Patents by Inventor Eric J. Bultemeier

Eric J. Bultemeier 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).

  • Ventilated vehicle seat systems and methods
    Patent number: 11383842
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes an external structure, at least one seating support surface, a valve, and at least one air distribution passageway. The external structure has a cavity therein. The at least one seating support surface is configured for contact with an occupant. The valve is disposed within the cavity and is in fluid communication with an external air supply. The at least one air distribution passageway is in fluid communication with the valve and is interposed between the valve and the at least one seating support surface. Air from the external air supply is directed to the seating support surface via the valve and the at least one passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Eric J. Bultemeier
  • VENTILATED VEHICLE SEAT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210114734
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes an external structure, at least one seating support surface, a valve, and at least one air distribution passageway. The external structure has a cavity therein. The at least one seating support surface is configured for contact with an occupant. The valve is disposed within the cavity and is in fluid communication with an external air supply. The at least one air distribution passageway is in fluid communication with the valve and is interposed between the valve and the at least one seating support surface. Air from the external air supply is directed to the seating support surface via the valve and the at least one passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Eric J. Bultemeier