Thoracic region comfort seating system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9826840
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14423120

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A thoracic support for a seatback of a seat is provided. The thoracic support includes a center portion extending in an upright direction and adapted to be positioned adjacent the seatback to align adjacent a thoracic region a user's spine. The center portion is formed of a first foam material having a first hardness. A pair of side portions each disposed adjacent to and are connected with the center portion. The side portions are formed of a second foam material having a second hardness. The first hardness is greater than the second hardness so that the center portion provides support to at least a portion of the thoracic region of the user's spine.

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LEAR CORPORATION21557 TELEGRAPH ROAD SOUTHFIELD MI 48033

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ali, Asad S Troy, US 55 766
Badgley, Jennifer Waterford, US 6 25
Cichocki, Walter T Brighton Township, US 11 69
Galbreath, Ashford Allen Troy, US 25 224
Hicks, Thomas S Livonia, US 45 857
Locke, Gerald Steven Lake Orion, US 7 30
O'Bannon, Terry Royal Oak, US 18 157
Zouzal, Winsen C Detroit, US 24 564

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