PADDED SEAT ASSEMBLY

Abstract

A seat assembly comprises a seat base defining an opening, and a seat pad comprising a substrate and an exterior layer formed from a material having a thermal conductivity of less than 0.25 W·m−1·K−1, wherein the seat pad closes the opening of the seat base.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a padded seat assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the seat pad.

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the seat pad.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a seat assembly with the seat pad removed.

FIG. 5 shows a preferred embodiment where the seat pad is formed as a seat insert.

FIG. 6 shows a preferred embodiment where the seat pad is formed as a seat insert.

Claims

1. A seat assembly comprising, in combination; a seat base defining an opening; anda seat pad comprising a substrate and an exterior layer formed from a material having a thermal conductivity of less than 0.25 W·m−1·K−1, and the seat pad closes the opening of the seat base.

2. The seat assembly of claim 1 wherein the exterior layer comprises nylon covered neoprene.

3. The seat assembly of claim 1 wherein the seat pad further comprises a substrate and foam padding between the substrate and the exterior layer.

4. The seat assembly of claim 1 wherein the seat pad is positioned in a recess in the seat base so that the exterior layer is substantially flush with a top of the seat base.

5. The seat assembly of claim 1 wherein the seat base has a top, and the seat pad is affixed to the top of the seat base.

6. The seat assembly of claim 1 wherein the insulating material comprises one of a family of synthetic rubbers based on polychloroprene.

7. The seat assembly of claim 1 wherein the exterior layer is glued and stapled to a substrate.

8. The seat assembly of claim 7 wherein the substrate comprises wood.

9. A seat assembly comprising, in combination: a seat base defining an opening; anda seat pad comprising a substrate and an exterior layer formed from a material which feels warm to the touch of a person at about normal temperature, and the seat pad closes the opening of the seat base.