Patents by Inventor Daniel Flashman

Daniel Flashman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250296605
    Abstract: A train seat layout includes a first train seat module comprising a passenger seat and a second train seat module comprising a passenger seat, the train seat modules being arranged adjacently in a longitudinal seat row on a side of an aisle in a passenger compartment, wherein the train seat layout further includes a table unit which is configured to be mounted on a side-panel side and is arranged between the first train seat module and the second train seat module, wherein the passenger seats of the train seat modules are in each case configured to be pivotable between a first seat position and a second seat position, wherein the passenger seat of the first train seat module in its first seat position directly faces towards the table unit, and the passenger seat of the second train seat module in its second seat position directly faces towards the table unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel FLASHMAN, Lawrie BELLWOOD, Philipp OSTER
  • Patent number: 11565819
    Abstract: A dynamic electro-mechanical ottoman may include a rail assembly with one or more actuatable tracks coupled to one or more rails. The dynamic electro-mechanical ottoman may include a cushion assembly translatable via the one or more actuatable tracks between a first translation position and a second translation position. The cushion assembly may include one or more cross plates coupled to a pivot shaft and the one or more actuatable tracks, and a cushion sub-assembly. The cushion sub-assembly may include one or more support plates coupled to a cushion and the pivot shaft, and may be rotatable about an axis through the pivot shaft between a first rotation position and a second rotation position. A top surface of the cushion may at least partially face an aircraft seat when the cushion sub-assembly is in the second rotation position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Mayne, Daniel Flashman, Aaron D. LaPrade
  • Patent number: 10926880
    Abstract: A timed passenger tray with infinite position is disclosed. In embodiments, a passenger tray assembly includes a base member with a first gear/pulley coupled to the base member and a passenger tray with a second gear/pulley coupled to the passenger tray. The passenger tray assembly further includes a tray support member extending from the first gear/pulley to the second gear/pulley. The tray support member is configured to support the passenger tray and can rotate about the first gear/pulley when the passenger tray is repositioned. The passenger tray assembly further includes a timing drive at least partially disposed within the tray support member and configured to engage the first and second gears/pulleys so that the first and second gears/pulleys are simultaneously actuated when the passenger tray is repositioned in a manner that causes the tray support member to rotate about the first gear/pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Mayne, Daniel Flashman, Aaron D. LaPrade
  • Patent number: 10926878
    Abstract: A passenger tray with an integrated user interface device is disclosed. In embodiments, a passenger tray assembly includes a passenger tray with a cavity defined in a surface of the passenger tray. A user interface device is disposed within the cavity. The user interface device includes a capacitive touch interface that is configured to generate signals for controlling one or more electronic components in a passenger environment. For example, the capacitive touch interface can be configured to generate signals for controlling an in-flight entertainment device, an actuator of a passenger chair, a passenger light system, and/or a flight attendant alert system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Mayne, Daniel Flashman, Aaron D. LaPrade
  • Publication number: 20200130846
    Abstract: A dynamic electro-mechanical ottoman may include a rail assembly with one or more actuatable tracks coupled to one or more rails. The dynamic electro-mechanical ottoman may include a cushion assembly translatable via the one or more actuatable tracks between a first translation position and a second translation position. The cushion assembly may include one or more cross plates coupled to a pivot shaft and the one or more actuatable tracks, and a cushion sub-assembly. The cushion sub-assembly may include one or more support plates coupled to a cushion and the pivot shaft, and may be rotatable about an axis through the pivot shaft between a first rotation position and a second rotation position. A top surface of the cushion may at least partially face an aircraft seat when the cushion sub-assembly is in the second rotation position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Peter Mayne, Daniel Flashman, Aaron D. LaPrade
  • Publication number: 20200070982
    Abstract: A passenger tray with an integrated user interface device is disclosed. In embodiments, a passenger tray assembly includes a passenger tray with a cavity defined in a surface of the passenger tray. A user interface device is disposed within the cavity. The user interface device includes a capacitive touch interface that is configured to generate signals for controlling one or more electronic components in a passenger environment. For example, the capacitive touch interface can be configured to generate signals for controlling an in-flight entertainment device, an actuator of a passenger chair, a passenger light system, and/or a flight attendant alert system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Peter Mayne, Daniel Flashman, Aaron D. LaPrade