding panel. A respective one of the card frames is slidable into the receiving slot to facilitate the trading card in the respective card frame to be accessible for being autographed. Additionally, the holding panel has a hole extending through the holding panel to define a grip for gripping by a user to facilitate the trading card in the respective card frame to be autographed. A box is included that has a plurality of card slots for storing the card frames in an upright orientation in the box.

Abstract: A chair system including a main unit and an untethered chair is provided. The main unit includes a wireless transmitter, a subwoofer, an audio stream receiver and a processor. The untethered chair includes a plurality of speakers, a power source and a wireless receiver for receiving a processed audio stream from the main unit.

Abstract: A bumper with integrated price tag holder and graphics holder configured to be affixed to a retail display fixture, retained in place by one or more fasteners, suitable for displaying price tags and product informational graphics.

Abstract: A vehicle head restraint includes a head restraint support, a first head restraint member fixedly coupled to the head restraint support, and a second head restraint member attached to the first head restraint member. The second head restraint member is selectively moveable relative to the first head restraint member.

Abstract: A wall-proximity reclining seating unit includes: a frame having a back member and a pair of arms, the back member being fixed relative to and extending between the arms; a backrest; a seat; a footrest; a reclining mechanism connected between the frame, backrest, seat, and footrest comprising a series of pivotally interconnected links that move the seating unit between: (a) an upright position, in which the footrest is retracted below a forward portion of the seat and faces generally downwardly and defines an angle of between about 20 and 40 degrees with the underlying surface, (b) a TV position, in which the footrest is extended in front of the seat and is generally horizontally disposed, and the seat and backrest are moved forwardly relative to the frame between about 2.

Abstract: An air distribution device that includes a seat plate. The seat plate includes one or more cushion engaging features. The one or more cushion engaging features are configured to engage one or more corresponding plate engaging features provided on a seat cushion of a vehicle seat.

Abstract: A seat trim cover for a vehicle seat comprises a molded foam backing formed on a cover material blank that has been vacuum-formed into a 3-dimensional shape. The cover material blank has been pre-cut into a predefined shape having a predefined selvage extending around an outer periphery of the cover material blank. The molded foam backing is spaced apart from the predefined selvage of the cover material blank forming a foam-free selvage. The molded foam backing includes a stepped edge profile having a first surface defining a first sewing alignment feature and a second surface defining a second alignment feature. The first sewing alignment feature is spaced apart from the second sewing alignment feature.

Abstract: A seating unit includes: a frame configured to rest on an underlying surface comprising a pair of opposed arms, a seat fixed relative to the arms, and a backrest fixed relative to the arms; a footrest; and a footrest mechanism attached to the footrest and the arms. The footrest mechanism comprises a plurality of pivotally interconnected links configured to move the footrest between a retracted position, in which the footrest is positioned beneath the seat and defines an angle of between about 20 and 40 degrees with the underlying surface, and an extended position, in which the footrest is positioned in front of the seat and is generally horizontally disposed and generally inverted from its disposition in the retracted position.

Abstract: A system such as a vehicle, building, vessel, aircraft, or electronic device system may have a layer of material with invisible laser-drilled openings. The layer of material may include an outer layer of fabric overlapping an inner layer such as an inner foam layer. Laser-drilled openings may include outer openings in the fabric layer and inner openings in the foam layer. Each of the inner openings may be overlapped by multiple outer openings. The exposed surface of the fabric layer may have strands of material of different appearances and/or may otherwise be configured to help visually hide the laser-drilled openings. Laser-drilled openings may also have small sizes to help make the laser-drilled openings invisible. Laser-drilled openings may overlap components such as audio components, heating and cooling components, and/or light-emitting components.

Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided that has a seat part frame and a seat back adjustment with a seat depth adjustment element, where the seat back adjustment element can be displaced relative to the seat part frame, where a locking device locks a displacement of the seat depth adjustment element relative to the seat part frame by engaging at least one recess of the seat part frame, where the locking device includes a locking unit which has a first end on the seat depth adjustment element, and a second end, which can be deflected, the second end engaging the locking element in the recess in a non-deflected position and the locking element being separated from the recess in a deflected position and a sliding carriage element that deflects the second end of the locking unit when the sliding carriage element is displaced relative to the locking unit.

Abstract: An attachment for a recliner is disclosed. The attachment includes a flexible barrier and securing devices along locations of inner and underside surfaces of the recliner for preventing small pets from being trapped under the recliner.

Abstract: A perpetual calendar system comprising: a first array of letter positions, each letter position in the first array denoting a position corresponding to a digit in Gregorian numerical system; a second array of numbers corresponding to digits in the Gregorian numerical system; and a third array of symbols comprising a plurality of groups of years, wherein each group corresponds to a related letter position and a related number in the first array and the second array respectively, such that a combination of: the related letter position from the first array, the related number from the second array, and the plurality of groups of years in the third array is used to locate a calendar for a year of interest, and wherein the combination corresponds to a page index in the perpetual calendar system constituted by a plurality of pages, each page having a calendar identified by the corresponding page index.

Abstract: There is provided an IoT therapy armchair, in unitary form, with a chassis having a back section, a pair of side sections connected to the back section with an armrest on a top surface of each side section with the back section and pair of sides defining a seating area. A front leg support section extends downward from and below the seating area and connects each of the side sections. A plurality of pressure hangers fastened to the chassis, each of which are capable of receiving an exercise accessory, each connected to a respective pressure transducer, that measures an amount of pressure applied to each of the plurality of pressure hangers. The amount of pressure applied and health sensors are communicated as an output signal to a computing device that create statistics, reports of health conditions, early warnings, alarms, and communicates online and provides interactive therapy guidance to users.

Abstract: Old address signs are retrofitted, incorporated and integrated with new electronic devices for navigation aid, Internet and IOT (Internet Of Things) related applications. New smart address sign with Internet connections has the capabilities of remote sensing and detecting useful information for residential homes and business offices. Useful information is gathered, stored, processed and relayed for applications of improving home and office efficiency, security and safety related solutions. New hardware and software built into the smart address signs also serve as wireless signal repeating/relaying base stations.