Patents by Inventor Tommy George Plant
Tommy George Plant 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).
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Patent number: 9493240Abstract: A premium class passenger suite that includes a main seat positioned in the suite together with separate bed. The bed has a flexible mattress of predetermined dimensions and is movable between a stowed position to one side of the main seat and a deployed position above and separate from the main seat. A drive apparatus is provided for driving the bed between the stowed and deployed positions. The main seat is configured to be movable between a seating position when the bed is stowed, and a stowed position with a lowered seat back when the bed is deployed for use.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Glenn Allen Johnson
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Patent number: 9187178Abstract: A transportation passenger suite, including first and second spaced-apart end walls that define an at least partial enclosure adapted to be positioned along a longitudinal axis of a passenger cabin. A first seating assembly is positioned in the enclosure adjacent the first end wall of the passenger suite and facing in a first direction. A second seating assembly is positioned in the enclosure adjacent the second end wall of the passenger suite and faces in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction. A first table is positioned in the enclosure for use by an occupant seated in the first seating assembly, and a second table is positioned in the enclosure for use by an occupant seated in the second seating assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Glenn Allen Johnson
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Publication number: 20150239565Abstract: A premium class passenger suite that includes a main seat positioned in the suite together with separate bed. The bed has a flexible mattress of predetermined dimensions and is movable between a stowed position to one side of the main seat and a deployed position above and separate from the main seat. A drive apparatus is provided for driving the bed between the stowed and deployed positions. The main seat is configured to be movable between a seating position when the bed is stowed, and a stowed position with a lowered seat back when the bed is deployed for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Glenn Allen Johnson
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Patent number: 9033413Abstract: A premium class passenger suite that includes a main seat positioned in the suite together with separate bed. The bed has a flexible mattress of predetermined dimensions and is movable between a stowed position to one side of the main seat and a deployed position above and separate from the main seat. A drive apparatus is provided for driving the bed between the stowed and deployed positions. The main seat is configured to be movable between a seating position when the bed is stowed, and a stowed position with a lowered seat back when the bed is deployed for use.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Glenn Allen Johnson
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Patent number: 9022320Abstract: An aircraft passenger suite including a seat configured for movement between an upright position and a horizontal bed position, an ottoman positioned apart from the passenger seat, and at least one armrest assembly configured for vertical movement, wherein the seat, ottoman and at least one armrest reside in horizontal alignment to form a bed in the horizontal bed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Gordon Wallace, Paul Benedict Rutter, Andrew David Mitchell, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi
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Patent number: 8807481Abstract: An aircraft seating arrangement including pairs of seat groupings arranged with the seats of each seat grouping parallel with the other, and with each seat and seat pair positioned at an offset angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the cabin. Privacy shells enclose the seats and include amenities such as a viewing monitor, and accommodation for the feet and lower legs when the seat is in the lie-flat condition.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Tommy George Plant
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Publication number: 20130320724Abstract: An aircraft seating arrangement including pairs of seat groupings arranged with the seats of each seat grouping parallel with the other, and with each seat and seat pair positioned at an offset angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the cabin. Privacy shells enclose the seats and include amenities such as a viewing monitor, and accommodation for the feet and lower legs when the seat is in the lie-flat condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Tommy George Plant
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Publication number: 20130248653Abstract: A transportation passenger suite, including first and second spaced-apart end walls that define an at least partial enclosure adapted to be positioned along a longitudinal axis of a passenger cabin. A first seating assembly is positioned in the enclosure adjacent the first end wall of the passenger suite and facing in a first direction. A second seating assembly is positioned in the enclosure adjacent the second end wall of the passenger suite and faces in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction. A first table is positioned in the enclosure for use by an occupant seated in the first seating assembly, and a second table is positioned in the enclosure for use by an occupant seated in the second seating assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Glenn Allen Johnson
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Publication number: 20130241246Abstract: A premium class passenger suite that includes a main seat positioned in the suite together with separate bed. The bed has a flexible mattress of predetermined dimensions and is movable between a stowed position to one side of the main seat and a deployed position above and separate from the main seat. A drive apparatus is provided for driving the bed between the stowed and deployed positions. The main seat is configured to be movable between a seating position when the bed is stowed, and a stowed position with a lowered seat back when the bed is deployed for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Glenn Allen Johnson
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Publication number: 20130241247Abstract: An aircraft passenger suite including a seat configured for movement between an upright position and a horizontal bed position, an ottoman positioned apart from the passenger seat, and at least one armrest assembly configured for vertical movement, wherein the seat, ottoman and at least one armrest reside in horizontal alignment to form a bed in the horizontal bed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Gordon Wallace, Paul Benedict Rutter, Andrew David Mitchell, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi
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Patent number: 8414076Abstract: The present invention provides an aircraft passenger seat assembly that includes: (a) first and second seats selectively movable between upright and reclined positions and adapted for being positioned beside and at inwardly-facing angles relative to each other; (b) a center console having a relatively wide aft end and a relatively narrow forward end for being positioned between the first and second seats; and © the relatively wide aft end of the center console including first and second foot wells therein adapted to permit the feet of a passenger seated in an aft-positioned first or second seat to extend therein when the aft-positioned first or second seat is in the recline position.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: BE Aeroaspace, Inc.Inventor: Tommy George Plant
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Publication number: 20110233339Abstract: A system is provided, including at least one floor panel adapted to matingly engage and be supported by a support structure; and securing means for securing at least one seat support to the floor panel; wherein the seat support corresponds to a vertical plane at a substantially horizontal end of at least one seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Tommy George Plant, John W. Maynor, JR., Timothy Pahls
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Publication number: 20110108666Abstract: An aircraft seating arrangement including a single-piece seat bottom frame having a plurality of laterally spaced-apart fore and aft legs for being attached to and supporting the seat frame on an aircraft deck and a plurality of seat bottoms supported on the seat frame. A plurality of seat back support frames are carried by the seat bottom frame aft of respective ones of the seat bottoms. A seat pan and seat back are positioned on respective seat bottoms and seat backs for passenger occupancy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.Inventors: Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Tommy George Plant
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Publication number: 20100116936Abstract: The present invention provides an aircraft passenger seat assembly that includes: (a) first and second seats selectively movable between upright and reclined positions and adapted for being positioned beside and at inwardly-facing angles relative to each other; (b) a center console having a relatively wide aft end and a relatively narrow forward end for being positioned between the first and second seats; and © the relatively wide aft end of the center console including first and second foot wells therein adapted to permit the feet of a passenger seated in an aft-positioned first or second seat to extend therein when the aft-positioned first or second seat is in the recline position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.Inventor: Tommy George Plant
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Patent number: 7578470Abstract: The present invention provides an aircraft passenger seat assembly that includes: (a) first and second seats selectively movable between upright and reclined positions and adapted for being positioned beside and at inwardly-facing angles relative to each other; (b) a center console having a relatively wide aft end and a relatively narrow forward end for being positioned between the first and second seats; and (c) the relatively wide aft end of the center console including first and second foot wells therein adapted to permit the feet of a passenger seated in an aft-positioned first or second seat to extend therein when the aft-positioned first or second seat is in the recline position.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Tommy George Plant
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Publication number: 20090146004Abstract: An aircraft seating arrangement includes pairs of seat groupings arranged with the seats of each seat grouping parallel with the other, and with each seat and seat pair positioned at an offset angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the cabin. Privacy shells enclose the seats and include amenities such as a viewing monitor, and accommodation for the feet and lower legs when the seat is in the lie-flat condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: B E AEROSPACE, INC.Inventor: Tommy George Plant
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Patent number: 7419214Abstract: A passenger seating arrangement includes a first seat unit, facing in a first direction; a first ottoman having a first support surface positioned to receive the feet of a passenger seated in the first seat unit; a second seat unit facing in a second direction generally opposite to the first direction; and a second ottoman disposed laterally adjacent to the first ottoman and having a second support surface positioned to receive the feet of a passenger seated in the second seat unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Tommy George Plant
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Patent number: D611260Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Tommy George Plant
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Patent number: D613516Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Tommy George Plant
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Patent number: D614413Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: Tommy George Plant