Patent Publication Number: US-11653763-B2

Title: Athletic chair with adjustable heating and height

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION 
     This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/790,511, filed Feb. 13, 2020, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,140,987 B2, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/805,815, filed Feb. 14, 2019, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     During sporting events, athletes often rest on chairs, benches, or seats. Many of these seating arrangements which the athletes rest on cause the players lower limbs to be put into a position which restricts venous blood flow, thereby hindering athletic performance. This may be particularly relevant for basketball players who are on average much taller than the average person. 
     SUMMARY 
     One implementation of the present disclosure is a seating assembly for one or more athletes, according to some embodiments. The seating assembly includes one or more seats. Each seat includes a back portion, a seat portion, a base, an adjustable element, a user interface device, and a controller. The back portion includes a back heating member configured to provide heat to a torso of a user. The seat portion includes a lower limb heating member configured to provide heat to lower limbs of the user. The base is configured to support each of the one or more seats. The adjustable element is coupled to the base at one end and coupled to one of the seats at an opposite end and configured to adjust a height of the seat relative to a floor surface. The user interface device is configured to receive an input regarding a desired temperature of at least one of the back heating member and the lower limb heating member. The controller is configured to receive the input and adjust an operation of at least one of the back heating member and the lower limb heating member to achieve the desired temperature. The user interface device is further configured to receive a second input to adjust the height of the seat relative to the floor surface. 
     In some embodiments, the back portion and the seat portion of each of the one or more seats form an angle greater than ninety degrees to facilitate venous blood flow to lower limbs of the user. 
     In some embodiments, the angle formed by the back portion and the seat portion is between 110 and 120 degrees. 
     In some embodiments, the heat provided to the torso and the heat provided to lower limbs are each provided at a temperature value between 38 and 45 degrees Celsius to facilitate venous blood flow of at least one of the torso and the lower limbs of the user and to facilitate maintaining a specific muscle temperature of the user. 
     In some embodiments, the back heating member and the lower limb heating member are configured to operate according to a maximum heating mode of operation, a medium heating mode of operation, and a low heating mode of operation. 
     In some embodiments, the back heating member is positioned within a cushion of the back portion and the seat heating member is positioned within a cushion of the seat portion. 
     In some embodiments, each seat is configured to increase in height relative to a floor surface at least ten inches to facilitate a popliteal height of at least 18 inches of a user. 
     In some embodiments, the adjustable element includes a prime mover configured to adjust the height of the seat relative to the floor surface. In some embodiments, the prime mover is any of an electric motor or a hydraulic system. 
     Another implementation of the present disclosure is a seating assembly for one or more athletes, according to some embodiments. The seating assembly includes multiple seats and a base. Each seat includes a back portion, a seat portion, and a controller. The back portion includes a back cushion and a back heating element positioned within the back cushion. The back heating element and the back cushion are configured to transfer heat to a torso of a user. The seat portion includes a seat cushion and a seat heating element positioned within the seat cushion. The seat heating element and the seat cushion are configured to transfer heat to lower limbs of the user. The controller is configured to receive an input regarding a desired temperature of at least one of the back heating element and the seat heating element and further configured to operate the back heating element and the seat heating elements. A height of each seat is adjustable to maintain a popliteal height of at least 18 inches of the user. The base is fixedly coupled with an adjustable support member of each of the multiple seats. 
     In some embodiments, the back heating element and the seat heating element are configured to operate according to a maximum heating mode of operation, a medium heating mode of operation, and a low heating mode of operation. 
     In some embodiments, each seat is configured to adjust in height at least 10 inches between a minimum height and a maximum height. 
     In some embodiments, the base further includes multiple openings configured to receive one or more elongated members of a transportation mechanism for movement of the seating assembly. 
     In some embodiments, the back portion and the seat portion of each seat form an angle greater than ninety degrees to facilitate venous blood flow to the lower limbs of the user. 
     In some embodiments, the angle is between 110 and 120 degrees. 
     In some embodiments, the back heating element is configured to heat the torso of the user to a temperature between 38 and 45 degrees Celsius to facilitate venous blood flow to the torso of the user and the seat heating element is configured to heat the lower limbs of the user to a temperature between 38 and 45 degrees Celsius to facilitate venous blood flow to the lower limbs of the user. 
     Another implementation of the present disclosure is a method for installing and operating a seating assembly with adjustable heating and adjustable height, according to some embodiments. The method includes providing a seating assembly having multiple seats. Each seat is configured to provide adjustable heating and adjustable height for a user. The method includes positioning the seating assembly in a desired location. The method also includes connecting the seating assembly to a power source for the adjustable heating and the adjustable height of each of the multiple seats. The method also includes receiving a command of an adjustment of height and heat from a user interface of at least one of the multiple seats. The method also includes adjusting an amount of heat provided to the user via one or more heating pads disposed within a back portion and a seat portion of the seat of one of the multiple seats based on the received heat command. The method also includes adjusting a height of at least one of the seats based on the received height command. In some embodiments, adjusting the height of the seat includes increasing a distance between the seat portion and a floor surface between a minimum value of the distance and a maximum value of the distance. 
     In some embodiments, the back portion and the seat portion of each of the multiple seats form an angle greater than ninety degrees. 
     In some embodiments, the angle formed by the back portion and the seat portion is between 110 and 120 degrees to improve venous blood flow to lower limbs of the user. 
     In some embodiments, the heat provided to the user is provided to heat at least one of the torso and the lower limbs of the user to a temperature between 38 and 45 degrees Celsius to facilitate venous blood flow. 
     In some embodiments, the method further includes inserting one or more fork members into one or more apertures of a base of the seating assembly, and lifting the seating assembly via the one or more fork members inserted into the one or more apertures of the base of the seating assembly for removal and placement of the seating assembly. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a front view of a seating assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  2    is side view of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  3    is a top view of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  4    is a diagram of a user transporting the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  5    is a diagram of multiple users transporting the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  6    is a graph illustrating a relationship between venous blood flow and incline/decline of a seated individual, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  7    is a diagram of a seated person, demonstrating a definition of various angles and popliteal height, according to an exemplary embodiment, 
         FIG.  8    is graph of test results for improvement of a shuttle run after test individuals were seated in the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , as compared to a control seating assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  9    is graph of test results for improvement of an average vertical jump height after test individuals were seated in the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , as compared to a control seating assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  10    is graph of test results for improvement of skin temperature after test individuals were seated in the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , as compared to a control seating assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  11    is graph of test results for improvement of heart rate after test individuals were seated in the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , as compared to a control seating assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  12    is graph of average test results of the graphs of  FIGS.  8 - 11   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  13    is a top view of a seat cushion of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  14    is a perspective view of a seat cushion of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  15    is a top view of a back cushion of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  16    is a perspective view of a back cushion of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  17    is a perspective view of foam pieces of a back cushion of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  18    is a perspective view of foam pieces of a back cushion of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1    adhered to a seat back, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  19    is a perspective view of a base frame of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  20    is a top view of a base frame of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  21    is a front view of a base frame of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  22    is a side view of a seat frame of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  23    is a perspective view of a seat frame of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  24    is a front view diagram of heating elements of a seating of the seat assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  25    is a bottom view diagram of a seat of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  26    is a perspective view of a control panel of a seat of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  27    is a graph illustrating the operation of the heating elements of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  28    is a schematic illustrating an electrical system of the heating elements of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  29    is a schematic illustrating an electrical system of the heating elements of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  30    is a block diagram of a controller of the seating assembly of  FIG.  1   , according to an exemplary embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Before turning to the figures, which illustrate the exemplary embodiments in detail, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description only and should not be regarded as limiting. 
     Overview 
     Referring generally to the FIGURES, an adjustable heating and adjustable height seating assembly for athletes is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. The heatable seating assembly may include heating pads configured to deliver heat to the athlete&#39;s torso and lower limbs. The heating pads may be independently controlled so that different amounts of heat are provided to the athlete&#39;s torso and lower limbs or may be operated to provide a same amount of heating to the user&#39;s torso and lower limbs. The heat provided to the athlete&#39;s torso and lower limbs may be individually manually adjusted by the athletes (e.g., via a user input, pressing a button, turning a dial, etc.). Additionally, each seat of the seating assembly may include individual controls for adjusting either one of or both the heat provided to the torso and lower limbs. Each seat of the seating assembly also includes height adjustment. The athletes may individually adjust the height of each seat, thereby achieving a height (e.g., popliteal height) that does not restrict venous blood flow. Additionally, the heat provided to the torso and lower limbs of the athletes can improve venous blood flow. Improving venous blood flow of the athletes can advantageously improve athletic performance. 
     Seating Assembly 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  1 - 5   , a chair assembly (e.g., a seating arrangement, a seating assembly, a bench, etc.), shown as seating assembly  100  is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Seating assembly  100  is configured to provide one or more individuals (e.g., persons, athletes, basketball players, etc.), with one or more surfaces to sit upon. Seating assembly  100  includes a base (e.g., a base, a frame, a structure, a block, etc.) shown as base  108 , one or more seats (e.g., chairs), shown as seats  102 , and one or more adjustable pillars (e.g., telescoping pillars, pedestals, shafts, upright members, bars, etc.), shown as adjustable support members  110 . Base  108  rests upon a floor surface (e.g., a basketball court, a ground surface, a floor, etc.), shown as floor  158 . In some embodiments, base  108  rests upon floor  158  and is removably (e.g., via fasteners) coupled to floor  158 . In some embodiments, base  108  is fixed relative to floor  158 . In other embodiments, base  108  rests upon floor  158  and frictional forces between a bottom surface of base  108  and floor  158  prevent seating assembly  100  from moving (e.g., translating, rotating) along floor  158 . Seating assembly  100  includes a front side  192 , a rear or back side  190 , a left side  184 , a right side  186 , a top side  182 , and a bottom side  188 . In an exemplary embodiment, seating assembly  100  includes five seats  102 . Seating assembly  100  may include more or less than five seats  102 , according to other embodiments. As shown in  FIG.  3   , seats  102  may be aligned on base  108  (e.g., in a line). Seats  102  may also be positioned on base  108  directly adjacent each other so that adjacent or neighboring seats  102  abut, contact, etc., each other. 
     Seating assembly  100  has an overall length  120 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Length  120  may be measured between outermost surfaces of seat  102   a  and seat  102   e,  according to an exemplary embodiment. Length  120  may be 2500 mm, according to some embodiments. Each of seats  102   a - 102   e  are disposed distance  122  apart. Distance  122  may be defined as a distance between central axis  126  of a first seat (e.g., seat  102   a ) and a central axis  126  of an adjacent seat (e.g., seat  102   b ). Distance  122  may be 500 mm, according to some embodiments. Seats  102   a - 102   e  are positioned adjacent each other such that there are no gaps between adjacent seat portions  106 , according to some embodiments. Advantageously, this reduces the likelihood of finger entrapment between adjacent seats  102 . Since seats  102  are adjacent each other, an overall width of each seat  102  is substantially equal to distance  122  (e.g., 500 mm). In some embodiments, length  120  is defined between axis  124   a  and axis  124   b,  where axis  124   a  is a vertical axis which intersects a right most surface of seating assembly  100  and axis  124   b  is a vertical axis which intersects a left most surface of seating assembly  100 . 
     Base  108  is coupled to each of adjustable support members  110  of seats  102 . Adjustable support members  110  may be rotationally fixed relative to base  108 , such that seats  102  cannot rotate relative to base  108 . Adjustable support members  110  protrude outwards from base  108  towards top side  182  of seating assembly  100 . Adjustable support members  110  may protrude a distance into an aperture of base  108  (i.e., towards bottom side  188 ) to provide support for seats  102 . In some embodiments, adjustable support members  110  are coupled (e.g., fixedly, removably, connected via fasteners, etc.) to base  108 . Seats  102  are coupled (e.g., removably coupled, fixedly connected, mounted, etc.) to adjustable support members  110 . Therefore, as adjustable support members  110  increase or decrease in height, seats  102  are raised or lowered relative to floor  158 . 
     Adjustable support members  110  are configured to adjust a height of seats  102 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  1   , there is a distance  168  between an upper surface of base  108  and a bottom surface of seat  102   e.  The adjustable support member  110  of seat  102   e  is configured to increase or decrease distance  168 . In some embodiments adjustable support members  110  are telescoping pedestals, configured to increase in length and decrease in length, thereby increasing or decreasing distance  168 . In an exemplary embodiment, each of seats  102   a - 102   e  have a corresponding adjustable support member  110 . Each adjustable support member  110  of seats  102   a - 102   e  is configured to independently operate to adjust distance  168  of a corresponding seat  102 , according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, adjustable support member  110  of seat  102   a  may be operated such that distance  168  of seat  102   a  relative to base  108  is ten inches, while adjustable support member  110  of seat  102   b  may be operated such that distance  168  of seat  102   b  relative to base  108  is eight inches. In this way, seats  102  may be raised or lowered independently of each other. Each of seats  102   a - 102   e  includes a control panel (e.g., a user interface, an input device, a control device, buttons, switches, levers, etc.), shown as adjustment interface  118 . Adjustment interfaces  118  are each configured to adjust an operation of a corresponding adjustable support member  110 . Adjustment interfaces  118  may include any number of buttons, switches, levers, dials, digital input devices, etc., configured to receive a user input and adjust an operation (e.g., a height) of a corresponding adjustable support member  110 . 
     Base  108  has overall length  132 , according to an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, length  132  of base  108  is less than overall length  120  of seats  102   a - 102   e.  In some embodiments, length  132  of base  108  is substantially equal to length  120  of seats  102   a - 102   e.  In some embodiments, length  132  of base  108  is greater than length  120  of seats  102   a - 102   e.  Base  108  includes horizontal central axis  136  extending through a centerpoint of base  108 . Central axis  136  may be defined as being positioned at a center of length  132 , according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, central axis  136  is defined as being distance  134  from a right-most surface of base  108  and distance  134  from a left-most surface of base  108 . In some embodiments, each of seats  102   a - 102   e  include a corresponding central axis  126 . Central axis  136  of base  108  is substantially collinear with central axis  126  of the central seat  102   c.  Base  108  defines one or more sets of apertures, holes, channels, through-holes, hollow portions, cavities, indentations, etc., shown as openings  112 . Openings  112  include a first aperture  114  and a second aperture  116 . In some embodiments, openings  112  are configured to facilitate transportation of seating assembly  100  by providing openings for one or more forks (e.g., forks of a pallet jack, forks of a forklift, etc.) which may be inserted into openings  112 , as shown in  FIGS.  4 - 5   . 
     As shown in  FIG.  1   , base  108  includes a first set of openings, openings  112   a,  and a second set of openings, shown as openings  112   b,  according to an exemplary embodiment. Openings  112   a  and openings  112   b  are evenly spaced a distance  138  in opposite directions relative to central axis  136  of base  108 . First aperture  114  and second aperture  116  of openings  112   a / 112   b  are disposed distance  130  apart, according to an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, distance  130  is substantially equal to a distance between forks of a floor jack, thereby facilitating transportation of seating assembly  100 . In some embodiments, only one set of apertures  114 / 116  is defined by base  108 . In some embodiments, aperture  114  and aperture  116  are spaced equally along a length of base  108  in opposite directions relative to central axis  136  of base  108 . In some embodiments, openings  112   a  and openings  112   b  extend through an entire width  140  of base  108 . In other embodiments, openings  112   a  and openings  112   b  extend partially through base  108 . 
     As shown in diagrams  400  and  500  of  FIGS.  4  and  5   , openings  112  are configured to receive forks  404  of one or more transportation mechanisms  402  (e.g., a fork lift, a pallet jack), according to an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, a transport user may insert forks  404  into openings  112  from either back side  190  of seating assembly  100  or from front side  192  of seating assembly  100 . In some embodiments, forks  404  can be inserted through the entire width  140  of base  108  (e.g., if openings  112  extend through the entire width  140  of base  108 ). In some embodiments, multiple transportation users may each simultaneously insert forks  404  into openings  112   a  and openings  112   b  for transportation of seating assembly  100 . If seating assembly  100  is used at a sporting event (e.g., at a sporting arena), seating assembly  100  may need to be transported regularly for various events. Advantageously, openings  112  facilitate easy transportation of seating assembly  100 . 
     Base  108  includes one or more screens (e.g., LCD screens, LED screens, display screens, frames for posters, etc.), shown as screens  162 , according to an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, screen  162  are evenly spaced along a length of base  108 . In some embodiments, screens  162  extend substantially an entire length of base  108 . Screens  162  can display advertisements, athlete/player names, graphics, textual information, etc. Screens  162  may extend along substantially an entire length of base  108 , or may be intermittently spaced along base  108 . Screens  162  can receive a display signal or other electrical signal that provides information for graphics, scrolling imagery, scrolling text, etc. Screens  162  may use the display signal to provide the graphical, scrolling imagery, scrolling text, etc. In some embodiments, screens  162  also receive a synchronization signal so that imagery, graphics, or text that is displayed on screens  162  is synchronized with other display screens or advertisements in an environment (e.g., a sporting arena, a building, etc.) where seating assembly  100  is located. In some embodiments, multiple seating assemblies  100  are positioned adjacent, proximate, or next to each other. The graphics, imagery, text data, etc., that is displayed by screen(s)  162  across one of seating assemblies  100  may be synchronized with other graphics, imagery, text data, etc., that is displayed by screen(s)  162  across another one of seating assemblies  100 . For example, if multiple seating assemblies  100  are positioned next to each other, a scrolling message, graphic, text, advertisement, etc., may continuously scroll across screen(s)  162  of multiple seating assemblies  100 . 
     Each of seats  102   a - 102   e  include a top side  174 , a bottom side  176 , a rear side  172 , a front side  170 , a left side  180 , and a right side  178 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Each of seats  102   a - 102   e  include a back portion  104  and a seat portion  106 . Back portion  104  includes central axis  148  extending along substantially an entire length of back portion  104 . In some embodiments, central axis  148  is an average centerline of back portion  104 . Seat portion  106  includes central axis  150  extending substantially an entire length of seat portion  106 . In some embodiments, central axis  150  is an average centerline of seat portion  106 . In some embodiment, central axis  150  is an average centerline of seat portion  106  extending along an entire length of seat portion  106 . Central axis  148  and central axis  150  intersect at intersection point  160 . In some embodiments, seats  102  are configured to rotate about intersection point  160  (e.g., to recline). Central axis  148  and central axis  150  define angle  152 . Angle  152  represents an angle of a user&#39;s back which may be adjacent back portion  104  relative to the user&#39;s thighs which may be adjacent seat portion  106 . In an exemplary embodiment, angle  152  defines an angle of a user&#39;s trunk/torso relative to the user&#39;s thighs. In some embodiments, angle  152  is greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, angle  152  is any value between 93 and 120 degrees. In some embodiments, angle  152  is any value between 110 degrees and 130 degrees. If angle  152  is any value between 110 and 130 degrees, both lumbar disc pressure and back muscle activity of the user is decreased. In some embodiments, angle  152  is such that seats  102  facilitate an angle of 93 to 120 degrees or 110 degrees to 130 degrees between the torso and the thigh of the one or more users while the one or more users are seated upon seats  102 . 
     In some embodiments, back portion  104  rotates relative to seat portion  106  about intersection point  160 . In some embodiments, back portion  104  rotates relative to seat portion  106  in response to a force exerted by a user. In some embodiments, a torsional spring is used at intersection point  160  to prevent excessive rotation of back portion  104 . In some embodiments, as back portion  104  rotates relative to seat portion  106 , angle  152  changes. In some embodiments, angle  152  between back portion  104  and seat portion  106  is fixed at a bottom threshold such that angle  152  may be greater than 90 degrees but is not less than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, both back portion  104  and seat portion  106  rotate about intersection point  160  in response to a force exerted by the user. 
     Seat portion  106  may include a seat pan  109 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Seat pan  109  may be formed from a plastic, a foam, etc. In some embodiments, seat pan  109  is integrally formed with seat portion  106 . Seat pan  109  is configured to facilitate the user&#39;s back being against (e.g., in contact with) back portion  104  while seated in seat  102 . 
     Back portion  104  may include lumbar support  194 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Lumbar support  194  may be any of one or more cushions of back portion  104 , or may be a result of a profile of back portion  104 . Lumbar support  194  is configured to provide support to lumbar vertebrae of the user, to facilitate proper posture of the user. Lumbar support  194  is adjustable, according to some embodiments. In an exemplary embodiment, lumbar support  194  is non-adjustable. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  6 - 7   , graph  600  and diagram  700  show effects of angle  152 /angle  708  (also referred to as θ) on venous blood flow to lower limbs of a user, according to some embodiments. Graph  600  includes series  602  which indicates test users breathing deeply, and series  604  which indicates test users breathing normally. For example, series  602  may indicate venous blood flow for users who were previously exercising (e.g., playing a sport). Graph  600  shows venous blood flow for increasing θ. As θ increases from 90 degrees (upright) to reclining (greater than 90 degrees), venous blood flow to the users lower limbs increases (series  604 ). However, the increase for users breathing deeply (series  602 ) is more drastic compared to the increase for users breathing normally. As users stretch (e.g., θ increases further), venous blood flow to lower limbs increases. Similarly to the change of θ from 90 degrees to greater than 90 degrees, the increase in venous blood flow for users breathing deeply (series  602 ) is greater than the increased venous blood flow for users breathing normally (series  604 ) as the users stretch (e.g., θ increases further). 
     As shown in  FIG.  7   , diagram  700  shows a user  702  seated. Angle  708  between centerline  704  of torso  706  and centerline  720  of thigh  710  (e.g., θ or a result of θ) is approximately 90 degrees. Likewise, angle  714  between centerline  720  of thigh  710  and centerline  718  of lower leg  712  (e.g., ϕ) is approximately 90 degrees. In some embodiments, as angle  708  (θ) increases, venous blood flow to lower limbs (i.e., thigh  710  and lower leg  712 ) increases, as shown in graph  600  of  FIG.  6   . Likewise, if angle  714  (ϕ) is less than 90 degrees, venous blood flow to lower leg  712  may be restricted. In some embodiments, popliteal height  716  determines angle  714 . For example, if popliteal height  716  is very small, angle  714  and angle  708  may decrease, thereby restricting venous blood flow of user  702 . In some embodiments, popliteal height  716  is a vertical distance between floor  724  and the crease behind knee  722  of user  702 . Adjusting popliteal height  716  can be used to adjust angle  714 , thereby increasing venous blood flow to lower limbs. 
     Referring again to  FIGS.  1 - 5   , each of adjustable support members  110  are configured to increase or decrease in height to adjust popliteal height  716  of each user, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in  FIG.  2   , distance  144  is a vertical distance between an upper and outer surface of seat portion  106  and floor  158 . In some embodiments, distance  144  is or is correlated to popliteal height  716 . As adjustable support member  110  increases or decreases in height (e.g., extends or retracts), distance  144  increases or decreases, thereby adjusting popliteal height  716  of the user. Adjustable support member  110  can be used to increase or decrease such that popliteal height  716  of the user is adjusted. Advantageously, a proper popliteal height  716  increases venous blood flow to lower limbs of the user. 
     Each seat  102  is also shown having a height  142  from floor  158 , according to an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, height  142  is a vertical distance between floor  158  and an upper point (e.g., upper most surface) of seat  102 . Height  142  may be 1011 mm. Each seat  102  is also shown having an overall depth  146 . Depth  146  may be defined as a horizontal distance (e.g., parallel to floor  158 ) between a rear-most surface of seat  102  and a front-most surface of seat  102 . Depth  146  may be 685 mm. 
     Referring still to  FIGS.  1 - 5   , each back portion  104  of seats  102   a - 102   e  includes a pair of heating pads  156  (e.g., heaters, heating elements, etc.), according to an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, heating pads  156  are resistive heating elements. Heating pads  156  may receive energy (e.g., electricity) from a power source, and dissipate heat through back portion  104 . In some embodiments, heating pads  156  are positioned within back portion  104 . Heating pads  156  are configured to dissipate heat through back portion  104 . In some embodiments, heating pads  156  dissipate heat such that a surface temperature of back portion  104  is approximately 110 degrees Fahrenheit or between 110 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit (a high heating mode). In some embodiments, heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164  dissipate heat at 40 degrees Celsius or 106 degrees Fahrenheit. In some embodiments, heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  154  dissipate heat at any value between 38 and 45 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  154  dissipating heat at a value between 38 and 45 degrees Celsius facilitates maintaining muscle temperature of a user and facilitates increased blood flow. Advantageously, maintaining muscle temperature and facilitating increased blood flow may improve athletic performance of the user. In some embodiments, heating pads  156  dissipate heat such that a surface temperature of back portion  104  is between 85 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit (a medium heating mode). In some embodiments, heating pads  156  dissipate heat such that a surface temperature of back portion  104  is between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (a low heating mode). Advantageously, as a user sits on seat  102 , heat dissipated by heating pads  156  is absorbed by the torso (e.g., torso  706 ) of the user. This facilitates venous blood flow of the user at heated regions of the user. In some embodiments, heating pads  156  extend through substantially an entire length of back portion  104 . In some embodiments, only one heating pad  156  is configured to dissipate heat through back portion  104 . 
     Heating pads  154  and heating pads  156  may be operated independently of each other, or independently across seats  102 . For example, a first seat may provide heat at a first rate through heating pads  154  and heating pads  156 , while a second seat may provide heat at a second rate through heating pads  154  and heating pads  156 . In some embodiments, the heating pads  154  and heating pads  156  of a single seat are configured to provide a same or uniform amount of heat. In some embodiments, heating pads  154  and heating pads  156  are independently operable, controllable, etc., to provide differing amounts of heat to the user&#39;s torso or lower limbs. It should be understood that the heating provided to the user&#39;s torso or lower limbs by heating pads  154  and heating pads  156  may be independently operated at each seat  102  so that seats  102  independently provide differing amounts of heat, depending on a user&#39;s preference. 
     Each back portion  104  includes a back cushion (e.g., a pad, a foam piece, etc.), shown as back cushion  196 . In some embodiments, heating pads  156  are positioned within back cushion  196 . In some embodiments, back cushion  196  is or includes multiple cushions. Back cushion  196  is positioned within back portion liner  200 , according to an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, heating pads  156  are positioned within back portion liner  200  directly adjacent back cushion  196  (e.g., adjacent a front facing surface of back cushion  196 ). Back portion liner  200  may be any of leather, canvas, polyester, polypropylene, nylon, acrylic, olefin, etc. In some embodiments, back portion liner  200  is configured to cover substantially an entire surface area of back cushion  196 . 
     Referring still to  FIGS.  1 - 5   , each seat portion  106  of seats  102   a - 103   e  includes heating pads  164  (e.g., heaters, heating elements, etc.), according to an exemplary embodiment. Heating pads  164  may be the same type of heating pads as heating pads  156  of back portion  104 . Heating pads  164  may be positioned within seat portion  106  and configured to dissipate heat through seat portion  106  to provide the dissipated heat to a user. Heating pads  164  may be configured to operate similarly to heating pads  156  (e.g., in a high heating mode, a medium heating mode, and a low heating mode, etc.). Advantageously, the heat dissipated by heating pads  164  may be provided through seat portion  106  to lower limbs (e.g., thighs and lower legs) of a user. The heat received by the lower limbs of the user facilitate venous blood flow through the lower limbs of the user. 
     Each seat portion  106  includes a seat cushion (e.g., a pad, a foam piece, etc.), shown as seat cushion  198 . In some embodiments, heating pads  164  are positioned within seat cushion  198 . In some embodiments, seat cushion  198  is or includes multiple cushions. Seat cushion  198  is positioned within seat portion liner  202 , according to an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, heating pads  164  are positioned within seat portion liner  202  directly adjacent seat cushion  198  (e.g., adjacent a front facing surface of seat cushion  198 ). Seat portion liner  202  may be any of leather, canvas, polyester, polypropylene, nylon, acrylic, olefin, etc. In some embodiments, seat portion liner  202  is configured to cover substantially an entire surface area of seat cushion  198 . 
     Adjustment interfaces  118  are configured to individually adjust at least one of an amount or rate of heat dissipated by heating pads  164  and/or heating pads  164  of a corresponding seat  102 , according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the user may provide an input at adjustment interface  118  to operate heating pads  156  in a high heating mode, an input at adjustment interface  118  to operate heating pads  164  at a medium heating mode, an input at adjustment interface  118  to operate heating pads  164  at a low heating mode, etc. In some embodiments, adjustment interface  118  is configured to receive a temperature setpoint for each of back portion  104  (e.g., a temperature setpoint for heating pads  156 ) and seat portion  106  (e.g., a temperature setpoint for heating pads  164 ). In some embodiments, each of seats  102   a - 102   e  includes a corresponding adjustment interface  118 , configured to adjust a temperature (e.g., a surface temperature) of any of heating pads  156  and heating pads  164  for the particular seat  102 . 
     Seat and Back 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  13 - 14   , seat cushion  198  is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment. Seat cushion  198  has a generally square or rectangular shape with rounded corners. Seat cushion  198  has a height  1302  and a length  1304 . In some embodiments, height  1302  is equal to length  1304 , while in other embodiments, height  1302  is greater than or less than length  1304 . In an exemplary embodiment, height  1302  is equal to length  1304  and is 18 inches. Each of the four corners of seat cushion  198  are shown rounded. In an exemplary embodiment, radius  1306  of the round of each corner is 3 inches. In an exemplary embodiment, seat cushion  198  is 3 inches thick. 
     Seat cushion  198  includes a foam piece  1406  and an insulation piece  1404 . In an exemplary embodiment, foam piece  1406  is a high-density polyurethane foam and insulation piece  1404  is Dacron insulation. In some embodiments, heating pads  164  are positioned between foam piece  1406  and insulation piece  1404 . In other embodiments, heating pads  164  are installed on an exterior surface of foam piece  1406 . In some embodiments, heating pads  164  cover an entire exterior surface of foam piece  1406  (e.g., an entire front surface, an entire rear surface). 
     In some embodiments, seat cushion  198  is connected (e.g., adhered, upholstered, riveted, etc.) to a rigid support member, shown as rigid member  1408 . Rigid member  1408  may have the same profile as seat cushion  198 . In an exemplary embodiment, rigid member  1408  is made from wood. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  15 - 18   , back cushion  196  is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment. Back cushion  196  is an overall rectangular shape having height  1502  and length  1504 . In an exemplary embodiment, height  1502  is 19 inches and length  1504  is 17 inches. Back cushion  196  is shown to include two rounded corners. In some embodiments, the upper two corners of back cushion  196  are rounded. In other embodiments, all four corners of back cushion  196  are rounded. In an exemplary embodiment, the rounds have a radius  1506  of 3 inches. 
     In some embodiments, back cushion  196  is attached to a seat back  1500 . Seat back  1500  may have a same general shape as back cushion  196  (e.g., generally rectangular, same or similar dimensions, etc.). Seat back  1500  includes a generally planar rigid member, shown as rigid member  1507 . In an exemplary embodiment, rigid member  1507  has a same profile as back cushion  196 . In some embodiments, seat back  1500  includes an upholstery member, shown as upholstery support piece  1508 . In some embodiments, upholstery support piece  1508  runs along a perimeter of rigid member  1507 . In other embodiments, upholstery support piece  1508  runs along one or more edges of a perimeter of rigid member  1507 . In an exemplary embodiment, both rigid member  1507  and upholstery support piece  1508  are made from wood. In other embodiments, rigid member  1507  is made from steel, aluminum, or any other material which provides sufficient structural strength. 
     Back cushion  196  may be connected to seat back  1500 . In an exemplary embodiment, back cushion  196  is adhered to seat back  1500 . In other embodiments, back cushion  196  is upholstered to seat back  1500 . In some embodiments, back cushion  196  is both adhered to seat back  1500  and upholstered to seat back  1500  (e.g., both glued and riveted). 
     Back cushion  196  may include a foam piece  1700 . In some embodiments, foam piece  1700  has a same profile, shape, perimeter, area, etc. as back cushion  196 . Foam piece  1700  may be made of a medium-density polyurethane foam. In some embodiments, heating pads  156  are installed below a surface of foam piece  1700 . In some embodiments, foam piece  1700  includes a first rectangular piece  1510 , a second rectangular piece  1512 , and two third rectangular pieces  1514 . First rectangular piece  1510 , second rectangular piece  1512  and the two third rectangular pieces  1514  are all three inches thick. First rectangular piece  1510  has a length of 17 inches and a height of 15 inches, according to an exemplary embodiment. Second rectangular piece  1512  has a length of 17 inches and a height of 4 inches. Rectangular pieces  1514  have a length of 3 inches and a height of 18 inches. Any of first rectangular piece  1510 , second rectangular piece  1512  and third rectangular pieces  1514  may be adhered to a surface of seat back  1500  as shown in  FIG.  18   . 
     Referring now to  FIG.  29   , a side sectional view of one of seats  102  is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Seat  102  includes a seat frame  2807  coupled to adjustable support member  110 , back portion  104  and seat portion  106 . Seat portion  106  includes seat cushion  198  connected to seat frame lower portion  2810 . Back portion  104  includes back cushion  196  connected to seat frame upper portion  2808 . Seat frame lower portion  2810  is coupled (e.g., removably, fixedly, etc.) to movable member  2802  of adjustable support member  110 . 
     Seat frame lower portion  2810  and seat frame upper portion  2808  form angle  2812 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Angle  2812  may be greater than 90 degrees. In an exemplary embodiment, angle  2812  is 105 degrees. In other embodiments, angle  2812  is 115 degrees. In other embodiments, angle  2812  is between 110 and 120 degrees. Angle  2812  may be the same as or related to angle  152  and/or angle  708 . 
     Seat cushion  198  includes insulation piece  1404 , heating pads  164 , foam piece  1406 , and rigid member  1408 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Rigid member  1408  is coupled to seat frame lower portion  2810 . Foam piece  1406  is adhered and/or coupled (e.g., riveted) to rigid member  1408 . Heating pads  164  are disposed between insulation piece  1404  and foam piece  1406 . In some embodiments, heating pads  164  are disposed within (e.g., sub-flush) foam piece  1406 . For example, foam piece  1406  may include one or more apertures (e.g., rectangular apertures) defining an inner volume configured to receive heating pads  164 . In some embodiments, an additional foam piece is disposed between heating pads  164  and insulation piece  1404 . In some embodiments, an additional foam piece is disposed at an exterior surface of insulation piece  1404 . In some embodiments, the additional foam piece disposed at the exterior surface of insulation piece  1404  has a same profile (e.g., area, shape, perimeter, etc.) as foam piece  1406  but is thinner (e.g., less thick, 2 inches in thickness, 1 inch in thickness, etc.) than foam piece  1406 . 
     Back cushion  196  includes seat back  1500 , foam piece  1700 , heating pads  156 , and an insulation piece  2804 . In an exemplary embodiment, seat back  1500  is connected to seat frame upper portion  2808  (e.g., removably, fixedly, with fasteners, etc.). Foam piece  1700  is adhered and/or coupled to seat back  1500  (e.g., via a glue and/or rivets). Heating pads  156  are disposed between insulation piece  2804  and foam piece  1700 . In an exemplary embodiment, insulation piece  2804  has a same profile as back cushion  196  and is manufactured from a same material as insulation piece  1404 . In some embodiments, back cushion  196  includes a back foam piece  2806 . Back foam piece  2806  may be configured to provide cushioning so that seat frame upper portion  2808  does not protrude outwards from back side  190  of seating assembly  100 . In some embodiments, back foam piece  2806  is made from a high density or medium density polyurethane foam. In some embodiments, heating pads  156  are configured similarly to heating pads  164 . For example, an additional foam piece may be positioned at an exterior surface of insulation piece  2804 , or heating pads  156  may be positioned within an aperture defining an inner volume of foam piece  1700 . 
     In some embodiments, seat  102  includes a storage member (e.g., a container, a shelf, etc.), shown as water bottle holder  2813 . In some embodiments, water bottle holder  2813  is coupled (e.g., removably, fixedly, etc.) to seat frame upper portion  2808 . In other embodiments, water bottle holder  2813  is coupled to seat frame lower portion  2810 . Water bottle holder  2813  includes a support member  2816  and a containing member  2814 . Support member  2816  is coupled to seat frame upper portion  2808  (or seat frame lower portion  2810 ) and produces a distance outward from seat frame upper portion  2808 . Containing member  2814  is configured to hold, secure, grasp, contain, etc., one or more items and is connected to support member  2816 . 
     In an exemplary embodiment, back portion  104  and seat portion  106  are covered with a vinyl, leather, or polyester covering. In some embodiments, the covering surrounds all exterior surfaces of back portion  104  and seat portion  106 . The coverings may wrap around back portion  104  and seat portion  106  and be connected (e.g., by rivets, screws, etc.) to any of back foam piece  2806 , rigid member  1408 , and seat back  1500 . In some embodiments, the covering is water proof such that perspiration from a user does not soak into seat cushion  198  and/or back cushion  196 . 
     Seat Frame 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  22 - 23   , seat frame  2807  is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment. Seat frame  2807  includes seat frame upper portion  2808  and seat frame lower portion  2810 . Seat frame upper portion  2808  and seat frame lower portion  2810  define angle  2812 . In an exemplary embodiment, angle  2812  is 105 degrees. In other embodiments, angle  2812  is 115 degrees. In other embodiments, angle  2812  is between 110 and 120 degrees. Seat frame upper portion  2808  includes upper frame members (e.g., bars, beams, etc.), shown as upper tubular members  2212  and  2214 . Seat frame lower portion  2810  includes lower frame members (e.g., bars, beams, etc.), shown as lower tubular member  2222  and  2220 . Seat frame upper portion  2808  includes a cross member, shown as cross tubular member  2216 . Cross tubular member  2216  extends between upper tubular member  2212  and upper tubular member  2214 . Cross tubular member  2216  provides structural support for upper tubular member  2212  and upper tubular member  2214 . Upper tubular member  2214  and upper tubular member  2212  are disposed a distance  2208  apart. In an exemplary embodiment, distance  2208  is 16 inches. In an exemplary embodiment, upper tubular member  2214  and upper tubular member  2212  are parallel and have a same profile. Upper tubular members  2214  and  2212  are connected to lower tubular members  2220  and  2222  at corners  2224  and  2226 , respectively. In an exemplary embodiment, cross tubular member  2216  is disposed a distance  2210  from corners  2224 / 2226  along a centerline of either upper tubular member  2212  or upper tubular member  2214 . In an exemplary embodiment, distance  2210  is 10 inches. Upper tubular members  2212 / 2214  have an overall length  2206 . In an exemplary embodiment, overall length  2206  is 16 inches. 
     Seat frame lower portion  2810  includes lower tubular member  2222  and lower tubular member  2220 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Lower tubular member  2222  and lower tubular member  2220  are disposed distance  2208  apart. Lower tubular member  2222  and lower tubular member  2220  have an overall length  2204 . In an exemplary embodiment, length  2204  is 14.5 inches. Seat frame lower portion  2810  includes a support plate shown as support member  2218 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Support member  2218  rests upon a top surface of lower tubular member  2220  and  2222  and extends between lower tubular member  2222  and  2220 . Support member  2218  is configured to provide a surface for a user to sit upon and a surface to connect to rigid member  2408 . In an exemplary embodiment, support member  2218  includes one or more connection interfaces  2228  configured to facilitate connection between rigid member  2408  and seat frame  2807 . Likewise, upper tubular members  2214  and  2212  include one or more connection interface  2230  to facilitate connection between seat back  1500  and seat frame  2807 . In some embodiments, support member  2218  is a steel plate. In an exemplary embodiment, support member  2218  is a 7 inch by 16-inch steel plate. Any of the connections (e.g., between cross tubular member  2216  and upper tubular members  2214 / 2212  and/or between upper tubular members  2214 / 2212  and lower tubular members  2220 / 2222  and/or between support member  2218  and lower tubular members  2220 / 2222 ) are welded connections. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, upper tubular members  2214 / 2212  and lower tubular members  2220 / 2222  are generally square steel tubing. In some embodiments, upper tubular members  2214 / 2212  and lower tubular members  2220 / 2222  are straight steel members having an internal volume extending through an entire length. In other embodiments, upper tubular members  2214 / 2212  and lower tubular members  2220 / 2222  are square steel tubular members. In other embodiments, upper tubular members  2214 / 2212  and lower tubular members  2220 / 2222  are square steel tubular members having rounded corners. In an exemplary embodiment, upper tubular members  2214 / 2212  and lower tubular members  2220 / 2222  are 1 inch by 1-inch square steel tubing. 
     Support Frame 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  19 - 21   , support frame  2817  is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment. Support frame  2817  includes five seat support members  2818 , configured to support seats  102   a - 102   e.  Support frame  2817  includes central support member  2811 , side support members  2822 , cross support member  2826 , and outer support member  2824 . In an exemplary embodiment, central support member  2811 , side support members  2822 , cross support member  2826 , and outer support member  2824  have dimensions and configuration as shown in  FIGS.  20 - 21    where the dimensions are in units of inches. In an exemplary embodiment, support frame  2817  is contained within a housing. In some embodiments, the housing and support frame  2817  define base  108 . 
     Heating Elements 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  24 - 25  and  27 - 28   , the configuration and function of heating pads  156 / 164  is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment. Heating pads  156 / 164  are positioned either adjacent an exterior surface of seat cushion  198 /back cushion  196  or within seat cushion  198 /back cushion  196 , respectively. Heating pads  156  are configured to provide heat to a torso of a user, and heating pads  164  are configured to provide heat to lower limbs of the user. Heating pads  156  are provided with electrical energy through cords  2302 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Cords  2302  may run through an inner volume of any tubular members of seat frame  2807 . In an exemplary embodiment, controller  2400  provides heating pads  156  with power via cords  2302  and/or heating pads  164  with power via cords  2402 . Cords  2402  electrically and communicably connect controller  2400  with heating pads  164 . In an exemplary embodiment, cords  2402  run through an inner volume of tubular members of seat frame  2807  to controller  2400 . In an exemplary embodiment, controller  2400  receives power through cords which run through support frame  2817 . 
       FIG.  25    shows a bottom view of one of seats  102 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Controller  2400  may be contained within a housing mounted to a bottom surface of seat  102 . Controller  2400  is configured to adjust an operation of the corresponding adjustable support member  110  for seat  102  as well as an amount of heat/a rate of heat produced by heating pads  164  and heating pads  156 . 
       FIG.  27    shows a graph  2700  which illustrates heat output (i.e., surface temperature) of either heating pads  156  or heating pads  164 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Controller  2400  is configured to transition heating pads  164  between an on state and an off state. Series  2702  illustrates the change in temperature of heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164 . The Y-axis of graph  2700  represents temperature, and the X-axis represents time in minutes. Series  2702  represents operation of heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164  in a high heating mode of operation. As shown in graph  2700 , series  2702  increases to a maximum temperature for approximately 10 minutes. Controller  2400  actuates heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164  between the on state and the off state to maintain temperature at approximately the maximum temperature, as shown in graph  2700 . Controller  2400  operates similarly for any of the medium heating mode and the low heating mode. 
       FIG.  28    shows an electrical diagram  2800  for controller  2400 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Controller  2400  receives temperature feedback from a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is configured to measure temperature of either one of or both heating pads  156  and heating pads  164  and provide controller  2400  with the measured temperature values, according to an exemplary embodiment. Controller  2400  receives power from a power cord which receives power from a power source (e.g., a wall outlet, a generator). The power received by controller  2400  may be 120 volt AC power. Controller  2400  may include a 10 amp fuse to ensure that controller  2400  does not experience surges in power from the power source. Controller  2400  uses any of the power supplied by the power source to adjust an operation of adjustable support members  110  to increase or decrease in length and to adjust an operation of at least one of heating pads  156  and heating pads  164  to increase or decrease a temperature and/or a heat produced by heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164 . In some embodiments, cords which are used to connect controller  2400  to any devices, systems, sensors, etc., of seating assembly  100  pass through inner volumes of one or more tubular members of seating assembly  100 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  28 - 29   , controller  2400  may monitor the status (e.g., the temperature) of heating pads  156 / 164 . Controller  2400  may include a power interface  3008  configured to receive power from a power source and provide power (e.g., DC power) to heating pads  156 / 164  and/or adjustable support members  110 . Controller  2400  may also include a transformer configured to step up or step down voltage of power provided to heating pads  156 / 164  and/or adjustable support members  110 . Controller  2400  may also include a processing circuit  3002  configured to perform any of the functions of controller  2400  described herein. Controller  2400  also includes a communications interface  3010  (e.g., a USB interface, a serial communications interface, etc.) configured to receive information from any temperature sensors, height sensors, user input devices, etc. Controller  2400  may use the received temperature information and/or commands from the input devices to determine whether to adjust an operation of heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164 , according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, controller  2400  may receive a command from the user interface to increase heat or a temperature of heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164 . Controller  2400  may use the command received from the user interface device to adjust an operation of heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164  to increase the temperature. In an exemplary embodiment, controller  2400  may receive a command to transition heating pas  156  and/or heating pads  164  between various predefined modes of operation (e.g., high heating mode, medium heating mode, low heating mode, etc.). 
     Processing circuit  3002  may include a processor  3004  and memory  3006 . Processor  3004  may be a general purpose or specific purpose processor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), one or more field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), a group of processing components, or other suitable processing components. Processor  3004  may be configured to execute computer code or instructions stored in memory or received from other computer readable media (e.g., CDROM, network storage, a remote server, etc.). 
     Memory  3006  may include one or more devices (e.g., memory units, memory devices, storage devices, etc.) for storing data and/or computer code for completing and/or facilitating the various processes described in the present disclosure. Memory  3006  may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), hard drive storage, temporary storage, non-volatile memory, flash memory, optical memory, or any other suitable memory for storing software objects and/or computer instructions. Memory  3006  may include database components, object code components, script components, or any other type of information structure for supporting the various activities and information structures described in the present disclosure. Memory  3006  may be communicably connected to processor  3004  via processing circuit  3002  and may include computer code for executing (e.g., by processor  3004 ) one or more processes described herein. 
     In some embodiments, any of the electrical components, elements, members, etc., (e.g., controller  2400 , heating pads  154 , heating pads  156 , prime mover  2819 , screens  162 , etc.) are configured to draw power from a power system or a cord that extends through base  108  (e.g., through support frame  2817 ). The cord may be plugged into a wall outlet or other power source to provide electrical energy to the various electrical components or electrical consuming elements of seating assembly  100 . If multiple seating assemblies  100  are arranged next to each other, the seating assemblies  100  may each be plugged into a wall outlet, or other power source, or may be plugged into each other (e.g., serially), with one of the seating assemblies  100  being plugged into a single wall outlet or other power source. 
     Control Panel 
     Referring now to  FIG.  26   , one of adjustment interfaces  118  is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment. Adjustment interface  118  includes a first user interface  2602  and a second user interface  2604 . In some embodiments, adjustment interface  118  is a component of controller  2400 . Adjustment interface  118  may be positioned at base  108 , or at a bottom of seat  102 . Controller  2400  receives user inputs via adjustment interface  118 . For example, controller  2400  may receive commands from user interfaces  2602  and  2604  to start controller  2400  (e.g., by pressing power on button  2608 ), increase the temperature (e.g., by pressing increase button  2610 ), decrease the temperature (e.g., by pressing decrease button  2614 ), or to select an operation of controller  2400  (e.g., by pressing selection button  2612 ). In an exemplary embodiment, heat provided to the torso (e.g., via heating pads  156 ) and to the lower limbs (e.g., via heating pads  164 ) can be individually adjusted via user interface  2602  and user interface  2604 , respectively. For example, user interface  2602  may be configured to adjust an operation of heating pads  156 , and user interface  2604  may be configured to adjust an operation of heating pads  164  (i.e., increase or decrease temperature by some amount). In other embodiments, only one user interface is used, and the single user interface is configured to adjust the operation of both heating pads  164  and heating pads  156  simultaneously. 
     User interfaces  2602  and  2604  also include a display screen  2606 , according to an exemplary embodiment. Display screen is configured to display a current temperature or heat produced by either one of or both heating pads  156  and heating pads  164 . For example, display screen  2606  may display a current temperature produced by heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164 . 
     The current temperature may be measured by a single or multiple temperature sensors. The temperature sensor(s) may be installed within seat portion  106  and/or back portion  104 . In an exemplary embodiment, display screen  2606  displays a current temperature as measured by the single or multiple temperatures. In some embodiments, display screen  2606  displays a temperature setpoint which controller  2400  is set to achieve. The temperatures as measured by the temperature sensor(s) can be used by controller  2400  as feedback to determine when to transition heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164  between the on state and the off state to maintain a current temperature setpoint. For example, if the temperature setpoint is 110 degrees Fahrenheit, controller  2400  provides heating pads  164  and/or heating pads  156  with power until the temperature measured by corresponding temperature sensors is the setpoint. Controller  2400  then cuts off power to heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164 . Once the measured temperature decreases a predetermined threshold amount below the temperature setpoint (e.g., 1 degree Fahrenheit below 110 degrees Fahrenheit), controller  2400  resumes providing heating pads  156  and/or heating pads  164  with power. This process can be repeated to maintain an average setpoint temperature over a time period. 
     Adjustable Support Members 
     Referring again to  FIG.  29   , adjustable support member  110  is shown in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment. Adjustable support member  110  may be configured to adjust in height. In some embodiments, adjustable support member  110  includes movable member  2802  and seat support member  2818 . Movable member  2802  is configured to move (e.g., translate relative to seat support member  2818  to increase or decrease an overall height of adjustable support member  110 . In some embodiments, movable member  2802  is configured to move relative to seat support member  2818  in response to a manual input from a user via adjustment lever  2902 . In some embodiments, adjustable support member  110  is a manual system, which does not require controller  2400  to operate. For example, adjustable support member  110  may be a gas-charged spring, configured to facilitate movement of movable member  2802  relative to seat support member  2818  in response to an actuation of adjustment lever  2902 . In other embodiments, adjustable support member  110  is configured to adjust in overall length due to an operation of a prime mover (e.g., an electric motor, a hydraulic system, etc.), shown as prime mover  2819 . In some embodiments, prime mover  2819  is configured to move (e.g., translate) movable member  2802  relative to seat support member  2818 . In some embodiments, prime mover  2819  adjusts an overall length of adjustable support member  110  in response to a user input. The user input may be received by controller  2400  via adjustment interface  118 . Controller  2400  may receive the user input (e.g., a command to increase overall height of adjustable support member  110  or to decrease overall height of adjustable support member  110 ) and cause prime mover  2819  to adjust the overall height of adjustable support member  110  by translating movable member  2802  relative to seat support member  2818 . 
     In some embodiments, movable member  2802  is or includes a piston, configured to slidingly interface within a surface of an inner volume of seat support member  2818 . In other embodiments, movable member  2802  is configured to interface with seat support member  2818  via any of a groove, track, notch, etc., which runs along a length of movable member  2802  and/or seat support member  2818 . For example, movable member  2802  or seat support member  2818  may include one or more protrusions which run along a length of movable member  2802  or seat support member  2818  and are configured to interface with a corresponding track or groove of movable member  2802  or seat support member  2818 . 
     In some embodiments, movable member  2802  can translate relative to seat support member  2818  a distance of 10 inches or greater. In some embodiments, movable member  2802  being configured to translate relative to seat support member  2818  facilitates changing (e.g. increasing or decreasing) distance  2820  at least 10 inches. In some embodiments, distance  2820  between an upper surface of seat portion  106  and a floor surface upon which base  108  rests is at least 18 inches. Advantageously, seat  102  being configured to increase in height (e.g., distance  2820 ) 10 inches or greater facilitates an optimal popliteal distance (e.g., popliteal height  716 ) for a tall user (e.g., a basketball player). This reduces the likelihood of restricted venous blood flow which may occur if the popliteal distance is too small, particularly for tall athletes such as basketball players. 
     Performance Testing 
     Seating assembly  100  advantageously increases venous blood flow to the trunk/torso and lower limbs of one or more users, according to an exemplary embodiment. Seating assembly  100  includes adjustable height and adjustable heating to both facilitate adjusting angles  708  and  715 , as well as to provide some amount of heat to the user. Both adjusting angles  708  and  715  as well as providing some amount of heat to the one or more users facilitates venous blood flow of the one or more users. Advantageously, if seating assembly  100  is used in a sporting application or for any other users who will be exercising/exerting themselves, the increased venous blood flow facilitates better performance of the users in the sporting event. Seating assembly  100  may facilitate players maintaining metabolic homeostasis better than other bench chairs/seating assemblies which do not include adjustable heating and adjustable height. Referring to  FIGS.  8 - 12   , graphs  800 - 1200  demonstrate advantages of the adjustable height/heating seating assembly  100  versus other seats which do not have adjustable heat and adjustable height, according to an exemplary embodiment. Graphs  800 - 1200  illustrate test results of sixteen basketball players, demonstrating that seating assembly  100  improves shuttle run time, vertical jump distance, skin temperature, and heart rate as compared to a control seating assembly which does not include adjustable height and adjustable heating. First, the sixteen basketball players warmed up (stretching, jogging, etc.). 
     Next, the players performed a shuttle run, and the amount of time for each player to complete the shuttle run was recorded (t i,control ). After a 10 second break, the players each performed three vertical jumps with five seconds of rest in between each jump. The height of each jump was recorded using a Vertec vertical jump apparatus and an average jump height (h i,control ) was determined. After the vertical jumps were completed, skin temperature of each of the players was measured (T i,control ). The skin temperature was measured at the hamstring of each player. Then, the heart rate (r i,control ) of each player was recorded over ten seconds (taken at the neck). The players then rested in the control seating assembly for 10 minutes. The testing was then performed again after the players had rested in the control seating assembly for 10 minutes to determine final values of the amount of time for each player to complete the shuttle run t f,control , average jump height h f,control , skin temperature T f,control , and heart rate r f,control . Using the information from before and after resting in the control seating assembly, a percent increase (or decrease) is determined for the control seating assembly. 
     Similar tests were performed for seating assembly  100 . The players adjusted seats  102  of seating assembly  100  to a comfortable height such that angle  714  of each player was equal to or greater than 90 degrees. The same testing was performed for seating assembly  100  as the control seating assembly to determine t i,test , t f,test , h i,test , h f,test , T i,test , T f,test , r i,test , and r f,test . Using the test results from before the ten-minute rest period and after the ten-minute rest period, percent increase (or decrease) for seating assembly  100  can be determined. 
     Graphs  800 - 1100  show the percent improvement for each of the 16 players. In graph  800 , series  802  represents percent improvement of the shuttle run time for the control seating assembly and series  804  represents percent improvement of the shuttle run time for seating assembly  100 . Likewise, in graph  900 , series  902  represents percent improvement of the vertical jump height for the control seating assembly and series  904  represents percent improvement of the vertical jump height for seating assembly  100 . In graph  1000 , series  1002  represents percent improvement of skin temperature for the control seating assembly and series  1004  represents percent improvement of skin temperature for seating assembly  100 . In graph  1100 , series  1102  represents percent improvement of heart rate for the control seating assembly and series  1104  represents percent improvement of heart rate for seating assembly  100 . 
     Graphs  800 - 1100  demonstrate a large amount of variation. In order to quantify if seating assembly  100  improves any of the shuttle run time, the average vertical jump height, skin temperature, and heart rate, an ANOVA test can be performed.  FIG.  12    includes graph  1200  which shows average percent improvement and standard deviations for both the control seating assembly and seating assembly  100 , according to some embodiments. Series  1202  of graph  1200  illustrates average percent improvement for the control seating assembly for each of shuttle run time, average vertical jump height, skin temperature, and heart rate. Series  1204  of graph  1200  illustrates average percent improvement for seating assembly  100  for each of shuttle run time, average vertical jump height, skin temperature, and heart rate. Graph  1200  shows series  1204  having a larger percent improvement than series  1202  for each of the shuttle run time, the average vertical jump height, skin temperature, and heart rate. For example, for the shuttle run time, the control seating assembly (series  1202 ) resulted in a negative percent improvement, while seating assembly  100  resulted in a positive percent improvement. 
     The results of both a MANOVA test, as well as individual ANOVA test for each performance measure (shuttle run time, average vertical jump height, skin temperature, and heart rate) is shown in Table 1 below: 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
               
             
               
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                 Hypothesis Test 
                 α 
                 Interval 
                 p-value 
                 Conclusion 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 One-way MANOVA 
                 0.1 
                 90% 
                 0.011 
                 Statistically 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 significant 
               
               
                 One-way ANOVA - Shuttle 
                 0.1 
                 90% 
                 0.008 
                 Statistically 
               
               
                 Run 
                   
                   
                   
                 significant 
               
               
                 One-way ANOVA -Vertical 
                 0.1 
                 90% 
                 0.086 
                 Statistically 
               
               
                 Jump 
                   
                   
                   
                 significant 
               
               
                 One-way ANOVA - Skin 
                 0.1 
                 90% 
                 0.019 
                 Statistically 
               
               
                 Temperature 
                   
                   
                   
                 significant 
               
               
                 One-way ANOVA - Heart 
                 0.1 
                 90% 
                 0.019 
                 Statistically 
               
               
                 Rate 
                   
                   
                   
                 significant 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As shown in Table 1 above, there is a statistically significant difference between the percent improvement for each of the shuttle run time, the average vertical jump height, skin temperature, and heart rate for seating assembly  100 . The percent improvement shows that seating assembly  100  improves metabolic homeostasis by both providing heat to the players, as well as facilitating more venous blood flow due to improved angle  714  and angle  708 . Additionally, some seating assemblies such as the control seating assembly do not facilitate improved angle  714  and angle  708 . This may result in restricted blood flow and a decreased amount of venous blood flow to lower limbs particularly. As shown in  FIGS.  8 - 12   , seating assembly  100  advantageously improves metabolic homeostasis and can improve athletic performance. 
     Configuration of Exemplary Embodiments 
     As utilized herein, the terms “approximately,” “about,” “substantially,” and similar terms are intended to have a broad meaning in harmony with the common and accepted usage by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of this disclosure pertains. It should be understood by those of skill in the art who review this disclosure that these terms are intended to allow a description of certain features described and claimed without restricting the scope of these features to the precise numerical ranges provided. Accordingly, these terms should be interpreted as indicating that insubstantial or inconsequential modifications or alterations of the subject matter described and claimed are considered to be within the scope of the disclosure as recited in the appended claims. 
     It should be noted that the term “exemplary” and variations thereof, as used herein to describe various embodiments, are intended to indicate that such embodiments are possible examples, representations, and/or illustrations of possible embodiments (and such terms are not intended to connote that such embodiments are necessarily extraordinary or superlative examples). 
     The term “coupled,” as used herein, means the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent or fixed) or movable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two members coupled directly to each other, with the two members coupled to each other using a separate intervening member and any additional intermediate members coupled with one another, or with the two members coupled to each other using an intervening member that is integrally formed as a single unitary body with one of the two members. Such members may be coupled mechanically, electrically, and/or fluidly. 
     The term “or,” as used herein, is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Conjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is understood to convey that an element may be either X, Y, Z; X and Y; X and Z; Y and Z; or X, Y, and Z (i.e., any combination of X, Y, and Z). Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present, unless otherwise indicated. 
     References herein to the positions of elements (e.g., “top,” “bottom,” “above,” “below,” etc.) are merely used to describe the orientation of various elements in the FIGURES. It should be noted that the orientation of various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure. 
     The hardware and data processing components used to implement the various processes, operations, illustrative logics, logical blocks, modules and circuits described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented or performed with a general purpose single- or multi-chip processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. A general purpose processor may be a microprocessor, or, any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor also may be implemented as a combination of computing devices, such as a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration. In some embodiments, particular processes and methods may be performed by circuitry that is specific to a given function. The memory (e.g., memory, memory unit, storage device, etc.) may include one or more devices (e.g., RAM, ROM, Flash memory, hard disk storage, etc.) for storing data and/or computer code for completing or facilitating the various processes, layers and modules described in the present disclosure. The memory may be or include volatile memory or non-volatile memory, and may include database components, object code components, script components, or any other type of information structure for supporting the various activities and information structures described in the present disclosure. According to an exemplary embodiment, the memory is communicably connected to the processor via a processing circuit and includes computer code for executing (e.g., by the processing circuit and/or the processor) the one or more processes described herein. 
     The present disclosure contemplates methods, systems and program products on any machine-readable media for accomplishing various operations. The embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented using existing computer processors, or by a special purpose computer processor for an appropriate system, incorporated for this or another purpose, or by a hardwired system. Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure include program products comprising machine-readable media for carrying or having machine-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon. Such machine-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. By way of example, such machine-readable media can comprise RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of machine-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of machine-readable media. Machine-executable instructions include, for example, instructions and data which cause a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing machines to perform a certain function or group of functions. 
     Although the figures and description may illustrate a specific order of method steps, the order of such steps may differ from what is depicted and described, unless specified differently above. Also, two or more steps may be performed concurrently or with partial concurrence, unless specified differently above. Such variation may depend, for example, on the software and hardware systems chosen and on designer choice. All such variations are within the scope of the disclosure. Likewise, software implementations of the described methods could be accomplished with standard programming techniques with rule-based logic and other logic to accomplish the various connection steps, processing steps, comparison steps, and decision steps. 
     It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the fire suppression system as shown in the various exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.). For example, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise varied and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. 
     Additionally, any element disclosed in one embodiment may be incorporated or utilized with any other embodiment disclosed herein. For example, the adjustment interface  118  as described with reference to  FIG.  26    may be implemented in the embodiment of seat  102  as described with reference to  FIG.  24   . Although only one example of an element from one embodiment that can be incorporated or utilized in another embodiment has been described above, it should be appreciated that other elements of the various embodiments may be incorporated or utilized with any of the other embodiments disclosed herein.