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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2023
Filed:
Oct. 19, 2021
Rivian Ip Holdings, Llc, Plymouth, MI (US);
Graham Lloyd Feltham, Garden City, MI (US);
Jon DeBoer, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments include illustrative vehicle seats, systems, vehicles, and methods for circulating airflow through a vehicle seat. An illustrative vehicle seat includes a cushion. The cushion is adapted to provide airflow therethrough. The cushion defines a primary airflow path directed to a primary outlet formed in a supporting portion of the cushion. The supporting portion of the cushion is adapted to receive direct body contact with a vehicle occupant while the vehicle occupant is seated within the vehicle seat. The cushion also defines a secondary airflow path directed to a secondary outlet formed in a non-supporting portion of the cushion.