This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Airbus Atlantic. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Jean-Baptiste Bruyère: Aircraft Seating Innovation
Introduction
Jean-Baptiste Bruyère is an inventor based in Collex-Bossy, Switzerland. His patent work includes an aircraft sofa designed to convert between sitting and reclining positions while fitting within a specified height.
Latest Patents
Bruyère is associated with 1 patent, titled “Convertible Aircraft Sofa with Backrest That Can Fit Beneath a Given Height.” The invention describes a passenger-transport sofa with a seat section, backrest, and supporting structure. It converts between an upright sitting position and a reclining position in which the backrest folds into the same plane as the seat. The seat is long enough for a seated passenger to extend their legs, while part of the backrest stores beneath the seat in the sitting position. This arrangement provides a larger usable surface when the sofa is reclined.
Career Highlights
Bruyère works at Airbus Atlantic, where his patent reflects an engineering focus on adaptable aircraft interiors and efficient use of cabin space.
Collaborations
His listed coworkers include Frédéric Cloet and Mark Collins. Their shared professional context at Airbus Atlantic connects their work to the company’s aerospace activities.
Conclusion
Jean-Baptiste Bruyère’s patented convertible aircraft sofa addresses the practical challenge of providing flexible passenger seating within aircraft space constraints.
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