Patents by Inventor Romain Ducos

Romain Ducos 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: 20240067341
    Abstract: A vehicle lavatory monument assembly that includes an enclosure having a plurality of walls that cooperate to define a lavatory interior, an entry door, and a toilet positioned in the lavatory interior. The enclosure includes an inlet and the toilet includes an outlet. An air replenishment system is configured to move a first volume of air from the lavatory interior and through the outlet and a second volume of air through the inlet an into the lavatory interior to replenish the air in the lavatory interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Ron Verweij, Romain Ducos, Thomas Marino, Dale Doddington
  • Publication number: 20230398246
    Abstract: A vehicle lavatory monument assembly that includes an enclosure having a plurality of walls that cooperate to define a lavatory interior, an entry door positioned on one of the plurality of walls, and a UV sanitization system that includes a first light module positioned in the lavatory interior. The first light module includes an ultraviolet light source that emits ultraviolet light rays and a lens member. The UV sanitization system also includes a first reflective surface having a reflective coating thereon, a first direct surface to be sanitized, and a first indirect surface to be sanitized. The lens member is configured to direct ultraviolet light rays to the first direct surface to be sanitized and to direct ultraviolet light rays to the first reflective surface. The first reflective surface is angled to direct ultraviolet light rays to the first indirect surface to be sanitized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Tyler Smithson, James Del Pinto, Marie De La Cruz, Ron Verweij, Romain Ducos
  • Patent number: 11420745
    Abstract: An oxygen mask container assembly that includes a container that defines a container interior and includes a container opening, an oxygen mask assembly disposed in the container interior, a mask ejector in operative communication with the mask assembly, a cover assembly that is movable between a closed position where the cover assembly covers the container opening and an open position where the mask can be ejected through the container opening and from the container interior, and a latch assembly. The oxygen mask assembly includes a mask and a lanyard. The cover assembly includes a light assembly therein that is configured to shine light below the cover assembly. The latch assembly is configured to move the cover assembly between the closed position and the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: AVOX SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Romain Ducos
  • Patent number: 11145015
    Abstract: An overhead storage bin that includes a housing that defines a bin interior, a bucket or a door that is movable with respect to the housing between an open and a closed position, a projector positioned in or on the housing, and a display member positioned on the housing, wherein the projector is configured to project information onto the display member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: SAFRAN CABIN INC.
    Inventors: Scott Savian, Romain Ducos
  • Patent number: 11068806
    Abstract: An overhead storage bin display system that includes an overhead storage bin defining a bin interior and a display member associated with the overhead storage bin. The display member is configured to display passenger related information within at least first and second passenger sections. The passenger related information displayed in the first passenger section includes first passenger identifying information and the passenger related information displayed in the second passenger section includes second passenger identifying information. The first passenger identifying information includes at least one of a seat number associated with a first passenger and a name associated with the first passenger. The second passenger identifying information includes at least one of a seat number associated with a second passenger and a name associated with the second passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: SAFRAN CABIN INC.
    Inventors: Scott Savian, Romain Ducos
  • Patent number: 10913539
    Abstract: A fragrance dispensing system for an aircraft that includes a fuselage defining a cabin interior and an environmental control system (ECS). The ECS includes a source of air that moves air between the source of air and the cabin interior along an airflow path, a mixer unit in airflow communication with the source of air and positioned downstream from the source of air in the airflow path, at least a first air duct positioned in the airflow path between the mixer unit and the cabin interior, and a fragrance dispensing unit positioned between the air source and the cabin interior along the airflow path. The fragrance dispensing unit is configured to dispense at least a first fragrance into the airflow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: SAFRAN CABIN INC.
    Inventors: Emmanuel Fantuzzi, Ricardo Padilla, Jr., Romain Ducos, Ritu Raj Kamal, Salar Atabaki
  • Publication number: 20190325356
    Abstract: An overhead storage bin display system that includes an overhead storage bin defining a bin interior and a display member associated with the overhead storage bin. The display member is configured to display passenger related information within at least first and second passenger sections. The passenger related information displayed in the first passenger section includes first passenger identifying information and the passenger related information displayed in the second passenger section includes second passenger identifying information. The first passenger identifying information includes at least one of a seat number associated with a first passenger and a name associated with the first passenger. The second passenger identifying information includes at least one of a seat number associated with a second passenger and a name associated with the second passenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Savian, Romain Ducos
  • Publication number: 20190325538
    Abstract: An overhead storage bin that includes a housing that defines a bin interior, a bucket or a door that is movable with respect to the housing between an open and a closed position, a projector positioned in or on the housing, and a display member positioned on the housing, wherein the projector is configured to project information onto the display member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Savian, Romain Ducos
  • Publication number: 20190263527
    Abstract: A fragrance dispensing system for an aircraft that includes a fuselage defining a cabin interior and an environmental control system (ECS). The ECS includes a source of air that moves air between the source of air and the cabin interior along an airflow path, a mixer unit in airflow communication with the source of air and positioned downstream from the source of air in the airflow path, at least a first air duct positioned in the airflow path between the mixer unit and the cabin interior, and a fragrance dispensing unit positioned between the air source and the cabin interior along the airflow path. The fragrance dispensing unit is configured to dispense at least a first fragrance into the airflow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Emmanuel Fantuzzi, Ricardo Padilla, JR., Romain Ducos, Ritu Raj Kamal, Salar Atabaki
  • Publication number: 20190248494
    Abstract: An oxygen mask container assembly that includes a container that defines a container interior and includes a container opening, an oxygen mask assembly disposed in the container interior, a mask ejector in operative communication with the mask assembly, a cover assembly that is movable between a closed position where the cover assembly covers the container opening and an open position where the mask can be ejected through the container opening and from the container interior, and a latch assembly. The oxygen mask assembly includes a mask and a lanyard. The cover assembly includes a light assembly therein that is configured to shine light below the cover assembly. The latch assembly is configured to move the cover assembly between the closed position and the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Romain Ducos
  • Patent number: 10287021
    Abstract: A fragrance dispensing system for an aircraft that includes a fuselage defining a cabin interior and an environmental control system (ECS). The ECS includes a source of air that moves air between the source of air and the cabin interior along an airflow path, a mixer unit in airflow communication with the source of air and positioned downstream from the source of air in the airflow path, at least a first air duct positioned in the airflow path between the mixer unit and the cabin interior, and a fragrance dispensing unit positioned between the air source and the cabin interior along the airflow path. The fragrance dispensing unit is configured to dispense at least a first fragrance into the airflow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: C&D ZODIAC, INC.
    Inventors: Emmanuel Fantuzzi, Ricardo Padilla, Jr., Romain Ducos, Ritu Raj Kamal, Salar Atabaki
  • Patent number: 9808550
    Abstract: A scent delivery assembly that includes a main body portion that defines an interior and includes at least one intake opening and at least one outlet opening, an airflow path that is defined between the intake opening and the outlet opening, a fan positioned along the airflow path, and at least a first cartridge positioned along the airflow path. The first cartridge includes a first cover that is movable between a closed position and an open position and a scent assembly. The scent assembly is not in flow communication with the airflow path when the first cover is in the closed position, and the scent assembly is in flow communication with the airflow path when the first cover is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: PACIFIC PRECISION PRODUCTS MFG.
    Inventors: Emmanuel Fantuzzi, Ricardo Padilla, Jr., Loong Sang Yong, Ritu Raj Kamal, Dillon Connolly, Romain Ducos
  • Patent number: 9770610
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen device for passenger of an aircraft, including a chemical oxygen generator including a chemical oxygen source and an activation unit for initiating a chemical reaction of the chemical oxygen source producing oxygen, at least two oxygen masks each connected with the chemical oxygen generator for receiving an oxygen fluid flow from the chemical oxygen generator after the activation unit has initiated the chemical reaction, and a mechanical activation assembly for activating the activation unit. The activation unit is activated by a mechanical force exerted onto an activation element of the activation unit and the mechanical activation assembly includes for each of the at least two oxygen masks a first mechanical connection from the activation element to a fixation element releasably mounted to the emergency oxygen device and a second mechanical connection from the fixation element to the oxygen mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Marco Hollm, Günter Boomgaarden, Romain Ducos, Rüdiger Meckes
  • Publication number: 20170253338
    Abstract: A fragrance dispensing system for an aircraft that includes a fuselage defining a cabin interior and an environmental control system (ECS). The ECS includes a source of air that moves air between the source of air and the cabin interior along an airflow path, a mixer unit in airflow communication with the source of air and positioned downstream from the source of air in the airflow path, at least a first air duct positioned in the airflow path between the mixer unit and the cabin interior, and a fragrance dispensing unit positioned between the air source and the cabin interior along the airflow path. The fragrance dispensing unit is configured to dispense at least a first fragrance into the airflow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Emmanuel Fantuzzi, Ricardo Padilla, JR., Romain Ducos, Ritu Raj Kamal, Salar Atabaki
  • Patent number: 9656106
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen supply device for aircraft inhabitants, comprising a container, wherein an oxygen mask is positioned inside said container, a releasable cover and a latch mechanism comprising a latch locking said cover lid. According to the invention said latch mechanism comprises a permanent magnet interacting with a magnetisable element an exerting a magnetic holding force onto said magnetisable element to hold said latch in a locking position, wherein a solenoid is positioned adjacent to the permanent magnet, said solenoid being connected to a control unit said control unit being adapted to receive an opening signal and to provide a current flowing through said solenoid in response to such opening signal, wherein said solenoid is arranged and dimensioned such that the current flowing through said solenoid reduces said magnetic holding force to such a level that the latch is released in a n unlocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Marco Hollm, Hasso Weinmann, Andreas Westphal, Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Frederik Hoffmann, Romain Ducos, Günter Boomgaarden, Benjamin Fleczok
  • Publication number: 20160263265
    Abstract: A scent delivery assembly that includes a main body portion that defines an interior and includes at least one intake opening and at least one outlet opening, an airflow path that is defined between the intake opening and the outlet opening, a fan positioned along the airflow path, and at least a first cartridge positioned along the airflow path. The first cartridge includes a first cover that is movable between a closed position and an open position and a scent assembly. The scent assembly is not in flow communication with the airflow path when the first cover is in the closed position, and the scent assembly is in flow communication with the airflow path when the first cover is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Emmanuel FANTUZZI, Ricardo Padilla, JR., Loong Sang Yong, Ritu Raj Kamal, Dillon Connolly, Romain Ducos
  • Publication number: 20150000668
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen supply device for aircraft inhabitants, comprising a container, wherein an oxygen mask is positioned inside said container, a releasable cover and a latch mechanism comprising a latch locking said cover lid. According to the invention said latch mechanism comprises a permanent magnet interacting with a magnetisable element an exerting a magnetic holding force onto said magnetisable element to hold said latch in a locking position, wherein a solenoid is positioned adjacent to the permanent magnet, said solenoid being connected to a control unit said control unit being adapted to receive an opening signal and to provide a current flowing through said solenoid in response to such opening signal, wherein said solenoid is arranged and dimensioned such that the current flowing through said solenoid reduces said magnetic holding force to such a level that the latch is released in a n unlocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Marco Hollm, Hasso Weinmann, Andreas Westphal, Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Frederik Hoffman, Romain Ducos, Günter Boomgaarden, Benjamin Fleczok
  • Publication number: 20140000595
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen device for passenger of an aircraft, comprising a chemical oxygen generator including a chemical oxygen source and an activation unit for initiating a chemical reaction of said chemical oxygen source producing oxygen, at least two oxygen masks each connected with the chemical oxygen generator for receiving an oxygen fluid flow from said chemical oxygen generator after said activation unit has initiated the chemical reaction, a mechanical activation assembly for activating the activation unit. According to the invention the activation unit is activated by a mechanical force exerted onto an activation element of the activation unit and the mechanical activation assembly comprises for each of the said at least two oxygen masks a first mechanical connection from the activation element to a fixation element releasably mounted to said emergency oxygen device and a second mechanical connection from said fixation element to said oxygen mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Marco Hollm, Günter Boomgaarden, Romain Ducos, Rüdiger Meckes
  • Patent number: D819191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: PACIFIC PRECISION PRODUCTS MFG.
    Inventors: Salar Atabaki, Ricardo Padilla, Romain Ducos