Patent ID: 7213876

Claim:
A vehicle seat, comprising: a ventilated component selected from a seat component, a back rest component, and combinations thereof, the ventilated component comprising a cushion and an air permeable trim cover located over an occupant side of the cushion; an air handling device comprising at least one fan; an air distribution system comprising at least one first air distribution structure, at least one second air distribution structure, and at least one air duct for each second air distribution structure, wherein: the at least first air distribution structure is located away from the occupant side of the cushion and comprises a spacer textile; the at least one second air distribution structure is located between the trim cover and cushion and comprises a spacer textile; and the at least one air duct for each second air distribution structure is located in the cushion and fluidly connects the first and second air distribution structures wherein the air handling device operates to draw air through the trim cover and through the air distribution system.