Upper shell including an actuatable pocket for an aircraft seat
US11325709B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0638
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An upper shell for an aircraft seat may include a main body, and an upper pocket. The upper pocket may include a pocket flap coupled to the main body via at least one pocket flap hinge. The upper pocket may include a pocket cavity defined within the main body. The pocket cavity may be accessible following an actuation of the pocket flap into a pocket flap open position via the at least one pocket flap hinge. The pocket flap may be configured to cover at least a portion of the pocket cavity when the pocket flap is in a pocket flap closed position. The upper shell for the aircraft seat may include a personal electronic device (PED) holder assembly with a PED cavity defined within an area of the upper pocket, and a PED holder configured to fit within the PED cavity when in a PED holder closed position.
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