Abstract: An internal cabin of a vehicle includes a vehicle control area. A first door is coupled to the vehicle control area. The first door is moveable between a first open position and a first closed position. An aisle extends between the vehicle control area and a passenger seating area. A forward section of the aisle is disposed between a first monument and a second monument. A second door is disposed within the aisle between the first monument and the second monument. The second door is moveable between a second open position and a second closed position. A privacy vestibule is defined between the second door in the second closed position, the first monument, the second monument, and the vehicle control area.

Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door comprises a latch positioned on an edge of the privacy door and arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame. An access door is positioned in the privacy door, where the access door is rotatable from a closed position to an open position in a forward direction. A first mechanical door handle system including a mechanical combination lock is positioned on an aft side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch, and a second mechanical door handle system is positioned on a forward side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch.

Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door comprises a latch positioned on an edge of the privacy door and arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame. An access door is positioned in the privacy door, where the access door is rotatable from a closed position to an open position in a forward direction. A first mechanical door handle system including a mechanical combination lock is positioned on an aft side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch, and a second mechanical door handle system is positioned on a forward side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch.

Abstract: A flight deck barrier door for an aircraft, the flight deck barrier door including a door frame and a door panel in the door frame. The door panel has a plurality of vents. The door panel and door frame have a minimum total vented surface area of 1000 square inches.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for arranging passenger seats and passenger service units in aircraft cabins as well as locating devices used in these methods. These methods and devices provide fast and efficient ways for directly referencing the position of each passenger service unit relative to a corresponding passenger seat. For example, a passenger seat is positioned on a seat rail using rail markers. Each set of markers corresponds to a different seating configuration. A locating device is then placed on the passenger seat such that the device datum contacts the seat cushion. A locator of the locating device determines a reference, in an overhead compartment, for installing a passenger service unit, corresponding to this seat. The reference is based on an angle between the datum and the locator, which is adjustable in some examples.

Abstract: A seating system for a vehicle that comprises floor beams, which support floor panels that define a floor surface. The vehicle has a virtual longitudinal plane, perpendicular to the floor surface, and a virtual longitudinal axis, parallel to the floor surface and lying in the virtual longitudinal plane. The seating system comprises a primary pair of seat tracks, a secondary pair of seat tracks, one of which is positioned between seat tracks of the primary pair of seat tracks, and a first seat assembly. The first seat assembly comprises a first seat support and a first plurality of seats, attached to the first seat support. The first seat support is attached to the primary pair of seat tracks.

Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door assembly also includes a privacy door rotatably coupleable to the first post via a set of hinges, where the privacy door comprises a decompression latch arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame, and where the decompression latch is configured to disengage from the latch recess in response to a decompression detected on a forward side of the privacy door.

Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door assembly also includes a privacy door rotatably coupleable to the first post via a set of hinges, where the privacy door comprises a decompression latch arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame, and where the decompression latch is configured to disengage from the latch recess in response to a decompression detected on a forward side of the privacy door.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for arranging passenger seats and passenger service units in aircraft cabins as well as locating devices used in these methods. These methods and devices provide fast and efficient ways for directly referencing the position of each passenger service unit relative to a corresponding passenger seat. For example, a passenger seat is positioned on a seat rail using rail markers. Each set of markers corresponds to a different seating configuration. A locating device is then placed on the passenger seat such that the device datum contacts the seat cushion. A locator of the locating device determines a reference, in an overhead compartment, for installing a passenger service unit, corresponding to this seat. The reference is based on an angle between the datum and the locator, which is adjustable in some examples.

Abstract: Provided is a seating-system kit for a vehicle that comprises floor beams, a primary pair of seat tracks, attached to the floor beams, and a first seat assembly, comprising a first seat support and a first plurality of seats, attached to the first seat support. The first seat support is attached to the primary pair of seat tracks and the floor beams support floor panels that define a floor surface. The vehicle has a virtual longitudinal plane, perpendicular to the floor surface, and a virtual longitudinal axis, parallel to the floor surface and lying in the virtual longitudinal plane. The seating-system kit comprises a secondary pair of seat tracks and a second seat assembly, comprising a second seat support and a second plurality of seats, attached to the second seat support, and wherein the second seat support is configured to be attached to the secondary pair of seat tracks.

Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door comprises a latch positioned on an edge of the privacy door and arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame. An access door is positioned in the privacy door, where the access door is rotatable from a closed position to an open position in a forward direction. A first mechanical door handle system including a mechanical combination lock is positioned on an aft side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch, and a second mechanical door handle system is positioned on a forward side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch.

Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door comprises a latch positioned on an edge of the privacy door and arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame. An access door is positioned in the privacy door, where the access door is rotatable from a closed position to an open position in a forward direction. A first mechanical door handle system including a mechanical combination lock is positioned on an aft side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch, and a second mechanical door handle system is positioned on a forward side of the privacy door and coupled to the latch.

Abstract: A method of configuring a seating system of a vehicle that comprises floor beams, comprises attaching a secondary pair of seat tracks to the floor beams of the vehicle such that one of the secondary pair of seat tracks is positioned between seat tracks of a primary pair of seat tracks of the seating system. Only one seat track of the secondary pair of seat tracks is positioned between seat tracks of the primary pair of seat tracks along an entire length of the secondary pair of seat tracks.

Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door assembly also includes a privacy door rotatably coupleable to the first post via a set of hinges, where the privacy door comprises a decompression latch arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame, and where the decompression latch is configured to disengage from the latch recess in response to a decompression detected on a forward side of the privacy door.

Abstract: A privacy door assembly for installation in an aircraft relative to a flight deck door of the aircraft includes a door frame having a first post and a second post, where the second post comprises a latch recess. The privacy door assembly also includes a privacy door rotatably coupleable to the first post via a set of hinges, where the privacy door comprises a decompression latch arranged to engage the latch recess when the privacy door is in a closed position within the door frame, and where the decompression latch is configured to disengage from the latch recess in response to a decompression detected on a forward side of the privacy door.

Abstract: A seating system (1100) for a vehicle (1000) that comprises floor beams (1020), which support floor panels (1060) that define a floor surface (1062). The vehicle (1000) has a virtual longitudinal plane (1012), perpendicular to the floor surface (1062), and a virtual longitudinal axis (1010), parallel to the floor surface (1062) and lying in the virtual longitudinal plane (1012). The seating system (1100) comprises a primary pair of seat tracks (1300), a secondary pair of seat tracks (1310), one of which is positioned between seat tracks of the primary pair of seat tracks (1300), and a first seat assembly (1200). The first seat assembly (1200) comprises a first seat support (1202) and a first plurality of seats (1204), attached to the first seat support (1202). The first seat support (1202) is attached to the primary pair of seat tracks (1300).

Abstract: A seating system (1100) for a vehicle (1000) that comprises floor beams (1020), which support floor panels (1060) that define a floor surface (1062). The vehicle (1000) has a virtual longitudinal plane (1012), perpendicular to the floor surface (1062), and a virtual longitudinal axis (1010), parallel to the floor surface (1062) and lying in the virtual longitudinal plane (1012). The seating system (1100) comprises a primary pair of seat tracks (1300), a secondary pair of seat tracks (1310), one of which is positioned between seat tracks of the primary pair of seat tracks (1300), and a first seat assembly (1200). The first seat assembly (1200) comprises a first seat support (1202) and a first plurality of seats (1204), attached to the first seat support (1202). The first seat support (1202) is attached to the primary pair of seat tracks (1300).

Abstract: A seating system (1100) for a vehicle (1000) that comprises floor beams (1020), which support floor panels (1060) that define a floor surface (1062). The vehicle (1000) has a virtual longitudinal plane (1012), perpendicular to the floor surface (1062), and a virtual longitudinal axis (1010), parallel to the floor surface (1062) and lying in the virtual longitudinal plane (1012). The seating system (1100) comprises a primary pair of seat tracks (1300), a secondary pair of seat tracks (1310), one of which is positioned between seat tracks of the primary pair of seat tracks (1300), and a first seat assembly (1200). The first seat assembly (1200) comprises a first seat support (1202) and a first plurality of seats (1204), attached to the first seat support (1202). The first seat support (1202) is attached to the primary pair of seat tracks (1300).

Abstract: An advertising system offering shoe shining services to members of the public in exchange for receiving advertising content and providing inputs to the system indicative of paying attention to the advertising content. The apparatus includes an automatic shoe shine machine and a communications system such as an interactive display screen. When a member of the public uses the automatic shoe shine machine, advertising content is displayed on the display screen or transmitted audibly or both. The shoe shine service is fulfilled responsive to one or more interactive inputs by the member of the public.

Abstract: A flight deck barrier door for an aircraft, the flight deck barrier door including a door frame and a door panel in the door frame. The door panel has a plurality of vents. The door panel and door frame have a minimum total vented surface area of 1000 square inches.