US 12,319,180 B2
Integrated lumbar mat system
Thomas Flashe Young, Costa Mesa, CA (US); Thrilok Dutt Urs Puttaraje, Irvine, CA (US); Stephanie Catherine Radion, Mission Viejo, CA (US); and Michael Medoro, Plymouth, MI (US)
Assigned to Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Plymouth, MI (US)
Filed by Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Plymouth, MI (US)
Filed on Apr. 6, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/131,498.
Prior Publication US 2024/0336179 A1, Oct. 10, 2024
Int. Cl. B60N 2/56 (2006.01); B60N 2/00 (2006.01); B60N 2/66 (2006.01); B60R 16/02 (2006.01)
CPC B60N 2/667 (2015.04) [B60N 2/5657 (2013.01)] 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus comprising:
a lumbar mat configured to interface to a seatback of a vehicle seat;
a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) including a first region affixed to a rear side of the lumbar mat and a second region configured to move relative to the rear side of the lumbar mat; and
a cover arranged rearward of the lumbar mat and flexible PCB and configured to enclose circuitry of the flexible PCB, wherein the cover comprises one or more manifold features to direct a flow of air.