Patents by Inventor Eric Prenzel

Eric Prenzel 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).

  • Patent number: 11267550
    Abstract: A combined seat/stair arrangement for a multi-deck vehicle, in particular a multi-deck aircraft or spacecraft, include a foldable passenger seat; a stair which is designed to connect an upper deck to a lower deck via a stair hatch and at least one floor flap which movable between a use position of the stair with the stair hatch open and a use position of the foldable passenger seat with the stair hatch closed, wherein, in the use position of the foldable passenger seat, the at least one floor flap closes at least a partial region of the stair hatch, and wherein the floor flap is designed with a seat attachment, to which the foldable passenger seat is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Eric Prenzel
  • Publication number: 20190256187
    Abstract: A combined seat/stair arrangement for a multi-deck vehicle, in particular a multi-deck aircraft or spacecraft, include a foldable passenger seat; a stair which is designed to connect an upper deck to a lower deck via a stair hatch and at least one floor flap which movable between a use position of the stair with the stair hatch open and a use position of the foldable passenger seat with the stair hatch closed, wherein, in the use position of the foldable passenger seat, the at least one floor flap closes at least a partial region of the stair hatch, and wherein the floor flap is designed with a seat attachment, to which the foldable passenger seat is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Eric PRENZEL
  • Patent number: 7678041
    Abstract: A seat with a device for generating electromagnetic interaction in an accommodation region that is equipped to accommodate an object. By electromagnetic interaction, an object can be influenced in such a way that, for example, fatigue that occurs during long-distance flights can be avoided. The device is used to prevent and reduce the occurrence of jet lag, reduce the danger of passengers suffering from thrombosis, and increase general well-being by promoting relaxation, sleep and stress reduction. The integration in cabin crew seats and/or cockpit seats can improve the performance of the crew of an aircraft on long-distance flights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Eric Prenzel, Johannes Schmeelk
  • Publication number: 20060145457
    Abstract: A seat with a device for generating electromagnetic interaction in an accommodation region that is equipped to accommodate an object. By electromagnetic interaction, an object can be influenced in such a way that, for example, fatigue that occurs during long-distance flights can be avoided. The device is used to prevent and reduce the occurrence of jet lag, reduce the danger of passengers suffering from thrombosis, and increase general well-being by promoting relaxation, sleep and stress reduction. The integration in cabin crew seats and/or cockpit seats can improve the performance of the crew of an aircraft on long-distance flights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Eric Prenzel, Johannes Schmeelk