Horizontally supported planar surfaces – With structural installation – Vehicle supported
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Wilkens, Janet M. (Department: 3637)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
With structural installation
Vehicle supported
C108S025000, C108S009000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07073449
ABSTRACT:
A reading tray for mounting on an aircraft seat includes: (a) a substantially planar top side and bottom side; the top side being substantially parallel to the opposite, bottom side; (b) a space in the center of the top side extending partially through the tray; (c) a support panel that is removably insertable in the space; and (d) an arm support assembly connected to the support panel for supporting the support panel in an open, inclined position, or in an alternate, closed position wherein the support panel fits closely within the space with an upper face of the support panel flush with the top side of the tray.
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B/E Aerospace, B/E Premium Industrial Design Studio, www.bepremiumseating.com, not dated.
Harleston Kathleen M.
Harleston Law Firm LLC
Wilkens Janet M.
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