Adjustable width seats

US8528861B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Heidi J. Kneller · Bellevue, US
• Shawn A. Claflin · Seattle, US
• Buddy L. Sharpe · Mill Creek, US
• Mark E. Wentland · Lynnwood, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 2, 2012
• Grant date: Sep 10, 2013
• Expiry date: May 2, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64D11/0693
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A seating system may comprise a first seat, a second seat, and a plurality of armrests. The plurality of armrests may be located between the first seat and the second seat. The plurality of armrests may be capable of being deployed to change a seating space for the first seat.