Abstract: A seat system for a passenger aircraft. The seat system includes at least one passenger seat and a mounting option for electronic devices attached to the passenger seat. The mounting option may include (i) a bracket adapted to be attached to the backrest of the passenger seat; and (ii) a first mount including a tilt assembly attached to the bracket for receiving a first electronic device having a monitor or a knockout blank for a monitor; and (iii) a second mount including a shelf attached to the tilt assembly for receiving a second electronic device having a monitor or a knockout blank for a monitor. The seat system may further include a quick detach mechanism for removing the first electronic device having a monitor from the first mount.

Abstract: A seat system for a passenger aircraft includes at least one passenger seat and an adjustable headrest attached to the passenger seat. The adjustable headrest includes a plurality of panels including a center panel and at least two pairs of side panels; a plurality of vertically articulated joints each separating each of the pairs one from another; a sliding mechanism such as a rail to facilitate vertical displacement of the plurality of panels, the sliding mechanism connected to the center panel; and a quick release mechanism to facilitate removal of the plurality of panels from the passenger seat, the quick release mechanism engaged with the sliding mechanism. A seat back tray table may further be attached to the back of the passenger seat. The headrest is vertically adjustable, and configured to curve around a passenger's head to provide comfort and stability.

Abstract: A cushion-less passenger seat. The passenger seat includes spaced left and right spreaders, each having a front and rear leg with top and bottom ends and a seating surface fanned from a flexible bottom diaphragm attached to and extending between the left and right spreaders. The passenger seat also includes a lumbar support having lower and upper sections and front and back sides formed from a flexible diaphragm. The lower section of the lumbar support is attached to and between the left and right spreaders. The lumbar support upper section extends upwardly above the seat's rear legs and seating surface.

Abstract: An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft includes a seat assembly and a quick install track fitting assembly for securing the seat assembly to the aircraft. In a preferred embodiment, the quick install track fitting assembly is made up of a track fitting body for insertion into an aircraft seat track and a manual lever that is pivotably attached to the track fitting body. The manual lever has a lever release position and a lever lock position. A force bearing plunger is movably attached to the manual lever for transferring force to the aircraft seat track. The force bearing plunger has a track release position and a track lock position, wherein both positions correspond to the lever release and lever lock positions of the manual lever. A lock may also be provided for maintaining the plunger in the track lock position when the manual lever is in the lever lock position.

Abstract: A cushion-less passenger seat. The passenger seat includes spaced left and right spreaders, each having a front and rear leg with top and bottom ends and a seating surface fanned from a flexible bottom diaphragm attached to and extending between the left and right spreaders. The passenger seat also includes a lumbar support having lower and upper sections and front and back sides formed from a flexible diaphragm. The lower section of the lumbar support is attached to and between the left and right spreaders. The lumbar support upper section extends upwardly above the seat's rear legs and seating surface.

Abstract: A cushion-less passenger seat. The passenger seat includes spaced left and right spreaders, each having a front and rear leg with top and bottom ends and a seating surface formed from a flexible bottom diaphragm attached to and extending between the left and right spreaders. The passenger seat also includes a lumbar support having lower and upper sections and front and back sides formed from a flexible diaphragm. The lower section of the lumbar support is attached to and between the left and right spreaders. The lumbar support upper section extends upwardly above the seat's rear legs and seating surface.

Abstract: An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a seat assembly; and a wedge lock device for securing the seat assembly to the aircraft without any rattle. In the preferred embodiment, the wedge lock device includes: a selectively adjustable force applicator for applying force to a force bearer; a force bearer for transferring force to an aircraft seat track; and a stud connected to the seat assembly. Also in the preferred embodiment, the seat assembly includes a seat leg.

Abstract: An aircraft passenger convenience apparatus comprising: a seat assembly; a support device attached to the seat assembly; and a platform having a top and bottom, the platform at least partially supported by the support device. In the preferred embodiment, the support device is selectable between at least a tray support and an armrest position. Also in the preferred embodiment, the seat assembly includes a seat back.

Abstract: An improved seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a seat assembly and a positive lock device for securing the seat assembly to the aircraft. In the preferred embodiment, the positive lock device comprises: an adjustable force applicator for selectively applying force, a track fitting for insertion into an aircraft seat track, a rigid force bearer having a top region and for transferring force to an aircraft seat track, and a lock plate biased toward the applicator head. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the seat assembly includes a seat leg.

Abstract: A seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a passenger seat having a seat frame and a seat back; a recline control device for selectively reclining the seat back; and a seat recline control override for disabling the recline control device. In the preferred embodiment, the passenger seat includes a seat leg supporting the seat. Also in the preferred embodiment, the seat recline control override comprises: an override lever for overriding the recline control; an actuator for remotely moving the override lever; and a linkage connecting the override lever to the actuator.

Abstract: A motor is disposed within a housing. The motor includes a motor shaft. A spring includes a small diameter end and a large diameter end. The motor shaft is inserted into the small diameter end of the spring such that the spring tightly engages the motor shaft. A hook is positioned on a free end of the spring. A spring wire is connected to the housing. A flexible member engages the spring wire and the hook. The motor is connected to an alternating polarity direct current power source for rotating the motor shaft in alternating directions, thereby coiling the flexible member in alternating directions to trap hair within coils formed by the flexible member, then pull the hair, and then release the hair. The alternating polarity direct current power source is manually switched to turn the motor on and off. The alternating polarity direct current power source includes at least one electronic circuit to convert incoming line voltage alternating current to lower voltage alternating polarity direct current.