Patents by Inventor Christopher I. Pirie
Christopher I. Pirie has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20210053685Abstract: A space efficient lavatory module for commercial aircraft includes an aft facing concave wall recess that provides a greater distance from an upper, forward facing portion of a cabin structure, such as an aircraft passenger seat to avoid having a passenger's head impact the aft facing lavatory or enclosure wall in a sudden aircraft deceleration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
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Patent number: 10730603Abstract: A space efficient lavatory module for commercial aircraft includes an aft facing concave wall recess that provides a greater distance from an upper, forward facing portion of a cabin structure, such as an aircraft passenger seat to avoid having a passenger's head impact the aft facing lavatory or enclosure wall in a sudden aircraft deceleration. The aft facing concave wall recess also provides space for mounting of a protective cushion, in order to reduce a passenger's risk of head trauma in a sudden deceleration, as well as other items, such as a video monitor, a bassinet or infant bed, without inhibiting passenger movement.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
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Publication number: 20170203844Abstract: A space efficient lavatory module for commercial aircraft includes an aft facing concave wall recess that provides a greater distance from an upper, forward facing portion of a cabin structure, such as an aircraft passenger seat to avoid having a passenger's head impact the aft facing lavatory or enclosure wall in a sudden aircraft deceleration. The aft facing concave wall recess also provides space for mounting of a protective cushion, in order to reduce a passenger's risk of head trauma in a sudden deceleration, as well as other items, such as a video monitor, a bassinet or infant bed, without inhibiting passenger movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
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Patent number: 9630719Abstract: A space efficient lavatory module for commercial aircraft includes an aft facing concave wall recess that provides a greater distance from an upper, forward facing portion of a cabin structure, such as an aircraft passenger seat to avoid having a passenger's head impact the aft facing lavatory or enclosure wall in a sudden aircraft deceleration. The aft facing concave wall recess also provides space for mounting of a protective cushion, in order to reduce a passenger's risk of head trauma in a sudden deceleration, as well as other items, such as a video monitor, a bassinet or infant bed, without inhibiting passenger movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
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Patent number: 9352838Abstract: An aircraft galley is disclosed having a stand-alone beverage station and a stand-alone food preparation station. Each station is equipped with extendable work decks and integrated equipment for plug and play exchange. The beverage station is equipped with brewing stations and a top loading refuse compartment, and the food preparation station is configured with multiple ovens and refrigeration units. The galley further includes a side refrigeration unit which can be used as a self-service beverage area for passengers, and both stations may further be configured with LED displays for communicating with passengers.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: William J. Godecker, Peter John Leslie Burd, William D. Aronson, Nicolaas J. van Zwieten, Sebastian Petry, Christopher I. Pirie, Mike Kemery, Aaron Hawkins, Erik Nilsen, Eddie Goh
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Publication number: 20150251760Abstract: A space efficient lavatory module for commercial aircraft includes an aft facing concave wall recess that provides a greater distance from an upper, forward facing portion of a cabin structure, such as an aircraft passenger seat to avoid having a passenger's head impact the aft facing lavatory or enclosure wall in a sudden aircraft deceleration. The aft facing concave wall recess also provides space for mounting of a protective cushion, in order to reduce a passenger's risk of head trauma in a sudden deceleration, as well as other items, such as a video monitor, a bassinet or infant bed, without inhibiting passenger movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
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Patent number: 9038946Abstract: A space efficient lavatory module for commercial aircraft includes an aft facing concave wall recess that provides a greater distance from an upper, forward facing portion of a cabin structure, such as an aircraft passenger seat to avoid having a passenger's head impact the aft facing lavatory or enclosure wall in a sudden aircraft deceleration. The aft facing concave wall recess also provides space for mounting of a protective cushion, in order to reduce a passenger's risk of head trauma in a sudden deceleration, as well as other items, such as a video monitor, a bassinet or infant bed, without inhibiting passenger movement.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, Christopher I. Pirie
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Publication number: 20150122946Abstract: An aircraft galley is disclosed having a stand-alone beverage station and a stand-alone food preparation station. Each station is equipped with extendable work decks and integrated equipment for plug and play exchange. The beverage station is equipped with brewing stations and a top loading refuse compartment, and the food preparation station is configured with multiple ovens and refrigeration units. The galley further includes a side refrigeration unit which can be used as a self-service beverage area for passengers, and both stations may further be configured with LED displays for communicating with passengers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: William J. Godecker, Peter John Leslie Burd, William D. Aronson, Nicolaas J. van Zwieten, Sebastian Petry, Christopher I. Pirie, Mike Kemery, Aaron Hawkins, Erik Nilsen, Eddie Goh
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Patent number: 8944376Abstract: An aircraft galley is disclosed having a stand-alone beverage station and a stand-alone food preparation station. Each station is equipped with extendable work decks and integrated equipment for plug and play exchange. The beverage station is equipped with brewing stations and a top loading refuse compartment, and the food preparation station is configured with multiple ovens and refrigeration units. The galley further includes a side refrigeration unit which can be used as a self-service beverage area for passengers, and both stations may further be configured with LED displays for communicating with passengers.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: William J. Godecker, Peter John Leslie Burd, William D. Aronson, Nicolaas J. van Zwieten, Sebastian Petry, Christopher I. Pirie, Mike Kemery, Aaron Hawkins, Erik Nilsen, Eddie Goh
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Publication number: 20120325964Abstract: A space efficient lavatory module for commercial aircraft includes an aft facing concave wall recess that provides a greater distance from an upper, forward facing portion of a cabin structure, such as an aircraft passenger seat to avoid having a passenger's head impact the aft facing lavatory or enclosure wall in a sudden aircraft deceleration. The aft facing concave wall recess also provides space for mounting of a protective cushion, in order to reduce a passenger's risk of head trauma in a sudden deceleration, as well as other items, such as a video monitor, a bassinet or infant bed, without inhibiting passenger movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, Christopher I. Pirie
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Publication number: 20120285335Abstract: An aircraft galley includes a beverage center including one or more hot beverage makers, and one or more combination oven-chiller units for multiple replaceable meal carrier rotables. The beverage center may also include an espresso maker, a milk frothing device, a hot water dispenser, a pull out drip tray, drain pan or sink, and a control panel. The aircraft galley also includes a main work deck with a sliding, pull-out work deck portion, and may include one or more pull-out combination drain-sink drawers including one or more individual drain-sinks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Craig CUNNINGHAM, Sebastien A. RAMUS, Sebastian PETRY, Christopher I. PIRIE, Michiel BLAAUWHOF
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Patent number: D610521Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Christopher I. Pirie, Thomas M. Binder, Roberto T. Valdez, JoAnne E. Rennie, John A. Gesick, Kevin S. Zielke, Allan B Lowis