Patents by Inventor Robert W. Trimble
Robert W. Trimble 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: 20230406163Abstract: Described is a seat track stud for attaching a passenger seat to a seat track having a first stud member, a second stud member, and a pin. The first stud member includes a base portion with at least one flanged edge, a first securing portion extending from the base portion and defining a first securing portion opening; and a second securing portion extending from the base portion at a location opposite the first securing portion and defining a second securing portion opening. The second stud member includes a connecting portion that defines a connecting portion opening and that is sized to fit between the first securing portion and the second securing portion. The pin extends through the first securing portion opening, the connecting portion opening, and the second securing portion opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Lakshminarayana Chittineni, Robert W. Trimble, Klay E. Gilbert, Erik Velazco, Shreyas Krishna, Yogesh Khankal
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Patent number: 10464445Abstract: Track fitting assembly having a base frame (12) comprising a pivot shaft (44) arranged so that the pivot shaft substantially aligns with an upper surface of a track when the base frame is coupled to the track and at least one pivotable insert (14) pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Robert W. Trimble, Armando Valdes
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Patent number: 10308362Abstract: Described are tray table assemblies having a table body (114) and a biasing mechanism (144). The table body can be movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The table body in the stowed configuration can be positioned so that at least a portion of the table body can be situated within a cavity (142) defined along a downwardly projecting lip (140). The table body in the deployed configuration can extend transverse to the orientation of the table in the stowed configuration. The biasing mechanism can bias the table body into the cavity in the stowed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventor: Robert W. Trimble
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Publication number: 20170355465Abstract: Described are tray table assemblies having a table body (114) and a biasing mechanism (144). The table body can be movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The table body in the stowed configuration can be positioned so that at least a portion of the table body can be situated within a cavity (142) defined along a downwardly projecting lip (140). The table body in the deployed configuration can extend transverse to the orientation of the table in the stowed configuration. The biasing mechanism can bias the table body into the cavity in the stowed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventor: Robert W. Trimble
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Patent number: 9656752Abstract: A safety belt (104) is secured to a seat structure (102) using movable anchor points (114, 116, 406). In an embodiment, a y-belt (104) is attached to left and right pivotable anchor plates (110). The anchor plates (110) pivot when a load is applied to the safety belt (104), thus allowing the anchor points to self-align to maintain an equal amount of tension across the lower and higher portion of the seat belt. In a different embodiment, a 2-point safety belt (708) is attached to slidable anchors (406) that move within channels (404) in response to load applied to the safety belt, allowing the anchor points to self-align to maintain proper tension and positioning of the safety belt (708).Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Armando Valdes, Aamir Jafri, Robert W. Trimble
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Publication number: 20160137302Abstract: A safety belt (104) is secured to a seat structure (102) using movable anchor points (114, 116, 406). In an embodiment, a y-belt (104) is attached to left and right pivotable anchor plates (110). The anchor plates (110) pivot when a load is applied to the safety belt (104), thus allowing the anchor points to self-align to maintain an equal amount of tension across the lower and higher portion of the seat belt. In a different embodiment, a 2-point safety belt (708) is attached to slidable anchors (406) that move within channels (404) in response to load applied to the safety belt, allowing the anchor points to self-align to maintain proper tension and positioning of the safety belt (708).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Armando Valdes, Aamir Jafri, Robert W. Trimble
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Publication number: 20160107542Abstract: Track fitting assembly having a base frame (12) comprising a pivot shaft (44) arranged so that the pivot shaft substantially aligns with an upper surface of a track when the base frame is coupled to the track and at least one pivotable insert (14) pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Robert W. Trimble, Armando Valdes
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Patent number: 8944461Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20140077478Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: ZODIAC SEATS FRANCEInventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Patent number: 8616637Abstract: Described are seat support assemblies comprising at least one of a pitch reducer assembly, a fitting assembly, an energy absorption assembly, and an integrated leg assembly. The pitch reducer assembly may include a pitch reducer housing, at least one pitch riser, and at least one pitch stop. The integrated leg assembly may include a forward leg and an aft leg, where the forward leg is coupled to the pitch reducer assembly. The fitting assembly may include a pair of forward housing mating components and a pair of aft housing mating components, where the pairs of mating components are coupled to the forward and aft legs, respectively. The energy absorption assembly may include a tubular member, a die slidingly coupled to the tubular member, and a die holder coupled to the die, wherein the die holder has a hemispherical outer surface that is configured to pivotally mate with a passenger seat housing and rotate about an arc of rotation relative to the tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Robert W. Trimble, Rakibul Islam
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Patent number: 8556291Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Patent number: 8528932Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system formed from non-traditional or asymmetric airbag shapes that deflect a vehicle occupant away from an interior vehicle structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Rakibul Islam, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Patent number: 8517464Abstract: Described are tray table stop assemblies comprising a housing comprising at least one deployment track, a force-receiving mechanism comprising at least one protuberance, wherein the at least one protuberance is slidingly coupled to the at least one deployment track, and a biasing mechanism positioned between the force-receiving mechanism and the housing. In some embodiments, the tray table stop assembly is coupled to a passenger seat assembly adjacent a tray table assembly having at least one arm. In these versions, the arm of the tray table assembly is positioned to apply pressure to the force-receiving mechanism when the tray table assembly travels between a stowed position and a deployed position. When the tray table assembly moves forward beyond the stowed position, the force-receiving mechanism is positioned within the travel path of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Macario Ruiz, Robert W. Trimble, Girish Malligere
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Publication number: 20130026803Abstract: Described are airbag modules for a passenger seat having a seat back, a container coupled to the seat back, wherein the container includes at least one airbag, and a structure positioned aft of the seat back, wherein the structure includes a recess configured to receive the at least one airbag in a deployed state. In certain examples, the container also has a cover with a breakable line, and the structure also has a breakable area positioned aft of the recess, wherein the breakable line is configured to form an opening in the cover and the breakable area is configured to form an opening in the aft surface when a force is applied by the at least one airbag in a deployed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, ROBERT W. TRIMBLE, RAUL DANIEL FLORES AGUIRRE, FREDERIC QUATANENS, JEREMY CAILLETEAU, JEREMY GAUDIN, VIRGILE MARTINEZ, JEAN-MARC OBADIA
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Publication number: 20130015686Abstract: Described are active seat backs for a passenger seat having a seat back with a pivot location, at least one active system coupled to the pivot location, and at least one sensing circuit electrically connected to the at least one active system. The at least one sensing circuit comprises integrated logic to monitor for crash scenarios and to transmit a signal to the at least one active system when such a scenario is detected. The passenger seat back may be rotated aft when the at least one active system receives the signal from the at least one sensing circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20130015642Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a bonnet airbag system that is configured to deploy in a forward manner from a back portion of a seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, ROBERT W. TRIMBLE, RAUL DANIEL FLORES AGUIRRE, FREDERIC QUATANENS, JEREMY CAILLETEAU, JEREMY GAUDIN, VIRGILE MARTINEZ, JEAN-MARC OBADIA
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Publication number: 20130009430Abstract: Described are energy absorbers for a structure within a vehicle cabin having at least one airbag, an inflator, a control module, and an outer surface positioned adjacent the airbag. The outer surface may include a plurality of mechanical energy absorbers positioned adjacent the airbag and coupled to the outer surface, wherein the outer surface comprises a surface area that is greater than an inflated surface area of the airbag. The outer surface may also include a breakable area positioned adjacent the airbag, wherein the breakable area has a weaker coupling to the outer surface on at least a first side and a stronger coupling to the outer surface on at least a second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: Rakibul ISLAM, Robert W. TRIMBLE, Raul Daniel Flores AGUIRRE, Frederic QUATANENS, Jeremy CAILLETEAU, Jeremy GAUDIN, Virgile MARTINEZ, Jean-Marc OBADIA
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Publication number: 20130009009Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Vergile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20130009389Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system formed from non-traditional or asymmetric airbag shapes that deflect a vehicle occupant away from an interior vehicle structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20110277672Abstract: Described are tray table stop assemblies comprising a housing comprising at least one deployment track, a force-receiving mechanism comprising at least one protuberance, wherein the at least one protuberance is slidingly coupled to the at least one deployment track, and a biasing mechanism positioned between the force-receiving mechanism and the housing. In some embodiments, the tray table stop assembly is coupled to a passenger seat assembly adjacent a tray table assembly having at least one arm. In these versions, the arm of the tray table assembly is positioned to apply pressure to the force-receiving mechanism when the tray table assembly travels between a stowed position and a deployed position. When the tray table assembly moves forward beyond the stowed position, the force-receiving mechanism is positioned within the travel path of the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLCInventors: Macario Ruiz, Robert W. Trimble, Girish Malligere