Abstract: Method for providing power to a passenger seat (10), whereby the passenger seats are individually fitted with removable fuel cells. The seat fitted with a fuel cell can then use fuel cell power, as well as the by-products generated by the fuel cell to supply energy and elements to optional seat functions. The method involves easily removing and replacing a fuel cell source/bottle associated with a passenger seat, such that even passengers can conduct the replacement, rather than crew members, which allows for fast and easy replacement, without any required tools or mechanical knowledge.

Abstract: A seat for passenger vehicles, such as an aircraft seat, that is individually fitted with a fuel cell (22) positioned in a fuel cell storage portion provided on the seat base, enabling the seat to be fully autonomous and freely placed in the cabin or vehicle independently of any connection to any other seat or to any aircraft power features. Conduits deliver energy, heat, water, oxygen depleted air, or any combination thereof from the fuel cell (22) to areas of the seat.