Patents by Inventor Madalina Onica

Madalina Onica 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).

  • Publication number: 20240051444
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Madalina Onica, Zoran Panic, Ajay Murgod
  • Patent number: 11833942
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: GENTHERM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Madalina Onica, Zoran Panic, Ajay Murgod
  • Patent number: 11524614
    Abstract: An insert comprising: (a) a cover layer; (b) a spacer layer located below the cover layer; (c) a connection material that is adapted to extend between and connect the cover layer to a trim layer so that the insert is fixed to the trim layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: GENTHERM GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Daniel Iacovone, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Madalina Onica
  • Publication number: 20220388432
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Madalina Onica, Zoran Panic, Ajay Murgod
  • Publication number: 20210339662
    Abstract: An insert comprising: (a) a cover layer; (b) a spacer layer located below the cover layer; (c) a connection material that is adapted to extend between and connect the cover layer to a trim layer so that the insert is fixed to the trim layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Peter Daniel Iacovone, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Madalina Onica
  • Patent number: 11065991
    Abstract: An insert comprising: (a) a cover layer; (b) a spacer layer located below the cover layer; (c) a connection material that is adapted to extend between and connect the cover layer to a trim layer so that the insert is fixed to the trim layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: GENTHERM GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Daniel Iacovone, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Madalina Onica
  • Publication number: 20200247287
    Abstract: An insert comprising: (a) a cover layer; (b) a spacer layer located below the cover layer; (c) a connection material that is adapted to extend between and connect the cover layer to a trim layer so that the insert is fixed to the trim layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Peter Daniel Iacovone, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Madalina Onica
  • Publication number: 20150329137
    Abstract: A conditioned steering wheel comprising: (a) a heater and (b) a ventilation system including: (i) a distribution system and (ii) one or more blowers in communication with the distribution system; (iii) a blower hood, blower hood attachment, or both connected to and extending between one or more of the one or more blowers and the distribution system so that air is moved between the distribution system and the one or more blowers; wherein the steering wheel has a center and the one or more blowers are located outside of the center of the steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Madalina Onica
  • Patent number: 8066250
    Abstract: A clip assembly for attaching two component assemblies while reducing NVH characteristics comprising a first clip portion; a second clip portion; and a middle clip portion that connectively spans between the first clip portion and the second clip portion; wherein the middle clip portion comprises a material that absorbs at least a portion of vibration energy that may be caused by one or both of the two component assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG
    Inventors: Jadranka Vukadin, Igor Spasojevic, Madalina Onica
  • Publication number: 20090314920
    Abstract: A clip assembly for attaching two component assemblies while reducing NVH characteristics comprising a first clip portion; a second clip portion; and a middle clip portion that connectively spans between the first clip portion and the second clip portion; wherein the middle clip portion comprises a material that absorbs at least a portion of vibration energy that may be caused by one or both of the two component assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Jadranka Vukadin, Igor Spasojevic, Madalina Onica
  • Patent number: 7588288
    Abstract: There is disclosed a sealed edge insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also includes an air mover (e.g., a fan) for providing ventilation to the seat occupant. Further, the insert includes an extension that extends to a backside of a cushion component of the seat for attachment to provide fluid communication from the insert to the air mover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG
    Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Scott Truant, Madalina Onica
  • Patent number: 7578552
    Abstract: There is disclosed a comfort system suitable for use in a seat of an automotive vehicle. The system preferably includes an air mover in fluid communication with an open space below a trim layer of the seat for providing ventilation, heating and/or cooling to the seat occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG
    Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Scott Truant, Madalina Onica
  • Patent number: 7425034
    Abstract: There is disclosed a comfort system suitable for use in a seat of an automotive vehicle. The system preferably includes an air mover in fluid communication with an open space below a trim layer of the seat for providing ventilation, heating and/or cooling to the seat occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG
    Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Scott Truant, Madalina Onica
  • Publication number: 20080217967
    Abstract: There is disclosed a comfort system suitable for use in a seat of an automotive vehicle. The system preferably includes an air mover in fluid communication with an open space below a trim layer of the seat for providing ventilation, heating and/or cooling to the seat occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Scott Truant, Madalina Onica
  • Publication number: 20080191521
    Abstract: There is disclosed a sealed edge insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also includes an air mover (e.g., a fan) for providing ventilation to the seat occupant. Further, the insert includes an extension that extends to a backside of a cushion component of the seat for attachment to provide fluid communication from the insert to the air mover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Scott Truant, Madalina Onica
  • Patent number: 7370911
    Abstract: There is disclosed a sealed edge insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also includes an air mover (e.g., a fan) for providing ventilation to the seat occupant. Further, the insert includes an extension that extends to a backside of a cushion component of the seat for attachment to provide fluid communication from the insert to the air mover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, AG
    Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Scott Truant, Madalina Onica
  • Publication number: 20060158011
    Abstract: The present invention includes a ventilated seat for a vehicle having at least one ventilated component. The ventilated component has a cushion, a trim surface and an insert located beneath the trim surface of each ventilated component. The insert includes at least two layers, at least one of which is a molded layer. The at least two layer define an open space, that may include a spacer. The seat also includes an air mover assembly that is in fluid communication with the open space and servers to blow air to or draw air from the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Ed Marlovits, Madalina Onica, Syed Iqbal, Jody Van Horne, Zoran Panic, Corina Alionte, Peter Nagele, Angelika Riedi, Goran Bajic, Shaun Howick
  • Publication number: 20050140189
    Abstract: There is disclosed a sealed edge insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also includes an air mover (e.g., a fan) for providing ventilation to the seat occupant. Further, the insert includes an extension that extends to a backside of a cushion component of the seat for attachment to provide fluid communication from the insert to the air mover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Scott Truant, Madalina Onica
  • Publication number: 20050093347
    Abstract: There is disclosed a comfort system suitable for use in a seat of an automotive vehicle. The system preferably includes an air mover in fluid communication with an open space below a trim layer of the seat for providing ventilation, heating and/or cooling to the seat occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Scott Truant, Madalina Onica