Patents by Inventor Marinko Lazanja
Marinko Lazanja 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: 10744844Abstract: A hood article and a method of use for a seat conditioning assembly. The hood article including an air-impermeable housing with an internal hollow chamber and at least a first aperture adapted and a second aperture to connect an air mover to a collar device of an air distribution system assembly. The hood article used for fluidly connecting the air mover to the air distribution system assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: GENTHERM GMBHInventors: Peter P. Efthymiou, Paul Stichhaller, Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga
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Publication number: 20180201090Abstract: A hood article and a method of use for a seat conditioning assembly. The hood article including an air-impermeable housing with an internal hollow chamber and at least a first aperture adapted and a second aperture to connect an air mover to a collar device of an air distribution system assembly. The hood article used for fluidly connecting the air mover to the air distribution system assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Peter P. Efthymiou, Paul Stichhaller, Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga
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Patent number: 9944149Abstract: A hood article and a method of use for a seat conditioning assembly. The hood article including an air-impermeable housing with an internal hollow chamber and at least a first aperture adapted and a second aperture to connect an air mover to a collar device of an air distribution system assembly. The hood article used for fluidly connecting the air mover to the air distribution system assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: GENTHERM GMBHInventors: Peter P. Efthymiou, Paul Stichhaller, Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga
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Patent number: 9657963Abstract: A heated seat comprising: a cushion with one or more trench areas; a heater comprising: a carrier with a periphery, the carrier further including: a first electrically functional layer that is made of a conductive material that substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the carrier; and a second electrically functional layer that is made of a resistive material; one or more electrical conductors attached to the first electrically functional layer; a trim layer that covers the cushion when the heater is placed over the cushion; and wherein the periphery includes a first side edge and a second side edge, and each side edge includes a cutout, and the cutouts are located adjacent to each other forming a neck portion; wherein the heater is attached to the cushion by placing an attachment device over the neck portion of the heater and securing one or both ends of the attachment device to the cushion so that the neck portion is pulled into the trench; wherein the neck portion is free of the second electricallType: GrantFiled: February 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: GENTHERM CANADA LTD.Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga, Sergiu Csonti, Syed Iqbal, Igor Spasojevic, Tim Normand
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Patent number: 9440567Abstract: An insert comprising: (i) a forward layer for facing a passenger; (ii) a rearward layer opposite the forward layer; and (iii) a spacer material located between the forward layer and the rearward layer creating an open space within the insert; (iv) an edge sealed substantially around a periphery of the insert; (v) a heater comprising; (a) polymer film having one or more openings for allowing air flow therethrough, (b) a resistive layer, (c) two or more buss bars that are spaced apart and electrically in communication with each other through the resistive layer; and (d) a protective layer; (vi) one or more air movers in fluid communication with the open space within the insert; (vii) a housing having a flange that attaches the one or more air movers to the insert, by the flange being fitted between the spacer material and the rearward layer; wherein the heater layer is attached to one or a combination of the forward layer, the rearward layer, or the spacer material; wherein the forward layer, the rearward layerType: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: GENTHERM GMBHInventors: Marinko Lazanja, Goran Bajic, Ed Marlovits, Dmitri Axakov
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Publication number: 20150151608Abstract: A hood article and a method of use for a seat conditioning assembly. The hood article including an air-impermeable housing with an internal hollow chamber and at least a first aperture adapted and a second aperture to connect an air mover to a collar device of an air distribution system assembly. The hood article used for fluidly connecting the air mover to the air distribution system assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Peter P. Efthymiou, Paul Stichhaller, Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga
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Patent number: 8979620Abstract: A hood article and a method of use for a seat conditioning assembly. The hood article including an air-impermeable housing with an internal hollow chamber and at least a first aperture adapted and a second aperture to connect an air mover to a collar device of an air distribution system assembly. The hood article used for fluidly connecting the air mover to the air distribution system assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Peter P. Efthymiou, Paul Stichhaller, Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga
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Publication number: 20140187140Abstract: A heated seat comprising: a cushion with one or more trench areas; a heater comprising: a carrier with a periphery, the carrier further including: a first electrically functional layer that is made of a conductive material that substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the carrier; and a second electrically functional layer that is made of a resistive material; one or more electrical conductors attached to the first electrically functional layer; a trim layer that covers the cushion when the heater is placed over the cushion; and wherein the periphery includes a first side edge and a second side edge, and each side edge includes a cutout, and the cutouts are located adjacent to each other forming a neck portion; wherein the heater is attached to the cushion by placing an attachment device over the neck portion of the heater and securing one or both ends of the attachment device to the cushion so that the neck portion is pulled into the trench; wherein the neck portion is free of the second electricallType: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga, Sergiu Csonti, Syed Iqbal, Igor Spasojevic, Tim Normand
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Patent number: 8702164Abstract: A heated seat comprising: a cushion with one or more trench areas; a heater comprising: a carrier with a periphery, the carrier further including: a first electrically functional layer that is made of a conductive material that substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the carrier; and a second electrically functional layer that is made of a resistive material; one or more electrical conductors attached to the first electrically functional layer; a trim layer that covers the cushion when the heater is placed over the cushion; and wherein the periphery includes a first side edge and a second side edge, and each side edge includes a cutout, and the cutouts are located adjacent to each other forming a neck portion; wherein the heater is attached to the cushion by placing an attachment device over the neck portion of the heater and securing one or both ends of the attachment device to the cushion so that the neck portion is pulled into the trench; wherein the neck portion is free of the second electricallType: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga, Sergiu Csonti, Syed Iqbal, Igor Spasojevic, Tim Normand
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Patent number: 8544942Abstract: A heated seat (302) comprising: a cushion with one or more trench (30) areas; a heater (300) comprising: a carrier (2) with a periphery, the carrier (2) further including: a first electrically functional layer (4) that is made of a conductive material that substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the carrier (2); and a second electrically functional layer (8) that is made of a resistive material; one or more electrical conductors {12} attached to the first electrically functional layer; a trim layer (40) that covers the cushion when the heater is placed over the cushion, and wherein the periphery includes a first side edge (18) and a second side edge (20), and each side edge includes a cutout (26), and the cutouts are located adjacent to each other—forming a neck portion (28); wherein the heater is attached to the cushion by placing an attachment device (32) over the neck portion (28) of the heater and securing one or both ends of the attachment, device (32) to the cushion so that the neck portion (2Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga, Sergiu Csonti, Syed Rafat Iqbal, Igor Spasojevic, Tim Normand
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Publication number: 20130106147Abstract: A heated seat (302) comprising: a cushion with one or more trench (30) areas; a heater (300) comprising: a carrier (2) with a periphery, the carrier (2) further including: a first electrically functional layer (4) that is made of a conductive material that substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the carrier (2); and a second electrically functional layer (8) that is made of a resistive material; one or more electrical conductors {12} attached to the first electrically functional layer; a trim layer (40) that covers the cushion when the heater is placed over the cushion, and wherein the periphery includes a first side edge (18) and a second side edge (20), and each side edge includes a cutout (26), and the cutouts are located adjacent to each other—forming a neck portion (28); wherein the heater is attached to the cushion by placing an attachment device (32) over the neck portion (28) of the heater and securing one or both ends of the attachment, device (32) to the cushion so that the neck portion (2Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: W.E.T. AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga, Sergiu Csonti, Syed Rafat Iqbal, Igor Spasojevic, Tim Normand
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Patent number: 8360517Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, Ag.Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Goran Bajic, Ed Marlovits, Dmitri Axakov
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Patent number: 8235462Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Goran Bajic, Marinko Lazanja, Zoran Panic, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
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Publication number: 20120187728Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Goran Bajic, Ed Marlovits, Dmitri Axakov
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Publication number: 20120169094Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Goran Bajic, Marinko Lazanja, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik, Zoran Panic
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Patent number: 8162391Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Marinko Lazanja, Goran Bajic, Ed Marlovits, Dmitri Axakov
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Publication number: 20120003909Abstract: A hood article and a method of use for a seat conditioning assembly. The hood article including an air-impermeable housing with an internal hollow chamber and at least a first aperture adapted and a second aperture to connect an air mover to a collar device of an air distribution system assembly. The hood article used for fluidly connecting the air mover to the air distribution system assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2008Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: W.E.T. AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AGInventors: Peter P. Efthymiou, Paul Stichhaller, Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga
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Publication number: 20110266842Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Goran Bajic, Ed Marlovits, Dmitri Axakov
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Publication number: 20110226751Abstract: A heated seat comprising: a cushion with one or more trench areas; a heater comprising: a carrier with a periphery, the carrier further including: a first electrically functional layer that is made of a conductive material that substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the carrier; and a second electrically functional layer that is made of a resistive material; one or more electrical conductors attached to the first electrically functional layer; a trim layer that covers the cushion when the heater is placed over the cushion; and wherein the periphery includes a first side edge and a second side edge, and each side edge includes a cutout, and the cutouts are located adjacent to each other forming a neck portion; wherein the heater is attached to the cushion by placing an attachment device over the neck portion of the heater and securing one or both ends of the attachment device to the cushion so that the neck portion is pulled into the trench; wherein the neck portion is free of the second electricallType: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: W.E.T. AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Matthew Zuzga, Sergiu Csonti, Syed Iqbal, Igor Spasojevic, Tim Normand
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Patent number: 7971931Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Marinko Lazanja, Goran Bajic, Ed Marlovits, Dmitri Axakov