Patents by Inventor John Terech
John Terech 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).
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Patent number: 9814641Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat can be configured to releasably secure to a top of a bed assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: GENTHREM INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski
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Publication number: 20170290437Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, Dusko Petrovski
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Publication number: 20170135490Abstract: A support device or chair can include an inductive charging systems can be used to charge a battery. The chair or support device can include a climate control system to provide personal comfort to an occupant, such as an office worker, using personal thermal amenity devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Dennis Craig Andrix, Vladimir Jovovic, Wayne Swoyer Kauffman, III, Dmitri Kossakovski, David Marquette, Daniel J. Pace, Darren Andrew Schumacher, John Terech, Robert M. Vidojevski
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Patent number: 9622588Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, Dusko Petrovski
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Publication number: 20170071359Abstract: A climate-conditioned bed includes an upper portion having at least a first climate zone and at least one fluid module associated with such a first climate zone. The fluid module comprises a fluid transfer device for selectively moving a fluid and a thermoelectric device for selectively heating or cooling a fluid. The bed additionally includes one or more control modules configured to regulate the operation of the fluid module, at least one input device configured to allow an occupant to select a setting or mode associated with the first climate zone and at least a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature associated with the first climate zone of the thermally-conditioned bed. In some embodiments, the fluid module is operatively connected to the control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Dusko Petrovski, Barry Steele, Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, David Marquette
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Publication number: 20150238020Abstract: A climate-conditioned bed includes an upper portion having at least a first climate zone and at least one fluid module associated with such a first climate zone. The fluid module comprises a fluid transfer device for selectively moving a fluid and a thermoelectric device for selectively heating or cooling a fluid. The bed additionally includes one or more control modules configured to regulate the operation of the fluid module, at least one input device configured to allow an occupant to select a setting or mode associated with the first climate zone and at least a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature associated with the first climate zone of the thermally-conditioned bed. In some embodiments, the fluid module is operatively connected to the control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Dusko Petrovski, Barry Steele, Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, David Marquette
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Patent number: 8893329Abstract: A climate-conditioned bed includes an upper portion having at least a first climate zone and at least one fluid module associated with such a first climate zone. The fluid module comprises a fluid transfer device for selectively moving a fluid and a thermoelectric device for selectively heating or cooling a fluid. The bed additionally includes one or more control modules configured to regulate the operation of the fluid module, at least one input device configured to allow an occupant to select a setting or mode associated with the first climate zone and at least a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature associated with the first climate zone of the thermally-conditioned bed. In some embodiments, the fluid module is operatively connected to the control module.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Dusko Petrovski, Barry Steele, Michael Brykalski, John Terech, David Marquette
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Publication number: 20140310874Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, Dusko Petrovski
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Publication number: 20140237719Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat can be configured to releasably secure to a top of a bed assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: GENTHERM INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski
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Patent number: 8782830Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, Dusko Petrovski
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Patent number: 8621687Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat can be configured to releasably secure to a top of a bed assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski
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Patent number: 8539624Abstract: A climate controlled seat assembly includes a seat cushion that has an outer surface with a first side for supporting an occupant in a seated position and a second side, which generally faces in an opposite direction than the first side. An air passage extends from the first side to the second side of the seat cushion. A support member has a first side that is configured to provide support to the seat cushion and a second side. the first side and the second side of the support member generally face in opposite directions. A distribution passage is in communication with the air passage and is formed at least in part by a recess formed at least in part in one of the first side of the support member and the second side of the seat cushion.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: John Terech, David Marquette
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Publication number: 20130227783Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, Dusko Petrovski
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Patent number: 8434314Abstract: A method for thermally conditioning a space adjacent a seat assembly includes activating a heating element positioned within the seat assembly beneath a seat covering. A fluid module that includes a fluid supply device and a thermoelectric element is activated to direct heated air from the fluid module to a space adjacent the seat assembly through a distribution system formed at least partially in the seat cushion. After a period of time, the heating element is deactivated.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Brian Comiskey, John Terech
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Patent number: 8418286Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, Dusko Petrovski
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Patent number: 8332975Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat additionally includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the at least one fluid module in fluid communication with the inlet. In some arrangements, the fluid module selectively delivers fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventors: Michael Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski
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Publication number: 20120227182Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, Dusko Petrovski
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Patent number: 8191187Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat additionally includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the at least one fluid module in fluid communication with the inlet. In some arrangements, the fluid module selectively delivers fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Amerigon IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski
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Patent number: 8181290Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member. The bed also includes a lower portion configured to support the upper portion and at least one fluid module configured to selectively transfer air to or from the fluid distribution member of the upper portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Amerigon IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, Dusko Petrovski
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Publication number: 20110258778Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a conditioner mat for use with a bed assembly includes an upper layer comprising a plurality of openings, a lower layer being substantially fluid impermeable, at least one interior chamber defined by the upper layer and the lower layer and a spacer material positioned within the interior chamber. In one embodiment, the spacer material is configured to maintain a shape of the interior chamber and to help with the passage of fluids within a portion of interior chamber. The conditioner mat additionally includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior chamber, at least one fluid module comprising a fluid transfer device and a conduit placing an outlet of the at least one fluid module in fluid communication with the inlet. In some arrangements, the fluid module selectively delivers fluids to the interior chamber through the conduit and the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Brykalski, David Marquette, John Terech, Robert Vidojevski