Patents Assigned to DeCrane Aircraft Seating Company, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7383778
    Abstract: A table deployment mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, the table deployment mechanism utilizes vertical slides in conjunction with scissor members and a gas spring coupled to the scissor members in order to facilitate movement of the deployment mechanism between a retracted position and a deployed position despite any stresses which may be imparted to the deployment mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: DeCrane Aircraft Seating Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter R. Dettmers
  • Patent number: 6938957
    Abstract: A braking mechanism to control rotational movement of a seat is disclosed. The braking mechanism may comprise a circular member (e.g., a disc or ring) that is coupled to a base assembly and a caliper, coupled to a seat assembly, to engage the circular member. In a biased position, a braking element of the caliper applies a braking force to the circular member. A user can reduce the braking force by increasing the tension on a cable coupled to the caliper. Once the braking force is sufficiently reduced, the user may rotate the seat until the desired rotational orientation is attained. Upon release of the cable, the braking mechanism re-engages to prevent further rotational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: DeCrane Aircraft Seating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: George T. Beatty, Nathan A. Hemmer, John H. Traube, Carl R. Hutchison
  • Patent number: 6520091
    Abstract: A table deployment mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, the table deployment mechanism utilizes vertical slides in conjunction with scissor members and a gas spring coupled to the scissor members in order to facilitate movement of the deployment mechanism between a retracted position and a deployed position despite any stresses which may be imparted to the deployment mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: DeCrane Aircraft Seating Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter R. Dettmers