Abstract: An energy absorbing device includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is for connection to the base of a seat back of an aircraft seat and the second connector is for connection to the frame of an aircraft seat. The first connector is moveable relative to the second connector. The energy absorbing device further includes one or more resiliently deformable members which are compressed when the first connector is moved away from the second connector. Also described is a seat comprising the energy absorbing device and a row of seats.

Abstract: Described is a seat back comprising a curved rear wall bordered by a perimeter wall projecting forward from the rear wall. The curved rear wall and perimeter wall define a cavity in front of the rear wall and between opposing surfaces of the perimeter wall. The seat back comprises an upper part and a lower part. The lower part comprises a surface of the rear wall which is curved forward toward each side wall of the lower part and curved forward toward the base of the lower part. The width of the seat back tapers from a first width towards a second width at the base of the seat back.

Abstract: An energy absorbing device includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is for connection to the base of a seat back of an aircraft seat and the second connector is for connection to the frame of an aircraft seat. The first connector is moveable relative to the second connector. The energy absorbing device further includes one or more resiliently deformable members which are compressed when the first connector is moved away from the second connector. Also described is a seat comprising the energy absorbing device and a row of said seats.

Abstract: A connector for attaching a seat base cushion of an aircraft seat to an elongate frame member of an aircraft seat and for maintaining a gap between the seat base cushion and the elongate frame member includes (i) a body positionable between the seat base cushion and the elongate frame member, (ii) first and second frame fasteners for attaching the body to the elongate frame member; and (iii) a seat base cushion attachment means for removably attaching the body to the underside of the seat base cushion. The first frame fastener is provided on a frame facing surface of the body such that it is positionable between the body and the elongate frame member. The second frame fastener is for at least partially surrounding the elongate frame member. Also described is a seat frame, seat base cushion, seat and row of seats.

Abstract: Described herein is a seat part for a vehicle seat comprising a body and a cover for the body. The seat part comprises one or more securing means for securing part of the cover to the seat part, the seat part comprises one or more channels, and the cover comprises one or more insertion elements for insertion into the one or more channels. The one or more insertion elements are moulded to the shape of the body such that when the one or more insertion elements are inserted into the one or more channels and a part of the cover is secured by the securing means to the seat part, removal of the cover from the body is substantially prevented. Also described herein is a seat and a row of seats comprising the seat part.