Patents Assigned to Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.
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Patent number: 11167926Abstract: A retainment assembly that includes a proximal retainer member that is movable between a first retracted position, a second retracted position and a deployed position, a distal retainer member that is movable between a retracted position and a deployed position. When the proximal retainer member moves from the deployed position to the first retracted position the distal retainer member does not move, and when the proximal retainer member moves from the deployed position to the second retracted position the distal retainer member moves from the deployed position to the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: DRIESSEN AEROSPACE GROUP N.V.Inventors: Paul Cornelis Vlaming, Maxim Smulders
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Patent number: 10534441Abstract: A virtual control system that includes a control unit, a gesture recognition device, and a hologram generation device. The hologram generation device is configured to generate a hologram in a first volume of space. The gesture recognition device is configured to recognize a proper gesture within the first volume of space. The control unit is configured to send a signal to a component to be controlled when the gesture recognition device recognizes the proper gesture.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: DRIESSEN AEROSPACE GROUP N.V.Inventor: Adriaan Eijkelenboom
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Publication number: 20190059632Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to espresso makers that brew beverages without power. The machines are designed to work under manual power, delivering hot water to the brew portion of the machine from an integrated hot water source. The machines may be mounted on aircraft trolleys for seat-side coffee and/or espresso service.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventor: Aziz Boubeddi
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Publication number: 20190061950Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to improved braking systems for slide extractors. Slide extractors are generally used in aircraft galleys in order to move containers forward. The disclosed slide extractor braking system provides cooperation between magnets and corresponding conductive material in order to manage and appropriately slow retraction of the slide extractor in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Andreas Hoogeveen, Paul Cornelis Vlaming
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Patent number: 10197072Abstract: Embodiments provide systems and methods for releasing grey water from an aircraft sink or sump using an improved waste water air stop valve. The valves described herein allow drainage of waste water, without air leakage. Additionally, if drainage in the piping is blocked, the valves are designed to ensure that water cannot flow back into the sinks or sumps.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Remko Schiphorst, Andreas Hoogeveen
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Publication number: 20180297706Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to trolleys designed for use onboard passenger transportation vehicles. Particular trolleys of this type find particular use onboard aircraft. The trolleys are used for meal and drink service and may be converted for use during waste collection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Peter Hendrik Beets, Allard Niels van Son, Lyla Maria Kok
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Publication number: 20180273157Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to galley trolley compartment doors that replace traditional trolley retainer latches used to secure trolleys when positioned in galley compartments. The galley trolley compartment doors are designed with engaging arms that help secure the trolleys in place under required loads. Some embodiments of the galley trolley compartment doors are designed with thicknesses that can help improve cooling of the trolley compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Andreas Hoogeveen, Maarten Korenromp
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Patent number: 10059511Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide systems and methods for improved securement of a cargo cover/flexible door to a cargo container. The systems generally provide securement using cooperating frame securement features positioned on the cargo container and securement plates positioned on door straps of the cargo cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Reinier Kleis, Kees Portegies
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Patent number: 10040555Abstract: In a craft such as a passenger aircraft, an apparatus is provided for storing and retrieving service trolleys (110) in a craft having a passenger deck (150) and a cargo bay. The apparatus can comprise a container (101) located in the cargo bay (100) and configured to hold at least one service trolley (110). The apparatus can also comprise a pillar (102) located on the passenger deck, and the pillar can be configured to receive at least one service trolley. The apparatus can also comprise a lift (103) configured to move the at least one service trolley between the container and the pillar. The apparatus can use the electricity, heat, and by-products from an integrated fuel cell system (106) to power a trolley distribution system and fulfill catering purposes, like heating and cooling.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Andreas Hoogeveen, Adriaan Eijkelenboom, Cyril Morozeau, Lucas Nastase
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Patent number: 9963240Abstract: Described are power management systems having at least one fuel cell system, a power distribution unit, at least one galley insert, a galley network controller, a control panel, and/or at least one battery pack. The power management system compares a power output from the power distribution unit to a maximum load level and/or to a minimum load level, instructs the galley network controller to cycle the galley insert off and/or set an operation of the galley insert to a lower power consumption level when the power output approaches and/or is above the maximum load level, and instructs the galley network controller to cycle the galley insert on and/or set the operation of the galley insert to a higher power consumption level when the power output approaches and/or is below the minimum load level.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Razmik Boodaghians, Yannick Brunaux, Adriaan Eijkelenboom, Andreas Hoogeveen, Jean-Paul Libis, Franck Masset, Andreas Metz, Frederic Muyu, Lucas Nastase, Achim Reeb
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Publication number: 20180106279Abstract: Embodiments provide systems and methods for releasing grey water from an aircraft sink or sump using an improved waste water air stop valve. The valves described herein allow drainage of waste water, without air leakage. Additionally, if drainage in the piping is blocked, the valves are designed to ensure that water cannot flow back into the sinks or sumps.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Remko Schiphorst, Andreas Hoogeveen
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Patent number: 9896209Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to lower deck mobile crew rests and improvements to the user experience and use of space therein. There is provided a lower floor with a second floor surface that can be extended and retracted with respect to the lower floor.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventor: Jochem Floris Wartena
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Publication number: 20180016093Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide systems and methods for improved securement of a cargo cover/flexible door to a cargo container. The systems generally provide securement using an integrated hook shape that is formed into the frame extrusions of the cargo container. This internal shape provides a construction that is less vulnerable to damage, can reduce the repair ratio, and the out of service time for the unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Cornelis Portegies, Reinier Kleis
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Patent number: 9770100Abstract: Autonomous trolleys include an integrated power source, which energy can be utilized for integrated trolley systems such as a wheel assist module, heating module, and cooling module. The power source may include a fuel cell system or a rechargeable electrical energy storage device or a combination thereof. The rechargeable electrical energy storage device can be charged by any other power source, including a fuel cell system. The trolley can also be equipped with a fuel tank for easy and safe refueling of a fuel cell system.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Kevin Huang, Lucas Nastase, Tom Schreuder, Andreas Hoogeveen, Adriaan Eijkelenboom, Cyril Morozeau, Olivier Zarrouati
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Patent number: 9752352Abstract: A locking assembly for a galley container includes: a picklock arranged on a first galley container part, a locking mechanism arranged on a second galley container part for engaging the picklock, the first and second galley container parts being moveable towards and away from each other to close and open the galley container, the locking mechanism being moveable between a release position, wherein the picklock is released from the locking mechanism, and a lock position wherein the locking mechanism can engage the picklock to lock the first container part to the second container part, characterized in that a blocking element is provided that in a block position prevents the locking mechanism from moving to the lock position and in an unblock position allows the locking mechanism to move to the lock position. A galley container provided with such a locking assembly is also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: DRIESSEN AEROSPACE GROUP N.V.Inventor: Cornelis Petrus Maria Portegies
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Patent number: 9643724Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved layouts that can increase space on-board aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles. The improved layouts may include two galley sections installed on an aircraft having a centerline and curved outer sidewalls. The first galley section can be positioned so that its longitudinal axis generally aligns with one of the outer sidewalls of the aircraft, and the second galley section can be positioned so that its longitudinal axis generally aligns with the longitudinal axis of the first galley. This can create a space along a rear side of the second galley section. The created space may be used for any number of options.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Yannick Brunaux, Britta Appolt, Sebastien Sivignon, Claude Martin
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Publication number: 20170057738Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide systems and methods for improved securement of a cargo cover/flexible door to a cargo container. The systems generally provide securement using cooperating frame securement features positioned on the cargo container and securement plates positioned on door straps of the cargo cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Reinier Kleis, Kees Portegies
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Publication number: 20160374465Abstract: Autonomous trolleys include an integrated power source, which energy can be utilized for integrated trolley systems such as a wheel assist module, heating module, and cooling module. The power source may include a fuel cell system or a rechargeable electrical energy storage device or a combination thereof. The rechargeable electrical energy storage device can be charged by any other power source, including a fuel cell system. The trolley can also be equipped with a fuel tank for easy and safe refueling of a fuel cell system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Kevin Huang, Lucas Nastase, Tom Schreuder, Andreas Hoogeveen, Adriaan Eijkelenboom, Cyril Morozeau, Olivier Zarrouati
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Patent number: 9033278Abstract: A device for accommodating objects, in particular for use in an airplane, comprises at least one panel. The panel has at least one outer edge which is provided with a rim in order to form a shock-absorbing edge. The rim comprises plastic that is integrally molded onto the outer edge of the panel. The device can be an airplane trolley, folding trolley, container or galley.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: DRIESSEN AEROSPACE GROUP N.V.Inventors: Laurentius Petrus Joseph Van Loon, Cornelis Petrus Maria Portegies, Peter Hendrik Beets
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Publication number: 20150041100Abstract: Autonomous trolleys include an integrated power source, which energy can be utilized for integrated trolley systems such as a wheel assist module, heating module, and cooling module. The power source may include a fuel cell system or a rechargeable electrical energy storage device or a combination thereof. The rechargeable electrical energy storage device can be charged by any other power source, including a fuel cell system. The trolley can also be equipped with a fuel tank for easy and safe refueling of a fuel cell system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Kevin Huang, Lucas Nastase, Tom Schreuder, Andreas Hoogeveen, Adriaan Eijkelenboom, Cyril Morozeau, Olivier Zarrouati