Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130256249 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY MONUMENT STRUCTURE - An improved monument structure combining an integrated construction system with carbon fiber reinforced composites to form an exoskeleton chassis that significantly reduces the build times, manufacturing skill level requirements, post processing activities, and overall weight of a given aircraft monument. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257065 | CART BAY DOOR PADDLE LATCH - A latch for a galley cart bay door is disclosed having a pivoting handle rotating about a spindle, and a fork connected to the spindle for rotation with the pivoting handle. A drive link is mounted on the fork, such that a downward movement of the pivoting handle results in an upward movement of the drive link. The drive link moves a reciprocating retention block into and out of a chamber above the cart bay door, whereby the cart bay door can be secured by driving the retention block into the chamber by a downward movement of the pivoting handle. | 10-03-2013 |
20130257067 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY LATCHES AND SEALING SYSTEM - A rotary latch assembly for a galley cart compartment door is disclosed comprising a barrel member rotating on a spindle and a handle connected to the barrel member. An interfering block outside the barrel member can prevent rotation of the barrel member when engaged with the barrel member, and be displaced by a lock button diametrically opposed with the interfering block. The handle of the rotary latch bears against the door in a locked position to prevent the door from opening, and the button when depressed releases the barrel member to rotate and the handle to pivot out of the path of the door. | 10-03-2013 |
20130259562 | AIRCRAFT MONUMENT INTEGRATED ATTACHMENT DEVICE - An attachment device for an aircraft monument is disclosed having a pair of spaced apart parallel plates having vertical sides and a rounded upper surface defining an arch. A panel attaches the spaced apart parallel plates along an inner radius, and a pair of lugs including a vertical channel is disposed below the plates for receiving fasteners to connect the attachment device to a rail or planar surface. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260662 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY CHILLED AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A chilled air distribution system for an aircraft galley service cart, comprising a first plenum on an upper surface of the service cart for directing chilled air over said cart. The cart bay door also includes a pair of diverting curved vanes along a vertical surface to divert air from one surface, such as a front door, to an adjacent surface such as a side wall. The side walls may be provided with a pair of rub strips for guiding air to the rear of the cart, where a return plenum vacuums and recirculates the chilled air back to the first plenum. | 10-03-2013 |
20130269384 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY CHILLER SYSTEM - A modular chiller for an aircraft galley beverage cart compartment is disclosed characterized by a cassette that inserts into the galley compartment above the beverage cart and houses an air return duct, a heat exchanger, a fan, and an air supply outlet. The chiller further includes a control valve for controlling the amount of air passing through the heat exchanger, and an electronic control box for control over the chiller, where the cassette is disposed between the beverage cart and a galley work deck. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269796 | COMPACT AIRCRAFT GALLEY PLUMBING SYSTEM - An aircraft galley plumbing is disclosed comprising water distribution components and assemblies to allow installation in a wet/refrigerated reduced foot print galley. The system includes a single potable water distribution manifold with quick disconnect couplings for the GAINS and built in air bleed devices facilitate rapid drainage and easy installation. The system also includes a compact pressure check valve to control filling operation and drain down of the potable water system. The use of a compact air stop valve and integrated master distribution block (manifold) and water filter system further enhance the system. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269797 | COMPACT AIRCRAFT GALLEY PLUMBING SYSTEM - An aircraft galley plumbing is disclosed comprising water distribution components and assemblies to allow installation in a wet/refrigerated reduced foot print galley. The system includes a single potable water distribution manifold with quick disconnect couplings for the GAINS and built in air bleed devices facilitate rapid drainage and easy installation. The system also includes a compact pressure check valve to control filling operation and drain down of the potable water system. The use of a compact air stop valve and integrated master distribution block (manifold) and water filter system further enhance the system. | 10-17-2013 |
20130312844 | COMPACT AIR STOP VALVE FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEY PLUMBING SYSTEM - A backflow resistant stop valve for an aircraft galley plumbing system comprises a valve body defining an inlet, and inlet chamber, a transfer chamber, an outlet chamber, and an exit. The valve incorporates an anti-backflow device at the exit to prevent backflow, and flow through the body is controlled by a pivoting paddle disposed within the valve body having an upper flap, a spindle, and a lower flap, where the upper flap seals against the inlet chamber and the lower flap seals against the outlet chamber when the paddle is rotated to a first position. The valve utilizes a negative pressure at the outlet chamber that biases the valve closed until a sufficient column of water overcomes the bias. | 11-28-2013 |
20130312853 | COMPACT CHECK VALVE FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEY PLUMBING SYSTEM - A check valve for an aircraft galley plumbing system comprises a valve body including an inlet for a potable water supply line, and first and second outlet ports leading to a distribution manifold. In a preferred embodiment, quick disconnects that include reverse flow inhibitors seal the valve's output ports. A vertical channel extends through the valve body for draining water through the valve, which is coupled to a pressure line connection port that exerts pressure from the aircraft's pressure system. A piston reciprocating across the vertical channel and biased by a spring is in fluid communication with the pressure line connection port, such that when a water pressure is introduced from a water pressure line to the pressure line connection port of sufficient to collapse said spring, the piston blocks said channel, and when the water pressure is insufficient to collapse said spring then the piston retracts to open said channel, allowing fluid to pass thereinthrough. | 11-28-2013 |
20140021690 | MEAL CART FOR AN AIRCRAFT GALLEY - A service cart for an aircraft is disclosed with a housing of carbon fiber reinforced composites forming a multi-compartment carrier, the carrier adapted to hold four standard airline meal carriers. The cart includes at least a pair of cap doors at opposite ends of the cart, each cap door pivoting approximately 270 degrees to bear against a side of the cart, and a plurality of guides on inner walls of the multi-compartment for retaining the standard airline meal carriers. To prevent the doors of the cart from inadvertently opening, the cart also may include a redundant paddle latch system for each door. | 01-23-2014 |
20140044913 | AIRCRAFT MONUMENT WITH IMPROVED THERMAL INSULATION AND ACOUSTIC ABSORPTION - A protective shell for an aircraft galley wall is disclosed having an above work deck area and a below work deck area, the protective shell having an outer skin, an intermediate layer comprising vacuum insulated panels, and an interior layer comprising carbon fiber composite having a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the intermediate layer. In a preferred embodiment, the protective shell also includes an acoustic insulating layer made of an open cell acoustic foam that absorbs galley noise. | 02-13-2014 |
20140061112 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY PLUMBING SYSTEM POTABLE WATER MANIFOLD/FILTER BLOCK - An aircraft potable water supply system allows unused water to be recovered for later use. The system prevents cross contamination of potable water, waste water and foul water, drains down the entire system upon aircraft shutdown and refills the system in preparation for a resumption of service. | 03-06-2014 |
20140102553 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY WATER DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD - A modular potable water distribution manifold for an aircraft water supply and drainage system includes a tubular element with a first manifold quick connector adapted to mate with a flexible hose connector and having a flow control poppet, a second manifold quick connector having a flow control poppet, the second manifold quick connector adapteded mate with a terminating self-venting/self-draining device, and a rotating ferrule that mates the second manifold with the self-venting/self-draining device. | 04-17-2014 |
20140152027 | GALLEY CART BAY DOOR LATCH - A galley cart bay door latch system serves to secure catering or galley carts, as are used on commercial aircraft, within the aircraft's galley. The system relies on two substantially horizontally disposed latch levers to secure the galley door which in turn restrains a galley cart in position within the galley. The ends of the latch levers are received in a recess formed in the door to secure the door. Raising the latch lever releases the door and positively pushes the door outwardly. The latching configuration allows the doors to be slammed shut without the need to further manipulate the latch levers. | 06-05-2014 |
20140212241 | INSERT AND METHOD FOR ANCHORING IN A CORED PANEL - An insert is configured for anchoring within a cored panel and has a wide flange on one end, a sacrificial cover and threaded pin on its opposite end and a nut captured therein. The panel is prepared by forming a countersunk hole therein and filling or coating such opening with an adhesive. The insert is fitted into the hole such that the flange is positioned against one surface of the panel while the sacrificial cover and threaded pin protrude from the opposite surface. A screw fixture is threaded onto the threaded pin to maintain the insert in place while the adhesive cures. Subsequent removal of the screw fixture and sacrificial cover completes the anchoring process and exposes the nut that is captured within the insert for receipt of an appropriate fastener. | 07-31-2014 |
20140366454 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY CART BAY DOOR - An aircraft galley cart bay door includes a door main structure having an inwardly facing peripheral inner edge with an inner surface, and a surface seal on the inner surface of the inwardly facing peripheral inner edge of the inner wall. A substantial majority of the main structure of the door is formed from a high strength molded carbon fiber composite material. The door main structure may optionally define a recess, and insulation material can be disposed in the recess defined by the main structure of the door. | 12-18-2014 |
20140367070 | APPARATUS FOR PRE-HEATING POTABLE WATER IN AIRCRAFT WITH WASTE HEAT - An apparatus for pre-heating potable water in aircraft with waste heat includes an air to water heat exchanger having a heat exchanger housing with an inlet end that receives heat from one or more of a galley insert exhaust air inlet, a galley appliance exhaust air inlet and an air chiller exhaust air inlet. A potable water supply inlet supplies potable water to the air to water heat exchanger, which transfers heat to the potable water, and a potable water supply outlet supplies heated potable water, such as to a galley insert or galley appliance, for example. An exhaust air outlet vents cooled exhaust air from the air to water heat exchanger. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368012 | COMPACT AIRCRAFT CABIN ATTENDANT SEAT - A compact aircraft cabin crew attendant seat includes a seat back portion, a shell that encloses the seat back portion, a head rest portion mounted to a top portion of the seat back portion, and a seat portion or squab. The seat portion includes a hinge that is slidably attached within a vertical slot in the shell, allowing the seat portion to be folded down in an open position of the crew attendant seat for use. The seat portion hinge moves vertically between an upper position in the compact closed position and a lower position in the open position. A major portion of the crew attendant seat is formed from high strength carbon fiber reinforced composite to reduces weight. A vertical shock absorption system is configured to absorb energy during a crash landing. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368030 | APPLIANCE INSERT CONNECTION INTERFACE FOR AN AIRCRAFT GALLEY - An electrical connection interface system for a galley insert or appliance for an aircraft galley includes a high level interface configured to be electrically connected with an appliance power and control unit or galley power and control unit. In a presently preferred aspect, the galley insert or appliance may be an oven, refrigerator or chiller. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368100 | LOCATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEY APPLIANCE INSERTS - A location and support system for installation of an aircraft galley insert case for location and attachment of an aircraft galley insert in an aircraft galley monument includes a floating stabilizer connector fixedly mounted to an upper surface of the aircraft galley insert case, and a floating receiver shelf engagement insert fixedly mounted to an attachment slot in an upper portion of a compartment in the aircraft galley monument for receiving the aircraft galley insert case. The floating receiver shelf engagement insert includes a slotted portion configured to removably receive the floating stabilizer connector. The aircraft galley insert may also include a plurality of ceramic spacers embedded in formed insulation. | 12-18-2014 |
20140368101 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY WITH APPLIANCE INSERTS - An aircraft galley with appliance inserts includes a system for locating and attaching an aircraft monument such as a galley insert or a galley appliance, a single line replaceable unit, or part of a componentized system, within an aircraft galley to provide primary structural support for functional components of the aircraft monument required for normal operation. The system includes an inner liner with upper and lower fixed, sliding or floating connectors, which can include thermal insulators. | 12-18-2014 |
20150048581 | MEAL CART FOR AN AIRCRAFT GALLEY - A service cart for an aircraft is disclosed with a housing of carbon fiber reinforced composites forming a multi-compartment carrier, the carrier adapted to hold four standard airline meal carriers. The cart includes at least a pair of cap doors at opposite ends of the cart, each cap door pivoting approximately 270 degrees to bear against a side of the cart, and a plurality of guides on inner walls of the multi-compartment for retaining the standard airline meal carriers. To prevent the doors of the cart from inadvertently opening, the cart also may include a redundant paddle latch system for each door. | 02-19-2015 |
20150059378 | DEVICE FOR REVERSING CHILLER AIRFLOW IN AN AIRCRAFT GALLEY - A device for reversing chiller airflow in an aircraft galley includes an air bypass port connected between a supply airflow duct and a return airflow duct, and an air recirculation bypass flap is movable between a closed position allowing normal airflow circulation through the supply airflow duct and an open position blocking the supply airflow duct and diverting chilled supply airflow to the return airflow duct for recirculation. The air recirculation bypass flap is electrically actuated by a solenoid responsive to a bay door position detector. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059384 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY WITH AIR-THROUGH CARTS - An apparatus for air-through cooling of aircraft galley food carts includes one or more chilled galley food cart bays and one or more galley chiller air supply and return ducting assemblies including a supply airflow duct and a bifurcated return airflow duct. Airflow balance baffles may be placed at the air return outlet portions and the supply airflow duct inlet portion, and interfaces between galley food carts and supply outlet ports and return inlet ports resilient may include resilient or insulated seals, and spring loaded sealing flaps opened by contact with a portion of a galley food cart. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059385 | UNIVERSAL MODULAR DUCTING FOR CHILLED AIRCRAFT GALLEYS - A universal modular ducting apparatus for chilled aircraft galleys for either air over or air through carts has modular primary supply and return duct assemblies. Outlet port connection adapters are configured to connect chiller supply air duct outlet ports to either air through or air over configurations of aircraft galley food carts. The supply and return duct assemblies are internally insulated, and may be made from thermoformed plastic, prepreg, or a carbon fiber reinforced composite. Supply duct upper and lower portions may be connected by a connection adapter, and return duct upper and lower portions may be connected by a connection adapter, allowing the supply duct upper portion and the return duct upper portion to overlap. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059386 | L SHAPED GUIDE VANES FOR CONTROLLING AND DIRECTING AIRFLOW IN A GALLEY CHILLED COMPARTMENT - An apparatus for controlling airflow in a duct of an aircraft galley chiller includes first and second legs having ends connected together to form a vane, and free ends configured to be attached within the duct. A free end of one first leg may have a beveled edge, and the free end of the other leg may have a flat edge, and each leg may have one or more score lines to aid cutting lengths of the first and second legs. The legs are connected together at a predetermined fixed angle, or at an adjustable angle, such as by an adjustable hinge. A pair of opposing vanes may be attached within opposing sides of the duct to form a venturi within the duct. | 03-05-2015 |
20150060338 | COMPACT PLUMBING SYSTEM DRAIN STRAINER FOR A GALLEY - A apparatus and system for filtering wastewater from a basin is disclosed, wherein the apparatus prevents backflow of waste water, provides easy access for cleaning and replacing strainers, and a viewing window. The apparatus also provides additional ports for draining the apparatus. | 03-05-2015 |
20150099446 | CHILLED AIR PLENUM SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEYS - A chilled air plenum system for aircraft galleys adapted to be connected to a food cart bay for a food cart includes an air return plenum having a return airflow duct with a plurality of midline primary apertures and a plurality of secondary lateral side edge apertures for receiving return airflow from the food cart. The return airflow duct also includes a central lower resilient back stop and lateral side edge resilient back stops to prevent a cart from impacting the rear of the food cart bay. The return air plenum cab be at least partially integrated into a galley back wall structure. | 04-09-2015 |
20150203204 | COMPACT CHECK VALVE FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEY PLUMBING SYSTEM - A check valve for an aircraft galley plumbing system having a valve body including an inlet for a potable water supply line, and first and second outlet ports leading to a distribution manifold. In a preferred embodiment, quick disconnects that include reverse flow inhibitors seal the valve's output ports. A vertical channel extends through the valve body for draining water through the valve, which is coupled to a pressure line connection port that exerts pressure from the aircraft's pressure system. A piston reciprocating across the vertical channel and biased by a spring is in fluid communication with the pressure line connection port, such that when water pressure is introduced from a pressure line to the connection port of sufficient pressure to collapse said spring, the piston blocks said channel, and when the water pressure is insufficient to collapse said spring then the piston retracts to open said channel. | 07-23-2015 |
20150204362 | INSERT AND METHOD FOR ANCHORING IN A CORED PANEL - An insert is configured for anchoring within a cored panel and has a wide flange on one end, a sacrificial cover and threaded pin on its opposite end and a nut captured therein. The panel is prepared by forming a countersunk hole therein and filling or coating such opening with an adhesive. The insert is fitted into the hole such that the flange is positioned against one surface of the panel while the sacrificial cover and threaded pin protrude from the opposite surface. A screw fixture is threaded onto the threaded pin to maintain the insert in place while the adhesive cures. Subsequent removal of the screw fixture and sacrificial cover completes the anchoring process and exposes the nut that is captured within the insert for receipt of an appropriate fastener. | 07-23-2015 |