Patents by Inventor Felix Helfrich

Felix Helfrich 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: 20240327001
    Abstract: A lightweight overhead stowage compartment comprising a self-supporting hull having an open cross-section forming a stowage space and an opening to the stowage space, wherein in a longitudinal direction of the self-supporting hull any section of the self-supporting hull has an open end in the front and rear. The stowage compartment includes a vertical connector configured to be placed into the stowage space, wherein the vertical connector is mounted to the self-supporting hull at vertical sides of the vertical connector in a force transferring manner. At least one lid is mounted at an arbitrary section of the self-supporting hull and configured to close the opening to the stowage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Felix HELFRICH, Benedikt KIRCHER, Thomas HOFFMEISTER
  • Patent number: 11975837
    Abstract: A vehicle region with a roof section of a primary structure and with two luggage compartments. One of the luggage compartments comprises a detachable luggage compartment flap and a luggage compartment top, which forms the upper boundary of a part of a luggage space. A detachable fastening device can rotatably fasten the luggage compartment flap on the luggage compartment. A front edge of the luggage compartment top is at a distance from an end point in an intermediate space above a luggage compartment, to which end point a side of a ceiling panel is movable, the distance being greater than or equal to a width of the ceiling panel. Methods for installing and removing a ceiling panel above two luggage compartments are provided, wherein the ceiling panel is guided at least partially through a luggage space of a luggage compartment when the luggage compartment flap has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Weng, Felix Helfrich, Holger Warner, Benedikt Kircher, Johanna Roestel, Efe Kolcak
  • Publication number: 20230025168
    Abstract: A vehicle region with a roof section of a primary structure and with two luggage compartments. One of the luggage compartments comprises a detachable luggage compartment flap and a luggage compartment top, which forms the upper boundary of a part of a luggage space. A detachable fastening device can rotatably fasten the luggage compartment flap on the luggage compartment. A front edge of the luggage compartment top is at a distance from an end point in an intermediate space above a luggage compartment, to which end point a side of a ceiling panel is movable, the distance being greater than or equal to a width of the ceiling panel. Methods for installing and removing a ceiling panel above two luggage compartments are provided, wherein the ceiling panel is guided at least partially through a luggage space of a luggage compartment when the luggage compartment flap has been removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander WENG, Felix HELFRICH, Holger WARNER, Benedikt KIRCHER, Johanna ROESTEL, Efe KOLCAK
  • Patent number: 9180968
    Abstract: A standardized/modularized partition wall with a basic sandwich structure for purposes of separating a cabin area of an aeroplane. The partition wall has a multiplicity of defined zones for the flexible positioning of holding fixtures for the connection of accessories such as flat screens, baby carriers, newspaper racks, and similar, and which is dimensioned for a maximum population with accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Felix Helfrich, Holger Warner
  • Patent number: 9126684
    Abstract: A habitation and sleeping module, in an aircraft, for accommodating at least one member of a flight crew, with the module having a first sleeping area. Furthermore, an ascent region is provided for ascending from a lower level into the module, wherein the ascent region includes an ascent device that is laterally arranged on the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Holger Warner, Felix Helfrich
  • Patent number: 8740143
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a compartment for accommodating at least one flight crewmember, comprising a first module and a stowage area, wherein the first module comprises a first rest facility, wherein the first rest facility is arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, as well as substantially parallel to the traverse axis of the aircraft, and wherein the stowage area is substantially arranged under the first rest facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Felix Helfrich, Thomas Sütthoff
  • Publication number: 20140008491
    Abstract: A standardised/modularised partition wall with a basic sandwich structure for purposes of separating a cabin area of an aeroplane. The partition wall has a multiplicity of defined zones for the flexible positioning of holding fixtures for the connection of accessories such as flat screens, baby carriers, newspaper racks, and similar, and which is dimensioned for a maximum population with accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Felix Helfrich, Holger Warner
  • Patent number: 8602354
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rest compartment arrangement in an aircraft, comprising a rest compartment and at least one monument, wherein the rest compartment is arranged above a cabin floor and comprises a passage that extends from a rest compartment floor in the direction of the cabin floor. When compared to the state of the art, the invention is characterized in that the at least one monument comprises at least one wall which above a seat region situated therein forms a recess to accommodate the passage. As a result of this, monuments can be positioned in a space-saving manner underneath the passage in the cabin without this resulting in reduced comfort, because the recess above the seat region is not perceived to be distracting by the passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Sütthoff, Matthias Breuer, Felix Helfrich
  • Patent number: 8534602
    Abstract: The invention relates to a residence and sleeping module in an aircraft, for accommodating at least one member of an aircraft crew, wherein the module comprises a first partial module for docking a second partial module to it. In this arrangement, the first partial module or the second partial module comprises a connecting element, and the first partial module is designed to be arranged at a vertical height of an aircraft, which vertical height differs from that of the second partial module. In this arrangement, the connecting element is designed such that the second partial module can be docked to the first partial module by means of the connecting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Wojciech Jakubec, Rüdiger Huppert, Kathrin Voelkner, Thomas Sütthoff, Jovan Ulbrich-Gasparevic, Felix Helfrich, Dejan Golubovic
  • Patent number: 8480027
    Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a storage module is stated that is positioned in a region between two frame elements of an aircraft and that can be moved to a folded-out state. The storage unit forms part of a crew rest compartment in an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Felix Helfrich, Jovan Ulbrich-Gasparevic
  • Patent number: 8152102
    Abstract: A module for an aircraft is provided for the accommodation of crew members. The module includes, but is not limited to a trough-shaped floor region having an external contour that corresponds to the contour of further stowage bins installed in the aircraft. The storage space created in this way in the interior of the module is accessible from the interior of the module. In this way the stability of the module may be enhanced and the installation expenditure may be reduced. Furthermore, comfort may be enhanced, in particular as a result of more space being available for the crew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Holger Warner, Felix Helfrich
  • Publication number: 20110139930
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rest compartment arrangement in an aircraft, comprising a rest compartment and at least one monument, wherein the rest compartment is arranged above a cabin floor and comprises a passage that extends from a rest compartment floor in the direction of the cabin floor. When compared to the state of the art, the invention is characterised in that the at least one monument comprises at least one wall which above a seat region situated therein forms a recess to accommodate the passage. As a result of this, monuments can be positioned in a space-saving manner underneath the passage in the cabin without this resulting in reduced comfort, because the recess above the seat region is not perceived to be distracting by the passenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Sütthoff, Matthias Breuer, Felix Helfrich
  • Publication number: 20100288881
    Abstract: The invention relates to a work and accommodation module for providing a cockpit and for accommodating at least one pilot of an aircraft. To this end, the work and accommodation modules have a work area and a accommodation area, wherein the work area contains all equipment for controlling and piloting the airplane. The accommodating area contains at least one element, selected from the group consisting of a rest area and lavatory facilities. In addition, the module is separated from a passenger area by at least one security partition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Felix Helfrich, Thomas Sütthoff, Jovan Ulbrich-Gasparevic
  • Publication number: 20100187354
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention relates to an information system for an aircraft, comprising an operating unit with input elements, by means of which operating unit a message from a passenger to the cabin crew can be input; and comprising a display unit, which is associated with a passenger and is arranged in the region of passenger accommodation, for displaying the message, wherein the operating unit makes it possible to input a message from several selection options. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such an information system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Felix Helfrich
  • Publication number: 20100140402
    Abstract: The invention relates to a residence and sleeping module in an aircraft, for accommodating at least one member of an aircraft crew, wherein the module comprises a first partial module for docking a second partial module to it. In this arrangement, the first partial module or the second partial module comprises a connecting element, and the first partial module is designed to be arranged at a vertical height of an aircraft, which vertical height differs from that of the second partial module. In this arrangement, the connecting element is designed such that the second partial module can be docked to the first partial module by means of the connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Wojciech Jakubec, Rüdiger Huppert, Kathrin Voelkner, Thomas Sütthoff, Jovan Ulbrich-Gasparevic, Felix Helfrich, Dejan Golubovic
  • Publication number: 20100140400
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a compartment for accommodating at least one flight crewmember, comprising a first module and a stowage area, wherein the first module comprises a first rest facility, wherein the first rest facility is arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, as well as substantially parallel to the traverse axis of the aircraft, and wherein the stowage area is substantially arranged under the first rest facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Felix Helfrich, Thomas Sütthoff
  • Publication number: 20100044509
    Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a storage module is stated that is positioned in a region between two frame elements of an aircraft and that can be moved to a folded-out state. The storage unit forms part of a crew rest compartment in an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Felix Helfrich, Jovan Ulbrich-Gasparevic
  • Publication number: 20100019087
    Abstract: A module for an aircraft is provided for the accommodation of crew members. The module includes, but is not limited to a trough-shaped floor region having an external contour that corresponds to the contour of further stowage bins installed in the aircraft. The storage space created in this way in the interior of the module is accessible from the interior of the module. In this way the stability of the module may be enhanced and the installation expenditure may be reduced. Furthermore, comfort may be enhanced, in particular as a result of more space being available for the crew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Holger WARNER, Felix HELFRICH
  • Publication number: 20080302911
    Abstract: A habitation and sleeping module, in an aircraft, for accommodating at least one member of a flight crew, with the module having a first sleeping area. Furthermore, an ascent region is provided for ascending from a lower level into the module, wherein the ascent region includes an ascent device that is laterally arranged on the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Holger Warner, Felix Helfrich