Abstract: A cabin module for a commercial aircraft includes a set of bulkheads defining a quadrant with an inboard wall and converging side walls. The module is sub-divided by a removable partition which splits the module into two passenger compartments. The quadrant shape of the module enables it to overlap an adjacent seat area, thereby using space between seat areas that is otherwise underutilised. In a particular form the modules define a single central aisle which transitions from a pair of parallel aisles aft via a Y-shaped transition region.

Abstract: A seating unit (102, 104) is disclosed as including a seat (106, 110) with a seat back (106a, 110a) and a seat pan (106c, 110c) which are movable relative to each other to convert the seat (106, 110) between a sittable configuration and an un-sittable configuration, and a seat (108) with a seat back (108a) and a seat pan (108c), the angle subtended by the seat back (106a, 110a) and the seat pan (106c, 110c) when the seat (106, 110) is in the sittable configuration being larger than an angle subtended by the seat back (106a, 110a) and the seat pan (106c, 110c) when the seat (106, 110) is in the un-sittable configuration, the seat back (106a, 110a) of the seat (106, 110) and the seat back (108a) of the seat (108) being connected with each other by a web (120, 122).

Abstract: A seating unit (102, 104) is disclosed as including a seat (106, 110) with a seat back (106a, 110a) and a seat pan (106c, 110c) which are movable relative to each other to convert the seat (106, 110) between a sittable configuration and an un-sittable configuration, and a seat (108) with a seat back (108a) and a seat pan (108c), the angle subtended by the seat back (106a, 110a) and the seat pan (106c, 110c) when the seat (106, 110) is in the sittable configuration being larger than an angle subtended by the seat back (106a, 110a) and the seat pan (106c, 110c) when the seat (106, 110) is in the un-sittable configuration, the seat back (106a, 110a) of the seat (106, 110) and the seat back (108a) of the seat (108) being connected with each other by a web (120, 122).

Abstract: A seating unit (202, 204) includes a first seat (206, 210) and an adjacent second seat (208, 212), the seating unit being convertible between a first configuration in which each of the first seat (206, 210) and second seat (208, 212) can receive an occupant sitting thereon and a second configuration in which the first seat (206, 210) and second seat (208, 212) can collectively support an occupant lying thereon, and access to a space (215) in a back portion of the first seat (206, 210) being denied when the seating unit (202, 204) is in the first configuration and access to the space (215) being allowed when the seating unit (202, 204) is in the second configuration, the seating unit (202, 204) gives the passenger in the first seat (206, 210) a perception of increased spaciousness, and provides sufficient differentiation between the economy-class configuration and the business-class configuration.

Abstract: A convertible seating unit (100, 200) is disclosed as including a first seat (104a, 204a) including a first backrest (106a) and a first seat base (108a), and a second seat (104b, 204b) on a side of the first seat, in which at least the first seat is movable between a first configuration in which the first backrest is inclined relative to the first seat base and a second configuration in which the first backrest is substantially parallel to the first seat base, and when the first seat is in the second configuration, the first backrest forms a first upper support surface.

Abstract: A cabin module for a commercial aircraft includes a set of bulkheads defining a quadrant with an inboard wall and converging side walls. The module is sub-divided by a removable partition which splits the module into two passenger compartments. The quadrant shape of the module enables it to overlap an adjacent seat area, thereby using space between seat areas that is otherwise underutilised. In a particular form the modules define a single central aisle which transitions from a pair of parallel aisles aft via a Y-shaped transition region.

Abstract: A seating unit (202, 204) includes a first seat (206, 210) and an adjacent second seat (208, 212), the seating unit being convertible between a first configuration in which each of the first seat (206, 210) and second seat (208, 212) can receive an occupant sitting thereon and a second configuration in which the first seat (206, 210) and second seat (208, 212) can collectively support an occupant lying thereon, and access to a space (215) in a back portion of the first seat (206, 210) being denied when the seating unit (202, 204) is in the first configuration and access to the space (215) being allowed when the seating unit (202, 204) is in the second configuration, the seating unit (202, 204) gives the passenger in the first seat (206, 210) a perception of increased spaciousness, and provides sufficient differentiation between the economy-class configuration and the business-class configuration.

Abstract: A convertible seating unit (10, 12, 14, 50a, 50b, 54a, 58a, 58b, 62a, 62b) has at least one convertible seat (20, 56b, 60b, 64b, 80) with a back (30,86) and a bottom (32, 84). The back (30,86) and bottom (32, 84) may be positioned relative to each other in a first configuration to form a passenger seat. The back (30,86) and the bottom (32, 84) may also be positioned relative to each other in a second configuration to expose a space (48,88) accessible from behind and below the convertible seat (20, 56b, 60b, 64b, 80).

Abstract: A convertible seating unit (100, 200) is disclosed as including a first seat (104a, 204a) including a first backrest (106a) and a first seat base (108a), and a second seat (104b, 204b) on a side of the first seat, in which at least the first seat is movable between a first configuration in which the first backrest is inclined relative to the first seat base and a second configuration in which the first backrest is substantially parallel to the first seat base, and when the first seat is in the second configuration, the first backrest forms a first upper support surface.

Abstract: A convertible seating unit (10, 12, 14, 50a, 50b, 54a, 58a, 58b, 62a, 62b) has at least one convertible seat (20, 56b, 60b, 64b, 80) with a back (30,86) and a bottom (32, 84). The back (30,86) and bottom (32, 84) may be positioned relative to each other in a first configuration to form a passenger seat. The back (30,86) and the bottom (32, 84) may also be positioned relative to each other in a second configuration to expose a space (48,88) accessible from behind and below the convertible seat (20, 56b, 60b, 64b, 80).

Abstract: High density seating, for example for aircraft use, includes a seatback cushion 2 of adjustable rate, and a lightweight adjustable headrest 11. Other aspects of the invention relate to a literature rack 14, a footrest 17, a cup holder 24, a book stand 27, a headset hook 31 and a vanity mirror 33.

Abstract: A dual plane armrest includes upper and lower forearm supports that overlap to permit respective use by neighbors. The upper support may be cut-away at the rear to accommodate the elbow of the user of the lower support. The upper forearm support is disposed above the lower forearm support partially or completely. The dual plane armrest provides increased lateral space for neighbors without increasing lateral seat pitch.

Abstract: An armrest for multiple seating has upper and lower support planes that overlap to permit respective use by neighbors. The upper armrest may be cut-away at the rear to accommodate the elbow of the user of the lower armrest. The dual plane armrest comprises an upper forearm support and a lower forearm support. The upper forearm support is disposed above the lower forearm support partially or completely. The configuration of the invention provides increased lateral space for neighbors without increasing lateral seat pitch.

Abstract: A seat, particularly for aircraft, has a backrest with a high pivot. Such a backrest permits a range of supported semi-reclining seating positions without inconveniencing an occupant of the next rearward seat row. The seat also permits selection of seat pan length to suit the height of the occupant.