Lightweight aircraft passenger seat with composite construction

Details Lightweight aircraft passenger seat with composite construction Lightweight aircraft passenger seat with composite construction

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Lee, Benjamin P (Department: 3641)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuselage and body construction

C244S118600, C297S216100, C297S452180

Reexamination Certificate

active

07954762

ABSTRACT:
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.

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