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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 02, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2013
Zodiac Seats Us Llc, Gainesville, TX (US);
Michael L. Deimen, Jasper, IN (US);
Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre, Chihuahua, MX;
Jose Madrigal, Chihuahua, MX;
Oscar Ruiz, Chihuahua, MX;
Zodiac Seats US LLC, Gainesville, TX (US);
Abstract
A passenger seat is provided that utilizes existing standard pitch dimensions for multiple seating classes, in combination with a proprietary reconfiguration mechanism that allows passengers to maintain an acceptable knee clearance regardless of the seat's orientation. According to some embodiments, a passenger seat may reverse position of the backrest in a way that maintains passenger density (number of passengers per class), while providing appropriate levels of comfort and respect for current social norms related to personal space. In some embodiments, a reversible tray table is provided for use with the reversible seat. In some embodiments, the tray table may couple with an adjacent tray table with engagement features.