Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Passenger or crew accommodation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-19
2007-06-19
Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Passenger or crew accommodation
Reexamination Certificate
active
10973829
ABSTRACT:
An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a seat assembly and a positive lock device for securing the seat assembly to the aircraft. In the preferred embodiment, the positive lock device comprises: an adjustable force applicator for selectively applying force, a track fitting for insertion into an aircraft seat track, a rigid force bearer having a top region and for transferring force to an aircraft seat track, and a lock plate biased toward the applicator head. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the seat assembly includes a seat leg.
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Holzen Stephen A.
Luu Teri Pham
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