Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Passenger or crew accommodation
Patent
1999-04-30
2000-01-11
Wesson, Theresa M.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Passenger or crew accommodation
244122R, 29741137, 297232, B64D 1106, A47C 1500, A47C 754
Patent
active
060126795
ABSTRACT:
Selected rows of seats for a wide body aircraft (i.e., having two or more passenger aisles) have seat groups that can expand or contract to change the number of seats in a row and the seat width. Conversion is possible with all seat components remaining attached to their respective frames, so that no detachable units have to be stowed. The convertible seat configurations are adaptable to incorporating individual amenities, including individual electronic displays.
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The Boeing Company
Wesson Theresa M.
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