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Modularized integrated aircraft seat structure
ActiveUS6929218B1Improved seat operational status communicationReduce complexitySeating arrangementsAir-treatment apparatus arrangementsControl systemElectronic control system
An aircraft is provided comprising a fuselage and a central monitoring system positioned within the fuselage. A plurality of seating elements is also positioned within said fuselage. Each of the plurality of seating elements includes a plurality of seat options integrated into the seating element and an electronics control system integrated into the seating element. The electronics control system includes a seat processor having logic adapted to monitor an operational status of each of the seat options and communicate the operational status to the central monitoring system via wireless communication.
Owner:THE BOEING CO
Lounge seating arrangement
ActiveUS7419214B2Space minimizationSeating arrangementsAir-treatment apparatus arrangementsEngineeringSupport surface
A passenger seating arrangement includes a first seat unit, facing in a first direction; a first ottoman having a first support surface positioned to receive the feet of a passenger seated in the first seat unit; a second seat unit facing in a second direction generally opposite to the first direction; and a second ottoman disposed laterally adjacent to the first ottoman and having a second support surface positioned to receive the feet of a passenger seated in the second seat unit.
Owner:BE AEROSPACE INCORPORATED
System for extinguishing and suppressing fire in an enclosed space in an aircraft
InactiveUS6676081B2Rapidly extinguishedInitial flame knockdown or extinguishing of the fire rather quicklyFire rescueEmergency apparatusMolecular sieveNitrogen generator
A system for extinguishing and suppressing a fire in an enclosed space includes a Halon storage container and a nitrogen generator that are both connected by a duct system to extinguishing nozzles arranged in the enclosed space. Halon is supplied as a first extinguishing agent from the container to achieve a rapid initial extinguishing of the fire. Nitrogen enriched air is supplied as a second extinguishing agent from the nitrogen generator to achieve a continuous long-term fire suppression, commencing simultaneously with or after the introduction of the Halon. The nitrogen generator may include a molecular sieve to continuously generate the nitrogen enriched air from an inlet flow of environmental air.
Owner:AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
Method and apparatus for detecting smoke and smothering a fire
A fire in an enclosed space in an aircraft is, for example, visually detected early since smoke generated by a beginning fire is initially permitted to escape from the enclosed space. The enclosed space is, for example, an overhead luggage bin or a goods container holding food or freight. The smoke can pass through a flow passage either in the form of a gap or a leak between a lid and walls, or between a door and a door frame, or between walls and other walls joined together. Intumescent material is installed along the gaps or leaks and expands into the gaps or leaks when the fire has generated a temperature sufficient for causing the expansion of the intumescent material. Preferably a guide surface assures that the intumescent material expands into the gaps and leaks and cannot expand away from gaps and leaks.
Owner:AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
System for extinguishing and suppressing fire in an enclosed space in an aircraft
InactiveUS20030136879A1Rapidly extinguishedInitial flame knockdown or extinguishing of the fire rather quicklyFire rescueEmergency apparatusNitrogen generatorMolecular sieve
A system for extinguishing and suppressing a fire in an enclosed space includes a Halon storage container and a nitrogen generator that are both connected by a duct system to extinguishing nozzles arranged in the enclosed space. Halon is supplied as a first extinguishing agent from the container to achieve a rapid initial extinguishing of the fire. Nitrogen enriched air is supplied as a second extinguishing agent from the nitrogen generator to achieve a continuous long-term fire suppression, commencing simultaneously with or after the introduction of the Halon. The nitrogen generator may include a molecular sieve to continuously generate the nitrogen enriched air from an inlet flow of environmental air.
Owner:AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
Oxygen/inert gas generator
InactiveUS6997970B2Capable be useDispersed particle filtrationAir-treatment apparatus arrangementsAtmospheric airOn board
A gas generation method and apparatus, capable of use in an aircraft, generates oxygen with at least one On Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS) and generates an inert gas with at least one On Board Inert Gas Generating System (OBIGGS) and selectively supplies an auxiliary supply of inert gas utilizing a waste gas output of the at least one OBOGS. The inert gas can include nitrogen. An auxiliary source of oxygen can also be provided. Control valves can be used to selectively supply the waste gas output of the at least one OBOGS to the atmosphere or to either of two locations. The oxygen can be used in a passenger compartment of the aircraft and the inert gas used in either a fuel tank or cargo bay of the aircraft.
Owner:COBHAM MISSION SYST DAVENPORT LSS INC
Seating arrangement for a passenger airplane
InactiveUS20070241235A1Increases the seat pitch, or the horizontal legroomSeating arrangementsEmergency apparatusBack restsEngineering
Modified airplane seating comprises a typical row of standard economy-class airplane seats that include a raised middle seat with dedicated armrests with aisle or window seats on each side of the middle seat forming a staggered configuration. The raised middle seat comprises of a seat back portion, seat portion, and armrests. The height of the seat of the middle seat is higher than the standard economy-class seat. The armrest provides dedicated armrest for both the raised middle seat and the end or window seats. The middle seat and end or window seats, usually configured in a straight row in the economy-class section of an airplane, is in a staggered configuration with the middle seat is moved slightly forward of the seats beside it.
Owner:ATCHISON JIM D
Method and apparatus for detecting smoke and smothering a fire
A fire in an enclosed space in an aircraft is, for example, visually detected early since smoke generated by a beginning fire is initially permitted to escape from the enclosed space. The enclosed space is, for example, an overhead luggage bin or a goods container holding food or freight. The smoke can pass through a flow passage either in the form of a gap or a leak between a lid and walls, or between a door and a door frame, or between walls and other walls joined together. Intumescent material is installed along the gaps or leaks and expands into the gaps or leaks when the fire has generated a temperature sufficient for causing the expansion of the intumescent material. Preferably a guide surface assures that the intumescent material expands into the gaps and leaks and cannot expand away from gaps and leaks.
Owner:AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
Personal cabin pressure monitor and warning system
A cabin pressure altitude monitor and warning system provides a warning when a detected cabin pressure altitude has reached a predetermined level. The system is preferably embodied in a portable, pager-sized device that can be carried or worn by an individual. A microprocessor calculates the pressure altitude from signals generated by a calibrated pressure transducer and a temperature sensor that compensates for temperature variations in the signals generated by the pressure transducer. The microprocessor is programmed to generate a warning or alarm if a cabin pressure altitude exceeding a predetermined threshold is detected. Preferably, the microprocessor generates two different types of warning or alarm outputs, a first early warning or alert when a first pressure altitude is exceeded, and a second more serious alarm condition when either a second, higher pressure altitude is exceeded, or when the first pressure altitude has been exceeded for a predetermined period of time. Multiple types of alarm condition indicators are preferably provided, including visual, audible and tactile. The system is also preferably designed to detect gas concentrations and other ambient conditions, and thus incorporates other sensors, such as oxygen, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and ammonia sensors, to provide a more complete characterization and monitoring of the local environment.
Owner:NASA
Method and system of aircraft pilot assessment
ActiveUS20060220883A1Improve reliabilityReliable methodBreathing protectionDigital data processing detailsEyelidDriver/operator
Owner:KARL F MILDE JR
Composite seat pan structure for a lightweight aircraft seat assembly
InactiveUS7716797B2Reduce weightSmall sizeUpholstery manufactureSeating arrangementsManufacturing technologyBack structure
An aircraft passenger seat configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention utilizes composite materials to achieve significant weight savings relative to conventional seat designs. The seat includes one or more lightweight composite support legs, a lightweight composite seat pan, and a lightweight composite seat back structure. The support legs are coupled to the seat pan, which is in turn coupled to the seat back structure. The support legs utilize composite frame elements that are formed as continuous compression molded composite extrusions. The seat pan includes composite fore and aft cross beams that are also formed as continuous compression molded composite extrusions. The aft cross beam includes a rear flange that serves as a flexible “hinge” for the seat back structure. The seat can leverage producible and relatively inexpensive composite manufacturing techniques such that the seat can be economically produced for use as an economy class seat.
Owner:THE BOEING CO
Smart recovery system
ActiveUS20100004803A1Shorten speedSlow downAnalogue computers for trafficAircraft controlOn boardSmart system
This invention relates to an intelligence system on board an aircraft that detects an emergency, assesses the situation, and then acts on the situation in a pre-determined manner.
Owner:MANFREDI DARIO P +1
Seating arrangement especially adjoining an emergency exit in an aircraft passenger cabin
ActiveUS7083146B2Facilitates a safe and rapid emergency evacuationSufficient widthOperating chairsSeating arrangementsSeating capacityEngineering
A seating arrangement in an aircraft passenger cabin includes rows of seats, one behind another at a prescribed seat pitch. A wider transverse aisle is formed between successive seat rows at a normal exit or an emergency exit. At least one seat row bordering on and facing the transverse aisle is equipped with foldable passenger seats that each have an upwardly tiltable seat bottom and armrests. By tilting up the seat bottom and the armrests, an enlarged width of the transverse aisle is provided in the event of an emergency evacuation. In normal operation, the prescribed transverse aisle width does not need to be maintained, i.e. can be reduced, so the seat bottom and armrests are tilted down into the normal-use position for a passenger to be seated on the seat. Thereby the seat pitch of this seat row can be reduced and the total seating capacity can be increased.
Owner:AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
Aircraft passenger seat frame construction
InactiveUS6644738B2Eliminates and reducesSeating arrangementsPedestrian/occupant safety arrangementEngineeringFuselage
Owner:BE AEROSPACE INCORPORATED
System and method of augmenting power in a rotorcraft
ActiveUS8939399B2Reduce sizeEmission reductionPower installationsEfficient propulsion technologiesFlight vehicleHelicopter rotor
The present application relates to a regenerative or hybrid drive system for an aircraft. The drive system includes the use of a power augmentation device to selectively engage the drive system of an aircraft to store power. The power in the power augmentation device being configured to release a power burst to systems within the aircraft to perform critical flight maneuvers.
Owner:TEXTRON INNOVATIONS
Single beam aircraft passenger seat
InactiveUS6799805B2High strengthEliminate needVehicle seatsSeating arrangementsEngineeringSupport surface
A passenger seat, including at least one leg assembly having fore and aft attachment elements for attachment to a supporting surface and a single laterally-extending beam carried by the leg assembly in vertically spaced-apart relation to the fore and aft attachment elements, and first and second laterally spaced-apart seat frames positioned on respective opposite sides of the leg assembly and mounted on the beam for being supported thereby.
Owner:BE AEROSPACE INCORPORATED
Process and device for fire prevention and extinguishing
ActiveUS20100059237A1Easy to pumpMinimizes supplyFire rescueEmergency apparatusSuperabsorbent polymerEngineering
The instant invention relates to a fire extinguishing apparatus. Particularly to an apparatus that includes at least one container that includes a fire retardant gel. The gel is formed from dehydrated superabsorbent polymer and water. The pre filled containers include at least one control valve or frangible portion to release the fire retardant to extinguish the fire.
Owner:REGER MICHAEL L
Aircraft seats and seating arrangement
InactiveUS20110108666A1Equal spacingSeating arrangementsAir-treatment apparatus arrangementsEngineeringBack rests
An aircraft seating arrangement including a single-piece seat bottom frame having a plurality of laterally spaced-apart fore and aft legs for being attached to and supporting the seat frame on an aircraft deck and a plurality of seat bottoms supported on the seat frame. A plurality of seat back support frames are carried by the seat bottom frame aft of respective ones of the seat bottoms. A seat pan and seat back are positioned on respective seat bottoms and seat backs for passenger occupancy.
Owner:BE AEROSPACE INCORPORATED
Power strip for seats
InactiveUS7370831B2Eliminate needPrinted circuit detailsSeating arrangementsSignal sourceEmbedded system
A system for distributing signals between a first seat and a second seat of a platform. The system generally includes an elongated bus and a connector operable to provide a connection between the bus and the passenger seats. Signals can be transmitted between the bus and the passenger seats, via the connector, at any point along the power bus, thus eliminating the need to run separate connections between the signal source and each seat. The bus is connected to the connector by depressing the bus upon the connector. This system and method significantly reduces the amount of time, energy, and expense necessary to individually wire each passenger seat to receive signals, such as power and / or data.
Owner:THE BOEING CO
Troop seat
InactiveUS7594701B2Minimizes protruding featureHigh strengthVehicle seatsFoldable chairSeat beltEngineering
Owner:STARTRAK SYST +1
Articulating passenger seat
A passenger seat, having a seat back, and a seat bottom, including a seat pan, supported by a frame mounted on laterally spaced-apart legs for being mounted to the deck of the aircraft by track fittings. A seat back frame assembly and a seat bottom assembly are joined for articulating movement such that when the seat back is reclined, the seat pan is shifted forward and the forward end of the seat pan and thus the seat bottom is raised in order to maintain an appropriate passenger seating angle.
Owner:BE AEROSPACE INCORPORATED
Passenger orientation arrangement in a passenger cabin
A seating space such as an aircraft passenger cabin has rows of seats along an aisle, identified by a row number and a seat location letter. A seat row indicator is arranged on the side flank of the seat back of each aisle seat, at the corner where the side flank and upper edge of the seat back meet. A seat location indicator is arranged at the middle of the upper edge of the seat back of each seat. The row numbers and seat letters are indicated on or in the indicators by paint, printing, engraving, inserts, illumination or tactile indicia. The indicators are conspicuous and easily visible to a passenger standing or walking in the aisle without bending or leaning over. Boarding of the aircraft is facilitated and expedited. Emergency evacuation is assisted by appropriate illumination of the indicators.
Owner:AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
Apparatus and method for providing fireproofing to an aircraft auxiliary power unit
InactiveUS7093666B2Power plant cooling arrangmentsPower installationsFireproofingAuxiliary power unit
A fire protection apparatus for an oil cooler in an aircraft auxiliary power unit compartment adapted to at least partially cover the oil cooler to thereby at least partially block flames from directly impinging the oil cooler in the event of a fire in the compartment. An associated means and method are also disclosed.
Owner:PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP
Aerospace articles made from quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg
Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
Owner:HEXCEL
Lightweight aircraft passenger seat with composite construction
InactiveUS7954762B2Reduce weightSmall sizeVehicle seatsSeating arrangementsComposite constructionManufacturing technology
An aircraft seat assembly configured in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention utilizes composite materials to achieve significant weight savings relative to conventional seat designs. The seat assembly includes a lightweight composite support structure, a lightweight composite seat base, and a seat back assembly that employs a lightweight inner frame. The seat cushion and the seat back cushion may utilize a sealed pneumatic element that self-inflates to provide increased air cushioning during flight. The seat assembly can leverage inexpensive manufacturing techniques such that the seat assembly can be economically produced for use as an economy class seat.
Owner:THE BOEING CO
Aircraft passenger accommodation unit with deployable bed
ActiveUS7188806B2Seating arrangementsAir-treatment apparatus arrangementsAirplane passengerControl theory
A passenger accommodation unit with deployable bed, including a passenger seat and a passenger bed positioned relative to the seat and adapted for movement between a stowed position wherein the bed is upright and adjacent to the seat, and a deployed position wherein the bed is horizontal for use and overlaps and is supported in part by the seat. The unit includes a credenza positioned adjacent the seat and between the seat and the bed that supports the bed when deployed.
Owner:BE AEROSPACE INCORPORATED
Process and device for fire prevention and extinguishing
InactiveUS7992647B2Easy to pumpMinimizes supplyFire rescueEmergency apparatusEngineeringSuperabsorbent polymer
Owner:REGER MICHAEL L
Seat track anti-rattle locking device
An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a seat assembly; and a wedge lock device for securing the seat assembly to the aircraft without any rattle. In the preferred embodiment, the wedge lock device includes: a selectively adjustable force applicator for applying force to a force bearer; a force bearer for transferring force to an aircraft seat track; and a stud connected to the seat assembly. Also in the preferred embodiment, the seat assembly includes a seat leg.
Owner:HAECO AMERICAS LLC
Curved beam aircraft passenger seat
Owner:BE AEROSPACE INCORPORATED
Telescoping powered seat track cover
InactiveUS7191981B2Adjustable lengthEliminate needSeating arrangementsAir-treatment apparatus arrangementsElectrical and Electronics engineering
A seat track cover having telescopically engaged first and second portions that enables an overall length of the seat track cover to be adjusted as needed to cover a portion of a seat track that separates two adjacent seats mounted to the seat tracks. A cable can be routed within the first and second portions to enable electrical or optical signals to be conducted between data / power connection ports on the seats. One embodiment includes mating conductive elements formed along the lengths of each of the first and second portions.
Owner:THE BOEING CO
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