Abstract: An insert for an oven including a housing and a food cooking volume inside the housing. A plurality of deflectors are movably mounted on the housing. The plurality of deflectors are configured to be actuated from a first position to a second position. The plurality of deflectors are configured to deflect air towards the food cooking volume when the plurality of deflectors are in the second position during operation of the oven.

Abstract: An articulating shelf including a first shelf portion having a first edge and an opposing second edge, a first hinge coupled the first edge of the first shelf portion, a second hinge coupled to the second edge of the first shelf portion, a second shelf portion having a first edge and an opposing second edge, the second edge of the second shelf portion coupled to the second hinge, a rod having a first end and an opposing second end, a rod support having a first end and a second send, the first end of the rod support coupled to the second edge of the second shelf portion and the second end of the rod support coupled to the rod between the first and the second ends of the rod, and an end cap including a plunger configured to extend and retract from the end cap.

Abstract: A system comprising a door assembly configured to be installed within an aircraft galley, the door assembly including: a door body which is moveable between a closed position and an open position; and a primary latch mechanism configured to secure the door body in the closed position. The primary latch mechanism is moveable between a latched position, a neutral position and an unlatched position. The primary latch mechanism includes: a rotatable plate, an electrically operated actuator mechanically coupled to the rotatable plate and configured to rotate the rotatable plate, a handle mechanically coupled to the rotatable plate and configured to rotate the rotatable plate, and a latching rod coupled to the rotatable plate, wherein the rotatable plate is configured to convert a rotational movement into linear movement of the latching rod such that the door assembly may be latched and unlatched.

Abstract: A lavatory door including an ashtray is disclosed herein. The lavatory door includes a door panel having a first side and an opposing second side and the ashtray disposed within the door panel. The ashtray includes a first outer panel disposed along the first side of the door panel and configured to move away from the door panel, a second outer panel, opposite the first outer panel, disposed along the second side of the door panel and configured to move away from the door panel, and a bottom surface extending from the first outer panel to the second outer panel.

Abstract: A super first-class cabin includes a monitor disposed in the ceiling structure, a controller to render images on the monitor, and cameras to capture real-time streaming environmental images and renders them on the monitor. At the passenger's request, or when the passenger reclines, the controller may render a selection of mood affective images, for example to promote sleep if desired. Such mood affective images may be organized into a schedule associated with phases of flight to gently wake the passenger and prepare them for the end of the flight. The monitor may be employed to reduce the effects of flight-base time-disassociation by varying a daylight color scheme over the course of long flights, simulating a day/night routine to align the time of day at the origin of the flight with the time of day at the destination.

Abstract: An aircraft lavatory monument is provided that includes a first lavatory including a first door providing access to the first lavatory from an aisle of an aircraft; a second lavatory proximate the first lavatory, the second lavatory including a second door providing access to the second lavatory from the aisle of the aircraft; and a movable wall disposed between the first lavatory and the second lavatory, the movable wall including a latching mechanism positioned on an exterior edge of the movable wall and accessible from the aisle of the aircraft, where the latching mechanism, responsive to being in a locked position, causes the movable wall to be positioned at a first position separating the first lavatory from the second lavatory and providing privacy therebetween, and where the latching mechanism, responsive to being in an unlocked position, allows the movable wall to collapse thereby forming an enlarged bathroom space.

Abstract: There is provided herein an aircraft galley container including an enclosure housing, a door, an electronically controlled lock and a control system. The enclosure housing defines a cavity within the enclosure housing. The door is moveable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the door closes and seals the cavity. Control system is configured to selectably place the electronically controlled lock in a locked mode and an unlocked mode, wherein in the locked mode, the door is prohibited from opening and in the unlocked mode, the door is able to open. An aircraft galley system is also provided.

Abstract: A ventilated adjustable headrest may include an adjustable metal insert, a nozzle fixedly attached to the adjustable metal insert. The nozzle may be in fluid communication with a perforated covering and one or more cushion elements. The nozzle may be telescopically coupled to one or more ventilation ducts. The one or more ventilation ducts may be configured to receive forced air from a ventilation system at an air inlet, and may be configured to deliver the forced air to the nozzle.

Abstract: A personal aircraft seat air treatment system may include an air blower, a ventilation output component installed within a passenger compartment, and a treatment component fluidically coupled to the air blower and the ventilation output component. The air blower may be configured to receive cabin air from a cabin air ventilation system installed in an aircraft cabin. The ventilation output component may be configured to provide treated air to a breathing area of a passenger proximate to an aircraft seat installed in the passenger compartment. The treatment component may be fluidically coupled to the air blower and the ventilation output component. The treatment component may be configured to receive the cabin air from the air blower and treat the cabin air to generate the treated air.

Abstract: An aircraft wall assembly comprises a panel comprising a ballistic protection layer configured to deform to absorb energy during a projectile impact; and a barrier, wherein the ballistic protection layer comprises a constrained portion, wherein deformation of the ballistic protection layer is constrained at the constrained portion such that the energy absorbed by the constrained portion during the projectile impact is reduced; wherein the barrier is configured to deflect projectile material that passes through the constrained portion of the panel during the projectile impact.

Abstract: A filter component for an aircraft insert can include a non-conductive body having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface can be configured to be hidden from view when installed on the insert. The filter component can include a surface filter disposed on the inner surface such that when the non-conductive body is installed on the insert the surface filter is not visible. The surface filter can be configured to filter out one or more predetermined filter frequencies.

Abstract: A head impact criteria (HIC) device for a controlling a breakover rate of a seatback of an aircraft seat, and a method of manufacturing the same, are disclosed. A first energy absorbing member is coupled to the seatback of the aircraft seat. A second energy absorbing member is coupled to a frame of the aircraft seat. A fuse link is encapsulated by the first energy absorbing member and the second energy absorbing member. In response to the HIC device being subjected to a threshold load associated with a dynamic event, the fuse link breaks and the first energy absorbing member and the second energy absorbing member rotate around the axis.

Abstract: A passenger seat for an aircraft is described. The passenger seat is configurable between an upright position and a bed position. The upright position may be provided for taxi, take-off and landing events. The bed position, also referred to as a lie-flat position, is provided for long-haul travel in comfort. The passenger seat includes a seat pan, a seatback, and an armrest. The seat pan, the seatback, and the armrest form a kinematic chain by a number of pivot joints. The passenger seat also includes a linkage connecting the seat pan and the armrest. By the linkage, the armrest follows a motion of the seat pan when the passenger seat is reconfigured.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a restraint apparatus for securing a mobile electronic device to a passenger seat. The restraint apparatus includes a backing plate to support a back surface of the mobile electronic device. The restraint apparatus further includes a support assembly that includes support tabs to support the bottom end of the mobile electronic device and a support bias mechanism to bias the tabs in at least one of an extended or retracted position. The restrain apparatus further includes a claw assembly that includes claws to support the top end of the mobile electronic device and a claw bias mechanism to bias the claws in at least one or a default or protracted position. The system may further include wireless charging capability.

Abstract: An automatic drain system may comprise a drain including a neck defining a drain orifice and a flange extending from the neck. A liquid detection sensor is located on at least one of the neck or the flange. A sink assembly may comprise a sink basin and the drain located in a sink opening formed in the sink basin.

Abstract: A sanitization system for an aircraft may comprise: a power source; and a plurality of sanitizers in electrical communication with the power source, each sanitizer in the plurality of sanitizers configured to emit ultraviolet radiation having an average wavelength between 200 and 230 nm, the power source configured to provide power to each sanitizer in the plurality of sanitizers in succession during an occupied flight of the aircraft.

Abstract: A recline mechanism is described. The recline mechanism provides for adjusting an angle of a seatback of a passenger seat. The recline mechanism prevents angular adjustments of the seatback when a cylinder and piston assembly is in a locked state and permits the angular adjustments when in an unlocked state. A solenoid is provided to lock and unlock a valve of the recline mechanism. The solenoid is engaged and disengaged in response to receiving electrical signals from a button. The button generates an electrical signal when the button is depressed and again when the button is released. The button includes an electromagnet or a piezoelectric for generating the electrical signals.

Abstract: A retainer suitable for use on an aircraft is disclosed. The retainer comprises a first retainer part and a second retainer part. The first retainer part comprises a catch and a damper; in which the catch comprises one or more magnetic elements. The damper comprises a damping material, the damping material damps shock impulses; and the catch is supported on the damper.

Abstract: A method for quantifying an exposure dose for a surface is disclosed. The method may include emitting one or more beams of 222 nm light onto a portion of the surface using one or more far ultraviolet (UV) light sources capable of emitting 222 nm light, the portion of the surface being coated with one or more fluorescent coatings. The method may include capturing images of the portion of the surface. The method may include adjusting one or more image characteristics for the captured images using one or more filtering methods. The method may include generating a histogram of the adjusted images based on the one or more filtering methods. The method may include determining a pixel surface area for the generated histogram. The method may include calculating the exposure dose for the surface based on the generated pixel surface area and a predetermined calibration curve.

Abstract: A clockable articulation insert for a seat is disclosed. The clockable articulation insert includes a base portion that inserts into a cavity within the frame or spreader bar of the seat. The clockable articulation insert further includes a face that comprises a guide slot that couples to a cross piece of the seat that is itself coupled to a seat pan. Movement of the cross piece within the guide slot changes the tilt, extension, and/or rake of the seat pan. Clocking the clockable articulation insert to a different position alters the articulation profile of the clockable articulation insert, resulting in a different set of ranges of tilt, extension, and/or rake that can be accomplished by sliding the cross piece within the guide slot. The set of articulation profiles may be further changed by replacing the clockable articulation insert with another clockable articulation insert configured with a differently designed guide slot.