Patents Assigned to ZODIAC SEATS FRANCE
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Patent number: 10329018Abstract: Disclosed is a deployable panel assembly that includes a support plate (101), a front support arm (105) with a first end having at least two pivotable attachments (106, 107) to a first edge of the support plate (101) and a second end having at least two pivotable attachments (108, 109) to a seat shell, and a rear support arm (110) with a first end (111) pivotably attached to a second edge of the support plate (101) and a second end (112) pivotably attached to the seat shell, wherein the support plate is configured to move between a stowed position and a deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventor: Patrick Hérault
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Patent number: 10315772Abstract: Described are seat units having at least one seat (12) with an upper seat back cushion (32), a lower seat back cushion (34), and a seat pan cushion (36). The at least one seat is configured to transition between a seat position and a bed position. The upper seat back cushion and the lower seat back cushion are separated by a gap (56) located between an end of each cushion when the at least one seat is in the seat position. In contrast, the ends of the cushions are flush with each other when the at least one seat is in the bed position. The seat pan cushion is positioned below a passenger's buttocks when the at least one seat transitions between the seat position and the bed position without additional adjustment by the passenger.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Charles Ehrmann, Bastien Bonnefoy, Victor Carlioz, Laurent Ligonnière, Felix Lorsignol
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Publication number: 20190031355Abstract: A stop for an aircraft seat is designed to be installed on a rail, said rail having, in alternation, bearing regions, in which two lips that are oriented toward one another project toward the interior of the rail, and open regions. The stop includes a body provided with a plunger which is designed to fit into an open region in said rail so as to abut against lips of a bearing region, and at least one means for holding the stop on said rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventor: Nicolas Aury
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Patent number: 10144513Abstract: Described are arrangements of seats, which include at least one column having rows of pairs of seats (12A,12B), each seat having a chair position and a bed position. A pair of foot wells (34A,34B) are positioned within an aft side of each row and configured to vertically align with the pair of seats in a next-aft row when the pair of seats are positioned in the bed position. The bed position of a first seat (12A) of the pair of seats is vertically offset from the bed position of a second seat (12B) of the pair of seats so that the first seat has a high bed position and the second seat has a low bed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Benjamin Foucher, Philippe Roy
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Patent number: 10118514Abstract: Described are seat units with a seat pan (2) coupled to a seat back (3), inflatable cushions (5) positioned proximate the seat pan and/or the seat back, inflatable airbags (6) positioned proximate the inflatable cushions (5), and a pressure sensor (9) positioned over at least one of the seat pan (2) and the seat back (3) so that the inflatable cushions (5) and the inflatable airbags (6) are substantially covered by the pressure sensor (9). The pressure sensor (9) is configured to generate a pressure map, and a control unit (11) is configured to analyze the pressure map for at least one pressure irregularity within a pressure distribution, and adjust a pressure inside at least one of the inflatable cushions (5) and/or the inflatable airbags (6) to minimize the pressure irregularity within the pressure distribution.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Jean-Marc Obadia, Laurent Stritter
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Publication number: 20180297708Abstract: The invention relates mainly to a seat module intended to be installed in an aircraft cabin comprising: a seat, a cushion positioned near the seat, and an armrest that can move between a lowered position, and a raised position, wherein the armrest comprises an upper wall and a lower wall, such that the upper wall extends in line with the cushion when the armrest is in the lowered position, and the lower wall extends in line with the cushion when the armrest is in the raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Christophe Ducreux, Charles Ehrmann, Benjamin Foucher
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Patent number: 10076973Abstract: Described are seat units with a plurality of passenger seats. In these seat units, each seat has a seat back and a seat pan, and each seat back has an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portions of the seat backs are integrally formed together as a single lower panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Nathalie Castaing, Charles Ehrmann
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Publication number: 20180208318Abstract: A safety belt is intended to be installed on an aircraft seat and includes a first part and a second part which are able to be joined together by means of a buckle to hold the passenger on the seat. The safety belt may also include a status detection system able to transmit information relating to the fastening status of the safety belt, a presence detection system able to transmit information relating to the presence of a passenger wearing the safety belt, and/or a communications module, notably wireless, able to transmit information relating to the fastening of the safety belt and/or to the presence of a passenger wearing the safety belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Yannick Brunaux, Alison Gill
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Patent number: 10005558Abstract: Described are seat track fittings (100) with a stud (102) having a spacer (104) separated from a lower flange (106), and a locking mechanism (110). The locking mechanism includes an elastic fitting (112) having an upper arm (116a) and a lower arm (116b) connected by a resilient member (120). An end of the upper arm and an end the lower arm are coupled to the stud, with the end of the upper arm positioned above the spacer, and the end of the lower arm positioned above the lower flange. An activation mechanism (114) is coupled to the elastic fitting to transition the seat track fitting between unloaded, unlocked, and locked positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventor: Jeremy Cailleteau
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Patent number: 9975454Abstract: The present invention generally relates to passenger seats. Some embodiments are related to a compact seat kinematic for moving a seat from a retracted position to an extended position. In some embodiments an intermediate component may be provided for coupling between a lower frame and an upper seat portion. The intermediate component (230) may translate in a forward direction relative to the lower frame and may translate the upper seat portion in the forward direction relative to the intermediate component. Other embodiments relate to a seat backrest recline system that may provide constant ratio of speed and force and may forgo the need for calibration.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventor: Jeremy Cailleteau
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Publication number: 20180127099Abstract: The invention relates mainly to a seat module (10) intended to be installed in an aircraft cabin, having a seat (11) and a tray table (19) that is movable between a folded position and a deployed position, wherein the tray table (19) is also movable in translation and/or in rotation with respect to the seat (11) in order to be moved from the deployed position to an offset deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Christophe Ducreux, Charles Ehrmann, Benjamin Foucher
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Publication number: 20180118343Abstract: The invention relates mainly to a seat intended to be installed in an aeroplane, having: a backrest having a front face against which a passenger is intended to lean, and a rear face on the opposite side from the front face, a tray, notably a retractable tray, known as a meal tray, positioned on the rear face of the backrest, characterized in that said seat also has a device for supporting a portable screen, comprising a support element that is positioned on the rear face of the backrest and movable between a folded position and a deployed position in which it is able to support a portable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Nathalie Castaing, Bastien Bonnefoy, Sébastien Ménard, Thierry Thavanaud, Jean-Pierre Monteiro
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Patent number: 9919800Abstract: Arrangements of at least one column of seats for passengers of a vehicle, the column including a next-front seat unit positioned in front of a next-back seat unit. Each seat unit includes a seat having a chair position and a bed position, and a bed extension coupled to the next-front seat unit. The bed extension has a stowed position within the next-front seat unit and a deployed position that is located within a space between the next-front seat unit and the next-back seat unit that is not occupied by the seat in the next-back seat unit when the seat in the next-back seat unit is positioned in the bed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Jeremy Cailleteau, Philippe Roy
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Patent number: 9856025Abstract: The present invention generally relates to passenger aircraft seats. The disclosure focuses on a seat unit arrangement (10) for a cabin and seat units that provide different comfort positions. In some embodiments, a side cushion (14) forms part of a bed surface when the seats are converted to a bed position. In some embodiments, a bed extension (30) is deployed from a stowed position to form a part of the bed surface. In some embodiments, a seat backrest (22) does not form part of the bed surface when the seat unit is in the bed position. In some embodiments, a lounge position is provided when the seat backrest rotates toward a side cushion. In such an embodiment, the passenger may be positioned toward the side cushion such that the passenger may comfortably rest their legs on the side cushion without converting the seat to a bed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Franck Jasny, Christophe Ducreux, Jeremy Cailleteau, Philippe Roy, Patrick Herault
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Publication number: 20170341752Abstract: Described are adjustable seats having a lower portion of a back rest attached to a seat frame having an upper frame and a lower frame. A pivot axis is positioned at an upper end of the lower portion of the back rest, and an upper portion of the back rest is pivotally attached to the pivot axis. The location of the pivot axis is configured to be positioned below a person's shoulders when the person is seated in the adjustable seat. The upper portion of the back rest is also pivotally adjustable relative to the lower portion of the back rest. A seat pan having a front portion pivotally coupled to a rear portion can be attached to the upper frame. An actuation mechanism is configured to simultaneously control a vertical height of the upper frame and a rotational position of the front portion of the seat pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Christian Verny, Baptiste Demigny, Guillerault Martin, Kulig Kryzysztof
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Patent number: 9796296Abstract: Described are base frame assemblies (10) for a passenger seat including a main frame (12) with a seat support structure (16) and a lateral support structure (18), wherein the lateral support structure (18) includes two seat fittings (28), and the seat support structure includes one seat fitting (30), and a secondary frame (14) pivotally coupled to the main frame (16), wherein the secondary frame (14) includes one seat fitting (50). A passenger seat (20) and a surrounding monument (26) are mounted to the base frame assembly (10).Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventor: Jeremy Cailleteau
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Patent number: 9789966Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft seat attachment (100) including a body (20), a plunger (30), and an activation lever (50). The activation lever (50) includes a locking system (54) adapted to go from an open position corresponding to a free state of the activation lever (50) to a closed position corresponding to a locked state of the activation lever (50). The attachment also enables, in a locked state of said attachment, clamping of a seat rail between at least one boss (22) of said body (20) and the plunger (30), which includes a system (41) for maintaining by friction a force clamping the attachment to the rail in the locked state so that the activation lever (50) does not participate in maintaining said clamping force.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Jose Bernardo De Morais, Remy Marais
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Publication number: 20170129613Abstract: Described are seat track fittings (100) with a stud (102) having a spacer (104) separated from a lower flange (106), and a locking mechanism (110). The locking mechanism includes an elastic fitting (112) having an upper arm (116a) and a lower arm (116b) connected by a resilient member (120). An end of the upper arm and an end the lower arm are coupled to the stud, with the end of the upper arm positioned above the spacer, and the end of the lower arm positioned above the lower flange. An activation mechanism (114) is coupled to the elastic fitting to transition the seat track fitting between unloaded, unlocked, and locked positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventor: Jeremy Cailleteau
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Publication number: 20170101188Abstract: Disclosed is a lightweight seat (100) that includes a seat base (102), a seat bottom (103) attached to an upper portion of the seat base, a seat back (101) attached to a rear portion of the seat bottom, and a seat belt assembly (150) secured to the seat bottom. The seat belt assembly may include a strap (104) attached to an underside of the seat bottom and extending from a first end adjacent to first side of the seat bottom to a second end adjacent to a second side of the seat bottom and a seat belt disposed adjacent to an upper side of the seat bottom, wherein a first end of the seat belt is attached to the first end of the strap and a second end of the seat belt is attached to the second end of the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Philippe Augé, Mathieu Nové, José Bernardo De Morais, Vincent Raffin, David Le Mestre, Jean Charles Marais, Joël Marais
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Publication number: 20170029118Abstract: Described are seat units having at least one seat (12) with an upper seat back cushion (32), a lower seat back cushion (34), and a seat pan cushion (36). The at least one seat is configured to transition between a seat position and a bed position. The upper seat back cushion and the lower seat back cushion are separated by a gap (56) located between an end of each cushion when the at least one seat is in the seat position. In contrast, the ends of the cushions are flush with each other when the at least one seat is in the bed position. The seat pan cushion is positioned below a passenger's buttocks when the at least one seat transitions between the seat position and the bed position without additional adjustment by the passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Zodiac Seats FranceInventors: Charles Ehrmann, Bastien Bonnefoy, Victor Carlioz, Laurent Ligonnière, Felix Lorsignol