Patents by Inventor Valerija Drobnjakovic
Valerija Drobnjakovic 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: 7637573Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower or air pump for providing ventilation and/or cooling to the seat occupant.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Brennon Lewis White, Anne Patrice Liss, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja
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Patent number: 7549707Abstract: There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Preferably, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Lindy Brennan, Goran Bajic, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic
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Patent number: 7506938Abstract: The present invention provides an automotive vehicle seating comfort system, and method of forming thereof, for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. In one configuration, the system includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Additionally, in one preferred configuration, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, A.G.Inventors: Lindy Brennan, Goran Bajic, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic
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Publication number: 20080211269Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated from the main portion by a fluid-tight boundary. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion and having a first flow control layer with at least one port, a first and a second spacer, and a fluid barrier comprising at least one port. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat with an insert having a seat portion and having a flow control layer with a port and a plurality of flow holes in the seat portion, a spacer, a fluid barrier and at least one conduit with a plurality of flow holes located adjacent to the seat portion of the flow control layer. The seat also may include a fan in fluid communication with the spacer and a fluid conditioning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Syed Rafat Iqbal, Corina Simona Alionte, Goran Bajic, Shaun Calvin Howick, Zoran Panic, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja, Simone Kohler, Peter Nagele, Stefan Stoewe, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanic
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Publication number: 20080160900Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated from the main portion by a fluid-tight boundary. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion and having a first flow control layer with at least one port, a first and a second spacer, and a fluid barrier comprising at least one port. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat with an insert having a seat portion and having a flow control layer with a port and a plurality of flow holes in the seat portion, a spacer, a fluid barrier and at least one conduit with a plurality of flow holes located adjacent to the seat portion of the flow control layer. The seat also may include a fan in fluid communication with the spacer and a fluid conditioning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Syed R. Iqbal, Corina S. Alionte, Goran Bajic, Shaun C. Howick, Zoran Panic, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja, Simone Kohler, Peter Nagele, Stefan Stoewe, Boris Zlotin, Piter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
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Patent number: 7356912Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method of forming a ventilated seat. More specifically, in one aspect, the present invention is directed towards providing an insert in fluid communications with an air mover and a seating surface, wherein the system optionally includes a thermoelectric device for providing heating or cooling of air flowing through the insert.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Syed R. Iqbal, Corina S. Alionte, Goran Bajic, Shaun C. Howick, Zoran Panic, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja, Simone Köhler, Peter Nägele, Stefan Stoewe, Boris Zlotin, Piter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
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Patent number: 7338117Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated from the main portion by a fluid-tight boundary. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion and having a first flow control layer with at least one port, a first and a second spacer, and a fluid barrier comprising at least one port. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat with an insert having a seat portion and having a flow control layer with a port and a plurality of flow holes in the seat portion, a spacer, a fluid barrier and at least one conduit with a plurality of flow holes located adjacent to the seat portion of the flow control layer. The seat also may include a fan in fluid communication with the spacer and a fluid conditioning device.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive System, Ltd.Inventors: Syed Rafat Iqbal, Corina Simona Alionte, Goran Bajic, Shaun Calvin Howick, Zoran Panic, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja, Simone Kohler, Peter Nagele, Stefan Stoewe, Boris Zlotin, Piter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
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Publication number: 20070158994Abstract: There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Preferably, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Lindy Brennan, Goran Bajic, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic
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Publication number: 20070120399Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower or air pump for providing ventilation and/or cooling to the seat occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Brennon White, Anne Liss, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja
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Patent number: 7197801Abstract: There is disclosed a method of manufacturing an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower or air pump for providing ventilation and/or cooling to the seat occupant.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignees: W.E.T. Automotive Systems Ltd., Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Brennon Lewis White, Anne Patrice Liss, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja
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Publication number: 20070001507Abstract: There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Preferably, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Lindy Brennan, Goran Bajic, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic
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Patent number: 7131689Abstract: There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Preferably, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2005Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, AGInventors: Lindy Brennan, Goran Bajic, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic
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Patent number: 7083227Abstract: There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Preferably, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, AGInventors: Lindy Brennan, Goran Bajic, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic
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Publication number: 20060152044Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower or air pump for providing ventilation and/or cooling to the seat occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Brennon White, Anne Liss, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja
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Patent number: 7052091Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower or air pump for providing ventilation and/or cooling to the seat occupant.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignees: W.E.T. Automotive Systems Ltd., Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Brennon Lewis White, Anne Patrice Liss, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja
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Publication number: 20050248187Abstract: There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Preferably, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Applicant: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, AGInventors: Lindy Brennan, Goran Bajic, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic
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Publication number: 20050161986Abstract: There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Preferably, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, AGInventors: Lindy Brennan, Goran Bajic, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic
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Publication number: 20050127723Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower or air pump for providing ventilation and/or cooling to the seat occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Brennon White, Anne Liss, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja
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Patent number: 6893086Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for placement within a seat of an automotive vehicle. The insert preferably includes multiple layers, one of which includes a heater for providing an occupant of the seat with warmth. The insert also preferably includes a blower or air pump for providing ventilation and/or cooling to the seat occupant.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignees: W.E.T. Automotive Systems Ltd., Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Goran Bajic, Lindy Brennan, Brennon Lewis White, Anne Patrice Liss, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja
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Publication number: 20050066505Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated from the main portion by a fluid-tight boundary. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion and having a first flow control layer with at least one port, a first and a second spacer, and a fluid barrier comprising at least one port. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat with an insert having a seat portion and having a flow control layer with a port and a plurality of flow holes in the seat portion, a spacer, a fluid barrier and at least one conduit with a plurality of flow holes located adjacent to the seat portion of the flow control layer. The seat also may include a fan in fluid communication with the spacer and a fluid conditioning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Syed Iqbal, Corina Alionte, Goran Bajic, Shaun Howick, Zoran Panic, Valerija Drobnjakovic, Marinko Lazanja, Simone Kohler, Peter Nagele, Stefan Stoewe, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik