Patents by Inventor Jeffrey P. Wegenka
Jeffrey P. Wegenka 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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Patent number: 10214127Abstract: Described are passenger seat assemblies including spreaders with a transitional region having a forward surface with a radius of curvature of about 3.5 to 3.7 inches and an aft surface with an angular profile configured so that the aft surface is located forward of a plane formed by a surface of the at least one seat back in a fully upright position. The passenger seat assemblies also include leg assemblies with a forward leg portion having a forward surface that is substantially aligned with a forward base frame tube, and an aft surface with an angular profile having a shape of an “r.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Wegenka, Allen Shirey, Aram Krikorian
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Publication number: 20170246972Abstract: Described are passenger seat assemblies including spreaders with a transitional region having a forward surface with a radius of curvature of about 3.5 to 3.7 inches and an aft surface with an angular profile configured so that the aft surface is located forward of a plane formed by a surface of the at least one seat back in a fully upright position. The passenger seat assemblies also include leg assemblies with a forward leg portion having a forward surface that is substantially aligned with a forward base frame tube, and an aft surface with an angular profile having a shape of an “r.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Wegenka, Allen Shirey, Aram Krikorian, Shreyas Krishna
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Patent number: 9682643Abstract: Described are passenger seat assemblies including spreaders (18) with a transitional region having a forward surface with a radius of curvature of about 3.5 to 3.7 inches and an aft surface with an angular profile configured so that the aft surface is located forward of a plane formed by a surface of the at least one seat back (12) in a fully upright position. The passenger seat assemblies also include leg assemblies (22 with a forward leg portion having a forward surface that is substantially aligned with a forward base frame tube, and an aft surface with an angular profile having a shape of an “r.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Wegenka, Allen Shirey, Aram Krikorian, Shreyas Krishna
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Publication number: 20140375090Abstract: Described are passenger seat assemblies including spreaders (18) with a transitional region having a forward surface with a radius of curvature of about 3.5 to 3.7 inches and an aft surface with an angular profile configured so that the aft surface is located forward of a plane formed by a surface of the at least one seat back (12) in a fully upright position. The passenger seat assemblies also include leg assemblies (22 with a forward leg portion having a forward surface that is substantially aligned with a forward base frame tube, and an aft surface with an angular profile having a shape of an “r.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Wegenka, Allen Shirey, Aram Krikorian, Shreyas Krishna
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Patent number: 8777310Abstract: Described are seat back assemblies including a seat back with a recess and a bezel assembly having a bezel pivotally coupled to the recess and configured to substantially fit within the recess. Other examples may include a tray table assembly pivotally coupled to a lower section of the seat back. As examples, a protective covering may be positioned between the seat back and the bezel assembly, wherein the protective covering is a full shroud or a partial shroud. The protective covering may be coupled to the seat back via the coupling between the seat back and the bezel assembly without additional fasteners and may also include a shelf positioned below the bezel. Other examples may include an amenity tray positioned adjacent the bezel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Rik Westerink, Jeffrey P. Wegenka
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Patent number: 8714647Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a seat back pivotally coupled to a seat frame via a pivot shaft, wherein a lower end of the seat back does not extend below the pivot shaft, a seat pan fixedly coupled to the seat frame, at least one quadrant arm fixedly coupled to the seat back and pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft, and a recline lock coupled to the one quadrant arm and the seat frame. The pivot shaft is coupled to the seat frame at a high pivot location, wherein the seat back is configured to pivot adjacent a lumbar region of a passenger's back. The seat pan may optionally include an extension from the seat pan that is configured to couple to the pivot shaft and fill a seat back aperture located between the lower end of the seat back and the seat pan.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Rik Westerink, Jeffrey P. Wegenka
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Patent number: 8702163Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a seat back assembly comprising a seat back with a recess and a tray table assembly. The table body is configured to substantially fit within the recess. An amenity compartment may also be coupled to the seat back above the tray table assembly and may be configured to also substantially fit within the recess. The amenity compartment may be a bezel or an upper literature pocket. A latching mechanism releasably engages the tray table assembly with the amenity compartment. The amenity compartment may be coupled to the seat back via a hook that engages a slotted bracket on the seat back and projections that engage receptacles on the seat back. A protective covering may be inserted between the seat back and the amenity compartment and coupled to the seat back without additional fasteners. The protective covering may be a full shroud, a partial shroud, or a dress cover.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Rik Westerink, Jeffrey P. Wegenka, Brad Grunwald, Elias Cardozo
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Patent number: 8336957Abstract: A tray table assembly comprises a table body, at least one arm, and at least one table stop. The at least one arm is pivotally coupled to the table body. The at least one arm is also pivotally coupled to a pivot shaft interior to at least one location where a passenger seat back is pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft. The at least one table stop is fixedly coupled to the pivot shaft adjacent the location where the at least one arm is pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft. The tray table assembly may be coupled to a passenger seat back comprising a recess and may be configured to substantially fit within the recess.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Philippe Roy, Jeffrey P. Wegenka
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Publication number: 20110316311Abstract: Described are seat back assemblies including a seat back with a recess and a bezel assembly having a bezel pivotally coupled to the recess and configured to substantially fit within the recess. Other examples may include a tray table assembly pivotally coupled to a lower section of the seat back. As examples, a protective covering may be positioned between the seat back and the bezel assembly, wherein the protective covering is a full shroud or a partial shroud. The protective covering may be coupled to the seat back via the coupling between the seat back and the bezel assembly without additional fasteners and may also include a shelf positioned below the bezel. Other examples may include an amenity tray positioned adjacent the bezel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: RIK WESTERINK, JEFFREY P. WEGENKA
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Publication number: 20110204683Abstract: A tray table assembly comprises a table body, at least one arm, and at least one table stop. The at least one arm is pivotally coupled to the table body. The at least one arm is also pivotally coupled to a pivot shaft interior to at least one location where a passenger seat back is pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft. The at least one table stop is fixedly coupled to the pivot shaft adjacent the location where the at least one arm is pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft. The tray table assembly may be coupled to a passenger seat back comprising a recess and may be configured to substantially fit within the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Philippe Roy, Jeffrey P. Wegenka
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Publication number: 20110187163Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a seat back assembly comprising a seat back with a recess and a tray table assembly. The table body is configured to substantially fit within the recess. An amenity compartment may also be coupled to the seat back above the tray table assembly and may be configured to also substantially fit within the recess. The amenity compartment may be a bezel or an upper literature pocket. A latching mechanism releasably engages the tray table assembly with the amenity compartment. The amenity compartment may be coupled to the seat back via a hook that engages a slotted bracket on the seat back and projections that engage receptacles on the seat back. A protective covering may be inserted between the seat back and the amenity compartment and coupled to the seat back without additional fasteners. The protective covering may be a full shroud, a partial shroud, or a dress cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLCInventors: RIK WESTERINK, JEFFREY P. WEGENKA, BRAD GRUNWALD, ELIAS CARDOZO
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Publication number: 20110148167Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a seat back pivotally coupled to a seat frame via a pivot shaft, wherein a lower end of the seat back does not extend below the pivot shaft, a seat pan fixedly coupled to the seat frame, at least one quadrant arm fixedly coupled to the seat back and pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft, and a recline lock coupled to the one quadrant arm and the seat frame. The pivot shaft is coupled to the seat frame at a high pivot location, wherein the seat back is configured to pivot adjacent a lumbar region of a passenger's back. The seat pan may optionally include an extension from the seat pan that is configured to couple to the pivot shaft and fill a seat back aperture located between the lower end of the seat back and the seat pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLCInventors: Rik Westerink, Jeffrey P. Wegenka