Partitions Patents (Class 105/323)
  • Patent number: 10829217
    Abstract: A header assembly is configured to be secured between an inboard structure and an outboard structure within an internal cabin of an aircraft. The header assembly includes a main body including a first panel connected to an opposed second panel by a base panel. The main body is configured to limit light from passing therethrough. At least three separate and distinct anchoring members are configured to securely connect the main body to at least three separate and distinct reciprocal structures of the inboard and outboard structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: William H. Maclay, Kevan Withers, Peter J. Zarkowskyj, Charles C. Jensen, Mark E. Wentland, Alexandru Iaszfalvi
  • Patent number: 10125527
    Abstract: A continuous hinge comprises a first leaf and a second leaf each defining a longitudinal channel, a plurality of barrels defining bores open at each end, each of the barrels including a flange configured to be received in the channels of the first leaf or the second leaf, fasteners attaching the flanges of the barrels in the channels of the first and second leafs, wherein the barrels may be placed end-to-end for axially aligning the bores of the barrels, and a pivot pin extending through the bores of the barrels. The pivot pin is coextensive with the barrels for joining the barrels and the first and second leaves for relative pivoting movement about the pivot pin. The barrels attached to the first leaf are interspersed between the barrels attached to the second leaf in alternating relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: PEMKO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Damond Maurice Smalls
  • Patent number: 9308997
    Abstract: A method and apparatus operating a moveable partition. The moveable partition is configured for use with a first lavatory and a second lavatory. The moveable partition is further configured to separate the first lavatory and the second lavatory into separate spaces within a fixed perimeter for the first lavatory and the second lavatory when the moveable partition is in a first configuration. The moveable partition is further configured to define a single space within the fixed perimeter when the moveable partition is in a second configuration. The moveable partition is connected to a door for the first lavatory in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen Lee Scown, Paul Joseph Wilcynski, Jeffrey Nix, Marc Anton Spane
  • Patent number: 9027880
    Abstract: A device for creating an individually delimited zone of a passenger cabin in a mode of transport for at least one passenger seat includes a modular cabin element that has been attached in a positionally variable manner to stationary guide rails of the passenger seat by way of quick-release fasteners. Associated with this cabin element is an extendable and affixable privacy screen roller blind that forms a flexible dividing element, which privacy screen roller blind extends from the underside of the hatrack or the PSU panel or the ceiling arrangement, and in the lateral region in addition the sidewall lining of the passenger cabin, to the modular cabin element, and by way of which privacy screen roller blind an individually delimited zone can be implemented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Breuer, Michael Mosler
  • Patent number: 7878122
    Abstract: Drive sheaves are disclosed herein. An embodiment of a drive sheave includes a tire portion wherein the tire portion comprises an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface. The tire portion also includes a first surface extending between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface and a second surface extending between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface, the second surface being oppositely disposed relative to the first surface. At least one hole in the tire portion extends between the first surface and the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Leitner-Poma of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Mugnier
  • Patent number: 7743711
    Abstract: A drive sheave equipped with a deformable tire is disclosed herein. An embodiment of the drive sheave comprises a tire portion wherein the tire portion comprises an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface. The tire portion also comprises a first surface extending between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface. In addition, the tire portion comprises a second surface extending between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface, wherein the second surface is oppositely disposed relative to the first surface. At least one opening in the tire portion extends between the first surface and the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Leitner-Poma of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Mugnier
  • Patent number: 7513457
    Abstract: A compartment for a transportation device is provided. The compartment may include a one-piece basin, an inflatable wall member, and multi-directional support arms to attach the basin within the transportation device. The one-piece basin may fit through an opening in the transportation device. Methods of installation for installing the compartment within the transportation device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James P. Schalla, Robert J. Bengtsson, Ralph N. Bladt, Kwun-Wing W. Cheung, Shawn A. Claflin, Dennis C. Lin, Richard L. Rankin, Miguel A. Remedios, Bryce A. Van Dyke, Kevin S. Zielke
  • Patent number: 6101766
    Abstract: A module structure toilet room (1) is disclosed. The toilet room is built from module parts (49-52) containing functional units in the form of a toilet bowl (8), a fecal tank (7), a heat exchanger (61), a water tank (13), etc. Each module has connection conduits with quick release couplings for interconnecting the functional units and means for direct mounting of the module parts on the bearing structure of the train wagon. The module parts also have fixed/releasable coupling means (78) for mounting the fitting elements in the form of wall coverings and the like.As the functional units may be built and tested before the final mounting in the train wagon (2), considerable savings may be obtained in the mounting time of the train wagon. Furthermore, the module structure enables the toilet room 1 to be used in several different types of train wagons (2). Furthermore, servicing may be accomplished easily as the functional units are built together and may easily be jointly replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems (Denmark) A/S
    Inventor: Poul Christen Mogensen
  • Patent number: 5031563
    Abstract: A system for optimal space utilization by using at least one raisable and lowerable berth. The at least one berth can be raised to a storage or day position and lowered to a service or night position by a driving motor operatively connected to the berth. The position of the berth is essentially horizontal in the storage as well as the service position. The berth is provided with guiding bodies for movable engagement along essentially vertical guide rails fastened adjacent to limiting walls of the compartment in question. The guide rails can also be a part of the bearing structure of the compartment. Below the berth there are arranged at least one permanently mounted, pivotable chair capable of being stowed and/or put down in a position to free the necessary space for lowering the berth to the night position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Inventor: Vigbjorn Matre
  • Patent number: 4240356
    Abstract: A storage arrangement for a passenger compartment in a railway passenger vehicle including a vertical panel extending between and removably secured to the ceiling and floor of the vehicle and having a cabinet shell secured thereto to provide an easily assembled and maintained baggage containment or storage arrangement within the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1980
    Assignee: Pullman Incorporated
    Inventor: Ernest J. Nagy
  • Patent number: 4100857
    Abstract: A railway passenger car includes a bedroom compartment having a commode enclosure comprising a pair of enclosure sections which during non-use are moved together into a confined and compact manner providing greater compartment space and during use can be moved apart to provide an enlarged commode area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: Pullman Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack E. Gutridge, Walter J. Marulic