Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Everhart

Jeffrey S. Everhart 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: 10640216
    Abstract: A projection system for use with an aircraft seat includes a cassette frame defining an open ended cavity, a front panel configured to couple to a front of the cassette frame to enclose the cavity, and a projector system held in the cavity. The cassette frame includes a rear panel, an upper panel extending outwardly away from the rear panel, a lower panel extending outwardly away from the rear panel, and first and second side panels extending outwardly from the rear panel. The rear panel, the upper panel, the lower panel and the first and second side panels define an open ended cavity. The projector system and the front panel are configured such that an image and/or video projected by the projector system is projected from the cavity through the front panel. The cassette frame is sized and configured to be received and releasably held in an aircraft seatback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Thales Avionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Lori Elizabeth Salazar, Jeffrey S. Everhart
  • Patent number: 10464676
    Abstract: An entertainment system includes a video display unit facing a passenger seat and a track pad assembly integrated with an armrest of the passenger seat. The track pad assembly includes a track pad that is operable to control the video display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Thales Avionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Everhart, Lori Elizabeth Salazar, John Howard Darvell
  • Publication number: 20180148174
    Abstract: An entertainment system includes a video display unit facing a passenger seat and a track pad assembly integrated with an armrest of the passenger seat. The track pad assembly includes a track pad that is operable to control the video display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Everhart, Lori Elizabeth Salazar, John Howard Darvell
  • Patent number: 9938014
    Abstract: A video display unit cassette assembly includes a cassette frame, a display coupled to the cassette frame, one or more electronic components between the cassette frame and the display, and a delethalization cover coupled to the display. The one or more electronic components receive data content from a network and generate video signals provided to the display. The cassette assembly is sized and configured to be releasably mounted in an installed position in a mounting structure defined in a seatback of a vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: THALES AVIONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Everhart, Lori Elizabeth Salazar, John Howard Darvell
  • Patent number: 9908626
    Abstract: An entertainment system includes a video display unit facing a passenger seat and a track pad assembly integrated with an armrest of the passenger seat. The track pad assembly includes a track pad that is operable to control the video display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Thales Avionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Everhart, Lori Elizabeth Salazar, John Howard Darvell
  • Publication number: 20170210472
    Abstract: A projection system for use with an aircraft seat includes a cassette frame defining an open ended cavity, a front panel configured to couple to a front of the cassette frame to enclose the cavity, and a projector system held in the cavity. The cassette frame includes a rear panel, an upper panel extending outwardly away from the rear panel, a lower panel extending outwardly away from the rear panel, and first and second side panels extending outwardly from the rear panel. The rear panel, the upper panel, the lower panel and the first and second side panels define an open ended cavity. The projector system and the front panel are configured such that an image and/or video projected by the projector system is projected from the cavity through the front panel. The cassette frame is sized and configured to be received and releasably held in an aircraft seatback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Lori Elizabeth Salazar, Jeffrey S. Everhart
  • Publication number: 20160297526
    Abstract: A video display unit cassette assembly includes a cassette frame, a display coupled to the cassette frame, one or more electronic components between the cassette frame and the display, and a delethalization cover coupled to the display. The one or more electronic components receive data content from a network and generate video signals provided to the display. The cassette assembly is sized and configured to be releasably mounted in an installed position in a mounting structure defined in a seatback of a vehicle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Everhart, Lori Elizabeth Salazar, John Howard Darvell
  • Publication number: 20160297527
    Abstract: An entertainment system includes a video display unit facing a passenger seat and a track pad assembly integrated with an armrest of the passenger seat. The track pad assembly includes a track pad that is operable to control the video display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Everhart, Lori Elizabeth Salazar, John Howard Darvell
  • Patent number: 9010852
    Abstract: An in-arm monitor seat. In one embodiment, the device comprises an aircraft passenger monitor apparatus that includes a seat assembly having an armrest and a monitor presenter. The monitor presenter may include a lift latch and a rotational dampener that is configured to present a monitor from the armrest. The result is a device, system and method that provides an improved monitor presentation that is convenient, efficient and safe for the user, particularly when used in the armrest of an aircraft passenger seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: TIMCO Aviation Services
    Inventors: David Conrad, Jeffrey S. Everhart
  • Patent number: 7252569
    Abstract: A life vest container includes a hollow housing defining a storage volume adapted to receive a flotation device, the housing having an opening communicating with the storage volume. A cover is attached to the container and is moveable between a closed position in which it encloses the opening, and an open position in which the opening is accessible. Structure is provided for attaching the housing to a passenger seat, and for securing the cover in the closed position. At least a portion of the housing or the cover is sufficiently light-transmissive to allow observation of the condition of a flotation device disposed within the storage volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Everhart, Andrew Kerman, Michael Moraska