Abstract: An oxygen mask is disclosed herein. The oxygen mask includes a first flexible material having a first surface and a second surface, a first spring disposed circumferentially around the first flexible material, the first spring providing structural support to the oxygen mask along a first plane, wherein the first flexible material and the first spring define an interior of the oxygen mask, an air valve configured to allow air to pass from the interior of the oxygen mask to an exterior of the oxygen mask, an air hose coupled to the oxygen mask and configured to allow an air flow into the oxygen mask, and a strap coupled to the first flexible material and the first spring, wherein the strap is configured to pull the first flexible material and the first spring to conform to a 3D surface.

Abstract: A biocidal composite wall or surface fabric installable within an aircraft cabin or other vehicle interior space includes a flexible woven layer. The woven layer is treated on its outer surface with a biocidal polymer coating. For example, the polymer coating may incorporate biocidal microcapsules or nanocapsules configured for controlled release of biocidal compounds in response to physical contact or other stimuli. The released biocidal compounds compromise or kill microbial compounds deposited on the outer surface, e.g., via physical contact by passengers or crewmembers. The woven layer includes additional biocidal molecules incorporated into its fibers and strands, the biocidal molecules capable of biocidal action in response to contact with the fabric.

Abstract: A method and system may include commanding, by a processor, a lighting system to generate a desired melanopic effect in accordance with a spectral weighting mode. To determine, by the processor, the spectral weighting mode based on an algorithm that compares a part of a spectrum for an amount of melanopic lumen to a melanopic sensitivity curve to generate a result comprising a melanopic ratio. In response to the result comprising the melanopic ratio, to by determine by the processor a visual brightness by calculations using an algorithmic solution based on the melanopic ratio multiplied by an amount of color temperature generating the visual brightness in accordance with the spectral weighting mode of the desired melanopic effect.

Abstract: A passenger seat including a sleep support system attached to a backrest of the seat and including first and second support arms pivotally attached to respective first and second sides of the backrest configured to deploy forward. A pillow assembly attaches to the deployed first and second support arms and a tubular cover is positioned surrounding at least a portion of the pillow assembly. In use, a seated passenger deploys the arms forward, attaches the covered pillow assembly, and leans forward against the pillow to assume a comfortable sleeping position.

Abstract: A method is disclosed herein, including detecting, by a processor, a signal received from a camera, the signal including an image. The method further includes processing, by the processor, the received signal to identify an image included in the signal and determining, by the processor, that the signal includes a discreet message, the discreet message is embedded within an image. The method further includes decrypting, by the processor, the discreet message embedded within the signal and sending, by the processor, the decrypted message to be displayed.

Abstract: A seat bottom assembly including a first frame subassembly and a second frame subassembly supported by and rotatably coupled to the first frame subassembly about a rotation axis, the second frame subassembly configured to rotate about the rotation axis between a first position and a second position. A fabric diaphragm has a fore end connected to the second frame subassembly and an aft end connected to the first frame subassembly. The rotation axis is positioned forward of the connection of the aft end of the fabric diaphragm to the first frame subassembly, such that when the second frame subassembly is in the first position the fabric diaphragm is stretched, and when the second frame subassembly is in the second position the fabric diaphragm is relaxed. In use, the first position may correspond to sitting and the second position may correspond to under seat access.

Abstract: There is provided herein an aircraft galley container including a door, a latch mechanism, and a lock. The latch mechanism is positionable in a latched position preventing opening of the door and an unlatched position permitting opening of the door. The latch mechanism includes a handle, a pair of rods and a rotatable plate. The rotatable plate is coupled to the handle and configured to be rotated by the handle and to convert rotational movement of the handle to linear movement of the pair of rods to place the latch mechanism in the latched and unlatched positions. The lock is configured to selectively prevent the rotatable plate from rotation to maintain the latch mechanism in the latched position.

Abstract: A toilet exhaust system for use with a toilet bowl, the exhaust system comprising: a motion sensor configured to detect motion and to generate an output signal on detection of motion; a ventilator in communication with the motion sensor and arranged to be activated in response to receiving the output signal from the motion sensor; an exhaust pipe having a first end which, in use, opens into the toilet bowl and a second end via which air is exhauster, and wherein the ventilator is positioned in the exhaust pipe between the first and the second end so as to cause air to flow out of the first end into the toilet bowl, in use, and to draw air from the toilet bowl to the second end.

Abstract: A capsule for use in a water cleansing system is described herein comprising: a microfiltration membrane and a filter screen. The water cleansing system may be a lavatory system in an aircraft.

Abstract: A spacing device for separating an electrical cable from an aircraft galley surface which includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a distal end for attaching to the electrical cable, and a proximal end for connecting to the lower portion. The lower portion includes a distal end for attaching to the aircraft galley surface, and a proximal end for connecting to the proximal end of the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion are slidably connected to each other to adjust the length of the spacing device between multiple discrete lengths, and further include complementary engaging features arranged to hold the spacing device at a selected length. The complementary engaging features extend along only one side of the upper portion and the lower portion.

Abstract: An aircraft galley fitting assembly for attaching an aircraft galley structure to an aircraft structure, the fitting assembly comprising: a fitting panel arranged to be fixed to the aircraft structure and the aircraft galley structure; and a damping panel configured to be located between the fitting panel and the aircraft galley structure when assembled, wherein the damping panel comprises a plurality of convex protrusions extending from a first side of the damping panel.

Abstract: There is provided a beverage container for an aircraft galley. The beverage container receivable within a beverage maker of the aircraft galley to receive a beverage therefrom. The beverage container comprising a cavity for receiving and storing the beverage, a sensor positioned within the cavity, the sensor configured to measure a property of the beverage within the cavity, and a container communication module coupled to the controller, the container communication module configured to transmit data relating to the property to the beverage maker.

Abstract: An aircraft wall assembly comprises a panel comprising a ballistic protection layer configured to deform to absorb energy during a projectile impact; and a barrier, wherein the ballistic protection layer comprises a constrained portion, wherein deformation of the ballistic protection layer is constrained at the constrained portion such that the energy absorbed by the constrained portion during the projectile impact is reduced; wherein the barrier is configured to deflect projectile material that passes through the constrained portion of the panel during the projectile impact.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for quantifying the cleanability of a surface of an article, for instance an aircraft interior component. In embodiments, a solution containing an artificial “dirt” is introduced to a surface under test to simulate a sullied condition. The sullied surface is subjected to at least one cleaning process. Obtained reference and post-cleaning light measurements are compared to determine a measurement difference corresponding to a cleanability of the surface and/or effectiveness of the at least one cleaning process. In embodiments, the measurement difference is assigned a cleanability score for at least one of determining a passing or failing cleanability, modifying the cleaning process, indicating the need for a second or subsequent cleaning, modifying the barrier coating formulation, redesigning the article, etc.

Abstract: A tray table for an aircraft and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The tray table comprises a base portion, a first tray table portion, and a second tray table portion. A first flexural hinge pivots the first tray table portion relative to the base portion. A second flexural hinge pivots the second tray table portion relative to the first tray table portion. The first flexural hinge and the second flexural hinge comprise flexural members which are pliable to enable the respective flexural hinge to pivot. The base portion, the first surface portion, the first flexural hinge, the second surface portion, and the second flexural hinge are integrally formed to provide a unitary tray table construction.

Abstract: A row of passenger seats convertible to a bed. The row includes a frame assembly supporting a plurality of laterally adjacent passenger seats. In embodiments, each seat includes a backrest having a first portion and a second portion movable relative to the first portion, a seat pan movable between a first position for seating and a second position for sleeping, and at least one link connecting the second portion of the backrest to the seat pan such that the second portion of the backrest tracks with the seat pan. In use, the second portion of the backrest resides in a plane of the backrest when the seat pan is in the first position, and resides in a plane of the seat pan when the seat pan is in the second position. In embodiments, the row provides a provision for sleeping in an economy class cabin of an airliner when occupancy permits seat row conversion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments of intelligent cabin management systems and methods. In embodiments, a system includes video cameras for capturing live video streams, an enhancement module for enhancing the live video stream, at least one analytics module for analyzing the enhanced video stream to generate analytics data, and a reporting system for reporting the generated data to at least one of avionics system, crew system and maintenance crew system. The at least one analytics module includes models trained to identify features and reconcile the same against known parameters to determine at least one of compliance and damage. In use, the system alerts crews to issues requiring correction or attention to ensure efficient cabin management.

Abstract: An actuator control system for an assembly including moveable components such as a passenger seat. The system includes a first motor having a first rotating shaft, a second motor having a second rotating shaft, and a plurality of gear assemblies including a gear disposed between the shafts. A controller operates to move each gear independently between a neutral position and a rotationally engaged position with one of the rotating shafts. Each gear is coupled to a flexible shaft rotationally coupled to an actuator for moving the moveable component. In use, a singular controller and the two motors control N number of actuators.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a seat layout for business class in an aircraft. The layout includes a first row of seats that are angled toward a centerline, and a second row positioned directly behind the first row of seats, the second row including seats that are laterally adjacent and parallel to the centerline. Each seat includes a console positioned to one side of the respective seat, wherein the consoles of the first row form footwells for the seats of the second row. The seats in the second row are grouped to form a sharable space for passengers traveling together. The disclosure further provides a seat layout for a widebody aircraft including a sharable space positioned at the aft end of the center column.