Patents Assigned to ZODIAC AEROSPACE
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Publication number: 20170233058Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for allowing use of what has traditionally been a cargo area of a passenger aircraft to be used as a lower deck passenger cabin. Various modifications to the aircraft are described, as well as various features to be added in order to enhance the passenger experience. For example, there may be provided a lowered technical floor (32), stairs or other passageways (50) provided at both ends of the lower deck cabin, a window replacement technique, an alternative way of storing cabin luggage, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Zodiac AerospaceInventors: Yannick Brunaux, Sebastien Sivignon, Alison Gill, Britta Appolt, Claude Martin, Ramon Blauwhoff
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Publication number: 20130127140Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide airbags that are guided by the seat belt, but that are not installed or incorporated into the seat belt itself. The airbags may be installed on a seat side, seat backrest, or in the seat armrest. The airbags are associated with a guiding strip that uses the seat belt to guide the airbag into the proper position in front of the passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventor: ZODIAC AEROSPACE
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Publication number: 20130088056Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system formed of a plurality of tubular structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: Frederic QUATANENS, Jeremy CAILLETEAU
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Publication number: 20130026803Abstract: Described are airbag modules for a passenger seat having a seat back, a container coupled to the seat back, wherein the container includes at least one airbag, and a structure positioned aft of the seat back, wherein the structure includes a recess configured to receive the at least one airbag in a deployed state. In certain examples, the container also has a cover with a breakable line, and the structure also has a breakable area positioned aft of the recess, wherein the breakable line is configured to form an opening in the cover and the breakable area is configured to form an opening in the aft surface when a force is applied by the at least one airbag in a deployed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, ROBERT W. TRIMBLE, RAUL DANIEL FLORES AGUIRRE, FREDERIC QUATANENS, JEREMY CAILLETEAU, JEREMY GAUDIN, VIRGILE MARTINEZ, JEAN-MARC OBADIA
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Publication number: 20130015686Abstract: Described are active seat backs for a passenger seat having a seat back with a pivot location, at least one active system coupled to the pivot location, and at least one sensing circuit electrically connected to the at least one active system. The at least one sensing circuit comprises integrated logic to monitor for crash scenarios and to transmit a signal to the at least one active system when such a scenario is detected. The passenger seat back may be rotated aft when the at least one active system receives the signal from the at least one sensing circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20130009430Abstract: Described are energy absorbers for a structure within a vehicle cabin having at least one airbag, an inflator, a control module, and an outer surface positioned adjacent the airbag. The outer surface may include a plurality of mechanical energy absorbers positioned adjacent the airbag and coupled to the outer surface, wherein the outer surface comprises a surface area that is greater than an inflated surface area of the airbag. The outer surface may also include a breakable area positioned adjacent the airbag, wherein the breakable area has a weaker coupling to the outer surface on at least a first side and a stronger coupling to the outer surface on at least a second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: Rakibul ISLAM, Robert W. TRIMBLE, Raul Daniel Flores AGUIRRE, Frederic QUATANENS, Jeremy CAILLETEAU, Jeremy GAUDIN, Virgile MARTINEZ, Jean-Marc OBADIA
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Publication number: 20130009009Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system designed to deploy from a privacy wall in a diagonal manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Vergile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia
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Publication number: 20130009389Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an airbag system formed from non-traditional or asymmetric airbag shapes that deflect a vehicle occupant away from an interior vehicle structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ZODIAC AEROSPACEInventors: RAKIBUL ISLAM, Robert W. Trimble, Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Frederic Quatanens, Jeremy Cailleteau, Jeremy Gaudin, Virgile Martinez, Jean-Marc Obadia