Patents by Inventor Frank Klepka

Frank Klepka 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: 9644765
    Abstract: A system for mounting aircraft system components in the crown area of an aircraft comprising a first longitudinal carrier element, a second longitudinal carrier element and a bridging element which connects the first longitudinal carrier element to the second longitudinal carrier element. The system is mountable in the crown area of an aircraft in such a way that the first and the second longitudinal carrier elements extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. A plurality of cable ducts for accommodating electrical lines is provided on the first and/or the second longitudinal carrier elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Breuer, Wei-Chung Tuan, Frank Klepka
  • Patent number: 9174735
    Abstract: A sealing device for mounting a monument on a structural element of an aircraft and for providing a seal between the sealing device and the floor of the aircraft is provided. The sealing device comprises a cylindrical element with a pin for attaching the sealing device to the structural element and a recess for receiving another pin of a mounting device to which the monument is attached. The sealing device may have a smaller diameter than a mounting block of the mounting device such that the seal cannot be damaged by trolley wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Frank Klepka
  • Publication number: 20140332640
    Abstract: A system for mounting aircraft system components in the crown area of an aircraft comprising a first longitudinal carrier element, a second longitudinal carrier element and a bridging element which connects the first longitudinal carrier element to the second longitudinal carrier element. The system is mountable in the crown area of an aircraft in such a way that the first and the second longitudinal carrier elements extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. A plurality of cable ducts for accommodating electrical lines is provided on the first and/or the second longitudinal carrier elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Matthias Breuer, Wei-Chung Tuan, Frank Klepka
  • Patent number: 8870119
    Abstract: A modular seat system for a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes at least one seat, which has a seat unit with a seating element and a seat back and a seat frame with at least one pair of essentially vertical support elements, at whose upper end a bearing structure is arranged on which the seat unit rests, a fixing structure in the floor of the passenger compartment with at least two longitudinal rails, which have a predetermined spacing from one another, for accommodating the lower ends of the support elements, and an adapter plate for the fixing of the support elements, which adapter plate is fitted to the lower end of the support elements, and is fitted in a mobile fashion to at least one support element, so that the spacing of the support elements from one another is variable independently of the width of the seat unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Baatz, Michael Supan, Frank Klepka
  • Publication number: 20140021297
    Abstract: A sealing device for mounting a monument on a structural element of an aircraft and for providing a seal between the sealing device and the floor of the aircraft is provided. The sealing device comprises a cylindrical element with a pin for attaching the sealing device to the structural element and a recess for receiving another pin of a mounting device to which the monument is attached. The sealing device may have a smaller diameter than a mounting block of the mounting device such that the seal cannot be damaged by trolley wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Frank KLEPKA
  • Patent number: 8602571
    Abstract: A mirror arrangement (10) for monitoring a passenger cabin of an aircraft is disclosed, comprising at least one mirror element (40) for reflecting light and a mirror mount (20) for fastening the at least one mirror element (40) inside the passenger cabin, the mirror mount (20) comprising a holder (22), to which the at least one mirror element (40) is fastenable and which is displaceable relative to the passenger cabin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Klepka, Stephan Waetzold, Wolfgang Moeller
  • Publication number: 20120019944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mirror arrangement (10) for monitoring a passenger cabin of an aircraft, comprising at least one mirror element (40) for reflecting light and a mirror mount (20) for fastening the at least one mirror element (40) inside the passenger cabin, the mirror mount (20) comprising a holder (22), to which the at least one mirror element (40) is fastenable and which is displaceable relative to the passenger cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Frank Klepka, Stephan Waetzold, Wolfgang Moeller
  • Patent number: 7607612
    Abstract: A passenger seat unit comprises modular designed elements, such as at least one seat, and shield elements in the head and foot region. The shield elements are formed by seat dividers that are arranged opposite each other, which seat dividers comprise laterally arranged limbs of the partition wall. One side of the limbs of the partition wall encloses a wall element and forms a closed longitudinal side. The other side of the limbs of the partition wall forms a second longitudinal side which frames an access opening. The longitudinal sides comprise means for length adjustment. It is particularly advantageous if the passenger seat unit according to the invention makes possible more flexible and more economical use of the existing cabin area in passenger aircraft. Flexible adaptation to various cabin lengths is possible without effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Baatz, Michael Supan, Frank Klepka
  • Publication number: 20060170261
    Abstract: A passenger seat unit comprises modular designed elements, such as at least one seat, and shield elements in the head and foot region. The shield elements are formed by seat dividers that are arranged opposite each other, which seat dividers comprise laterally arranged limbs of the partition wall. One side of the limbs of the partition wall encloses a wall element and forms a closed longitudinal side. The other side of the limbs of the partition wall forms a second longitudinal side which frames an access opening. The longitudinal sides comprise means for length adjustment. It is particularly advantageous if the passenger seat unit according to the invention makes possible more flexible and more economical use of the existing cabin area in passenger aircraft. Flexible adaptation to various cabin lengths is possible without effort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Baatz, Michael Supan, Frank Klepka