Abstract

Systems and methods useful in providing equivalent visual operation (EVO) for the flight crew of an aircraft independent of the actual outside weather and visibility conditions through the use of synthetic vision (SV) and enhanced vision (EV) technologies are described. The systems and methods described herein can contribute toward gaining an operational credit that can expand the operational capabilities of an aircraft. The systems and methods described herein can provide relatively simple and intuitive solutions for activating and operating such systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraftCombined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
• B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

Abstract

Methods and systems for controlling a bank angle, a heading angle and an altitude of an aircraft during flight are provided. The methods and systems disclosed herein make use of sliding mode control and feedback linearization control (nonlinear dynamic control) techniques. The methods and systems can provide autopilot-type functions that can autonomously execute aggressive maneuvers as well as more gentle maneuvers for aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G06F 17/11 - Complex mathematical operations for solving equations

Abstract

Trailing edge assemblies, couplers and methods for deploying a trailing edge flap of an aircraft wing are disclosed. An exemplary method disclosed herein comprises guiding an aft portion of the trailing edge flap along an elongated track member as the trailing edge flap moves toward the deployed position; guiding a forward portion of the trailing edge flap along the elongated track member as the trailing edge flap moves toward the deployed position; and accommodating transverse movement of the forward portion of the trailing edge flap relative to the elongated track member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 9/16 - Adjustable control surfaces or members, e.g. rudders forming slots at the rear of the wing
• B64C 9/02 - Mounting or supporting thereof

Abstract

The disclosed systems and methods for controlling a variable camber (VC) flight control system of an aircraft in a cruise flight phase, comprising: i) in response to a first input from a user, operating the VC flight control system in a first mode, the first mode configured to operate the aircraft according to a passenger comfort goal, by maintaining a deck angle of the aircraft at a low and substantially constant value; and ii) in response to a second input from the user, operating the VC flight control system in a second mode, the second mode configured to operate the aircraft according to an efficiency goal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 3/48 - Varying camber by relatively-movable parts of wing structures

Goods & Services

Aircraft passenger seats; aircraft passenger seat cushions; aircraft passenger footstools.

Goods & Services

Aircraft passenger seats; aircraft passenger seat cushions; aircraft passenger footstools.

Goods & Services

(1) Aircraft passenger seats; aircraft passenger seat cushions; aircraft passenger footstools;

Abstract

Assemblies and methods for facilitating the assembly of aircraft wings to a fuselage are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wing unit includes features that are configured to define one of more parts of a pressure vessel that is partially defined by the fuselage portion. In some embodiments, the aircraft assemblies disclosed herein comprise one or more first structural interfaces that permit positional adjustment between the wing unit and the fuselage portion so that one or more second structural interfaces may be finished only after such positional adjustment. In some embodiments, the aircraft assemblies disclosed herein comprise one or more structural interfaces that are disposed outside of the wing unit in order to eliminate or reduce the need for assembly personnel to access the interior of the wing unit to carry out the structural assembly of the wing unit to the fuselage portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 3/58 - Wings provided with fences or spoilers
• B64C 1/06 - FramesStringersLongerons
• B64C 1/26 - Attaching the wing or tail units or stabilising surfaces
• B64F 5/10 - Manufacturing or assembling aircraft, e.g. jigs therefor

Goods & Services

Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing. Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods for alerting a crew of an aircraft or other mobile platform of a relevant condition associated with the aircraft are disclosed. One exemplary method comprises receiving data indicative of an existence of the relevant condition associated with the aircraft; receiving data indicative of a substantially real-time value of a dynamic parameter associated with the relevant condition; and displaying an awareness-enhancing indication associated with the relevant condition in a display area of the crew alerting system of the aircraft. The awareness-enhancing indication comprises a textual message and a supplemental indication indicative of the substantially real-time value of the dynamic parameter associated with the relevant condition. In various embodiments, the supplemental indication may be textual or graphical. The supplemental indication may also be indicative of a target value of the dynamic parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
• B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments
• G06Q 50/40 - Business processes related to the transportation industry

Goods & Services

Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing. Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

Goods & Services

Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing. Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

Goods & Services

Clothing, namely casual clothing in the nature of shirts, sweaters, sport jackets, shirts, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale model aircraft Aircraft and structural parts therefor Aircraft maintenance and repairs

Abstract

Aircraft control surface includes a span-wise extending spar having at least one aperture. A displacement guide is adjacent to the aperture. A span-wise extending airfoil is mounted to the spar and extends chord-wise between leading and trailing edges. A resiliently deformable airfoil top skin is mounted to the spar via a leaf spring. The top skin is bendable relative to the spar and extends chord-wise from the spar to a top skin rear edge. A resiliently deformable airfoil bottom skin is disposed beneath the top skin. Part of the bottom skin is displaceable chord-wise through the aperture and is guidable therethrough by the displacement guide. The bottom skin extends chord-wise from the spar to a bottom skin rear edge joined to the top skin rear edge to form the airfoil trailing edge. An actuator is connected to and configured to displace the bottom skin chord-wise to displace the trailing edge.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 5/14 - Form or construction

Abstract

A display system of an aircraft includes a display device defining a display area, a vision system for generating an image of an operating environment of the aircraft on the display area, data processors operatively coupled to the display device and the vision system, and non-transitory machine-readable memory operatively coupled to the one or more data processors and storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to cause the one or more processors to, when a condition of the aircraft is met, cause an alteration of a display of flight information on the display area to declutter a cutout region in the image generated by the vision system, the cutout region devoid of imaging generated by the vision system and displaying an Approach Lighting System (ALS) of a runway of intended landing for the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraftCombined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft

Abstract

Aircraft control surface includes a span-wise extending spar having at least one aperture. A displacement guide is adjacent to the aperture. A span-wise extending airfoil is mounted to the spar and extends chord-wise between leading and trailing edges. A resiliently deformable airfoil top skin is mounted to the spar via a leaf spring. The top skin is bendable relative to the spar and extends chord-wise from the spar to a top skin rear edge. A resiliently deformable airfoil bottom skin is disposed beneath the top skin. Part of the bottom skin is displaceable chord-wise through the aperture and is guidable therethrough by the displacement guide. The bottom skin extends chord-wise from the spar to a bottom skin rear edge joined to the top skin rear edge to form the airfoil trailing edge. An actuator is connected to and configured to displace the bottom skin chord- wise to displace the trailing edge.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 3/44 - Varying camber
• B64C 3/14 - Aerofoil profile
• B64C 9/06 - Adjustable control surfaces or members, e.g. rudders with two or more independent movements

Goods & Services

(1) Handtools for avoiding skin contact with surfaces in the nature of small hooked devices for opening doors, pressing buttons, and touching other surfaces; (2) USB adapters; power packs, namely batteries for use with smart phones, smart tablets, smart watches and computers; lanyards for cameras, cell phones, earbud cases; cases for smartphones; cases for eyeglasses and sunglasses; earbud charging cases; (3) Ring lights for illumination purposes; (4) Keychains; (5) Blank journals; retractable reels for name badge holders; (6) Duffel bags; backpacks; tote bags; toiletry bags and cases sold empty; luggage and baggage tags; (7) Drinking glasses; insulated containers for beverages; drinking bottles for sports; (8) Blankets; throw blankets; (9) Beanies; gloves; casual clothing; sports clothing; outerwear jackets; socks; tuques; (10) Puzzles; plush toys;

Abstract

Controllers and methods for enabling an operator to interface with an aircraft system are provided. A method includes receiving a first input to the aircraft system via angular displacement of a rotatable knob in a first direction away from a neutral angular position of the rotatable knob, causing the rotatable knob to automatically return to the neutral angular position, and annunciating, via the rotatable knob, a first state of the aircraft system associated with the first input. The method also includes receiving a second input to the aircraft system from a source different from the rotatable knob, and annunciating, via the rotatable knob, a second state of the aircraft system associated with the second input.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments
• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Controllers and methods for enabling an operator to interface with an aircraft system are provided. A method includes receiving a first input to the aircraft system via angular displacement of a rotatable knob in a first direction away from a neutral angular position of the rotatable knob, causing the rotatable knob to automatically return to the neutral angular position, and annunciating, via the rotatable knob, a first state of the aircraft system associated with the first input. The method also includes receiving a second input to the aircraft system from a source different from the rotatable knob, and annunciating, via the rotatable knob, a second state of the aircraft system associated with the second input.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments
• B64D 47/00 - Equipment not otherwise provided for

Goods & Services

Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing in the nature of shirts, sweaters, sport jackets, shirts, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely, scale model aircraft Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

Goods & Services

Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing in the nature of shirts, sweaters, sport jackets, shirts, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale model aircraft Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

Goods & Services

(1) Aircraft and structural parts therefor; (2) Clothing, namely casual clothing; (3) Game and plaything, namely aircraft models; (1) Aircraft maintenance and repairs;

Goods & Services

(1) Aircraft and structural parts therefor; (2) Clothing, namely casual clothing; (3) Game and plaything, namely aircraft models; (1) Aircraft maintenance and repairs;

Goods & Services

(1) Aircraft and structural parts therefor; (2) Clothing, namely casual clothing; (3) Game and plaything, namely aircraft models; (1) Aircraft maintenance and repairs;

Abstract

Methods and systems for adjusting a force feel profile of an inceptor of an aircraft are provided. The force feel profile is based on a baseline value of an operating parameter of the aircraft and defines an amount of resistive force applied to the inceptor as a function of displacement of the inceptor. An embodiment of the method includes receiving data indicative of a current value of the operating parameter. Based on a difference between the current value and the baseline value of the operating parameter, a portion of the force feel profile corresponding to a range of displacement values is shifted to adjust an amount of resistive force defined by the portion of the force feel profile for the range of displacement values.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 13/04 - Initiating means actuated personally
• B64C 13/46 - Transmitting means with power amplification using fluid pressure with artificial feel

Abstract

An insert for an air intake of a suction duct, the insert including an inner portion configured to extend within the suction duct, a mating portion configured for sealingly engaging the air intake, and an outer portion configured for extending outside of the suction duct. The inner portion includes a conduit having a central axis extending along an inlet direction at the inlet end and along an outlet direction at the outlet end, the inlet and outlet directions being non-parallel. The outlet end has a smaller cross-sectional area than that of the suction duct. The insert includes an inlet in fluid communication with the inlet end of the conduit. The outer portion includes a curved lip surrounding at least part of an inlet opening of the inlet, the lip configured to direct a flow into the inlet opening and toward the inlet end of the conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 13/02 - Ducting arrangements
• B64D 13/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned
• F04F 5/46 - Arrangements of nozzles
• F24F 7/06 - Ventilation with ducting systems with forced air circulation, e.g. by fan
• F24F 13/24 - Means for preventing or suppressing noise
• F24F 13/26 - Arrangements for air-circulation by means of induction, e.g. by fluid coupling or thermal effect
• F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser

Abstract

A method for controlling lighting in an interior of an aircraft, a lighting control system, and computer program product. The method includes: determining a departure time adjusted for an offset from GMT at a departure location and an arrival time adjusted for an offset from GMT at an arrival location as epoch times; generating a flight time with GMT offsets based on subtracting the departure time from the arrival time; determining an FMS flight time representing the expected time that the aircraft will be in flight between the departure location and the arrival location; generating a simulation ratio modifier based on dividing the FMS flight time by the flight time with GMT offsets; applying the simulation ratio modifier to periods of a day to generate scaled durations for periods of the day in a lighting program; and applying the program to control the cabin lighting on the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 47/16 - Controlling the light source by timing means
• B60Q 3/47 - CircuitsControl arrangements
• B60Q 3/74 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lightingArrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for overall compartment lighting in combination with specific lighting, e.g. room lamps with reading lamps
• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for

Abstract

3 and a cabin aspect ratio of at least 2 and at most 4, wherein a combination of the wings and center body has a wetted aspect ratio of at least 1.9 and at most 2.7. Also, a blended wing body aircraft wherein at least each profile section having normalized half-span values from 0 to 0.3 has a leading edge having a normalized height having a nominal value within the range set forth in Table 4.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/10 - All-wing aircraft
• B64C 1/00 - FuselagesConstructional features common to fuselages, wings, stabilising surfaces or the like
• B64C 3/14 - Aerofoil profile

Abstract

A system and method for carrying out an automatic selection of the best air data source on an aircraft, through a voting scheme, for determining aircraft altitude and present that information to the pilot. Once this is done, statistical analysis can be done to look at the ‘root mean square’ (RMS) of the possible errors to ensure the airplane remains within a maximum tolerance respecting Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) requirements. The aircraft can therefore travel faster cruise speed at higher altitude, thus reducing travel time, while still respecting RVSM requirements

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
• G01W 1/08 - Adaptations of balloons, missiles, or aircraft for meteorological purposesRadiosondes

Abstract

A system and method for carrying out an automatic selection of the best air data source on an aircraft, through a voting scheme, for determining aircraft altitude and present that information to the pilot. Once this is done, statistical analysis can be done to look at the 'root mean square' (RMS) of the possible errors to ensure the airplane remains within a maximum tolerance respecting Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) requirements. The aircraft can therefore travel faster cruise speed at higher altitude, thus reducing travel time, while still respecting RVSM requirements

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments

Abstract

A method for controlling lighting in an interior of an aircraft, a lighting control system, and computer program product. The method includes: detemining a departure time adjusted for an offset from GMT at a departure location and an arrival time adjusted for an offset from GMT at an arrival location as epoch times; generating a flight time with GMT offsets based on subtracting the departure time from the arrival time; determining an FMS flight time representing the expected time that the aircraft will be in flight between the departure location and the arrival location; generating a simulation ratio modifier based on dividing the FMS flight time by the flight time with GMT offsets; applying the simulation ratio modifier to periods of a day to generate scaled durations for periods of the day in a lighting program; and applying the program to control the cabin lighting on the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]
• H05B 47/16 - Controlling the light source by timing means
• B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Systems and methods for deploying adjacent trailing edge flaps that are part of different flap assemblies of different stiffnesses are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: deploying a first flap of a first flap assembly having a first stiffness by a first deployment amount and deploying a second flap adjacent the first flap by a second deployment amount where the deployment amount of the first flap part of the flap assembly of lower stiffness is greater than the second deployment amount of the second flap part of the flap assembly of higher stiffness. The difference in deployment amounts may be adapted to improve continuity between the first flap and the second flap when the first and second flaps are deployed and subjected to an aerodynamic load.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 13/16 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors
• B64C 13/24 - Transmitting means
• B64C 9/16 - Adjustable control surfaces or members, e.g. rudders forming slots at the rear of the wing
• B64C 9/20 - Adjustable control surfaces or members, e.g. rudders forming slots at the rear of the wing by multiple flaps
• B64C 13/26 - Transmitting means without power amplification or where power amplification is irrelevant

Abstract

A method of and a system for propagating a configuration setting of a 3D model to other 3D models, the 3D model and the other 3Ds being part of a same 3D model category. The 5 method comprises dividing the 3D model into a first plurality of surfaces; associating to each one of the first plurality of surfaces, a unique surface identifier. For each one of the other 3D models, the method comprises dividing the one of the other 3D models into a second plurality of surfaces; establishing a correspondence; associating, for each one of the second plurality of surfaces corresponding to one of the first plurality of surfaces. The method also comprises 0 selecting the configuration setting of the 3D model; determining the unique identifier of the 3D model to which the configuration setting is to be applied; and propagating, the configuration setting to the other 3D models.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/15 - Vehicle, aircraft or watercraft design
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

Abstract

A noise attenuating device for reducing acoustic resonance in a cavity of an aircraft with an opening in a skin of the aircraft defining a first surface area and an opening peripheral edge includes a connection mechanism for securing the noise attenuating device in proximity to the opening in the skin of the aircraft and an exterior surface. The exterior surface defines a second surface area that is less than the first surface area of the opening and a device peripheral edge, which has a first section having an edge profile complimentary to at least a portion of the opening peripheral edge and a second section having an indented edge profile in relation to the first section such that when the noise attenuating device is secured within the opening, at least one gap is formed between the device peripheral edge and the opening peripheral edge.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 1/40 - Sound or heat insulation
• B64C 7/00 - Structures or fairings not otherwise provided for
• G10K 11/172 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using resonance effects

Abstract

A reclinable passenger seat includes a seat pan linear actuator having a rear end pivotally connected to the rear end of the seat pan frame, and a front end pivotally connected to the base by a third fixed pivot. A backrest linear actuator has an upper end pivotally connected to the upper backrest member, and a lower end pivotally connected to the base. A length of the backrest linear actuator is defined between the upper and lower ends. The backrest frame and seat pan frame are configured to move simultaneously between at least a reclined configuration and a berth configuration through pivoting motion about the first and second fixed pivots and about the first and second locations. The length of the backrest linear actuator is substantially the same in the reclined configuration and in the berth configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/23 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable by linear screw mechanisms
• B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats

Abstract

A reclinable passenger seat includes a seat pan linear actuator having a rear end pivotally connected to the rear end of the seat pan frame, and a front end pivotally connected to the base by a third fixed pivot. A backrest linear actuator has an upper end pivotally connected to the upper backrest member, and a lower end pivotally connected to the base. A length of the backrest linear actuator is defined between the upper and lower ends. The backrest frame and seat pan frame are configured to move simultaneously between at least a reclined configuration and a berth configuration through pivoting motion about the first and second fixed pivots and about the first and second locations. The length of the backrest linear actuator is substantially the same in the reclined configuration and in the berth configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
• A47C 1/032 - Reclining or easy chairs having coupled adjustable supporting parts the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest
• A47C 17/17 - Sofas, couches, settees, or the like, with movable partsChair beds changeable to beds by tilting or pivoting the back-rest with coupled movement of back-rest and seat
• B60N 2/24 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
• B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats

Abstract

Systems and method for synchrophasing aircraft engines are disclosed. One method comprises receiving data indicative of a sensed vibration level associated with a first aircraft engine and a second aircraft engine operating at a substantially same operating speed and commanding one or more momentary changes in operating speed of the second aircraft engine until the sensed vibration level substantially reaches a target vibration level. The momentary changes in operating speed of the second aircraft engine is commanded irrespective of phase information associated with imbalances of the first and second aircraft engines.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02C 9/00 - Controlling gas-turbine plantsControlling fuel supply in air-breathing jet-propulsion plants
• G01H 17/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves, not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
• B64D 31/12 - Initiating means actuated automatically for equalising or synchronising power plants

Goods & Services

Aircraft passenger seats; aircraft passenger seat cushions; aircraft passenger footstools.

Goods & Services

Aircraft passenger seats; aircraft passenger seat cushions; aircraft passenger footstools.

Goods & Services

(1) Aircraft passenger seats; aircraft passenger seat cushions;

Goods & Services

Aircraft passenger seats; aircraft passenger seat cushions; aircraft passenger footstools

Goods & Services

(1) Aircraft passenger seats; aircraft passenger seat cushions; aircraft passenger footstools;

Goods & Services

Aircraft passenger seats; aircraft passenger seat cushions; aircraft passenger footstools

Abstract

Trailing edge assemblies, couplers and methods for deploying a trailing edge flap of an aircraft wing are disclosed. An exemplary method disclosed herein comprises guiding an aft portion of the trailing edge flap along an elongated track member as the trailing edge flap moves toward the deployed position; guiding a forward portion of the trailing edge flap along the elongated track member as the trailing edge flap moves toward the deployed position; and accommodating transverse movement of the forward portion of the trailing edge flap relative to the elongated track member.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 9/16 - Adjustable control surfaces or members, e.g. rudders forming slots at the rear of the wing
• B64C 9/02 - Mounting or supporting thereof

Goods & Services

Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely hats and shirts. Toys or playthings, namely toy aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repair.

Abstract

Systems and methods useful in providing equivalent visual operation (EVO) for the flight crew of an aircraft independent of the actual outside weather and visibility conditions through the use of synthetic vision (SV) and enhanced vision (EV) technologies are described. The systems and methods described herein can contribute toward gaining an operational credit that can expand the operational capabilities of an aircraft. The systems and methods described herein can provide relatively simple and intuitive solutions for activating and operating such systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraftCombined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
• B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

Abstract

The aircraft control systems and methods disclosed herein are configured to detect a residual error associated with a flight control computer of an aircraft and mitigate the effect(s) of such residual error in order to maintain safe operation of the aircraft. In some embodiments, the systems and methods are configured to detect an out-of-flight-envelope situation of the aircraft and determine whether or not the flight control computer is attempting to recover the aircraft from the out-of-flight-envelope situation. If the flight control computer is perceived as attempting to recover the aircraft from the out-of-flight-envelope situation, the flight control computer is permitted to continue controlling the aircraft. Otherwise, the excursion outside of the normal flight envelope is perceives as potentially having been caused by a residual error and the flight control computer is prevented from continuing to control the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
• G05D 1/08 - Control of attitude, i.e. control of roll, pitch, or yaw
• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
• B64C 13/50 - Transmitting means with power amplification using electrical energy

Abstract

Airstair systems and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the airstair has a deployable upper step, a primary deployment device and a secondary deployment device. The upper step is movable between a stowed configuration when a door of the aircraft is closed and a deployed configuration when the door is open. The primary deployment device resiliently biases the upper step toward the deployed configuration. The secondary deployment device is movable in coordination with a movement of the door and configured to drive the deployable upper step toward the deployed configuration during opening of the door and during a failure of the primary deployment device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freightEquipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like
• B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens
• B64C 1/24 - Steps mounted on, and retractable within, fuselages

Abstract

Systems and methods of improving the operation of an aircraft during flight are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises deploying spoilers as the speed of the aircraft approaches the maximum operating Mach number of the aircraft, and keeping the spoilers deployed when the speed of the aircraft is substantially at the maximum operating Mach number.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 13/16 - Initiating means actuated automatically, e.g. responsive to gust detectors
• B64C 3/58 - Wings provided with fences or spoilers
• B64C 30/00 - Supersonic type aircraft
• B64C 9/32 - Air braking surfaces

Goods & Services

Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing. Games and plaything, namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

Abstract

Systems and methods associated with electrical systems of aircraft are disclosed. A method disclosed herein comprises generating electricity using an electric generator operatively coupled to an engine of the aircraft, supplying the electricity generated using the electric generator to a baseline power bus; generating electricity using an electric starter generator operatively coupled to the engine; and supplying the electricity generated using the electric starter generator to a supplemental power bus independent from the baseline power bus.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 15/10 - Adaptations for driving, or combinations with, electric generators
• B64D 27/02 - Aircraft characterised by the type or position of power plants
• B64F 3/02 - Ground installations specially adapted for captive aircraft with means for supplying electricity to aircraft during flight
• F02C 7/277 - Mechanical drives the starter being a turbine
• F02C 7/32 - Arrangement, mounting, or driving, of auxiliaries
• F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines

Abstract

Aircraft pitch control systems and methods are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, an aircraft pitch control system comprises a movable horizontal stabilizer and an elevator movably coupled to the horizontal stabilizer. The elevator is electronically geared to the horizontal stabilizer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 13/50 - Transmitting means with power amplification using electrical energy
• G05D 1/08 - Control of attitude, i.e. control of roll, pitch, or yaw

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling a fixed-wing aircraft during flight are disclosed. The aircraft comprises first and second flight control surfaces of different types. The method comprises determining that a pilot command of the first flight control surface will excite a structural flexible mode of the aircraft and then executing the pilot command of the first flight control surface in conjunction with a command of the second flight control surface to mitigate the effect of the excitation of the structural flexible mode of the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 13/50 - Transmitting means with power amplification using electrical energy
• B64C 13/04 - Initiating means actuated personally
• B64C 19/02 - Conjoint controls
• B64C 9/02 - Mounting or supporting thereof
• B64C 9/12 - Adjustable control surfaces or members, e.g. rudders surfaces of different type or function being simultaneously adjusted

Abstract

A method for controlling a position of a flap of an aircraft includes: receiving, by an actuator, a signal indicative of a desired flap position; when the desired flap position is a retracted flap position: moving the carriage along a track to a first carriage position thereby pivoting the flap to the retracted flap position where the flap is at a neutral flap angle; when the desired flap position is an intermediate flap position: moving the carriage along the track to a second carriage position thereby pivoting the flap to the intermediate flap position where the flap is at a negative flap angle; when the desired flap position is an extended flap position: moving the carriage along the track to a third carriage position thereby pivoting the flap to the extended flap position where the flap is at a positive flap angle. An aircraft flap deployment system is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 13/00 - Control systems or transmitting systems for actuating flying-control surfaces, lift-increasing flaps, air brakes, or spoilers
• B64C 13/28 - Transmitting means without power amplification or where power amplification is irrelevant mechanical
• B64C 13/04 - Initiating means actuated personally
• B64C 7/00 - Structures or fairings not otherwise provided for
• B64C 9/02 - Mounting or supporting thereof

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods for alerting a crew of an aircraft or other mobile platform of a relevant condition associated with the aircraft are disclosed. One exemplary method comprises receiving data indicative of an existence of the relevant condition associated with the aircraft; receiving data indicative of a substantially real-time value of a dynamic parameter associated with the relevant condition; and displaying an awareness-enhancing indication associated with the relevant condition in a display area of the crew alerting system of the aircraft. The awareness-enhancing indication comprises a textual message and a supplemental indication indicative of the substantially real-time value of the dynamic parameter associated with the relevant condition. In various embodiments, the supplemental indication may be textual or graphical. The supplemental indication may also be indicative of a target value of the dynamic parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
• B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
• B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments

Abstract

Apparatus for improving flow characteristics around aircraft wings by obstructing air flow through an aperture formed in a wing skin for a movable duct or track are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a substantially rigid panel movable at least partially across the aperture for at least partially occluding the aperture and for accommodating movement of a slat track extending through the aperture. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a hinged panel configured to swing outwardly from an outer side of the wing skin toward an open position to accommodate movement of an anti-icing duct extending through the aperture and to swing toward a closed position at least partially occluding the aperture.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 3/26 - Construction, shape, or attachment of separate skins, e.g. panels
• B64C 9/02 - Mounting or supporting thereof
• B64D 15/04 - Hot gas application
• B64C 9/14 - Adjustable control surfaces or members, e.g. rudders forming slots
• B64C 7/00 - Structures or fairings not otherwise provided for

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(1) Aircraft and structural parts therefor. (2) Clothing, namely casual clothing. (3) Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. (1) Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing. Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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Aircraft, namely airplanes and structural parts therefor. Clothing, headwear and accessories namely sports clothing, casual clothing, caps, hats. Games and playthings namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repair services.

Abstract

A reclinable passenger seat including a base, a seat pan frame having a front end connected to the base via a first fixed pivot, a support arm having one end connected to the base via a second fixed pivot aft of the first fixed pivot, and a backrest frame having an upper backrest member and a lower backrest member. An opposed end of the support arm is pivotally connected to the lower backrest member at a first location spaced from the upper backrest member. A rear end of the seat pan frame is pivotally connected to the lower backrest member at a second location between the first location and the upper backrest member. The backrest frame and seat pan frame are configured to move simultaneously between a sitting configuration and a reclined configuration through pivoting motion about the fixed pivots and about the two locations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats
• B60N 2/22 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
• B60N 2/34 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles convertible for other use into a bed
• B60N 2/50 - Seat suspension devices
• B60N 2/52 - Seat suspension devices using fluid means
• B60N 2/14 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable rotatable, e.g. to permit easy access

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing. Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing. Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing. Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor. Clothing, namely casual clothing. Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor Casual clothing, namely shirts, sweaters, sports jackets, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale aircraft models Aircraft maintenance and repairs

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Clothing, namely, hats and shirts

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor Casual clothing, namely shirts, sweaters, sports jackets, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale aircraft models Aircraft maintenance and repairs

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor Casual clothing, namely shirts, sweaters, sports jackets, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale aircraft models Aircraft maintenance and repairs

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor Casual clothing, namely shirts, sweaters, sports jackets, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale aircraft models Aircraft maintenance and repairs

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Casual clothing, namely shirts, sweaters, sports jackets, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale aircraft models

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor Casual clothing, namely shirts, sweaters, sports jackets, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale model aircrafts Aircraft maintenance and repairs

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(1) Aircraft and structural parts therefor. (2) Clothing, namely casual clothing. (3) Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. (1) Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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(1) Aircraft and structural parts therefor. (2) Clothing, namely casual clothing. (3) Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. (1) Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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(1) Aircraft and structural parts therefor. (2) Clothing, namely casual clothing. (3) Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. (1) Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor Casual clothing, namely shirts, sweaters, sports jackets, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale aircraft models Aircraft maintenance and repairs

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Aircraft and structural parts therefor Casual clothing, namely shirts, sweaters, sports jackets, pants, caps and hats being headwear Games and playthings, namely scale aircraft models Aircraft maintenance and repairs

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(1) Aircraft and structural parts therefor. (2) Clothing, namely casual clothing. (3) Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. (1) Aircraft maintenance and repairs.

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(1) Aircraft and structural parts therefor. (2) Clothing, namely casual clothing. (3) Game and plaything, namely aircraft models. (1) Aircraft maintenance and repairs.