Patents Assigned to Weber Aircraft
  • Publication number: 20130009435
    Abstract: Described are seat pan assemblies for a passenger seat having a pan frame pivotally coupled to a seat back, a seat pan pivotally coupled to the pan frame, a tilting mechanism coupled to the seat pan and the pan frame, wherein the tilting mechanism is configured to rotate the seat pan between an upright position and a sleeper position, and an automatic release mechanism, wherein the automatic release mechanism is configured to return the seat pan to an upright position when the seat back is in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventors: RIK WESTERINK, Armando Valdes, Chirag Patel, Timothy W. Terleski
  • Publication number: 20130002001
    Abstract: Described are retractable armrest systems including a receptacle, a support bar comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the receptacle, and an armrest coupled to the second end of the support bar, wherein the support bar may be adjusted to achieve various armrest positions relative to the receptacle and wherein the armrest may be adjusted to achieve various armrest positions relative to the support bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventors: JOHN ALLEN, HOMERO HEREDIA
  • Publication number: 20130001389
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a deployment apparatus comprising a deployment object, a deployment arm, a deployment link, a pivot housing, at least two linear guides, and a gas spring. The deployment object is coupled to the deployment arm, which is pivotally coupled to the deployment link. An opposing end of the deployment link is fixedly coupled to a structure. The pivot housing is adjacent the connection between the deployment link and the deployment arm. The pivot housing is slidingly engaged with the at least two linear guides. The gas spring is coupled to the pivot housing, which pushes the pivot housing to an upper end of the at least two linear guides and causes the deployment link to rotate the deployment arm from a stowed angle to a released angle and results in a displaced vertical distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventor: Rik Westerink
  • Publication number: 20130001987
    Abstract: Described are multipurpose tray table systems including a passenger seat back, at least one tray table arm pivotally coupled to the passenger seat back, and a tray table pivotally coupled to the at least one tray table arm, comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein the tray table may be deployed away from the passenger seat back via rotation of the at least one tray table arm about the passenger seat back to a first deployed position, and the tray table may be rotated about the at least one tray table arm into an adjusted deployed position such that the first surface of the tray table faces generally toward the passenger seat back and the second surface of the tray table faces generally away from the passenger seat back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventor: Homero Heredia
  • Patent number: 8322670
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a deployment apparatus comprising a deployment object, a deployment arm, a deployment link, a pivot housing, at least two linear guides, and a gas spring. The deployment object is coupled to the deployment arm, which is pivotally coupled to the deployment link. An opposing end of the deployment link is fixedly coupled to a structure. The pivot housing is adjacent the connection between the deployment link and the deployment arm. The pivot housing is slidingly engaged with the at least two linear guides. The gas spring is coupled to the pivot housing, which pushes the pivot housing to an upper end of the at least two linear guides and causes the deployment link to rotate the deployment arm from a stowed angle to a released angle and results in a displaced vertical distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventor: Rik Westerink
  • Patent number: 8312819
    Abstract: Mechanisms designed to facilitate movement of tray tables or other platforms are addressed. Internal flexible sleeves provide more constant pressure on linearly-moving shafts associated with the tables, reducing or cancelling possible lateral misalignments of the shafts. Outer cases maintain the flexible sleeves in position, and positive stopping features may be employed to prevent extension or retraction of the shafts beyond desired amounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventors: Pierre J Vignal, Joseph Embry, Alexander N. Pozzi
  • Publication number: 20120217344
    Abstract: Seating arrangements for passenger aircraft or other vehicles are detailed. Some arrangements position seats at offsets from a longitudinal axis of a vehicle cabin in either “V” shapes or herringbone patterns. Other arrangements include seats that are staggered within the cabin. Further arrangements include pairs of seat that are both parallel and offset from the longitudinal axis, but are placed so that feet of the port and starboard passengers point away from the fuselage. All embodiments contemplate providing seats that are convertible to beds, although this conversion is not required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventors: ADRIANUS W.N. RUITER, PAUL BENTLEY
  • Patent number: 8196864
    Abstract: Seating arrangements for passenger aircraft or other vehicles are detailed. Some arrangements position seats at offsets from a longitudinal axis of a vehicle cabin in either “V” shapes or herringbone patterns. Other arrangements include seats that are staggered within the cabin. Further arrangements include pairs of seat that are both parallel and offset from the longitudinal axis, but are placed so that feet of the port and starboard passengers point away from the fuselage. All embodiments contemplate providing seats that are convertible to beds, although this conversion is not required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventors: Adrianus W. N. Ruiter, Paul Bentley
  • Patent number: 8152234
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include an amenity pocket comprising a rigid structure, a vehicle surface, and a deployment mechanism. The deployment mechanism provides a non-zero deployment angle of the rigid structure relative to the vehicle surface. In some embodiments, the amenity pocket is coupled to a passenger seat back. In other embodiments, a mounting structure comprising a base may be pivotally coupled to the base of the rigid structure and coupled to the vehicle surface. An interior surface of the rigid structure may be coupled to a filler. In some embodiments, the filler may be coupled to a protective surface. In other embodiments, an exterior surface of the rigid structure may be coupled to a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventors: Timothy W. Terleski, Staci Ault Mininger, Rik Westerink
  • Publication number: 20110277672
    Abstract: Described are tray table stop assemblies comprising a housing comprising at least one deployment track, a force-receiving mechanism comprising at least one protuberance, wherein the at least one protuberance is slidingly coupled to the at least one deployment track, and a biasing mechanism positioned between the force-receiving mechanism and the housing. In some embodiments, the tray table stop assembly is coupled to a passenger seat assembly adjacent a tray table assembly having at least one arm. In these versions, the arm of the tray table assembly is positioned to apply pressure to the force-receiving mechanism when the tray table assembly travels between a stowed position and a deployed position. When the tray table assembly moves forward beyond the stowed position, the force-receiving mechanism is positioned within the travel path of the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventors: Macario Ruiz, Robert W. Trimble, Girish Malligere
  • Patent number: 7992939
    Abstract: Detailed are head rest mechanisms and assemblies containing a flexible collar. Portions of the collar may be moved independently from other portions and may pivot or otherwise move both forward of the seat back and vertically under passenger control. Also described are slide assemblies containing deformable projections for use with vertically-adjustable head rests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventor: Alexander N. Pozzi
  • Publication number: 20110187163
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a seat back assembly comprising a seat back with a recess and a tray table assembly. The table body is configured to substantially fit within the recess. An amenity compartment may also be coupled to the seat back above the tray table assembly and may be configured to also substantially fit within the recess. The amenity compartment may be a bezel or an upper literature pocket. A latching mechanism releasably engages the tray table assembly with the amenity compartment. The amenity compartment may be coupled to the seat back via a hook that engages a slotted bracket on the seat back and projections that engage receptacles on the seat back. A protective covering may be inserted between the seat back and the amenity compartment and coupled to the seat back without additional fasteners. The protective covering may be a full shroud, a partial shroud, or a dress cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventors: RIK WESTERINK, JEFFREY P. WEGENKA, BRAD GRUNWALD, ELIAS CARDOZO
  • Publication number: 20110148173
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a passenger seat with a seat frame having at least one coupling projection and a seat pan assembly having at least one coupling retainer. The coupling retainer is configured to releasably engage the coupling projection via at least one locking device. The seat pan assembly is disengaged from the passenger seat by removing the locking device, disengaging the coupling retainer, and rotating the seat pan assembly to an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventors: Rik Westerink, Armando Valdes, Brad Grunwald
  • Publication number: 20110148156
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a table stop assembly comprising a mounting block having at least one receptacle, at least one stop coupled to the receptacle, and at least one arm knuckle. The arm knuckle includes a side, a first end, and a second end, wherein the side is pivotally coupled to the mounting block, the first end is pivotally coupled to a tray table, and the second end is configured to contact the stop when the tray table is in a deployed position. In some embodiments, the position of the stop is adjustable relative to the receptacle. In other embodiments, the tray table in the deployed position comprises a surface that forms an angle relative to a horizontal axis that is controlled by the position of the stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventors: RIK WESTERINK, BRAD GRUNWALD
  • Publication number: 20110148167
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a seat back pivotally coupled to a seat frame via a pivot shaft, wherein a lower end of the seat back does not extend below the pivot shaft, a seat pan fixedly coupled to the seat frame, at least one quadrant arm fixedly coupled to the seat back and pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft, and a recline lock coupled to the one quadrant arm and the seat frame. The pivot shaft is coupled to the seat frame at a high pivot location, wherein the seat back is configured to pivot adjacent a lumbar region of a passenger's back. The seat pan may optionally include an extension from the seat pan that is configured to couple to the pivot shaft and fill a seat back aperture located between the lower end of the seat back and the seat pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventors: Rik Westerink, Jeffrey P. Wegenka
  • Publication number: 20110095590
    Abstract: Detailed are head rest mechanisms and assemblies containing a flexible collar. Portions of the collar may be moved independently from other portions and may pivot or otherwise move both forward of the seat back and vertically under passenger control. Also described are slide assemblies containing deformable projections for use with vertically-adjustable head rests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: WEBER AIRCRAFT LLC
    Inventor: Alexander N. POZZI
  • Patent number: 7926873
    Abstract: The invention provides a design innovation to conventional air passenger seats. The design innovation relates to the positioning of IFE boxes. For a better understanding, the reader may recall the last flight in the airline seat and the way the passenger's leg room was inhibited by a box mounted on the seat leg in front of the passenger. The new design innovation repositions (or “pancakes”) the IFE box underneath the seat pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Weber Aircraft LP
    Inventor: Kenneth Rombouts
  • Publication number: 20110013972
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a track fitting assembly comprising a main body, at least one pre-loaded stud assembly, and a track comprising a pair of lips. The at least one pre-loaded stud assembly comprises a stud and a compressing device. The at least one pre-loaded stud assembly comprises a clamped position, wherein the stud is coupled to the pair of lips and does not contact the compressing device. The at least one pre-loaded stud assembly also comprises an unclamped position, wherein the stud contacts the compressing device and does not contact the pair of lips. Other embodiments include the main body, at least one shear plunger assembly, and the track comprising the pair of lips, where the pair of lips comprise at least one circular opening. The at least one shear plunger assembly comprises a shear pin and a button. The at least one shear pin assembly comprises an disengaged position, wherein the button extends from the main body and the shear pin is positioned within the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventors: Philippe Roy, Peter Driessen, Vishwanath Bhat
  • Patent number: 7707703
    Abstract: Addressed are couplings for transferring rotational motion from one shaft to another. The couplings may include flexible components and may be designed to accommodate angular, axial, and parallel misalignments. Included as components of the couplings may be hub portions, each having dowel pins and clearance holes, and a center member positioned intermediate the hub portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventor: Klay Ethan Gilbert
  • Patent number: 7695225
    Abstract: Fitting systems and assemblies are detailed. The assemblies are designed principally (although not necessarily exclusively) for use with aircraft seats and supply positive adjustable positioning of a seat or other object, typically actuated with a single turn (or less) of a single tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLC
    Inventor: Alexander Pozzi