Patents by Inventor MICHAEL T. SATO

MICHAEL T. SATO 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).

  • Thermoelectric string, panel, and covers for function and durability
    Patent number: 11649994
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device comprising an elongated panel of two foam layers, and having an inserted thermoelectric string is incorporated into a seat cushion, planting pot, and battery thermal manager. Several enhancements to the string and the panel improve its durability, visual appeal, and tactile appeal over the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Tarek Makansi, John L. Franklin, Mark N. Evers, Kevin C. Forbes, Jose Santos Dominguez, Michael T. Sato
  • THERMOELECTRIC STRING, PANEL, AND COVERS FOR FUNCTION AND DURABILITY
    Publication number: 20220205689
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device comprising an elongated panel of two foam layers, and having an inserted thermoelectric string is incorporated into a seat cushion, planting pot, and battery thermal manager. Several enhancements to the string and the panel improve its durability, visual appeal, and tactile appeal over the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Tarek Makansi, John L. Franklin, Mark N. Evers, Kevin C. Forbes, Jose Santos Dominguez, Michael T. Sato
  • Thermoelectric string, panel, and covers for function and durability
    Patent number: 10830507
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device comprising an elongated panel of two foam layers, and having an inserted thermoelectric string is incorporated into a seat cushion, planting pot, and battery thermal manager. Several enhancements to the string and the panel improve its durability, visual appeal, and tactile appeal over the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Tempronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tarek Makansi, John L. Franklin, Mark N. Evers, Kevin C. Forbes, Jose Santos Dominguez, Michael T. Sato
  • THERMOELECTRIC STRING, PANEL, AND COVERS FOR FUNCTION AND DURABILITY
    Publication number: 20190219310
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device comprising an elongated panel of two foam layers, and having an inserted thermoelectric string is incorporated into a seat cushion, planting pot, and battery thermal manager. Several enhancements to the string and the panel improve its durability, visual appeal, and tactile appeal over the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Tarek Makansi, John L. Franklin, Mark N. Evers, Kevin C. Forbes, Jose Santos Dominguez, Michael T. Sato
  • Thermoelectric string, panel, and covers for function and durability
    Patent number: 10228165
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device comprising an elongated panel of two foam layers, and having an inserted thermoelectric string is incorporated into a seat cushion, planting pot, and battery thermal manager. Several enhancements to the string and the panel improve its durability, visual appeal, and tactile appeal over the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: TEMPRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Tarek Makansi, John L. Franklin, Mark N. Evers, Kevin C. Forbes, Jose Santos Dominguez, Michael T. Sato
  • THERMOELECTRIC STRING, PANEL, AND COVERS FOR FUNCTION AND DURABILITY
    Publication number: 20150121901
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device comprising an elongated panel of two foam layers, and having an inserted thermoelectric string is incorporated into a seat cushion, planting pot, and battery thermal manager. Several enhancements to the string and the panel improve its durability, visual appeal, and tactile appeal over the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: TAREK MAKANSI, JOHN L. FRANKLIN, MARK N. EVERS, KEVIN C. FORBES, JOSE SANTOS DOMINGUEZ, MICHAEL T. SATO