Patents by Inventor Johannes Gonnsen

Johannes Gonnsen 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: 20160140485
    Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a configuration system for calculating a feature of each element of a plurality of elements is provided. The system comprises a database in which a set of rules for each element of the plurality of elements is stored, and a processing unit which is designed to automatically vary a first feature of a first element or for automatically replacing the first element by another element, and for calculating the features of the elements in accordance with the set of rules. By allowing to automatically vary a feature of an element or by allowing automatic replacement of an element by another element, the configuration of the elements may be optimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Johannes GONNSEN, René SCHUBOTZ
  • Publication number: 20150302669
    Abstract: A method for inspecting an airborne vehicle involves equipping an unmanned mobile vehicle, UMV, with at least one sensor, maneuvering the UMV through an interior of the airborne vehicle, recording a plurality of scan parameters in the interior of the airborne vehicle by using the at least one sensor, associating the plurality of scan parameters with spatial positions within the airborne vehicle, and generating a parameter map of the interior of the airborne vehicle according to the associated spatial positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Johannes GONNSEN, Thomas THIEME
  • Publication number: 20150217868
    Abstract: A passenger seat for an aircraft includes a seat pan for providing a seat surface for a passenger, a backrest with a lean-against surface for leaning against, and a rear surface situated opposite the lean-against surface. In this design the rear surface comprises two indentations, with each of them designed to at least partially accommodate a knee of a further passenger seated behind the passenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Gonnsen, Markus Schumacher
  • Patent number: 8910907
    Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a system for simultaneous longitudinal shifting of several selected seats or seat rows in an aircraft is stated, in which system a drive device for shifting the seats is provided, wherein shifting the seats takes place according to a change in seat configuration planning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Johannes Gonnsen, Jens Gaertner
  • Patent number: 8793963
    Abstract: A method for laying a floor covering onto a floor in a cabin of a vehicle comprises the steps of applying a connection means to an element of a group comprising the floor covering and a floor, compacting the floor covering into a compact unit having an open end, bringing the floor covering into the cabin, pulling the open end of the floor covering along a length of the cabin beneath seats disposed in the cabin on the cabin floor and connecting the floor covering to the cabin floor using the connection means. The connection is made by way of one or more adhesive layers, for example. In this way, a carpet floor can be laid or replaced in a cabin of a vehicle without having to remove the seats located in the cabin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Johannes Gonnsen
  • Patent number: 8403266
    Abstract: An attachment structure is provided by which interior equipment components of an aircraft passenger cabin can conveniently be affixed. The attachment structure includes, but is not limited to at least one system support that above the cabin floor extends at least along the spacing of two frame elements. The system support has a longitudinal extension along which it comprises a plurality of attachment means, evenly spaced apart from each other, for affixing interior equipment components, wherein the spacing of the attachment means is smaller than the spacing of the frame elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Fokken, Rüdy Gysemberg, Johannes Gonnsen, Uwe Johannsen, Helge Tiede
  • Patent number: 8360363
    Abstract: A floor structure in an aircraft includes a plurality of seat rails that extend parallel in relation to each other, and at least one floor panel. The floor panel extends over the seat rails and rests on the individual seat rails. In order to be able to fasten interior equipment components to the seat rails situated underneath the floor panels, the at least one floor panel includes a plurality of through-holes through which the interior equipment components of the aircraft can be locked into place on the seat rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Johannes Gonnsen, Manfred Kook, Markus Fokken, Michael Dupont, Norbert Möllers, Ralf Schliwa
  • Patent number: 8297554
    Abstract: An arrangement, includes a first furnishing and a second furnishing, at least one part of the first furnishing being movable in the direction of the second furnishing, and at least one part of the second furnishing being movable to free a space for receiving the at least one part of the first furnishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Hermann Schotte, Johannes Gonnsen
  • Publication number: 20110226901
    Abstract: A method for laying a floor covering onto a floor in a cabin of a vehicle comprises the steps of applying a connection means to an element of a group comprising the floor covering and a floor, compacting the floor covering into a compact unit having an open end, bringing the floor covering into the cabin, pulling the open end of the floor covering along a length of the cabin beneath seats disposed in the cabin on the cabin floor and connecting the floor covering to the cabin floor using the connection means. The connection is made by way of one or more adhesive layers, for example. In this way, a carpet floor can be laid or replaced in a cabin of a vehicle without having to remove the seats located in the cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Johannes Gonnsen
  • Publication number: 20110121134
    Abstract: An arrangement, includes a first furnishing and a second furnishing, at least one part of the first furnishing being movable in the direction of the second furnishing, and at least one part of the second furnishing being movable to free a space for receiving the at least one part of the first furnishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Hermann Schotte, Johannes Gonnsen
  • Patent number: 7931047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement of line connections for installations in an aircraft passenger cabin. The arrangement comprises a line connection element for accommodating several line connections; wherein the line connection element has a fixed position in the floor grid; wherein the line connections are adaptable to system lines of aircraft systems; and wherein the installations are adaptable by way of flexible inlet lines on the line connection element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Johannes Gonnsen, Markus Fokken, Michael Dupont, Michael Harriehausen, Lars Lehmann, Marc Scheel, Stefan Repp
  • Patent number: 7905451
    Abstract: An arrangement, includes a first furnishing and a second furnishing, at least one part of the first furnishing being movable in the direction of the second furnishing, and at least one part of the second furnishing being movable to free a space for receiving the at least one part of the first furnishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Hermann Schotte, Johannes Gonnsen
  • Publication number: 20110017869
    Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a system for simultaneous longitudinal shifting of several selected seats or seat rows in an aircraft is stated, in which system a drive device for shifting the seats is provided, wherein shifting the seats takes place according to a change in seat configuration planning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Gonnsen, Jens Gaertner
  • Publication number: 20100065681
    Abstract: A floor structure in an aircraft includes a plurality of seat rails that extend parallel in relation to each other, and at least one floor panel. The floor panel extends over the seat rails and rests on the individual seat rails. In order to be able to fasten interior equipment components to the seat rails situated underneath the floor panels, the at least one floor panel includes a plurality of through-holes through which the interior equipment components of the aircraft can be locked into place on the seat rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Gonnsen, Manfred Kook, Markus Fokken, Michael Dupont, Norbert Möllers, Ralf Schliwa
  • Publication number: 20080277527
    Abstract: An attachment structure is provided by which interior equipment components of an aircraft passenger cabin can conveniently be affixed. The attachment structure includes, but is not limited to at least one system support that above the cabin floor extends at least along the spacing of two frame elements. The system support has a longitudinal extension along which it comprises a plurality of attachment means, evenly spaced apart from each other, for affixing interior equipment components, wherein the spacing of the attachment means is smaller than the spacing of the frame elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: AIRBUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Markus FOKKEN, Rudy GYSEMBERG, Johannes GONNSEN, Uwe JOHANNSEN, Helge TIEDE
  • Publication number: 20080116686
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement of line connections for installations in an aircraft passenger cabin. The arrangement comprises a line connection element for accommodating several line connections; wherein the line connection element has a fixed position in the floor grid; wherein the line connections are adaptable to system lines of aircraft systems; and wherein the installations are adaptable by way of flexible inlet lines on the line connection element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Johannes Gonnsen, Markus Fokken, Michael Dupont, Michael Harriehausen, Lars Lehmann, Marc Scheel, Stefan Repp
  • Publication number: 20060202085
    Abstract: An arrangement, includes a first furnishing and a second furnishing, at least one part of the first furnishing being movable in the direction of the second furnishing, and at least one part of the second furnishing being movable to free a space for receiving the at least one part of the first furnishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Airbus Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Hermann Schotte, Johannes Gonnsen