Patents by Inventor Ciaran Doherty

Ciaran Doherty 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).

  • Patent number: 11413998
    Abstract: A drinking receptacle holder comprising a holding portion, the holding portion providing an aperture with a variable size, and a base portion, wherein the drinking receptacle holder is configured so that a drinking receptacle can be received within the aperture of the holding portion with the drinking receptacle resting upon the base portion, wherein the base portion is configured to be pushed away from the holding portion by the drinking receptacle as the drinking receptacle is moved through the aperture of the holding portion, and wherein the holding portion is connected to the base portion such that the size of the aperture is configured to reduce as the base portion is pushed away from the holding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Safran Seats GB Limited
    Inventor: Ciaran Doherty
  • Publication number: 20220009640
    Abstract: The invention provides a cover for an aircraft passenger using a bed surface of an aircraft passenger seat, comprising an attachment mechanism for attaching the cover to the seat, an inflatable bladder, and a trigger mechanism for triggering inflation of the bladder, the bladder being configured to cover a knee region of the bed surface. The invention also provides a harness for the aircraft passenger, comprising an attachment mechanism for attaching the harness to the seat, a number of straps for extending around the passenger, and a fastening mechanism for fastening one or more of the straps in place around the passenger, wherein the number of straps includes at least one of a crotch strap and a torso strap. The invention also provides an aircraft passenger seat unit comprising a seat convertible to a bed, the bed being provided with a cover or harness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Cluer, Ciaran Doherty, Joanna Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20200180489
    Abstract: A drinking receptacle holder comprising a holding portion, the holding portion providing an aperture with a variable size, and a base portion, wherein the drinking receptacle holder is configured so that a drinking receptacle can be received within the aperture of the holding portion with the drinking receptacle resting upon the base portion, wherein the base portion is configured to be pushed away from the holding portion by the drinking receptacle as the drinking receptacle is moved through the aperture of the holding portion, and wherein the holding portion is connected to the base portion such that the size of the aperture is configured to reduce as the base portion is pushed away from the holding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventor: Ciaran Doherty