Support cushion and method for converting a temperature difference within the same into an electric voltage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9913546
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14434576

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A support cushion for converting a temperature difference into an electrical voltage is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting portion, a heat dissipating portion comprised of a thermally-absorbent material and positioned adjacent to the body supporting portion, and a plurality of thermoelectric elements that are positioned and configured to convert a temperature difference between the body supporting portion and the heat dissipating portion into an electric voltage at a charging port. Methods of converting a temperature difference into an electric voltage are also provided.

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TEMPUR WORLD LLC1000 TEMPUR WAY LEXINGTON KY 40511

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Chandler, Kelly Wood Gate City, US 9 111

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