Patents by Inventor Zoran Panic
Zoran Panic 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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Publication number: 20240138027Abstract: A heater/sensor assembly is configured to perform heating and proximity sensing and includes a heater carrier substrate including first and second surfaces. A heater wire is arranged in a predetermined pattern adjacent to and in contact with the first surface of the heater carrier substrate, wherein the heater wire is insulated. A proximity sensor includes a conductive thread attaching the heater wire to the first surface of the heater carrier substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Jan BESKA, Zoran PANIC
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Publication number: 20240051444Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Madalina Onica, Zoran Panic, Ajay Murgod
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Patent number: 11833942Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: GENTHERM INCORPORATEDInventors: Madalina Onica, Zoran Panic, Ajay Murgod
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Patent number: 11524614Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: GENTHERM GMBHInventors: Peter Daniel Iacovone, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Madalina Onica
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Publication number: 20220388432Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Madalina Onica, Zoran Panic, Ajay Murgod
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Publication number: 20210339662Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Peter Daniel Iacovone, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Madalina Onica
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Patent number: 11065991Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: GENTHERM GMBHInventors: Peter Daniel Iacovone, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Madalina Onica
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Publication number: 20200247287Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Peter Daniel Iacovone, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Madalina Onica
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Patent number: 10314111Abstract: An improved heating element, comprising: (a) an electrically insulated resistive heating wire; (b) a flexible substrate that supports the electrically insulated resistive wire: (c) one or more electrical connection for an operational component of the heating element, the electrical connection including at least two wires that are joined together; (d) a spacer controlling spacing between the at least two wires approaching the electrical connection; wherein at least a portion of the electrical connection including the spacer is encapsulated in a shrunken heat shrinkable sheath that includes at least one mass of hot melt adhesive within the sheath so that the electrical connection is insulated from fluid penetration.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: GENTHERM GMBHInventors: Jack Barfuss, Syed Rafat Iqbal, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Pedro Antunez, Wayne Swoyer Kauffman, III
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Publication number: 20140326708Abstract: An improved heating element, comprising: (a) an electrically insulated resistive heating wire; (b) a flexible substrate that supports the electrically insulated resistive wire: (c) one or more electrical connection for an operational component of the heating element, the electrical connection including at least two wires that are joined together; (d) a spacer controlling spacing between the at least two wires approaching the electrical connection; wherein at least a portion of the electrical connection including the spacer is encapsulated in a shrunken heat shrinkable sheath that includes at least one mass of hot melt adhesive within the sheath so that the electrical connection is insulated from fluid penetration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Jack Barfuss, Syed Rafat Iqbal, Zoran Panic, Ricardo Edmundo Flores Gonzalez, Pedro Antunez, Wayne Swoyer Kauffman III
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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: 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: 7918498Abstract: 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: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Goran Bajic, Marinko Lazanja, Zoran Panic, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
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Patent number: 7832798Abstract: 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: June 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventors: Goran Bajic, Marinko Lazanja, Zoran Panic, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanik
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Publication number: 20100253117Abstract: 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: June 14, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Goran Bajic, Marinko Lazanja, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanic, Zoran Panic
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Publication number: 20090284052Abstract: 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: November 6, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Goran Bajic, Marinko Lazanja, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Valdimir Gerasimov, Valdimir Proseanik, Zoran Panic
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Patent number: 7477969Abstract: There is disclosed a temperature conditioned assembly for use in a component (e.g., a seat or steering wheel) of a transportation vehicle (e.g., an automotive vehicle, a plane, a train or the like). The assembly typically includes one or more conditions such as a heater and/or a ventilation or cooling system. A controller and a temperature sensor are also included in the assembly. Preferably, the controller is programmed to effect an energy output sequence that is based upon the ambient temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AGInventor: Zoran Panic
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Patent number: 7461892Abstract: 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: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems, A.C.Inventors: Goran Bajic, Marinko Lazanja, Zoran Panic, Boris Zlotin, Peter Ulan, Vladimir Gerasimov, Vladimir Proseanic
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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