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).

  • Patent number: 9493240
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Glenn Allen Johnson
  • Patent number: 9187178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Glenn Allen Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150239565
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Glenn Allen Johnson
  • Patent number: 9033413
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Glenn Allen Johnson
  • Patent number: 9022320
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gordon Wallace, Paul Benedict Rutter, Andrew David Mitchell, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi
  • Patent number: 8807481
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Publication number: 20130320724
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Publication number: 20130248653
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Glenn Allen Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130241246
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Round, Martin Darbyshire, Ollie Price, Lucas Tretout, Weiwei He, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Glenn Allen Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130241247
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gordon Wallace, Paul Benedict Rutter, Andrew David Mitchell, Tommy George Plant, Alexander Nicholas Pozzi
  • Patent number: 8414076
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: BE Aeroaspace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Publication number: 20110233339
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Tommy George Plant, John W. Maynor, JR., Timothy Pahls
  • Publication number: 20110108666
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Nicholas Pozzi, Tommy George Plant
  • Publication number: 20100116936
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Patent number: 7578470
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Publication number: 20090146004
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: B E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Patent number: 7419214
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Patent number: D611260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Patent number: D613516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant
  • Patent number: D614413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Tommy George Plant