Contour class divider
US12351314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D11/0627
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a contoured class divider for dividing an aircraft cabin arrangement between at least one forward passenger seat and at least one aft passenger seat, includes a panel positioned adjacent to and rearwardly of the at least one forward seat. The panel has a contoured shape for receiving the back of the forward passenger seat in at least one of a reclined position and an upright position. The panel extends substantially from an underside of an overhead bin to a cabin floor. In embodiments, at least a portion of the panel is configured to deform or break during a crash event due to one or more of a head impact by a passenger in the aft passenger seat with the panel and/or inertial forces of the crash event acting on the panel.
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