Patents by Inventor Laurent Ligonnière

Laurent Ligonnière 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: 11958614
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat, in particular for an aircraft, including: a seat support, a seat base, a backrest hinged relative to the seat base by means of a pivot link, a leg rest hinged relative to the seat base by means of a pivot link, the seat being able to move between a sitting position and a bed position in which the backrest and the leg rest are situated in a continuation of the seat base, the seat base being mounted so as to be able to slide relative to the seat support, the seat comprising at least one connecting rod, referred to as the backrest pivot connecting rod, comprising a first end connected in rotation relative to the backrest and a second end connected in rotation relative to the seat support, the leg rest being mechanically connected to the backrest by means of a connecting rod deployment device, the seat further comprising a single actuator capable alone of moving a set of components of the seat formed at least by the seat base, the backrest, and the leg rest in order to move the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Safran Seats
    Inventors: Olivier Cazalis, Laurent Ligonniere, Julien Varnier
  • Publication number: 20240034474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aircraft seat unit, comprising: a seat that can be moved between a seated position and a reclining position and a privacy shield extending at least partly around the seat, the privacy shield comprising a fixed portion and a movable portion that can be moved relative to the fixed portion, the movable portion being movable between: a retracted position in which the movable portion delimits, with the fixed portion, a partially enclosed space around the seat to give the passenger privacy and a deployed position in which the movable portion is at a distance from the seat so as to free up space for accessing the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Olivier Cazalis, Laurent Ligonniere, Mourad Rajhi, José Bernardo De Morais
  • Patent number: 11760490
    Abstract: A removable closure device for a space inside an aircraft includes: a frame comprising at least one upright said frame comprising at least one fixation interface including a structural element, a curtain assembly comprising a flexible curtain and at least one guiding device or ensuring a translational guiding of the flexible curtain with respect to the upright so that the flexible curtain s able to be moved in a direction of movement parallel to a longitudinal direction of the upright between a stowed position, in which the flexible curtain s released from the space, and a deployed position, in which the flexible curtain closes the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Safran Seats
    Inventors: Bastien Bonnefoy, Laurent Ligonniere
  • Publication number: 20230257124
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat unit, in particular for an aircraft cabin, comprising: a seat provided with seat cushion and backrest kinematics, and a seat-base structure on which the seat is mounted, the seat-base structure comprising a frame with a tubular structure comprising: a first lower tube and a second lower tube, the first lower tube and the second lower tube each carrying at least one bolt intended to be fastened to rails, and two fastening feet for fastening the seat cushion and backrest kinematics, a fastening foot being formed by a tube connected by one of its ends to the first lower tube of the frame and by its other end to the second lower tube of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Jeremy Cailleteau, Olivier Cazalis, Laurent Ligonniere
  • Publication number: 20220402615
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat, in particular for an aircraft, including: a seat support, a seat base, a backrest hinged relative to the seat base by means of a pivot link, a leg rest hinged relative to the seat base by means of a pivot link, the seat being able to move between a sitting position and a bed position in which the backrest and the leg rest are situated in a continuation of the seat base, the seat base being mounted so as to be able to slide relative to the seat support, the seat comprising at least one connecting rod, referred to as the backrest pivot connecting rod, comprising a first end connected in rotation relative to the backrest and a second end connected in rotation relative to the seat support, the leg rest being mechanically connected to the backrest by means of a connecting rod deployment device, the seat further comprising a single actuator capable alone of moving a set of components of the seat formed at least by the seat base, the backrest, and the leg rest in order to move the
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Olivier Cazalis, Laurent Ligonniere, Julien Varnier
  • Publication number: 20220396359
    Abstract: The invention relates to a support pallet comprising: a body, lock attachment means each created in a portion of the body, the lock attachment means each making it possible to establish an attachment between the body and a seat rail lock or with an intermediate connecting part, seat unit attachment means each created in a portion of the body, the seat unit attachment means each making it possible to establish a connection between the body and an element of the seat unit, the portions of the body comprising the lock attachment means and the portions of the body comprising the seat unit attachment means, and the rest of the body forming a single monolithic part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Bastien Bonnefoy, Laurent Ligonniere, José Bernardo De Morais, Florent Yvon
  • Publication number: 20220274709
    Abstract: The invention mainly relates to a detachable device for closing a space inside an airplane, comprising: a frame comprising at least one upright, the frame comprising at least one attachment interface with a structural element, a curtain assembly comprising a flexible curtain, a roller around which the flexible curtain can be wound, and at least one guide device comprising an electric-motor actuator, the guide device being capable of translationally guiding the flexible curtain relative to the upright such that the flexible curtain can be moved in a direction of movement parallel to a longitudinal direction of the upright between a stowed position in which the flexible curtain is mainly wound around the roller and an extended position in which the flexible curtain is mainly unwound relative to the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Bastien Bonnefoy, Laurent Ligonniere, José Bernardo De Morais
  • Publication number: 20220227493
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly of individual seats intended to be installed in an aircraft cabin, the assembly comprising: —a first seat and a second seat, a central console arranged between the first seat and the second seat, the central console comprising a first foot area and a second foot area extending in two opposite directions, —a seat surface width of the first seat being smaller in a portion of the seat opposite the second foot area in relation to a width of a portion of the seat surface opposite the first foot area so as to increase a space between the seat surface of the first seat and the second foot area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Franck Jasny, Charles Ehrmann, Laurent Ligonniere, Daniele Guerra, Blong Siong
  • Publication number: 20210221516
    Abstract: The invention essentially concerns a removable closure device for a space inside an aircraft, said device comprising: a frame comprising at least one upright, said frame comprising at least one fixation interface including a structural element, a curtain assembly comprising a flexible curtain, and at least one guiding device for ensuring a translational guiding of the curtain flexible with respect to the upright, so that the flexible curtain is able to be moved in a direction of movement parallel to a longitudinal direction of the upright between a stowed position, in which the flexible curtain is released from the space, and a deployed position, in which the flexible curtain closes the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Bastien Bonnefoy, Laurent Ligonniere
  • Patent number: 10315772
    Abstract: Described are seat units having at least one seat (12) with an upper seat back cushion (32), a lower seat back cushion (34), and a seat pan cushion (36). The at least one seat is configured to transition between a seat position and a bed position. The upper seat back cushion and the lower seat back cushion are separated by a gap (56) located between an end of each cushion when the at least one seat is in the seat position. In contrast, the ends of the cushions are flush with each other when the at least one seat is in the bed position. The seat pan cushion is positioned below a passenger's buttocks when the at least one seat transitions between the seat position and the bed position without additional adjustment by the passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats France
    Inventors: Charles Ehrmann, Bastien Bonnefoy, Victor Carlioz, Laurent Ligonnière, Felix Lorsignol
  • Publication number: 20170029118
    Abstract: Described are seat units having at least one seat (12) with an upper seat back cushion (32), a lower seat back cushion (34), and a seat pan cushion (36). The at least one seat is configured to transition between a seat position and a bed position. The upper seat back cushion and the lower seat back cushion are separated by a gap (56) located between an end of each cushion when the at least one seat is in the seat position. In contrast, the ends of the cushions are flush with each other when the at least one seat is in the bed position. The seat pan cushion is positioned below a passenger's buttocks when the at least one seat transitions between the seat position and the bed position without additional adjustment by the passenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: Zodiac Seats France
    Inventors: Charles Ehrmann, Bastien Bonnefoy, Victor Carlioz, Laurent Ligonnière, Felix Lorsignol
  • Patent number: 9120574
    Abstract: Described are passenger seats including a lower frame comprising a pair of supports, a seat pan adjustably coupled to the pair of supports via a coupling system, and a rear leg coupled to the lower frame, wherein the rear leg includes an extension component that is configured to adjust a height of the rear leg. The passenger seat may be adjusted into a bed position by compressing the rear leg, adjusting the seat pan into a forward position relative to the lower frame, and reclining the seat back until the seat back is substantially proximate the lower frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats France
    Inventors: Laurent Ligonniere, Philippe Roy
  • Patent number: 9114879
    Abstract: The invention essentially relates to an aeroplane seat base (110) characterized in that said base comprises: a plate (1) suitable for moving along a horizontal path between an extended position and a stored position, a supporting arm (4) of variable length having a first end (4.1) connected to the seat (8) by means of a first hinged joint having a vertical pin and a second end (4.2) connected to the plate (1) by means of a second hinged joint having a vertical pin, and a guide device (121) controlling the path of the plate (1) following a unique path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats France
    Inventors: Laurent Ligonniere, Charles Erhmann
  • Publication number: 20130093221
    Abstract: The invention essentially relates to an aeroplane seat base (110) characterised in that said base comprises: a plate (1) suitable for moving along a horizontal path between an extended position and a stored position, a supporting arm (4) of variable length having a first end (4.1) connected to the seat (8) by means of a first hinged joint having a vertical pin and a second end (4.2) connected to the plate (1) by means of a second hinged joint having a vertical pin, and a guide device (121) controlling the path of the plate (1) following a unique path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: ZODIAC SEATS FRANCE
    Inventors: Laurent Ligonniere, Charles Erhmann
  • Publication number: 20120306252
    Abstract: Described are passenger seats including a lower frame comprising a pair of supports, a seat pan adjustably coupled to the pair of supports via a coupling system, and a rear leg coupled to the lower frame, wherein the rear leg includes an extension component that is configured to adjust a height of the rear leg. The passenger seat may be adjusted into a bed position by compressing the rear leg, adjusting the seat pan into a forward position relative to the lower frame, and reclining the seat back until the seat back is substantially proximate the lower frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE ET COMMERCIALE DE MATERIEL AERONAUTIQUE
    Inventors: Laurent Ligonniere, Philippe Roy
  • Patent number: D937753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: SAFRAN SEATS
    Inventors: Benjamin Foucher, José Bernardo De Morais, Bastien Bonnefoy, Olivier Cazalis, Laurent Ligonniere, Quentin Munier
  • Patent number: D1020327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: SAFRAN SEATS
    Inventors: Benjamin Foucher, José Bernardo De Morais, Bastien Bonnefoy, Olivier Cazalis, Laurent Ligonniere, Quentin Munier