Abstract: The present disclosure provides a seat layout for business class in an aircraft. The layout includes a first row of seats that are angled toward a centerline, and a second row positioned directly behind the first row of seats, the second row including seats that are laterally adjacent and parallel to the centerline. Each seat includes a console positioned to one side of the respective seat, wherein the consoles of the first row form footwells for the seats of the second row. The seats in the second row are grouped to form a sharable space for passengers traveling together. The disclosure further provides a seat layout for a widebody aircraft including a sharable space positioned at the aft end of the center column.

Abstract: A mini-suite is disclosed. The mini-suite may include a partition. The mini-suite may include a seat, comprising a footrest, a seat bottom, and a seatback, wherein the seat is configured to be independently oriented in at least one of a sitting position, a slouched position, or a berthed position. The mini-suite may include a console, wherein the console is mounted on a rear wall of the mini-suite. The mini-suite may include secondary furniture, wherein the secondary furniture is adjustable to match the orientation of the seat when the seat is in any of the sitting position, the slouched position, or the berthed position and match the orientation of adjacent secondary furniture located in the adjacent mini-suite. The mini-suite may include a storage compartment located below the secondary furniture. The mini-suite may include a forward cavity, configured to accept the footrest when the seat is in the berthed position.

Abstract: A surface extension system is disclosed. The surface extension system may include secondary furniture, the secondary furniture positioned proximal to a seat configured to be oriented in a sitting position, a slouched position, or a berthed position. The secondary furniture may include a support structure. The secondary furniture may include a top surface. The secondary furniture may include a pivot, wherein the pivot is configured to couple the support structure and the top surface and permit the top surface to rotate to match the orientation of the seat in any of the sitting position, the slouched position, or the berthed position. The secondary furniture may include a locking mechanism, wherein when the locking mechanism is engaged the locking mechanism prevents rotation of the top surface about the pivot and when the locking mechanism is disengaged the locking mechanism allows rotation of the top surface about the pivot.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an interior passenger suite and a configuration of interior passenger suites for a vehicle such as an airliner. In embodiments, each suite includes interior walls defining an interior space, a passenger seat positioned in the interior space, an entrance positioned through one of the interior walls, and an interior window assembly. In embodiments, the interior window assembly includes a window frame defining a window opening, a window shade mounted to the window frame, at least one light source configured to direct light toward the window opening, and a controller configured to operate the window shade and the at least one light source. In use, the at least one light source can be operated to mimic exterior daylight conditions.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (PED) holder for being mounted to a structure such as a passenger seat backrest. In embodiments, the PED holder includes a socket, a hollow partial-cylinder rotatably disposed in the socket, and an adjustable clamp mounted in the hollow partial-cylinder. The hollow partial-cylinder and the socket interact via a guide mechanism configured to control rotation of the hollow partial-cylinder relative to the socket. In embodiments, the adjustable clamp is mounted to a base and includes first and second arms, at least one of which is spring-loaded. In some embodiments, an electromagnetic induction coil may be disposed in the base.

Abstract: A seat console including an upper console portion defining an interior space, a lower console portion positioned below the upper console portion, and at least one cable-actuated passenger control unit (PCU) positioned in the interior space in the upper console portion, the cable-actuated PCU including at least one pushbutton subassembly including a pushbutton presented through one of a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the upper console portion. The seat console may be implemented as a single seat console, or a center console configured to be positioned between two seats.

Abstract: An in-flight entertainment (IFE) system may include a structural panel supporting one or more aircraft seat components. The one or more aircraft seat components may include a primary IFE display and a secondary IFE display. Both the primary IFE display and the secondary IFE display may be coupled to a portion of the structural panel facing the passenger. The primary display may receive and display a plurality of in-flight related content from at least one IFE source, while the secondary display may receive and display a plurality of media content associated with a personal electronic device (PED) of the passenger. The IFE system may also include at least one controller which is in communication with at least one of the primary IFE display, the secondary IFE display, and the PED. The controller may selectively display content received from at least one of the IFE source or the PED.

Abstract: A passenger seating system in an aircraft cabin may include at least one aisle which runs in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft cabin. The passenger seating system may further include one or more passenger compartments which face a direction in parallel with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft cabin. The one or more passenger compartments may include at least one aircraft seat, a structural panel, and a privacy wall. The aircraft seat may be positioned within the one or more passenger compartments at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft cabin. The structural panel may be positioned behind the aircraft seat, and it may extend in a perpendicular direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft cabin. The privacy wall may be positioned between the aircraft seat and the adjacent aisle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a seat layout for business class in an aircraft. The layout includes a first row of seats that are angled toward a centerline, and a second row positioned directly behind the first row of seats, the second row including seats that are laterally adjacent and parallel to the centerline. Each seat includes a console positioned to one side of the respective seat, wherein the consoles of the first row form footwells for the seats of the second row. The seats in the second row are grouped to form a sharable space for passengers traveling together. The disclosure further provides a seat layout for a widebody aircraft including a sharable space positioned at the aft end of the center column.

Abstract: An aircraft seat may include an integrated controller feedback system. The controller feedback system may include a user interface device at least partially embedded within an armrest console of the aircraft seat. The user interface device may include a control panel, one or more buttons, one or more sensors, and/or a controller. The one or more buttons may indicate a controllable feature of the feedback system. The one or more sensors may be aligned with the one or more buttons and may be able to distinguishably detect a user touch from a user press. The controller may be in communication with the one or more sensors. The controller may generate one or more feedback signals in response to a user touch, and/or generate one or more activation signals in response to a user press.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (PED) holder for a passenger seat back. The PED holder includes a backstop pivotally attachable to the seat back and a shelf pivotally attached to the backstop. In use, the backstop is configured to rotate to a position outside of a recess formed in the seat back and the shelf is configured to rotate open. When the PED holder is fully deployed, the shelf is substantially horizontal and an angle formed between the backstop and a vertical axis is no greater than about negative 45 degrees, such that when a tray table is stowed the closing motion of the tray table causes the shelf to fold against the backstop and the folded PED holder to rotate into the recess. The present disclosure further provides a passenger seat including the PED holder and a PED holder assembly installable as a kit of parts.

Abstract: A lightbox is disclosed herein, comprising a lower panel, a back panel connected to the lower panel and extending upward from the lower panel, wherein the back panel is coated in a reflective material, an inner lens connected to the lower panel and extending upward from the lower panel, the inner lens being adjacent the back panel, a first cavity at least partially defined by the back panel and the inner lens, an outer lens connected to the lower panel and extending upward from the lower panel, the outer lens being adjacent the inner lens and opposite the back panel, and a first LED adjacent the lower panel and oriented to emit a light away from the lower panel and into the first cavity.

Abstract: A self-deploying counter for an aircraft monument is disclosed. In embodiments, the monument is installable adjacent to a cabin space within an aircraft passenger cabin (e.g., on either side of an exit door) and the self-deploying counter includes a partition door capable of being pivoted between a default closed position and an open position extending into the cabin space. The self-deploying counter has a horizontal top surface and an undersurface. When the partition door is deployed, the counter pivots in concert with the door's deployment, the fully deployed position corresponding to the open position of the partition door.

Abstract: A seat usage prevention device is disclosed. The seat usage prevention deice includes at least one device component being configured to interact with one or more seat components of a first seat. The device component is configured to prevent usage of at least one of a seat pan or seatback of the first seat. The device component further separates a second seat from at least a third seat, wherein the third seat is proximate to at least one of the first seat or the second seat. The seat usage prevention device may include a device component that further includes a cushion, a base, an amenity console, or a vertical separator, or combination thereof.

Abstract: A seat usage prevention device is disclosed. The seat usage prevention deice includes at least one device component being configured to interact with one or more seat components of a first seat. The device component is configured to prevent usage of at least one of a seat pan or seatback of the first seat. The device component further separates a second seat from at least a third seat, wherein the third seat is proximate to at least one of the first seat or the second seat. The seat usage prevention device may include a device component that further includes a cushion, a base, an amenity console, or a vertical separator, or combination thereof.

Abstract: An integrated hand cleaning system includes a hand cleaning housing including dispensing spout and a sensor. An actuator is operatively connected to the housing. A cleaning substance reservoir is in fluid communication with the dispensing spout. A controller is operatively connected to the sensor and to the actuator. The controller is configured to activate the actuator based on detection of a user's hand by the sensor. A method for controlling a hand cleaning system includes receiving, with a controller, a sensor signal from a sensor in a hand cleaning housing. The method includes activating an actuator of a hand cleaning system with the controller based on the sensor signal.

Abstract: A seat usage prevention device is disclosed. The seat usage prevention deice includes at least one device component being configured to interact with one or more seat components of a first seat. The device component is configured to prevent usage of at least one of a seat pan or seatback of the first seat. The device component further separates a second seat from at least a third seat, wherein the third seat is proximate to at least one of the first seat or the second seat. The seat usage prevention device may include a device component that further includes a cushion, a base, an amenity console, or a vertical separator, or combination thereof.

Abstract: A slim aircraft monument is installable in an aircraft cabin adjacent to an aisle and has an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion between the upper and lower portions. The monument includes a storage compartment accessible from a first side and a door on an adjacent side, the door deployable into the adjacent aisle or cabin space to reveal folding interconnected panels also deployable into the cabin space. The interconnected panels unfold into a horizontal workspace and, beneath the workspace, a series of vertically stacked storage bays capable of accommodating storage drawers and a cart bay configured for temporary accommodation of a half-size galley cart.