Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Rittner

Wolfgang Rittner 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: 8858047
    Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger service unit for an aircraft, comprising at least one light source and at least one passenger air supply device. According to the invention the passenger air supply device is adapted for applying a flow of air to the light source. Furthermore it relates to a method for providing light and fresh air to passenger of an aircraft by providing an air flow from an air supply device and light from a light source to the passenger. The method comprises applying an air flow from said passenger air supply device to said light source for cooling the light source by means of convection. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for assembling a passenger service unit and to an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Ruediger Meckes, Hasso Weinmann, Guenter Boomgaarden
  • Publication number: 20140215534
    Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger service device for providing entertainment or service to a passenger, comprising a first passenger service unit adapted to be mounted in a ceiling compartment and a second passenger service unit adapted to be mounted to a passenger seat. According to the invention, the service device comprises a transmission device comprising a first transmission unit associated with the first passenger unit and a second transmission unit associated with the second passenger service unit, wherein said transmission device is adapted to transmit data between said first and second transmission unit via visible or invisible light signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Rudiger Meckes, Wolfgang Rittner, Gunter Boomgaarden, Frederik Hofmann
  • Patent number: 8792470
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for activating and maintaining a plurality of separate and distanced functional units in an aircraft cabin. According to the invention, a wireless network comprising a plurality of nodes is initialized, wherein each node is associated with a device wherein said initializing comprises associating each node a sending time slot within a time frame using a TDMA synchronization scheme, wherein each node is active to send signals during its sending time slot and is active to receive signals during a first set of time slots comprising a number of time slots of said frame, wherein the sending time slot of a node is different from the sending time slots of at least a plurality of its neighbored nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rudiger Meckes, Peter Glosekotter, Gunter Boomgaarden
  • Patent number: 8695598
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen breathing device, in particular for cockpit crew member of an aircraft, comprising a pressurized oxygen source for storing pressurized oxygen, an oxygen mask, adapted to fit to nose and mouth of a person to be supplied with oxygen from the pressurized oxygen source, an oxygen supply line connecting the pressurized oxygen source with the oxygen mask, a pressure regulator/safety valve coupled in the oxygen supply line to selectively open or shut off oxygen flow from the pressurized oxygen source to the oxygen mask and/or to control pressure of said oxygen supplied to the oxygen mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Zodiac Aerotechnics
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rudiger Meckes
  • Publication number: 20140007869
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an emergency oxygen supply mask adapted for rescuing a passenger of an aircraft in an emergency situation, comprising: an oxygen mask having a mask body with a first opening for covering mouth and/or nose of the passenger and with a second opening connecting said first opening for providing breathable supply air. According to the invention the emergency oxygen supply mask comprises a physical reaction component connected to the mask body for receiving air, adapted for converting said air into supply air by a physical reaction between said air and a physical reaction material in said physical reaction component to produce oxygen-enriched air, and for supplying said oxygen-enriched air as the supply air to the first opening of the mask body and the physical reaction component is, in particular releasable, connected to a pressurized reservoir or manifold of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140007879
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen supply device for aircraft inhabitants, comprising a first On-Board Oxygen System (OBOGS) unit connected to a first set of oxygen masks, wherein a second On-Board Oxygen System (OBOGS) unit connected to a second set of oxygen masks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140003659
    Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger service unit for installation inside an aircraft cabin comprising a passenger service device, a control unit, coupled to the passenger service device for transmitting control signals comprising an imaging device oriented to acquire a sequence of images out of a predetermined observed area and an image analysis device coupled for signal transmission to said imaging device and adapted to analyze a static geometric structure within said observed area out of a single image of said imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Frederik Hoffmann, Günter Boomgaarden, Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140000592
    Abstract: The invention relates to a regulation device for a source of breathable gas, comprising a reaction medium adapted to perform an exothermic reaction for the production of breathable gas, the reaction medium surrounding an interior reaction volume having a breathable gas outlet. The invention further relates to a chemical oxygen generator system for the provision of breathable gas in an aircraft as well as to a method for regulating a source of breathable gas comprising the step of initiating an exothermic reaction of a reaction medium for the production of breathable gas, the reaction medium surrounding an interior reaction volume having a breathable gas outlet, wherein the breathable gas is flowing through the breathable gas outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140000591
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen device for at least one passenger of an aircraft, comprising a chemical oxygen generator and/or oxygen pressure cylinder including an oxygen source and a starter unit adapted for initiating a reaction in said oxygen source producing oxygen, at least one oxygen mask each connected with the oxygen source such that an oxygen fluid flow from said oxygen source after said starter unit has initiated the reaction is receivable at the oxygen mask, an activation assembly for activating the starter unit, and whereby the activation assembly comprises an actuator assembly comprising a shape memory material based actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Marco Hollm, Hasso Weinmann, Gunter Boomgarden, Mark Niedostatek, Rudiger Meckes, Wolfgang Rittner
  • Publication number: 20140001062
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container for an oxygen supply unit, having a container well at least, wherein a container door can be pivotably joint at a container well's edge, wherein the container is provided with a sensor system, adapted to indicate a status and/or change of status of the door, in particular relative to the well. The invention further relates to a system of an arrangement of a number of oxygen supply devices of claim 11 in a ceiling-panel along an aircrafts cabin, in particular along an aircrafts cabin alley of seats, wherein each oxygen supply unit is stored in a container, in particular in a container according to one of claims 1 to 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Marco Hollm, Hasso Weinmann, Gunter Boomgarden, Mark Niedostatek, Rudiger Meckes, Wolfgang Rittner
  • Publication number: 20140000594
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft passenger emergency oxygen supply device comprising an oxygen mask having a mask body with a first opening for covering mouth and/or nose of the passenger, a second opening connecting said first opening with a source of oxygen, a passenger service unit, a connecting line fixed to the oxygen mask body at one end and having a coupling at the other end for coupling said line to the passenger service unit wherein a chemical reaction component is comprised in the oxygen mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140001068
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency tubing set, including an oxygen mask adapted to cover a users mouth and nose, a tubing connected at a first end to said tubing set to provide oxygen to said oxygen mask, and a connect or connected to said tubing at a second end opposed to said first end, the connector being adapted to be connected to an oxygen source for supplying oxygen to said tubing. According to the invention the tubing includes an excess tubing section and a connecting tubing section wherein the excess tubing section is stored in a bottom pouch and a first part of an intermediate tubing section is arranged inside the bottom pouch and a second part of said intermediate tubing section is arranged outside said bottom pouch, wherein the intermediate tubing interconnects the excess tubing section and the connecting tubing section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: INTERTECHNIQUE
    Inventors: Craig Damlo, Wolfgang Rittner
  • Publication number: 20140002279
    Abstract: This invention relates to cabin service arrangement assigned to at least one passenger seat in a seat row of an aircraft, comprising: a lighting unit for providing a light projection and at least one man machine interface for operating the lighting unit, wherein the at least one man machine interface is associated with an initiating unit for providing an activation of the lighting unit and a deactivation unit for receiving an indication for deactivation of the light projection, wherein the deactivation is initialisable by an external signal, and wherein the light projection from the lighting unit comprises an illumination, the illumination being adapted to effect a cabin attendant call. According to the invention the illumination is adapted to be projected to a projection spot outside of the seat row, and the deactivation of the illumination is effectable from outside of the seat row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: INTERTECHNIQUE
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140000593
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chemical oxygen generator for an emergency oxygen supply device in an aircraft, said generator comprising a housing, a solid chemical substance comprising oxygen in chemically bound form arranged inside said housing and extending along a longitudinal axis of said housing, a starter unit positioned adjacent to said chemical substance, said starter unit being adapted to provide energy to said chemical substance for initiating a chemical reaction of said solid chemical substance producing gaseous oxygen, an outflow port in said housing being in fluid communication with said chemical substance. According to the invention said solid chemical substance extends from a starter region adjacent to the starter unit to an end region, wherein the contour length to surface ratio of a cross section of said chemical substance in said starter region is larger than the contour length to surface ratio of a cross section of said chemical substance in the end region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rüdiger Meckes, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm
  • Publication number: 20140000589
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen device for passenger of an air-craft, comprising a chemical oxygen generator including a chemical oxygen source and an activation unit for initiating a chemical reaction of said chemical oxygen source producing oxygen, at least two oxygen masks each connected with the chemical oxygen generator for receiving an oxygen fluid flow from said chemical oxygen generator after said activation unit has initiated the chemical reaction, a mechanical activation assembly for activating the activation unit. According to the invention the activation unit is activated by a mechanical force exerted onto an activation element of the activation unit and the mechanical activation assembly comprises for each of the said at least two oxygen masks a first mechanical connection from the activation element to a fixation element releasably mounted to said emergency oxygen device and a second mechanical connection from said fixation element to said oxygen mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Marco HOLLM, Wolfgang RITTNER
  • Publication number: 20140000590
    Abstract: The invention relates to a oxygen breathing device, comprising: an oxygen source, in particular a chemical oxygen generator or an oxygen pressure tank, at least one oxygen mask connected via an oxygen supply line to said oxygen source, a flow control unit adapted to receive a signal indicating ambient pressure or to detect ambient pressure and to control the flow of oxygen through the oxygen supply line depending on said ambient pressure, wherein the flow control unit is adapted to provide a low oxygen flow at a first ambient pressure, provide a higher oxygen flow at a second ambient pressure which is lower than said first ambient pressure and to increase said oxygen flow in at least two steps, preferably to increase said oxygen flow constantly, wherein by a bypass valve arranged in the oxygen supply line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: WOLFGANG RITTNER, RUDIGER MECKES
  • Publication number: 20140003073
    Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger service unit comprising a reading light and a ventilation nozzle. The ventilation nozzle is pivotably mounted within a frame wherein the frame is fixed to the passenger service unit. A ring shape-element is arranged circumferentially around the ventilation nozzle and incorporates a plurality of light means providing a light beam to the passenger. The light means are adjusted by an adjustment means which effects a relative movement of the light means to the ring-shaped element. The ring-shaped element is immovable fixed to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Günter Boomgaarden, Marco Hollm, Rüdiger Meckers, Hasso Weinmann
  • Publication number: 20140000595
    Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency oxygen device for passenger of an aircraft, comprising a chemical oxygen generator including a chemical oxygen source and an activation unit for initiating a chemical reaction of said chemical oxygen source producing oxygen, at least two oxygen masks each connected with the chemical oxygen generator for receiving an oxygen fluid flow from said chemical oxygen generator after said activation unit has initiated the chemical reaction, a mechanical activation assembly for activating the activation unit. According to the invention the activation unit is activated by a mechanical force exerted onto an activation element of the activation unit and the mechanical activation assembly comprises for each of the said at least two oxygen masks a first mechanical connection from the activation element to a fixation element releasably mounted to said emergency oxygen device and a second mechanical connection from said fixation element to said oxygen mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Marco Hollm, Günter Boomgaarden, Romain Ducos, Rüdiger Meckes
  • Patent number: 8616516
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a mounting bracket for use in connection with a rail, for assembling cabin interior components into an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Intertechnique S.A.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Rittner, Rudiger Meckes, Hasso Weinmann
  • Publication number: 20130340749
    Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger service unit for passenger of an aircraft, comprising an emergency oxygen device comprising an oxygen source, a control unit and means for delivering oxygen from the oxygen source to a passenger, an emergency energy storage unit connected to the emergency oxygen device for providing energy to start and/or control oxygen supply in case of an emergency situation, wherein a light source connected to the emergency energy storage unit and an emergency light control unit adapted to activate said light source at the time the emergency oxygen device has been activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: WOLFGANG RITTNER, Rudiger Meckes, Frederik Hoffmann