Abstract: A universal communication device is disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the universal communication device comprises: a first fiber connector including a first positive analog input port and a first negative analog input port; a second fiber connector including a second positive analog input port and a second negative analog input port; a serial peripheral interface (SPI) port; an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) port; a first output port; and a controller in electrical communication with the first fiber connector, the second fiber connector, the SPI port, the I2C port, and the first output port.

Abstract: A central cabin control system comprises a central controller in operable communication with various sub-systems in an aircraft cabin. The central controller is configured to provide data of various systems to crew members and/or facilitate interactions with various passengers. The central controller is configured for operable communication with each controller disposed in the aircraft cabin.

Abstract: An aircraft oven is provided that includes an inner cavity configured to receive at least one hazardous item, an oven door. When the oven door is closed, the aircraft oven is configured to switch from a normal operation mode to a safety operation mode, in use.

Abstract: A method is disclosed herein. The method includes sending a first signal to a first emitter in an aircraft lavatory to activate the first emitter, the first emitter illuminating an object with infrared light, receiving a second signal from a first sensor in the aircraft lavatory, the second signal providing an indication of motion of the object based on a first reflection from the object, receiving a third signal from a second sensor in the aircraft lavatory, the third signal providing an indication of motion of the object based on a second reflection from the object, determining that the object is moving in a vertical direction based on the second signal and the third signal, and activating an actuator in response to the determining that the object is moving in the vertical direction, the actuator coupled to a waste bin flap that opens into a wall of the aircraft lavatory.

Abstract: A movable area partition is disclosed herein. The movable area partition includes a bottom pivot point, a top pivot point, a first panel having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the first panel pivotably coupled to the bottom pivot point, and a second panel having a first end an opposing second end, the first end of the second panel rotatably coupled to the second end of the first panel and the second end of the second panel pivotably coupled to the top pivot point.

Abstract: A system for improving an appearance of light from an excimer lamp includes the excimer lamp configured to output excimer light that includes ultraviolet light having an ultraviolet wavelength and visible light having a first visible wavelength or spectra. The system further includes at least one additional light source configured to be packaged with the excimer lamp and to output additional light having a second visible wavelength or spectra. The system further includes a cover that is at least one of transparent or translucent to the ultraviolet wavelength and having a surface pattern that causes the excimer light to blend with the additional light.

Abstract: An appliance comprising a door configured to enclose a cooking or chilling space, a filter slot positioned above the door configured to accept a filter for filtering odors and particles, and a control panel for controlling the appliance positioned above the door.

Abstract: A rinse device comprising rinse device comprising a housing, and where in the housing there is provided: a rinse fluid dispensing mechanism configured to eject a rinse fluid from the housing into a volume surrounding the housing; and a pressure generating mechanism configured to generate pressure waves in the volume.

Abstract: A froth heater can include an outer case defining an inner cavity, an inlet in fluid communication with the inner cavity, and an outlet in fluid communication with the inner cavity. The froth heater can include a heater core inserted into inner cavity and configured to form a flow path between an inner wall of the outer case and the heater core between the inlet and the outlet. The heater core can include a core cavity configured to receive a heater therein to heat the heater core.

Abstract: A human interface for a urinary relief system is disclosed herein. The human interface includes a body including a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side, and a second side, a fluid cavity defined by the bottom, the front, the back, the first side, and the second side, the fluid cavity open through an opening in the top of the body, and an outlet extending from the fluid cavity and through the bottom, the outlet located near the back and centered between the first side and the second side.

Abstract: A leg restraint system for a side facing seat provided in an aircraft or other conveyance. The system includes a leg restraining device including a panel configured to deploy along a deployment path when a sensed condition is met, a sensor configured to monitor the deployment path, and an indicator configured to indicate information regarding the monitored deployment path. A controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and indicator receives information and instructs the indicator to indicate a compliance status of the leg restraining device. In embodiments, an object positioned in the deployment path of the leg restraining device causes a noncompliant status to be indicated to a seated occupant thereby causing corrective action to be taken such that the leg restraining device can be operated as intended.

Abstract: A control unit for a urinary relief system is disclosed herein. The control unit includes a pressure regulator having a high pressure inlet and a reduced pressure outlet, the high pressure inlet having a first air pressure, and the reduced pressure outlet having a second air pressure, an ejector having an pressurized air input, an vacuum port, and an air output, the pressurized air input of the ejector coupled to the reduced pressure outlet of the pressure regulator and the vacuum port connected to a storage device, an ejector head housing the pressure regulator and the ejector, and a pressurized gas source coupled to the high pressure inlet of the pressure regulator, the pressurized gas source providing an air flow having the first air pressure.

Abstract: An aircraft lavatory trash compactor includes a water source, a valve actuator connected to the water source, a trash can disposed below the valve actuator, and a controller configured to activate the valve actuator to spray water into the trash can. A processor can receive a signal indicating a level of trash in a trash can. The processor can determine the level of trash in the trash can in response to receiving the signal. The processor can determine that the level of trash is above a threshold. The processor can activate a water valve in response to the determination that the level of trash is above the threshold.

Abstract: A storage unit for a urinary relief system is disclosed herein. The storage unit includes a body, an inlet port coupled to the body, an outlet port coupled to the body, a first porous layer disposed within the body and adjacent the inlet port, an absorbent layer disposed within the body and adjacent the first porous layer, and a second porous layer disposed within the body and adjacent the absorbent layer and the outlet port.

Abstract: A valve heater comprising a sheet into which is integrated one or more heating elements, the sheet being shaped to be located within a valve housing. The valve may be a ball valve comprising a valve housing defining a flow conduit between an inlet and an outlet and a ball element rotatably positioned in the housing, the ball element defining a channel therethrough to form a fluid flow path through the valve in a valve open position when the channel is aligned with the flow conduit, and a valve heater located on an inner surface of the ball element that defines the channel.

Abstract: An infant mask adapter for an emergency oxygen mask system is provided. The infant mask adapter includes a body extending between a base end and a face end, the body defining a cavity therewithin and open through the face end and the base end, a coupling portion proximate the base end, a shoulder portion between the coupling portion and the face end, and a bell mouth portion extending from the shoulder portion to the face end.

Abstract: A locking system for an overhead stowage bin may comprise a latch and an electromechanical actuator configured to actuate the latch. A bin controller may be electrically coupled to the electromechanical actuator. A passenger input and a master controller may be in operable communication with the bin controller.

Abstract: A seal for a cavity plate in a microwave oven is described herein. The seal includes a seal body having an outward sealing surface defined around a seal perimeter. The outward sealing surface is configured to seal against inward facing walls of a microwave oven. The seal body also includes an inward sealing surface spaced inward from the outward facing surface. The inward sealing surface is configured to seal against an outer edge of a cavity plate. The seal further includes a plurality of seal supports extending from the seal body on a cavity side of the seal body for maintaining cavity spacing between a bottom microwave oven surface and the seal body.

Abstract: A system for alerting a passenger is disclosed. The system includes an aircraft seat including a haptic mechanism, the haptic mechanism configured to be selectively activated. The system includes one or more buttons operationally coupled to the haptic mechanism. The one or more buttons are configured to be selectively operated. The one or more buttons are further configured to activate the haptic mechanism based on an operation of at least one of the one or more buttons.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a system includes, an environmental control system (ECS) having a plurality of ducts configured to convey a flow of air into an interior space through the plurality of ducts, a plurality of valves disposed in the plurality of ducts to control the flow of air through a respective duct into the interior space, an overhead bin mounted in the interior space below the plurality of ducts relative to the direction of airflow, and a diffuser disposed at an outlet of the plurality of duct configured to induce the airflow to flow along a convex outer surface of the overhead bin.