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Passenger seat system incorporating a multi-functional furniture unit, and an aircraft comprising such a system

US8622345B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2009
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D11/0643
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A passenger seat system including a plurality of seat modules, in which each seat module may be configured to form a more or less flat bed. The seat modules are arranged side by side in longitudinally offset relative positions, and each seat module is configured to form a bed from a convertible seat and a fixed footrest. The footrest is integrated into a box structure, which includes an upper surface arranged as a fixed shelf for the passenger in the adjacent seat module.

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