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Sleep systems for aircraft

US10899458B2 · kind B2 · utility

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56References

21Claims

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Nyein Chan Aung · Parramatta, AU
Mark Armstrong · Sydney, AU
Arthur de Bono · Williamstown, AU
Robbie Napper · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

Filing date	May 21, 2018
Grant date	Jan 26, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 27, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2205/30
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Sleep systems for aircraft are disclosed. An example sleep system includes a seat having a first headrest. A lateral sleep apparatus is positioned adjacent the seat. The lateral sleep apparatus includes a second headrest and a cradle coupled to the second headrest. The cradle includes a first attachment assembly and a second attachment assembly. The first attachment assembly is to couple the cradle to a support structure of a cabin of an aircraft and the second attachment assembly is to couple the cradle to the seat.

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