Abstract: An aircraft cabin equipment system comprises a light fitting for illuminating an aircraft cabin by emitting visible light. The light fitting is configured to broadcast a time signal by modulating an intensity of the emitted visible light. The aircraft cabin equipment system comprises an aircraft cabin device configured to detect visible light emitted by the light fitting and to determine the time signal from the detected visible light.

Abstract: A beverage mixing device is disclosed herein. The beverage mixing device may comprise: a capsule receiver configured to receive a capsule including a pre-mixed composition, the capsule receiver including a first sensor; a carbonation vessel disposed within the housing, the carbonation vessel configured for on-demand carbonation; and a controller in electronic communication with the first sensor, the controller configured to: determine a drink type based on receiving sensor data from the first sensor, and dispense a carbonated water or a non-carbonated water based on the drink type.

Abstract: A low pressure enclosure (LPE) vehicle can include a hull defining a cabin therein. The hull can be configured to travel within a LPE and the cabin can be configured to be pressurized. The LPE vehicle can include a supplemental oxygen system configured to be activated and/or made accessible to one or more occupants within the cabin in a depressurized state such that a cabin pressure is less than a threshold cabin pressure.

Abstract: A wall assembly for providing access to an aircraft passenger suite from an aisle area is disclosed. The wall assembly includes a base. The wall assembly includes a wall operationally coupled to the base and slidable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position, the wall configured to be linearly slidable along a forward direction between the open position and the closed position. The wall assembly includes a dual latch system configured to selectively prevent a movement of the wall absent a simultaneous operation of multiple latches, the dual latch system comprising an upper latch; and a lower latch. The dual latch system configured to allow for the movement of the wall when the dual latch system is in an operated state but not necessarily in the unoperated state.

Abstract: A door assembly for use in an aircraft providing standard and accessible operating modes. The assembly includes a partition wall movable between a first position and a second position, a sliding door including a first door portion and a second door portion, and a latch mechanism operable to couple the first and second door portions. In a first operating mode of the door assembly, the partition wall is maintained in the first position and the sliding door moves to an open state to form a first opening. In a second operating mode of the door assembly, the partition wall is moved from the first position to the second position and the sliding door moves to an open state to form a second opening different from the first opening.

Abstract: A passenger seat row for a vehicle such as a passenger aircraft. The passenger seat row includes at least two passenger seats attached to a common frame. Each of the at least two passenger seats includes a backrest forming a recess on a front of the backrest, a cushion removably disposed in the recess, and a seat pan including a fixed frame and a moving frame movably coupled to the fixed frame. In a taxi, takeoff and landing (TTOL) mode the moving frames are retracted relative to the fixed frames and the cushions are disposed in the recess. In a bed mode the moving frames are extended relative to the fixed frames and the cushions are positioned atop the fixed frames.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (PED) holder for being mounted to a structure such as a passenger seat backrest. In embodiments, the PED holder includes a socket, a hollow partial-cylinder rotatably disposed in the socket, and an adjustable clamp mounted in the hollow partial-cylinder. The hollow partial-cylinder and the socket interact via a guide mechanism configured to control rotation of the hollow partial-cylinder relative to the socket. In embodiments, the adjustable clamp is mounted to a base and includes first and second arms, at least one of which is spring-loaded. In some embodiments, an electromagnetic induction coil may be disposed in the base.

Abstract: A flush valve comprising: a valve housing defining a port; and a valve plate arranged to rotate in a plane, relative to the port, such as to vary a degree of coverage of the port by the valve plate depending on the rotational position of the plate; the flush valve further comprising: a component that rotates with the valve plate; a code formed of gradated markings provided on the component, the gradated markings formed such that a characteristic of the code varies across the component in the rotation direction; and a code reader, fixed relative to the valve housing, and positioned to read the code as it passes the code reader on rotation of the valve plate.

Abstract: A flush valve comprising: a valve housing defining a fluid flow channel between an inlet end and an outlet end; a valve closure member arranged to open and close the fluid flow channel; and a mounting unit attached to the valve housing at a location intermediate the first and second ends to which the valve closure member is mounted; wherein: the valve closure member is an inflatable valve member mounted to the mounting unit such that, when in an inflated state, the valve member extends across the fluid flow channel to prevent flow of fluid past the valve member from the first end to the second end and, when in a deflated state, the valve member does not prevent flow of fluid through the fluid flow channel from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: A system is disclosed herein.

Abstract: An aircraft lavatory is disclosed herein. The aircraft lavatory includes an access door providing access to the aircraft lavatory from at least one of an aisle, a cross aisle, or a passageway of an aircraft, wherein the access door is configured to rotate from a closed position to an open position in a first direction and a moveable wall disposed adjacent the access door, the moveable wall being configured to rotate from a closed position to an open position in a second direction that is opposite the first direction, the moveable wall being configured to receive and secure the access door while the moveable wall is in the closed position, wherein an opening configured to allow ingress of a mobility device into the aircraft lavatory is created in response to the access door being in the open position and the moveable wall being in the open position.

Abstract: An air gasper knob system for an overhead Passenger Service Unit (PSU) includes an annular gasper knob of a UV transparent material. The annular gasper knob defines an air passage therethrough, and extends about the air passage from a first annular end face to a second annular end face. The system also includes a UV illuminator mounted to the gasper knob, oriented to transmit UV illumination through the UV transparent material to sanitize exterior surfaces of the gasper knob. A method of sanitizing an air gasper knob comprises illuminating a gasper knob in an overhead PSU using UV illumination to destroy infectious agents on surfaces of the gasper knob.

Abstract: A quick release system for an interior apparatus is disclosed. The system may include a release assembly including a release handle and release cables. The release handle may pull the release cables when a force is applied. The system may include a latch assembly including latches coupled to the release cables. The latches may include a latch hook positioned in an open position or a closed position. Upon applying the force to the release handle, the latch hook may release the apparatus to cause the apparatus to rotate about an axis. The system may include a locking assembly including a lever and a lock plate. Upon applying the force to the release handle, the lock plate may translate between the locked position and the unlocked position to disengage the lock plate from the tracks to cause the apparatus to translate along the tracks.

Abstract: A locking assembly of a lavatory door in an aircraft, comprising: a locking mechanism; and an occupancy indicator. The occupancy indicator is configured with a display that enables viewing of a status of the lavatory of availability or is occupancy. The position of the locking mechanism and occupancy indicator has been changed from a higher location on the lavatory door that approximates a line-of-sight from a standing position at the lavatory door to a lower location that approximates the line-of-sight from a seated position at the lavatory door. The display of the occupancy indicator is configured with a plurality of display angles to display the status comprising at least a first display angle to allow viewing from the line-of-sight in the standing position and at a second display angle to allow viewing from the line-of-sight in a seated lower position at the lavatory door.

Abstract: A system comprises a door including a latch assembly configured to latch the door to a doorframe in a closed position of the door. An latch actuator is operatively connected to the latch assembly to drive the latch assembly to latch and unlatch the door. A exterior touchless sensor operatively connected to the actuator to cause the actuator to unlatch the latch assembly upon receipt of touchless input from a user.

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 beverage mixing device is disclosed herein. The beverage mixing device may comprise: a capsule receiver configured to receive a capsule including a pre-mixed composition, the capsule receiver including a first sensor; a carbonation vessel disposed within the housing, the carbonation vessel configured for on-demand carbonatation; and a controller in electronic communication with the first sensor, the controller configured to: determine a drink type based on receiving sensor data from the first sensor, and dispense a carbonated water or a non-carbonated water based on the drink type.

Abstract: An aircraft lavatory monument is provided that includes a first lavatory including a first door providing access to the first lavatory from an aisle of an aircraft; a second lavatory proximate the first lavatory, the second lavatory including a second door providing access to the second lavatory from the aisle of the aircraft; and a movable wall disposed between the first lavatory and the second lavatory, the movable wall including a latching mechanism positioned on an exterior edge of the movable wall and accessible from the aisle of the aircraft, where the latching mechanism, responsive to being in a locked position, causes the movable wall to be positioned at a first position separating the first lavatory from the second lavatory and providing privacy therebetween, and where the latching mechanism, responsive to being in an unlocked position, allows the movable wall to collapse thereby forming an enlarged bathroom space.

Abstract: A method is provided for establishing secure network communication for a wireless network module of a battery-free insert. The method includes establishing communication with a low security module of an access point of a secure network, wherein a timestamp is not used to establish the communication with the low security module, obtaining a timestamp from the low security module, discontinuing communication with the low security module, and sending a request to a high security module to establish communication with the high security module of the access point. The request includes the timestamp. Communication is established with the high security module using the timestamp for establishing high security communication with the secure network.

Abstract: An air filter assembly for use in an aircraft galley insert, the assembly comprising a cavity for receiving an air filter cassette in use, and a door for providing or blocking access to said cavity, wherein said door is hinged and comprises a front grill configured for intaking air.