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Heating apparatus for automobile seats

  • US 7,240,962 B2
  • Filed: 08/04/2004
  • Issued: 07/10/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A heating apparatus for a seat of an automobile, comprising:

  • a piezoelectric element disposed between an automobile engine and each engine mount adapted to support the engine;

    a voltage amplifier that receives power generated by the piezoelectric element based on engine vibration and amplifies the power;

    a heating unit that is installed in an interior of a seat and receives power from the voltage amplifier to heat the seat; and

    an on and off switch for connecting and disconnecting the power supplied to the heating unit.

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