# US 2017/0282767 A1 · Thermally Conductive Leather

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- Number: US 2017/0282767 A1
- Document ID: US20170282767A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/474,240
- Filed: 2017-03-30
- Published: 2017-10-05
- Earliest claimed: 2016-03-30
- Assignees: Magna Seating Inc.
- Applicants: Magna Seating Inc
- Inventors: Eric Kozlowski
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170282767A1

## CPC

- B60N 2/58: Seat coverings
- B60N 2/5678: {characterised by electrical systems}
- H01B 1/22: the conductive material comprising metals or alloys
- H01B 1/24: the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon or silicon
- B60N 2/20: the back-rest being tiltable, e.g. to permit easy access (B60N2/04, B60N2/22 {, B60N2/3002} take precedence)
- B60N 2/64: Back-rests {or cushions (B60N2/2222 takes precedence)}
- B60N: SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H01B: CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES (selection for magnetic properties H01F1/00; waveguides H01P {; printed circuits H05K})

## Abstract

A thermally conductive trim cover is provided for use on a seat assembly. The trim cover comprises a layer of leather material having a top surface and a bottom surface and thermally conductive particles embedded in the leather material between the top and bottom surface for dispersing heat therethrough.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A thermally conductive trim cover adapted for use on a seat assembly, said trim cover comprising a layer of leather material having a top surface and a bottom surface and thermally conductive particles embedded in said leather material between said top and bottom surface for dispersing heat therethrough.

### Claim 2 (depends on 2)

The thermally conductive trim cover as set forth in claim 2 wherein the thermally conductive particles include graphite embedded is said leather material and spaced apart between said top and bottom surface.

### Claim 3 (depends on 3)

The thermally conductive trim cover as set forth in claim 3 wherein the thermally conductive particles are selected from the group consisting of graphite, graphene, aluminum, aluminum oxide, silver, copper, or carbon nanotubes.

### Claim 4

A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle, said seat assembly comprising:
a resilient cellular foam pad for supporting an occupant on said seat assembly;
a trim cover covering said foam pad;
a heating and cooling mechanism positioned between said foam pad and said trim cover for selectively providing thermal effects to said seat assembly; and
said trim cover comprising a layer of leather material having a top surface and a bottom surface and thermally conductive particles embedded in said leather material between said top and bottom surface for dispersing heat from said heating and cooling mechanism through said trim cover.
a layer of cellular foam padding having a top surface and a bottom surface; and
a plurality of thermally conductive materials embedded in said foam padding and extending continuously between said top surface and said bottom surface to transmit thermal energy through said foam padding between said top and bottom surfaces.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The seat assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein the thermally conductive particles include graphite embedded is said leather material and spaced apart between said top and bottom surface.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The seat assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein the thermally conductive particles are selected from the group consisting of graphite, graphene, aluminum, aluminum oxide, silver, copper, or carbon nanotubes.