WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130009435 | SEAT PAN ASSEMBLY - Described are seat pan assemblies for a passenger seat having a pan frame pivotally coupled to a seat back, a seat pan pivotally coupled to the pan frame, a tilting mechanism coupled to the seat pan and the pan frame, wherein the tilting mechanism is configured to rotate the seat pan between an upright position and a sleeper position, and an automatic release mechanism, wherein the automatic release mechanism is configured to return the seat pan to an upright position when the seat back is in an upright position. | 01-10-2013 |
20130002001 | RETRACTABLE ARMREST - Described are retractable armrest systems including a receptacle, a support bar comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the receptacle, and an armrest coupled to the second end of the support bar, wherein the support bar may be adjusted to achieve various armrest positions relative to the receptacle and wherein the armrest may be adjusted to achieve various armrest positions relative to the support bar. | 01-03-2013 |
20130001987 | MULTIPURPOSE TRAY - Described are multipurpose tray table systems including a passenger seat back, at least one tray table arm pivotally coupled to the passenger seat back, and a tray table pivotally coupled to the at least one tray table arm, comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein the tray table may be deployed away from the passenger seat back via rotation of the at least one tray table arm about the passenger seat back to a first deployed position, and the tray table may be rotated about the at least one tray table arm into an adjusted deployed position such that the first surface of the tray table faces generally toward the passenger seat back and the second surface of the tray table faces generally away from the passenger seat back. | 01-03-2013 |
20130001389 | DEPLOYMENT APPARATUSES - Embodiments of the present invention include a deployment apparatus comprising a deployment object, a deployment arm, a deployment link, a pivot housing, at least two linear guides, and a gas spring. The deployment object is coupled to the deployment arm, which is pivotally coupled to the deployment link. An opposing end of the deployment link is fixedly coupled to a structure. The pivot housing is adjacent the connection between the deployment link and the deployment arm. The pivot housing is slidingly engaged with the at least two linear guides. The gas spring is coupled to the pivot housing, which pushes the pivot housing to an upper end of the at least two linear guides and causes the deployment link to rotate the deployment arm from a stowed angle to a released angle and results in a displaced vertical distance. | 01-03-2013 |
20120217344 | SEATING ARRANGEMENTS PARTICULARLY FOR PASSENGER AIRCRAFT - Seating arrangements for passenger aircraft or other vehicles are detailed. Some arrangements position seats at offsets from a longitudinal axis of a vehicle cabin in either āVā shapes or herringbone patterns. Other arrangements include seats that are staggered within the cabin. Further arrangements include pairs of seat that are both parallel and offset from the longitudinal axis, but are placed so that feet of the port and starboard passengers point away from the fuselage. All embodiments contemplate providing seats that are convertible to beds, although this conversion is not required. | 08-30-2012 |
20110277672 | TRAY TABLE STOP ASSEMBLY - Described are tray table stop assemblies comprising a housing comprising at least one deployment track, a force-receiving mechanism comprising at least one protuberance, wherein the at least one protuberance is slidingly coupled to the at least one deployment track, and a biasing mechanism positioned between the force-receiving mechanism and the housing. In some embodiments, the tray table stop assembly is coupled to a passenger seat assembly adjacent a tray table assembly having at least one arm. In these versions, the arm of the tray table assembly is positioned to apply pressure to the force-receiving mechanism when the tray table assembly travels between a stowed position and a deployed position. When the tray table assembly moves forward beyond the stowed position, the force-receiving mechanism is positioned within the travel path of the arm. | 11-17-2011 |
20110187163 | SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention include a seat back assembly comprising a seat back with a recess and a tray table assembly. The table body is configured to substantially fit within the recess. An amenity compartment may also be coupled to the seat back above the tray table assembly and may be configured to also substantially fit within the recess. The amenity compartment may be a bezel or an upper literature pocket. A latching mechanism releasably engages the tray table assembly with the amenity compartment. The amenity compartment may be coupled to the seat back via a hook that engages a slotted bracket on the seat back and projections that engage receptacles on the seat back. A protective covering may be inserted between the seat back and the amenity compartment and coupled to the seat back without additional fasteners. The protective covering may be a full shroud, a partial shroud, or a dress cover. | 08-04-2011 |
20110148173 | SEAT PAN ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention include a passenger seat with a seat frame having at least one coupling projection and a seat pan assembly having at least one coupling retainer. The coupling retainer is configured to releasably engage the coupling projection via at least one locking device. The seat pan assembly is disengaged from the passenger seat by removing the locking device, disengaging the coupling retainer, and rotating the seat pan assembly to an open position. | 06-23-2011 |
20110148167 | PASSENGER SEAT ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention include a seat back pivotally coupled to a seat frame via a pivot shaft, wherein a lower end of the seat back does not extend below the pivot shaft, a seat pan fixedly coupled to the seat frame, at least one quadrant arm fixedly coupled to the seat back and pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft, and a recline lock coupled to the one quadrant arm and the seat frame. The pivot shaft is coupled to the seat frame at a high pivot location, wherein the seat back is configured to pivot adjacent a lumbar region of a passenger's back. The seat pan may optionally include an extension from the seat pan that is configured to couple to the pivot shaft and fill a seat back aperture located between the lower end of the seat back and the seat pan. | 06-23-2011 |
20110148156 | TABLE STOP ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention include a table stop assembly comprising a mounting block having at least one receptacle, at least one stop coupled to the receptacle, and at least one arm knuckle. The arm knuckle includes a side, a first end, and a second end, wherein the side is pivotally coupled to the mounting block, the first end is pivotally coupled to a tray table, and the second end is configured to contact the stop when the tray table is in a deployed position. In some embodiments, the position of the stop is adjustable relative to the receptacle. In other embodiments, the tray table in the deployed position comprises a surface that forms an angle relative to a horizontal axis that is controlled by the position of the stop. | 06-23-2011 |
20110095590 | HEAD REST MECHANISMS AND ASSEMBLIES - Detailed are head rest mechanisms and assemblies containing a flexible collar. Portions of the collar may be moved independently from other portions and may pivot or otherwise move both forward of the seat back and vertically under passenger control. Also described are slide assemblies containing deformable projections for use with vertically-adjustable head rests. | 04-28-2011 |
20110013972 | SEAT TRACK FITTING - Embodiments of the present invention include a track fitting assembly comprising a main body, at least one pre-loaded stud assembly, and a track comprising a pair of lips. The at least one pre-loaded stud assembly comprises a stud and a compressing device. The at least one pre-loaded stud assembly comprises a clamped position, wherein the stud is coupled to the pair of lips and does not contact the compressing device. The at least one pre-loaded stud assembly also comprises an unclamped position, wherein the stud contacts the compressing device and does not contact the pair of lips. Other embodiments include the main body, at least one shear plunger assembly, and the track comprising the pair of lips, where the pair of lips comprise at least one circular opening. The at least one shear plunger assembly comprises a shear pin and a button. The at least one shear pin assembly comprises an disengaged position, wherein the button extends from the main body and the shear pin is positioned within the main body. The at least one shear plunger assembly also comprises an engaged position, wherein the button is positioned flush with the main body and the shear pin is extended from the main body and within the at least one circular opening. | 01-20-2011 |