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Lateral sleep systems for aircraft

US12319412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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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	Nov 30, 2023
Grant date	Jun 3, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 30, 2043

Classification

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

Abstract

Lateral sleep systems for aircraft are disclosed. A first lateral sleep apparatus is positioned on a first side of a divider adjacent a first seat, the lateral sleep apparatus includes a first headrest and a first cradle. The first cradle supports the first headrest and includes a first panel mounting interface coupling the first headrest to a first support ledge of the divider. A second lateral sleep apparatus is positioned on a second side of the divider adjacent a second seat, where the second lateral sleep apparatus includes a second headrest and a second cradle. The second cradle supports the second headrest and includes a second panel mounting interface coupling the second headrest to a second support ledge of the divider.

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