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Aircraft sleep systems including laterally positioned moveable headrests

US11447253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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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	Dec 22, 2020
Grant date	Sep 20, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 22, 2040

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 divider having a plurality of panels, each panel defining a pocket, and a lateral sleep apparatus positioned adjacent a seat, the lateral sleep apparatus to be positioned at least partially in the pocket of the panel.

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