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Passenger seat headrest

US10202196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36References

18Claims

0Family size

Assignee

B/E AEROSPACE, INC. · US

Inventors

Jeff Hontz · Winston-Salem, US
Cameron Baker · Tarago, AU
Martin Darbyshire · London, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 28, 2017
Grant date	Feb 12, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 28, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64D11/0646
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and associated methods relate to an adjustable passenger seat headrest which includes articulating side wings, provides a more acute angle of support, and fits the width of a standard economy seat when stowed. In some embodiments, fabric may be stretched across the extreme ends of the wings to a center headrest, forming a hammock in which a passenger may rest their head. In an illustrative example, passengers may be provided with improved head support and comfort by employment of a mechanism that enables the side wings of the headrest to be articulated further apart, and/or extend out further from the back of the seat. These features may offer a more acute angle of passenger head support.

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