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).

  • Publication number: 20210053685
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
  • Patent number: 10730603
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
  • Publication number: 20170203844
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
  • Patent number: 9630719
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
  • Patent number: 9352838
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20150251760
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, III, Christopher I. Pirie
  • Patent number: 9038946
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, Christopher I. Pirie
  • Publication number: 20150122946
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    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
  • Patent number: 8944376
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20120325964
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Aaron Hawkins, Robert K. Brauer, Ed Kinnier, Christopher I. Pirie
  • Publication number: 20120285335
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig CUNNINGHAM, Sebastien A. RAMUS, Sebastian PETRY, Christopher I. PIRIE, Michiel BLAAUWHOF
  • Patent number: D610521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher I. Pirie, Thomas M. Binder, Roberto T. Valdez, JoAnne E. Rennie, John A. Gesick, Kevin S. Zielke, Allan B Lowis