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Lightweight aircraft passenger seat assembly

US11014676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd. · GB

Inventors

Duncan Bell · Lohmar, DE
Phil Hall · Coventry, GB
Rocco Passari · Bad Mergentheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 11, 2016
Grant date	May 25, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 5, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/40
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lightweight aircraft passenger seat assembly (1), comprising: at least one seat shell (2) having a seat pan (21) and a seat back (22) which are rigidly connected with each other. For offering more comfort to the passengers while still providing the advantages of a minimalistic lightweight design, the lightweight aircraft passenger seat assembly (1) according to the invention further comprises a backrest portion (3) which is movable in relation to the seat shell (2).

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