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B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats 35
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1.

PLUG CONNECTOR HOUSING

      
Application Number EP2025072177
Publication Number 2026/027737
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-01
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Budinger, David

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector housing (1) for a plug connector element (110), comprising a retaining element (115) having a receptacle (10) for the plug connector element (110), an inner feed-through (20) for the supply line (120) to the plug connector element (110) and a fastening region (30) for fastening the plug connector housing (1) to a higher-level assembly (100), wherein the receptacle (5) is designed to interlockingly secure the plug connector element (110) at least in the axial and radial direction of the plug connector element (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
  • H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel

2.

nice

      
Application Number 1898249
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-08-18
Registration Date 2025-08-18
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Scientific, optical, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording and reproducing sound and images; magnetic and optical data carriers; data-processing equipment and computers; electric and electronic apparatus included in this class (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13(2)(b) of the Regulations); parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods (included in this class); all the aforesaid goods exclusively for use in aircraft, in aircraft maintenance and in equipping the cabins of aircraft for entertainment and cabin management purposes. Installation, maintenance and repair of aircraft and aircraft parts and fittings, electric and electronic apparatus, data processing equipment and computers, all the aforesaid services exclusively for use in aircraft, in aircraft maintenance and in equipping the cabins of aircraft for entertainment and cabin management purposes. Design and development of computer hardware and software, all the aforesaid services exclusively for use in aircraft, in aircraft maintenance and in equipping the cabins of aircraft for entertainment and cabin management purposes.

3.

WASHER AND WORKPIECE ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number EP2025069725
Publication Number 2026/013190
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-10
Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pieper, Bernd
  • Schief, Jakob

Abstract

The invention relates to a washer (10) for use with an elongate hole (52) formed in a workpiece (51), the washer comprising: an upper face (11) for making contact, at least in portions, with a fastening means (53); a lower face (12) situated opposite the upper face (11); and an opening (13), which extends through the washer (10), for guiding at least some portions of the fastening means (53) through the washer (10), wherein a securing projection (14) is formed on the underside (12) and is elevated in relation to the underside (10), the securing projection (14) being designed to engage, at least in portions, interlockingly into the elongate hole (52), and wherein at least one tooth contour (15) is formed on the underside (12), is elevated in relation to the underside (10) and extends along a longitudinal axis (L1) over at least some portions of the underside (12), wherein the tooth contour (15) can, at least in portions, be placed in contact with the workpiece (51) when the securing projection (14) engages interlockingly into the elongate hole (52).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 43/00 - Washers or equivalent devicesOther devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts
  • F16B 2/00 - Friction-grip releasable fastenings

4.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HYBRID LARGE COMPONENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AND HYBRID LARGE COMPONENT

      
Application Number EP2025062370
Publication Number 2025/247599
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-06
Publication Date 2025-12-04
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Theiss, Collin

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a hybrid large component for an aircraft, comprising the following steps: - producing a main component (1) of the hybrid large component in its basic shape, wherein - an additional functional structure (2) and a guide contour (3) that is reduced in scale in relation to a target shape of an outer contour (4) of the main component (12) are applied to the main component (1) by additive component manufacturing, and - a mobile hand tool having a reference surface is provided for producing the target shape of the outer contour (4), and - the outer contour (4) of the main component (1) is processed by the hand tool by the hand tool being guided to the guide contour (3) during movement with the reference surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/366 - Scanning parameters, e.g. hatch distance or scanning strategy
  • B22F 10/66 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by mechanical means
  • B29C 64/10 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
  • B29C 64/188 - Processes of additive manufacturing involving additional operations performed on the added layers, e.g. smoothing, grinding or thickness control
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • B23P 25/00 - Auxiliary treatment of workpieces, before or during machining operations, to facilitate the action of the tool or the attainment of a desired final condition of the work, e.g. relief of internal stress
  • B23Q 9/00 - Arrangements for supporting or guiding portable metal-working machines or apparatus
  • B64F 5/40 - Maintaining or repairing aircraft
  • B22F 7/04 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite layers with one or more layers not made from powder, e.g. made from solid metal
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
  • B23P 23/04 - Machines or arrangements of machines for performing specified combinations of different metal-working operations not covered by a single other subclass for both machining and other metal-working operations

5.

DEVICE FOR CLEANING FUEL AND USE THEREOF

      
Application Number 19104235
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-16
First Publication Date 2025-11-20
Owner
  • LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
  • DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Runge, Manfred
  • Siry, Christian
  • Schmidt, Andreas

Abstract

A device for cleaning fuel located in a tank of an aircraft, having a prescribed flow direction for the fuel and units fluidically connected to one another for transfer of fuel. The device includes in the flow direction an extractor configured to extract fuel from the tank of the aircraft, a filter configured to filter the extracted fuel, and a recirculator. The recirculator is configured to return the filtered fuel to the tank of the aircraft. The recirculator includes a hose configured to provide selective fluid connection of the device to the tank of the aircraft. A pump is provided for moving the fuel, at least through the hose of the recirculator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 37/18 - Conditioning fuel during filling
  • B64D 37/20 - Emptying systems
  • B64F 1/28 - Liquid-handling installations specially adapted for fuelling stationary aircraft
  • B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
  • B67D 7/62 - Arrangements of pumps power operated
  • B67D 7/76 - Arrangements of devices for purifying liquids to be transferred, e.g. of filters, of air or water separators

6.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COATING HARD-TO-REACH SURFACES IN A GAS TURBINE

      
Application Number EP2025062477
Publication Number 2025/237767
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-07
Publication Date 2025-11-20
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Peters, Jan Oke

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and a method for coating hard-to-reach surfaces of a gas turbine (20), in particular of an aircraft engine. The device (1) comprises a guide tube (2), which can be inserted through a borescope opening (22), and a repeatedly plastically deformable support element (3) for guiding a borescope head (7) positioned at one end (3') of the support element (3), wherein the guide tube (2) is designed to deform the support element (3) when the support element (3) is guided through the guide tube (2), such that the final shaping of the support element (3) when the latter is inserted into the gas turbine (20) is defined by the guide tube (2) positioned on the gas turbine (20), and wherein the support element (3) and the borescope head (7) have a working channel (15) for the passage of a slurry (30), the discharge opening (13) of which is positioned on the borescope head (7) in such a way that the slurry (30) discharged therefrom passes into the image region (8) of the borescope head (7). In the method, a slurry is discharged, for example, by a device (1) according to the invention and applied to a surface before the slurry (30) is heated such that a coating is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 13/06 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups specially designed for treating the inside of hollow bodies
  • B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
  • F01D 1/00 - Non-positive-displacement machines or engines, e.g. steam turbines
  • B05B 15/652 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented

7.

AERODYNAMIC SURFACE STRUCTURE FOR AN OUTER SKIN AREA, IN PARTICULAR OF AN AIRCRAFT, CORRESPONDING METHOD AND USE

      
Application Number EP2025058443
Publication Number 2025/202385
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-27
Publication Date 2025-10-02
Owner
  • BASF COATINGS GMBH (Germany)
  • LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krabbenborg, Sven Olle
  • Mehnert, Laura-Jane
  • Pitzner, Hendrik
  • Pasker, Felix
  • Feigl, Nele
  • Oeser, Oliver
  • Bonelli, Claudia
  • Pesenacker, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to an aerodynamic surface structure for an outer skin area (4) affected by a turbulent airflow, in particular for an outer skin area (4) of an aircraft (100), the aerodynamic surface structure (2) comprising a micro-structured layer (6) configured to reduce a frictional resistance of the outer skin area (4) to which the aerodynamic surface structure (2) is attached in a turbulent airflow, wherein the micro-structured layer (6) comprises a forward edge (8) facing towards the direction of the airflow (dF). According to the invention a leading edge portion (10) arranged adjacent to the forward edge (8) is proposed, wherein the leading edge portion (10) comprises a flow guiding surface (12) facing towards the direction of the airflow (dF), wherein the flow guiding surface (12) is configured to guide the airflow above the forward edge (8) and towards the micro-structured layer (6). The micro-structured layer (6) may comprise a riblet structure (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 21/10 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces by affecting boundary layer flow using other surface properties, e.g. roughness
  • B63B 1/34 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction
  • F15D 1/00 - Influencing the flow of fluids

8.

FLOW SURFACE STRUCTURE FOR AN OUTER SKIN AREA, IN PARTICULAR OF AN AIRCRAFT, CORRESPONDING METHOD AND USE

      
Application Number EP2025058444
Publication Number 2025/202386
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-27
Publication Date 2025-10-02
Owner
  • BASF COATINGS GMBH (Germany)
  • LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krabbenborg, Sven Olle
  • Mehnert, Laura-Jane
  • Pitzner, Hendrik
  • Pasker, Felix
  • Feigl, Nele
  • Oeser, Oliver
  • Bonelli, Claudia
  • Pesenacker, Tobias

Abstract

FFF), wherein the flow guiding surface (12) is configured to guide the flow above the forward edge (8) and towards the micro- structured layer (6). The micro-structured layer (6) may comprise a riblet structure (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 21/10 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces by affecting boundary layer flow using other surface properties, e.g. roughness
  • B63B 1/34 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls by reducing surface friction

9.

DEVICE, ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A JET ENGINE

      
Application Number EP2025056759
Publication Number 2025/195874
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-12
Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Weiler, Henrik Paul
  • Werka, Kamila Weronika
  • Del Toro Munoz, Sonia

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (30) which can be used for cleaning a jet engine (1) and to an arrangement (10) and method for cleaning a jet engine. The device (30) is used to reduce the proportion of foreign liquid in the engine oil that enters the engine oil system (2) of the jet engine (1) during the cleaning process of the jet engine (1) and comprises supply and discharge lines (31, 32) for the transparent serial intermediate connection of the device (30) into the oil circuit of the engine oil system (2), and a treatment unit (33), which can thus be temporarily integrated into the oil circuit of the engine oil system (2) in order to reduce the foreign liquid content in the engine oil flowing through the treatment unit (33). The arrangement (10) comprises a unit (20) for introducing a liquid cleaning medium into the jet engine (1) and a device (30) according to the invention. The method relates to the operation of the arrangement (10) for cleaning a jet engine (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 25/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, other groups
  • F01D 25/20 - Lubricating arrangements using lubrication pumps
  • F01D 25/10 - Heating, e.g. warming-up before starting

10.

Lufthansa Technik

      
Application Number 242124200
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-08-28
Owner Lufthansa Technik Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products
  • 24 - Textiles and textile goods
  • 27 - Floor and wall coverings
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.

Goods & Services

(1) Cleaning machines for aviation engines. (2) Electric or luminescent, in particular fluorescent, emergency lighting such as exit path marking strips for cabins of passenger aircraft; lighting controls, light switches, and electric light dimmers; oxygen supply apparatus for aircraft including aviation oxygen masks; electronic inflight entertainment systems including hardware components and software; electronic aircraft cabin management systems including hardware components and software; images and sound recording and reproduction apparatus including cameras, monitors, touchscreens, microphones and loudspeakers; aircraft satellite antenna systems; radomes for aircraft; airplane control panels including panels for passengers and flight attendants; head-up displays for use in general aviation aircraft, namely, transparent electronic displays for providing aircraft crew members with navigational and operational information; computers for managing control devices for aircraft; computer software and electronic databases in the field of aviation. (3) Patient transport units for installation in aircraft; patient stretchers, litter racks for transport of patients on stretchers in aircraft; bed mattresses for medical use in aircraft; protective floor coverings for permanent installation and temporary use in aircraft. (4) Sanitary apparatus and installations for aircraft including water supply systems; apparatus for cooking and refrigerating for aircraft; ventilation apparatus for aircraft including air filters for air conditioning units; lighting apparatus for aircraft; space heaters for installation in a cabin or cockpit of an aircraft; heating plates for installation in a cabin or in the cockpit of an aircraft. (5) Aerodynamic components for aircraft such as drag reducing films; structural parts for aircraft including aircraft doors; aircraft components of metal manufactured by additive manufacturing; upholstery made of leather and imitations of leather for aircraft interiors; parts and fittings for aircraft cabins, namely, seats, safety belts, luggage rack and stowage systems, tables, furniture, monuments and other furnishings; covers for loudspeaker openings in aircraft. (6) Plastic tapes, strips and films for technical purposes, in particular for the aviation industry; insulation materials for aircraft. (7) Leather and imitations of leather, namely, leatherware and covers, straps, strings, containers made of leather and imitations of leather, for aircraft interiors. (8) Non-metallic modular construction units and pre-fabricated construction elements for aircraft cabins. (9) Interior components for aircraft, made of plastic, wood, leather and metal; furniture for aircraft including furniture made of leather, mirrors; bed mattresses for use in aircraft. (10) Textiles and textile goods for aircraft interiors including aircraft curtains. (1) Dealership in the field of aviation, in particular aircraft components; compiling information on technical innovations relating to aircraft and aircraft components; business consultancy relating to the purchase and the sale of aircraft and aircraft components; business organizational consultancy in the field of aviation; recruitment, management and placement of personnel in the field of aviation; compilation of information on technical innovations relating to aircraft or parts thereof; business consultancy in relation to airworthiness management; supply chain management services. (2) Appraisal services in relation to used aircraft components; financing services relating to trade with used aircraft components; financial advice relating to the purchase and the sale of aircraft. (3) Aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification; installation, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of aircraft components including aircraft engines, drag reducing films and other aerodynamic components, interior furnishings, luminescent emergency lighting, heating equipment and electronic components such as inflight entertainment systems; painting of aircraft and aircraft components; aircraft washing, polishing, greasing, lubrication, maintenance and repair; outer and inner cleaning of aircraft and aircraft components including aviation engine cleaning services; refurbishing of aircraft interiors; aircraft upholstery repair services; aircraft modification and upgrade services; providing aircraft construction, repair and maintenance information; technical support services, namely, providing technical advice in the field of aircraft engine overhaul and repair; inspection of aircraft and parts thereof and aircraft operating systems prior to maintenance. (4) Providing telecommunication connections between terrestrial stations and aircraft; data transmission services for aircraft cabin inflight entertainment and management systems; Telecommunications services enabling wireless streaming and content delivery onboard aircraft; transmission of troubleshooting and technical service data for repair, maintenance, monitoring and operation of aircraft; providing access to information on aircraft inspection and maintenance on the Internet and in other digital networks; providing access to portals or platforms on the Internet and in other digital networks relating to inspection and maintenance of aircraft; streaming of audio and video content via the internet, other computer networks, wireless networks and electronic communication networks. (5) Storage and transportation of aircraft components as well as devices and materials required for maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft; delivery of parts to grounded aircraft via airplane; aircraft ferrying services; stowing service for aircraft. (6) Applying plastic tapes, strips and films to aircraft; custom manufacturing and installation of aircraft interior furnishings and aircraft components; treatment of waste water. (7) Arranging and conducting training in the field of aviation including maintenance of aircraft, aircraft components and air transport of patients; aviation simulation training services. (8) Aircraft design including design of aircraft modifications; design of aircraft interior furnishings and aircraft components; aircraft inspection services for aircraft and aircraft components including aircraft engines; aircraft testing services; aircraft engine oil analysis; industrial analysis and research services to improve aviation security; conducting research, development and evaluations in the field of sustainable aircraft; providing information on aftermarket logistic support for aircraft parts; providing in service support for others in the field of civilian and military aviation electronic systems and aircraft components; cloud-based platform for compiling and analyzing data on aircraft and aircraft components; aircraft operating system software security services; design of computer hardware, software and electronic databases in the field of aviation; design and development of IT maintenance and overhauling programs for aircraft and aircraft components; design and development of IT-independent maintenance and overhauling programs for aircraft and aircraft components; technical and organizational consultation in the field of aviation; preparing expert opinions for others in the field of aviation; technical airworthiness management services. (9) Advice and consultancy on aviation regulatory matters and in the fields of aviation compliance.

11.

METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A PLURALITY OF SIMILAR COMPONENTS FOR AIRCRAFT, AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2025053714
Publication Number 2025/172356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-12
Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Poole, Kevin
  • Marino, Francesco

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (1) for maintaining a plurality of similar components (2) for aircraft (3), each of the similar components (2) being identifiable by way of a unique identification code (4), wherein the method (1) comprises the following method steps: - generating an error database (10); - creating a computation model (11) on the basis of an error database (10) and a historical subset (13) of an operating database (6); - determining the probability (14) of the presence and/or future occurrence of at least one of the predefined state categories (8) individualized for individual components (2) of the similar components (2) on the basis of a current subset (12) of the operating database (6) by processing the current subset (12) by means of the created computation model (11); - generating an action instruction (15) on the basis of the determined probability (14) of the presence and/or future occurrence of one of the predefined state categories (8); and f) performing a maintenance measure on one of the similar components (2) on the basis of the generated action instruction (15).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance

12.

GuideU

      
Application Number 019228739
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-08-06
Registration Date 2026-01-10
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services

Goods & Services

Luminescent and fluorescent lighting system, namely, floor and floor proximity lighting strips for cabins of passenger aircrafts; Floor and floor proximity illumination strips for cabins of passenger aircrafts; Illuminated light strips for use on the floor or near the floor of cabins of passenger aircrafts to show the exit path. Installation, maintenance and repair of floor and floor proximity lighting systems, namely, floor and floor proximity illumination strips in cabins of passenger aircraft.

13.

DEVICE FOR FASTENING CABIN COMPONENTS TO AN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18841400
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-24
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pieper, Bernd
  • Eichholz, Dennis
  • Stoppe, Kristof
  • Bonde, Volker

Abstract

An apparatus fastens cabin components in a region of side walls, which belong to an aircraft structure and extend in a vertical direction in relation to a horizontal cabin floor. The apparatus includes a substructure, which includes: at least two supports, which are vertically arrangable on a side wall, of the sidewalls of the aircraft structure, are spaced apart in a horizontal direction, are designed in each case for fastening at at least two vertically spaced-apart defined points of attachment of the aircraft structure in the region of the side wall, and at least one panel, which connects the supports in the horizontal direction and is designed for connecting to the supports, each connected by the panel, at two vertically spaced-apart points of connection. Both the at least two supports and the at least one panel are designed in order for cabin components to be fastened thereon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
  • B64C 1/18 - Floors

14.

ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE, ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM, DOOR PORTION HAVING AN ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR OPENING A DOOR

      
Application Number 18838255
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Gieseking, Florin

Abstract

An access control device is for a door of a vehicle. The access control device has: an actuation element with an actuator, the actuation element being controllably configured to be brought from a blocking state into a release state and vice-versa; a power supply interface, which is configured to supply the access control device with power; a controller, which is configured to carry out open-loop and/or closed-loop control of a state of the actuation element; and a near-field communication interface, which is configured to read out a digital access authorisation and to transmit the digital access authorisation to the controller. The controller is configured to carry out the open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the state of the actuation element in accordance with a validity of the digital access authorisation. The power supply interface is configured such that a portable energy store is connectable without the use of tools.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens
  • E05B 81/08 - Electrical using electromagnets or solenoids
  • E05B 81/16 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action
  • E05B 81/28 - Linearly reciprocating elements
  • E05B 81/50 - Powered actuators with automatic return to the neutral position by non-powered means, e.g. by springs
  • E05B 81/56 - Control of actuators
  • E05B 81/88 - Electrical circuits characterised by the power supplyEmergency power operation using inductive energy transmission
  • E05B 83/36 - Locks for passenger or like doors

15.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING AND DISMANTLING COMPONENTS OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE

      
Application Number 18830704
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-11
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Scherzinger, Kai Malte
  • Wedemann, Marcus
  • Schmieder, Sören

Abstract

A device is capable of mounting and dismantling components of an aircraft engine. The device includes: a crossbar for connecting to a lifting apparatus; a main strut extending from the crossbar; and a cross-member adjoining a free end of the main strut at an angle. The cross-member is formed at the free end and configured for connecting adapters, retaining members, or components of the aircraft engine. The main strut is formed in two parts, with an articulation arranged between the two parts in such a way that the cross-member is moveable toward the crossbar when the articulation is actuated starting from an extended state thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64F 5/40 - Maintaining or repairing aircraft

16.

METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ESTIMATING THE WEIGHT OF AN AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number EP2024074254
Publication Number 2025/046054
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kuntzagk, Stefan
  • Pesenacker, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) and a computer program product for estimating the weight of an aircraft, in particular a passenger aircraft, during a flight, wherein the relationship between total aircraft weight, lift coefficient and angle of attack is known for the aircraft and the angle of attack and amount of fuel are determined during the flight, characterised by the following steps: a) determining at least two instantaneous total aircraft weights at different times during a flight based on the respective instantaneous angle of attack and the relationship between lift coefficient, angle of attack and total aircraft weight (step 110); b) determining the respective dry total weights by subtracting the weight of the respective instantaneous amount of fuel from the determined total aircraft weights (step 120); c) averaging the dry total weight across all dry total weights determined for the same flight (step 130); and d) estimating an instantaneous total weight at an arbitrary time in the flight by adding the weight of the amount of fuel at this time to the averaged dry total weight (step 140). The computer program product according to the invention is designed to carry out this method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01G 19/07 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for weighing wheeled or rolling bodies, e.g. vehicles for weighing aircraft

17.

DEVICE FOR SECURING COCKPIT DOOR

      
Application Number EP2024073170
Publication Number 2025/045619
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-19
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner
  • LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
  • DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dünhaupt, Ole
  • Stumpf, Thilo

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for securing the cockpit door (92) of an aircraft (90), in particular a commercial aircraft, and to an aircraft (90) provided with securing of this kind. The device (1) is used for securing the cockpit door (92) in the open state against the unauthorised entry of persons into the cockpit (93) of an aircraft (90) and comprises: a curtain (10), which is fixedly attached to a wall at one edge (11), hangs slidably on a curtain rail (95) and has a closure element (20) at the free edge (12) thereof opposite the attached edge (11); and a securing element (30) attached to a wall, wherein the closure element (20) and the securing element (30) are designed for interacting in the closed state of the curtain (10) such that opening the curtain (10) requires a specified motion sequence and, if there is a deviation from the at least one specified motion sequence, the closure element (20) and the securing element (30) remain interconnected. The aircraft (90) with a cockpit door (92) separating the cockpit (93) from the rest of the aircraft cabin (91) comprises a device (1) according to the invention, which is arranged such that, in the closed state, the curtain (10) of the device (1) completely covers access to the cockpit door (92) on the side remote from the cockpit (93) at a specified spacing from the cockpit door (92).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens
  • B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for

18.

METHOD FOR CLEANING AIRCRAFT TANKS

      
Application Number EP2024074255
Publication Number 2025/046055
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Siry, Christian
  • Runge, Manfred
  • Kroll, Thomas
  • Jarmuth, Rüdiger
  • Haegele, Birgit
  • Lübcke, Tim

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for cleaning aircraft tanks (92), wherein the aircraft tank (92) is emptied, the method comprising the steps of: a) opening at least one access opening (93) to the interior of the aircraft tank (92); b) introducing a hand-held cleaning gun (20) which is connected to a cleaning device (1) via a hose (10) and has a steam outlet nozzle (21) and a suction nozzle (22), wherein the steam outlet nozzle (21) is designed for targetedly letting out steam provided by the cleaning device (1) and the suction nozzle (22) is designed for suction using a negative pressure generated by the cleaning device (1), wherein the steam outlet and the suction are coordinated with one another such that a locally limited cleaning space (50) for the steam is formed in front of the cleaning gun (20); and c) guiding the cleaning gun (20) along surfaces to be cleaned in the interior of the aircraft tank (92) when the steam outlet and suction are activated such that the cleaning gun (20) and the surface do not touch and at least parts of the surface are in the local cleaning space (50).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
  • B08B 5/04 - Cleaning by suction, with or without auxiliary action
  • B08B 9/093 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by the force of jets or sprays
  • B64F 5/30 - Cleaning aircraft

19.

GUIDEU

      
Serial Number 99031464
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-02-06
Registration Date 2026-03-03
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Luminescent and fluorescent lighting system, namely, floor and floor proximity lighting strips for cabins of passenger aircraft; Floor and floor proximity illumination strips in the nature of emergency lights for lighting purposes for cabins of passenger aircraft; Illuminated light strips for use on the floor and near the floor of cabins of passenger aircraft to show the exit path

20.

METHOD FOR APPLYING A FLUID-DYNAMICALLY FUNCTIONAL FILM TO COMPLEX AIRFOILS

      
Application Number EP2024056750
Publication Number 2025/021329
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-14
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Oeser, Oliver
  • Müller, Jens-Uwe

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for providing a complex airfoil (1), in particular a commercial aircraft, with a fluid-dynamically effective film (20) having a micro-structured surface. The airfoil (1) has at least one identifiable alignment line (11). The method comprises the following steps: – identifying an optimized surface structure for a continuous surface region (10) of the complex airfoil (1), over which surface region a complex flow passes and which surface region directly adjoins at least one alignment line (11); – producing a fluid-dynamically effective film (20) having at least one edge (21) which is provided for alignment along the at least one alignment line (11) and has a micro-structured surface which corresponds to the identified surface structure when the film (20) is arranged as intended; and – applying the produced film (20) to the complex airfoil (1) in such a way that the edge(s) (21) provided for alignment is/are aligned along the alignment line(s) (11) provided therefor and cover(s) the continuous surface region (10). The invention also relates to a complex airfoil (1) which is accordingly provided with a fluid-dynamically effective film (20), and to a film (20) produced for this purpose.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 21/10 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces by affecting boundary layer flow using other surface properties, e.g. roughness

21.

METHOD FOR REDUCING THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number EP2024070845
Publication Number 2025/021801
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-23
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Oeser, Oliver
  • Kuntzagk, Stefan
  • Walter, Rolf-Clemens
  • Stefan, René

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for reducing the fuel consumption of aircraft (1) in particular during cruising, and to an aircraft (1) designed to carry out the method (100). The method (100) according to the invention for reducing the fuel consumption of aircraft (1) in particular during cruising, which aircraft (1) comprises at least two separate fuel tanks (12s, 12b), the lateral distances of the centers of gravity of which from the longitudinal axis (1') of the aircraft (1) are different, comprises the following steps: – identifying the current attitude and the control deflections of the individual control surfaces (6, 7) [step 120]; – determining the current fuel distribution of the existing quantity of fuel among the fuel tanks (10, 11, 12s, 12b) of the aircraft (1) [step 130]; – calculating an optimized fuel distribution of the existing quantity of fuel in the fuel tanks (10, 11, 12s, 12b) for reducing the control deflections of the control surfaces (6, 7) [step 140]; and – adjusting the fuel distribution in the fuel tanks (10, 11, 12s, 12b) from the the current fuel distribution to the calculated fuel distribution [step 160]. The aircraft (1) according to the invention comprises a controller for carrying out this method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 17/10 - Transferring fuel to adjust trim
  • B64D 37/00 - Arrangements in connection with fuel supply for power plant

22.

DEVICE FOR SECURING MOBILE INSPECTION MEANS TO OBJECTS TO BE INSPECTED

      
Application Number 18748137
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-20
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Schueppstuhl, Thorsten
  • Bath, Lukas
  • Holtz, Lukas

Abstract

A device secures a mobile inspection robot to an aircraft engine. The mobile inspection robot is designed to insert a borescope into the aircraft engine to be inspected. The device includes: at least one positioning or orientation adjusting unit configured to adjust the position or orientation of the mobile inspection robot in relation to the aircraft engine to be inspected and at least one connector for providing a connection, which is rigid in at least one degree of freedom, between the mobile inspection robot and the aircraft engine to be inspected, in order to fix, in at least one degree of freedom, the relative position or orientation of the mobile inspection robot in relation to the aircraft engine to be inspected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems
  • B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
  • B25J 15/08 - Gripping heads having finger members

23.

METHOD FOR SUPPORTING THE PROCESSING OF DAMAGE TO A BLADING OF A TURBOMACHINE, IN PARTICULAR A JET ENGINE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18578259
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-15
First Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Bechheim, Lukas
  • Auth, Lee-Roy

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for supporting the processing of damage on a blading of a turbomachine (10) having a plurality of blades (11), comprising the following steps/stages: determining (103) a contour for processing (202) for mechanically processing a damaged area (20) of a first blade (11.1) of the blading and capturing (104) a first image (200) of a blade area (12) of the first blade (11.1) comprising the damaged area (20). The invention also relates to a computer program product and a system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • B23P 6/00 - Restoring or reconditioning objects
  • F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
  • G01N 21/95 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined
  • G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery

24.

CENTERING AID FOR BORESCOPES

      
Application Number 18546489
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-17
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Tewes, Matthias
  • Hoefener, Matthias
  • Bechheim, Lukas

Abstract

A centering aid is for centering borescopes. The centering aid includes an elongate central body with a passage channel for borescope lines and with a spacer device. The spacer device extends variably in a radial direction over an entire circumference of the central body. The spacer device is configured to support the central body in at least two support planes which are mutually spaced apart along the central body and run perpendicularly to a longitudinal direction of the central body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores

25.

FILM FOR APPLICATION TO PRESSURIZED BODIES AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

      
Application Number 18693531
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-09
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Trottnow, Dirk
  • Gierszewski, Marcin

Abstract

The invention relates to a film (1) for application to pressurized bodies (20) and to a method for the production thereof. The film (1) according to the invention is distinguished by a slotted perforation (10) consisting of slots (11) in a planar arrangement and also without release of material. In order to produce such a slotted perforation (10), a perforation roller cutter (40) inserted into a cutting plotter (30) can be guided linearly over and into an unperforated film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26F 1/18 - Perforating by slitting, i.e. forming cuts closed at their ends without removal of material
  • B64C 1/12 - Construction or attachment of skin panels

26.

OPTICAL OUTPUT SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT, AND USE OF THE OPTICAL OUTPUT SYSTEM IN THE AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number EP2024050716
Publication Number 2024/149887
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-12
Publication Date 2024-07-18
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Fehrenbach, Christoph

Abstract

The invention relates to an optical output system (10) for an aircraft (100) for the graphical output of data, the optical output system (10) comprising a planar output device (20) for the graphical output of data and a data interface device (30) for providing data to the planar output device (20), wherein the optical output system (10) is configured to be transparent at least in sections, wherein the optical output system (10) comprises a planar shielding device (50) and a switching device (52), wherein the switching device (52) is configured for switching the planar shielding device (50) between at least one transparency state (T) and at least one opaque state (B) for switchably optically shielding the transparency of the optical output system (10) at least in sections. Furthermore, the invention encompasses an aircraft (100) comprising at least one optical output system (10), and the use of an optical output system (10) in an aircraft (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
  • B64C 1/14 - WindowsDoorsHatch covers or access panelsSurrounding frame structuresCanopiesWindscreens

27.

Celestial Star

      
Application Number 1799258
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-04-10
Registration Date 2024-04-10
Owner Lufthansa Technik Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 20 - Furniture and decorative products
  • 24 - Textiles and textile goods
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Sanitary apparatus and installations for aircraft. Parts and fittings for aircraft cabins, namely, seats, safety belts, luggage rack and stowage systems, tables, furniture and other furnishings; upholstery made of leather and imitations of leather for aircraft interiors. Leather and imitations of leather, namely, leatherware and covers, straps, strings, containers made of leather and imitations of leather, for aircraft interiors. Non-metallic modular construction units and pre-fabricated construction elements for aircraft cabins. Furniture including furniture made of leather, mirrors, frames for aircraft interiors. Textiles and textile goods for aircraft interiors. Installation of interior furnishings of aircraft; servicing, repair and modification of aircraft cabins and their interior furnishings. Planning of interior furnishings of aircraft.

28.

WOOD SUBSTRATE WITH A FLAME-RETARDANT FINISH

      
Application Number 18557596
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-29
First Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reifferscheid, Moritz
  • Schultz, Matthias

Abstract

A flame-retardant wood substrate is made of a wood substrate with a glass-clear coating, impregnation, or filing primer, which each contain a flame retardant made of at least one compound selected from a plurality of phosphorus compounds, and a finish layer disposed thereon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B27K 3/34 - Organic impregnating agents
  • B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
  • B27K 3/15 - Impregnating involving polymerisation
  • C08K 5/00 - Use of organic ingredients
  • C08K 5/17 - AminesQuaternary ammonium compounds
  • C08L 63/10 - Epoxy resins modified by unsaturated compounds
  • C09D 5/18 - Fireproof paints
  • C09D 7/20 - Diluents or solvents
  • C09D 163/10 - Epoxy resins modified by unsaturated compounds

29.

Emergency lighting element

      
Application Number 18563395
Grant Number 12217599
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-20
First Publication Date 2024-07-04
Grant Date 2025-02-04
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Sutter, Wolfgang

Abstract

An emergency lighting element includes a planar, electrically operable radiation source for planar emission of electromagnetic radiation at a front side of the radiation source; and a long-afterglow layer over a whole area on the front side of the radiation source. A penetration depth into the long-afterglow layer for radiation emitted by the radiation source corresponds at least to a thickness of the long-afterglow layer. The long-afterglow layer comprises phosphorescent material, an absorption spectrum of the long-afterglow layer at least partly overlaps an emission spectrum of the radiation source and an emission spectrum of the long-afterglow layer lies substantially in a visible range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
  • B60Q 3/46 - Emergency lighting, e.g. for escape routes
  • F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer
  • F21K 9/68 - Details of reflectors forming part of the light source
  • F21V 9/32 - Elements containing photoluminescent material distinct from or spaced from the light source characterised by the arrangement of the photoluminescent material
  • F21V 13/08 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being filters or photoluminescent elements and reflectors
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • F21W 106/00 - Interior vehicle lighting devices
  • F21W 107/30 - Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles for aircraft
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power

30.

Omni-Fi

      
Application Number 1796961
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-04-03
Registration Date 2024-04-03
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 38 - Telecommunications services

Goods & Services

Smart speakers; speakers [audio equipment]; cabinets for loudspeakers; computer hardware; holders for electric coils; diaphragms [acoustics]; horns for loudspeakers; sound reproduction apparatus; equalizers [audio apparatus]; amplifiers; sound transmitting apparatus; audio- and video-receivers; loudspeaker systems; loudspeaker units; loudspeaker stands [adapted for]; racks for loudspeakers; audio speakers for vehicles; audio speakers for vehicles; loudspeakers with built in amplifiers; audio apparatus; audio amplifiers; audio electronic apparatus; vibration dampeners for electronic audio equipment; electronic units for transmitting audio signals; audio dynamic characteristic modifiers; computer hardware for routing audio, video, and digital signals; audio/visual and photographic devices; parts and fittings for audio apparatus; sound processors; preamplifiers; sound amplifying receivers; analogue sound modifiers; integrated audio amplifiers; electroacoustic emphasisers; digital sound processors; devices for streaming media content over local wireless networks; radio tuners; digital music players; headphone consoles; headphones; all the aforementioned goods solely for use on board aircraft, in particular on board aeroplanes. Covers for loudspeaker openings in vehicles; vehicle seats; vehicle parts for interior fittings; airplane seats; airplanes and structural parts therefor; all the aforementioned goods solely for use on board aircraft, in particular on board aeroplanes. Digital transmission services for audio and video data; video, audio and television streaming services; transmission of sound by electronic means; transmission of sound or visual recordings over networks; cable transmission of sounds, images, signals and data; streaming of data; music broadcasting; all the aforementioned services solely for use on board aircraft, in particular on board aeroplanes.

31.

Antenna cladding for aircraft

      
Application Number 18550691
Grant Number 12434807
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-14
First Publication Date 2024-06-13
Grant Date 2025-10-07
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Adugna, Tobias
  • Strotmann, Arno
  • Exner, Matthias

Abstract

An antenna cladding is for fastening fuselage fittings protruding from an outer skin of the aircraft. The antenna cladding has a carrier for fastening antenna modules thereto; a radome fuselage cladding fastened to the carrier for contact on the outer skin; and a radome cover, which forms a continuous cover and lining for electromagnetic radiation in a predetermined wavelength range with the radome fuselage cladding. The carrier is a fiber composite adapter plate made of fiber having recesses with inserts, which have connection fittings for connection to the fuselage fittings. The connection fittings are arranged between upper and lower faces of the adapter plate and are designed such that the connection fittings do not protrude beyond the upper side of the adapter plate and the fuselage fittings do not protrude into the adapter plate when connected to the connection fittings, but do not project beyond the upper side thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • B64C 1/36 - FuselagesConstructional features common to fuselages, wings, stabilising surfaces or the like adapted to receive antennas or radomes
  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome

32.

RADOME WALL FOR COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number EP2023078510
Publication Number 2024/083680
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-13
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Adugna, Tobias

Abstract

The invention relates to a radome wall (1) for communication in the frequency band from 17 to 31 GHz for use in aircraft, and also to a radome with a corresponding radome wall (1). The radome wall (1) comprises a multilayer structure with an alternating arrangement of force-absorbing fixed covering layers and shear-resistant core layers, wherein the radome wall (1) has an asymmetrical layer structure with the layer sequence: outer core layer (21) – inner covering layer (12) – inner core layer (22) – outer covering layer (11), wherein the layer thickness of the inner covering layer (12) is at least five times greater than the layer thickness of the outer covering layer (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome
  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons

33.

CELESTIAL STAR

      
Serial Number 79399782
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-04-10
Registration Date 2026-02-10
Owner Lufthansa Technik Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Sanitary apparatus and installations for aircraft, namely, toilets, sinks, pipes being parts of sanitary facilities Parts and fittings for aircraft cabins, namely, seats, safety belts for aircraft cabin seats, luggage rack, tray tables for aircraft cabin seats, furniture in the nature of seats, benches, and other furnishings in the nature of overhead luggage storage bins specially adapted to fit in aircraft cabins, storage boxes specially adapted for aircraft cabins, aircraft cabin dividers made of textile; parts and fittings for aircraft cabins, namely, stowage systems comprised of luggage racks, overhead luggage storage bins specially adapted to fit aircraft cabins; upholstery made of leather and imitations of leather for aircraft interiors Leather and imitations of leather, namely, leatherware in the nature of traveling bags, fitted protective covers for luggage, straps, strings, and containers all made of leather and imitations of leather, for aircraft interiors Non-metallic modular construction units and pre-fabricated construction elements for aircraft cabins, namely, modular and prefabricated non-metal structures with flexible covers for commercial storage Installation of interior furnishings of aircraft; servicing, repair and modification of aircraft cabins and their interior furnishings. Planning of interior furnishings of aircraft being aircraft interior design services

34.

OMNI-FI

      
Serial Number 79398738
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-04-03
Registration Date 2025-12-09
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Smart audio speakers; audio speakers; cabinets for loudspeakers; holders for electric coils; acoustic apparatus, namely, diaphragms for audio speakers; horns for loudspeakers; sound reproduction apparatus; audio equalizer apparatus; amplifiers; loudspeaker systems; loudspeaker units; stands adapted for loudspeakers; racks for loudspeakers; audio speakers for vehicles; loudspeakers with built in amplifiers; audio apparatus, namely, audio speakers; audio amplifiers; vibration dampeners for electronic audio equipment; audio equalizer apparatus, namely, audio dynamic characteristic modifiers; parts and fittings for audio apparatus, namely, batteries, battery chargers, power cables; preamplifiers; sound amplifying receivers; audio equalizer apparatus, namely, analogue sound modifiers; audio amplifiers sold as an integral component of audio speakers; audio equalizer apparatus, namely, electroacoustic emphasisers; digital audio music players; headphone consoles being electronic docking stations for headphones; headphones; all the aforementioned goods solely for use on board aircraft, in particular on board aeroplanes Covers for loudspeaker openings in vehicles, namely, covers for loudspeaker openings in the nature of interior paneling and trim for airplanes; vehicle seats; vehicle parts for interior fittings, namely, interior paneling and interior trim for airplanes; airplane seats; airplanes and structural parts therefor; all the aforementioned goods solely for use on board aircraft, in particular on board aeroplanes

35.

Omni-Fi

      
Application Number 233511000
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-03
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

(1) Smart speakers; speakers [audio equipment]; cabinets for loudspeakers; holders for electric coils; diaphragms [acoustics]; horns for loudspeakers; sound reproduction apparatus; equalizers [audio apparatus]; amplifiers; loudspeaker systems; loudspeaker units; loudspeaker stands [adapted for]; racks for loudspeakers; audio speakers for vehicles; audio speakers for vehicles; loudspeakers with built in amplifiers; audio apparatus; audio amplifiers; audio electronic apparatus; vibration dampeners for electronic audio equipment; audio dynamic characteristic modifiers; audio/visual and photographic devices; parts and fittings for audio apparatus; sound processors; preamplifiers; sound amplifying receivers; analogue sound modifiers; integrated audio amplifiers; electroacoustic emphasisers; digital music players; headphone consoles; headphones; all the aforementioned goods solely for use on board aircraft, in particular on board aeroplanes. (2) Covers for loudspeaker openings in vehicles; vehicle seats; vehicle parts for interior fittings; airplane seats; airplanes and structural parts therefor; all the aforementioned goods solely for use on board aircraft, in particular on board aeroplanes.

36.

METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MONITORING A BLEED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number 18549599
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-03
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steude, Henrik Sebastian
  • Demeschkin, Alexej

Abstract

A method monitors a bleed air supply system of an aircraft, the bleed air supply system having at least two analog sensors for monitoring a state of the bleed air supply system based on sensor data. The method includes: determining at least one characteristic map point cloud from simultaneously acquired sensor data from two respective analog sensors, of the at least two analog sensors, relating to the state of the bleed air supply system over a predefined minimum period of time; comparing the characteristic map point cloud with a corresponding predefined characteristic curve for a relationship between the simultaneously acquired sensor data that is represented by the characteristic map point cloud; and based upon a deviation of the characteristic map point cloud from the predefined characteristic curve beyond a predefined amount being detected: outputting a warning.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 9/18 - Control of working fluid flow by bleeding, by-passing or acting on variable working fluid interconnections between turbines or compressors or their stages

37.

DEVICE FOR CLEANING FUEL AND USE THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2023072500
Publication Number 2024/041934
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
  • DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Runge, Manfred
  • Siry, Christian
  • Schmidt, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for cleaning fuel in a tank (92) of an aircraft (90), and use thereof. The device has a predetermined flow direction (2) for the fuel and comprises units arranged in a fluid-connected manner to forward the fuel from one to another, namely: – an extraction unit (10) for extracting fuel from a tank (92) of an aircraft (90); - a filter unit (30) for filtering the extracted fuel; and - a recirculation unit (70) for returning the filtered fuel to the tank (92) of the aircraft (90), comprising a hose (71) for selective fluid connection of the device (1) to the tank (92) of the aircraft (90), wherein a pump (80) is provided for conveying the fuel at least through the hose (71) of the recirculation unit (70).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64F 1/28 - Liquid-handling installations specially adapted for fuelling stationary aircraft
  • B64F 5/30 - Cleaning aircraft

38.

HeatNOW

      
Application Number 1776149
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-10-17
Registration Date 2023-10-17
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services

Goods & Services

Space heaters for installation in a cabin or cockpit of an aircraft; heating plates for installation in a cabin or in the cockpit of an aircraft. Installation, maintenance and repair of heating equipment for installation in a cabin or cockpit of an aircraft; installation, maintenance and repair of heating plates for installation in a cabin or in the cockpit of an aircraft.

39.

Method for applying an aerodynamically functional film

      
Application Number 17780529
Grant Number 12304619
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-27
First Publication Date 2023-11-02
Grant Date 2025-05-20
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Oeser, Oliver
  • Gerber, Thorsten
  • Pfingsten, Kai-Christoph
  • Brost, Dominik
  • Klein, Darius
  • Rathmann, Holger

Abstract

A method applies aerodynamically functional film to a body around which complex flow occurs. The method includes: determining flow lines on a surface of the body for a predetermined surrounding flow state on a basis of a computer model of the body using a numerical flow simulation; developing at least one surface segment of the computer model provided with flow lines to form a two-dimensional surface; locating at least one coherent field in the developed surface segment having local flow directions readable at the flow lines in a predetermined angle range around a main flow direction of the respective field; and applying the aerodynamically functional film to the body within the field boundary of the at least one field located in the developed surface segment in such a way that the aerodynamically functional film is aligned along the main flow direction of the respective field.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 21/10 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces by affecting boundary layer flow using other surface properties, e.g. roughness
  • B64C 1/00 - FuselagesConstructional features common to fuselages, wings, stabilising surfaces or the like
  • F15D 1/12 - Influencing the flow of fluids around bodies of solid material by influencing the boundary layer

40.

HEATNOW

      
Serial Number 79389522
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-10-17
Registration Date 2025-04-15
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services

Goods & Services

Electric space heaters for installation in a cabin or cockpit of an aircraft; structural heating plates for installation in a cabin or in the cockpit of an aircraft sold as parts of electric space heaters Installation, maintenance and repair of heating equipment for installation in a cabin or cockpit of an aircraft; installation, maintenance and repair of structural heating plates for installation in a cabin or in the cockpit of an aircraft sold as parts of electric space heaters

41.

Escape route marking in vehicles

      
Application Number 18041696
Grant Number 12214897
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-17
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Grant Date 2025-02-04
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Sutter, Wolfgang

Abstract

2/g.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for
  • 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

42.

METHOD FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF AIRPLANES

      
Application Number EP2023055104
Publication Number 2023/166021
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-01
Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ostojic, Damir
  • Winter, Rainer
  • Bayer, Armin
  • Schneider, Marius
  • Haag, Oliver

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for the maintenance of airplanes. The actual maintenance (200) of the airplane is carried out according to a maintenance plan that is optimized by using artificial intelligence.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance

43.

DEVICE FOR FASTENING CABIN COMPONENTS TO AN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE

      
Application Number EP2023054756
Publication Number 2023/161454
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-24
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pieper, Bernd
  • Eichholz, Dennis
  • Stoppe, Kristof
  • Bonde, Volker

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for fastening cabin components in the region of side walls (6) of an aircraft structure (1), in particular the aircraft structure (1) of a commercial aircraft, said side walls extending in the vertical direction relative to a horizontal cabin floor (5), and also relates to an aircraft structure (1) equipped with such a device (10). The device (10) comprises a structure consisting of - at least two supports (20) which can be arranged vertically on one side wall (6) of an aircraft structure (1), which are spaced apart in the horizontal direction and are each designed for fastening to at least two defined attachment points (8) of the aircraft structure (1) that are spaced apart from one another in the vertical direction in the region of the side wall (6), and - at least one panel (30) connecting the supports (20) in the horizontal direction, which is designed to be connected to the supports (20) connected by the panel (30) at two connection points (31) spaced apart from one another in the vertical direction, wherein both the at least two supports (20) as well as the at least one panel (30) are designed for fastening cabin components thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats
  • B64C 1/12 - Construction or attachment of skin panels
  • B64C 1/06 - FramesStringersLongerons

44.

APPARATUS FOR BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF TECHNICAL DEVICES

      
Application Number EP2022074666
Publication Number 2023/156030
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-06
Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mostafa, Tarek
  • Neumann, Oliver
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Wedow, Sören

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for borescope inspection of technical devices, said apparatus comprising a borescope head (10) which can be arranged on a shaft (50) and has at least one borescope lens (12) and a lighting means (20), wherein a longitudinal axis (11) of the borescope head (10) coincides with the axis (51) of the shaft (50) when said borescope head is arranged on the shaft (50), and wherein the lighting means (20) has at least one lighting unit (21, 22, 23) having a plurality of lighting elements (24, 25) distributed around the circumference about the longitudinal axis (11) of the borescope head (10) for lighting the area in the vicinity of the borescope head (10), wherein at least one lighting element (24, 25) can be controlled independently of the other lighting elements (24, 25) so as to provide different lighting scenarios.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
  • G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

45.

ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE, ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM, DOOR PORTION HAVING AN ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR OPENING A DOOR

      
Application Number EP2023053473
Publication Number 2023/156333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-13
Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Gieseking, Florin

Abstract

The invention relates to an access control device (1) for a door (21) of a vehicle, more particularly of an aircraft (3), comprising: - an actuation element (4), which can be brought from a blocking state (5) into a release state (6) and vice versa; - a power supply interface (7), by means of which the access control device (1) can be supplied with power; - a control unit (8), which is designed to carry out open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the state of the actuation element (4); - a near-field communication interface (9), which is designed to read out a digital access authorization and to transmit the digital access authorization to the control unit (8); wherein the control unit (8) is designed to carry out open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the state of the actuation element (4) in accordance with the validity of the digital access authorization, and wherein the power supply interface (7) is designed for the connecting of a portable energy store (10) without the use of tools.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for

46.

DEVICE AND ARRANGEMENT FOR GUIDING A BORESCOPE

      
Application Number EP2022087885
Publication Number 2023/135014
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-27
Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Rasche, Sven
  • Tuppatsch, Jens-Peter
  • Wedow, Sören
  • Mostafa, Tarek
  • Neumann, Oliver

Abstract

The invention relates to guide devices (20) for guiding a borescope (11) for the borescope inspection of technical devices (10, in particular aircraft engines, and an arrangement comprising a guide device (20) of this type and a borescope (11) guided using same. A guide device (20) according to the invention comprises a securing region (35) for fixedly securing the guide device (20) relative to the technical device (1) to be inspected and a borescope holder (22) for fixedly securing a borescope (11) thereon, wherein the guide device (20) has a translation actuator (23) for changing the distance between the borescope holder (22) and the securing region (25) along a guide axis (90) and a rotation actuator (26) for rotating the borescope holder (22) about the guide axis (90) relative to the securing region (35). Another guide device (20) according to the invention comprises a securing region (35) for fixedly securing the guide device (20) relative to the technical device (1) to be inspected and a guide head (27) with at least two guide rollers (28) for the force-locking forced guidance of the shaft (12) of a borescope (11) along a guide axis (90), wherein at least one of the guide rollers (28) can be driven by a translation actuator (23), and wherein the guide head (27) can be rotated relative to the securing region (35), about the guide axis (90), using a rotation actuator (26).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
  • F01D 25/28 - Supporting or mounting arrangements, e.g. for turbine casing
  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes

47.

METHOD FOR REMOVING COATINGS FROM SURFACES

      
Application Number 17916035
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-30
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Oeser, Oliver
  • Müller, Jens-Uwe
  • Bonelli, Claudia

Abstract

A method removes coatings from a surface. The method includes: applying a stripping agent to the coating to be detached in order to produce a cohesive bond, such that the bond between the stripping agent and the coating to be detached is stronger than the bond between the coating to be detached and the surface; and stripping off the stripping agent together with the coating to be detached adhering thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
  • B64F 5/40 - Maintaining or repairing aircraft

48.

Apparatus for borescope inspection of technical devices

      
Application Number 17910354
Grant Number 12467878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-05
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Grant Date 2025-11-11
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schueppstuhl, Thorsten
  • Bath, Lukas
  • Dammann, Maik
  • Schumann, Mattes
  • Mostafa, Tarek
  • Neumann, Oliver
  • Neddermeyer, Werner
  • Rasche, Sven
  • Domaschke, Tomas
  • Bahr, Soenke
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael

Abstract

An apparatus investigates a technical device using a borescope. The apparatus has: a guide tube which is introducible through a borescope opening on the technical device to be inspected using the borescope; and a repeatedly plastically deformable carrier configured to guide a borescope head arranged at one end of the carrier. The guide tube is designed to deform the carrier during the passage of the carrier through the guide tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores

49.

Apparatus and method for inspecting technical devices using a borescope

      
Application Number 17910356
Grant Number 12247929
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-09
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Grant Date 2025-03-11
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Schueppstuhl, Thorsten
  • Bath, Lukas

Abstract

An apparatus is used for inspecting a technical device using a borescope. The apparatus has a repeatedly plastically deformable and elongated carrier which is guidable in a deforming unit. The deforming unit has a stationary guide configured to axially guide the carrier at an outlet end and an actuator which is designed to axially guide the carrier and can be moved in at least one direction perpendicular to the gap between the guide and the actuator in order selectively to apply a bending moment to the carrier guided by the guide and the actuator. A borescope head is arranged at that end of the carrier which protrudes from the outlet end of the deforming unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • B25J 17/02 - Wrist joints
  • G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
  • G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
  • H04N 23/50 - Constructional details

50.

Arrangement and method for addressing and locating equipment

      
Application Number 17798564
Grant Number 12273853
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-17
First Publication Date 2023-04-13
Grant Date 2025-04-08
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Muirhead, Andrew
  • Depner, Craig
  • Broers, Cornelis

Abstract

An arrangement provides addressing for a plurality of equipment. Each piece of the equipment is non-varyingly logically linked to a corresponding transceiver having a unique identifier and a plurality of transceiver antennae with non-identically oriented antenna lobes. Each corresponding transceiver is configured to transmit a signal having the unique identifier associated with the transceiver via each of the transceiver antennae individually and to receive any signal of a neighboring transceiver attributing it to the actually receiving transceiver antennae in order to determine pattern information pairs. A central instance is configured to collect the pattern information pairs from the transceiver transceivers and to compare the pattern information pairs with a stored pattern of the equipment to identify each transceivers' position in the stored pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
  • H04B 7/08 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the receiving station
  • H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
  • H04W 8/26 - Network addressing or numbering for mobility support
  • H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management

51.

FILM FOR APPLICATION TO PRESSURIZED BODIES AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2022075116
Publication Number 2023/041434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-09
Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Trottnow, Dirk
  • Gierszewski, Marcin

Abstract

The invention relates to a film (1) for application to pressurized bodies (20) and to a method for the production thereof. The film (1) according to the invention is distinguished by a slotted perforation (10) consisting of slots (11) in a planar arrangement and also without release of material. In order to produce such a slotted perforation (10), a perforation roller cutter (40) inserted into a cutting plotter (30) can be guided linearly over and into an unperforated film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 1/28 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member moving about an axis substantially perpendicular to the line of cut and rotating continuously in one direction during cutting

52.

MOBILE PARTITION WALL

      
Application Number EP2022072904
Publication Number 2023/021061
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner
  • LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
  • AKUT SOS CLEAN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoelterhoff, Sabine
  • Engel, Marcell

Abstract

The invention relates to a mobile partition wall (10) for selectively segmenting a volume (2, 3), for example the passenger cabin (2) or cargo hold (3) of a commercial aircraft, by way of a flexible tarpaulin (11). Besides the tarpaulin (11) for covering the cross section of the volume (2, 3), the mobile partition wall (10) for selectively segmenting a volume (2, 3) comprises an encircling inflatable supporting structure (12) at the periphery of the flexible tarpaulin (11), wherein the tarpaulin (11) and supporting structure (12) are configured such that, in the inflated state of the supporting structure (12), the mobile partition wall (10) is able to bear with the latter sealingly against the boundary wall (4, 5) of the volume (2, 3) along the cross section to be covered, and is foldable in the uninflated state of the supporting structure (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for

53.

Method and computer program product for monitoring a bleed air supply system of an aircraft

      
Application Number 17789800
Grant Number 12337999
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-28
First Publication Date 2023-02-02
Grant Date 2025-06-24
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Demeschkin, Alexej

Abstract

A bleed air supply system has a sensor monitoring the system, an operating condition monitor detecting an operating condition value of the aircraft (other than the bleed air supply system), and independent monitoring modules evaluating a part of the bleed air supply system. The monitoring modules each have an individual monitoring function and individual activation and deactivation parameters based on sensor data and the operating condition value. The method includes: detecting the condition of the bleed air supply system via sensor data and the operating condition value; activating a monitoring module, which has activation parameters met by the sensor data and the operating condition value; monitoring the condition of the bleed air supply system by the activated monitoring module by a monitoring function of the activated monitoring module; and deactivating the activated monitoring module, deactivation parameters of which are met by the sensor data and the operating condition value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 6/08 - Gas-turbine plants providing heated or pressurised working fluid for other apparatus, e.g. without mechanical power output providing compressed gas the gas being bled from the gas-turbine compressor
  • B64D 13/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being pressurised
  • B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems
  • F02C 9/18 - Control of working fluid flow by bleeding, by-passing or acting on variable working fluid interconnections between turbines or compressors or their stages
  • B64D 45/00 - Aircraft indicators or protectors not otherwise provided for

54.

CONTAMINATION PROTECTION FOR RIBLET FILMS

      
Application Number 17785404
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-16
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Oeser, Oliver
  • Trottnow, Dirk

Abstract

A contamination protection is for edges of a riblet film, which is adhesively bonded to a surface. The riblet film has riblets formed on an upper side of a film layer, and an adhesive layer at a lower side of the film layer. The contamination protection has: an edge protection. The edge protection is formed directly on the riblet film that is adhesively bonded to the surface in such a manner that the edge protection covers the adhesive layer of the riblet film, but does not protrude over the upper side of the riblet film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 21/10 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces by affecting boundary layer flow using other surface properties, e.g. roughness
  • B64F 5/10 - Manufacturing or assembling aircraft, e.g. jigs therefor
  • F15D 1/00 - Influencing the flow of fluids

55.

METHOD FOR SUPPORTING TREATMENT OF DAMAGE TO BLADING OF A TURBOMACHINE, IN PARTICULAR A JET ENGINE, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022069890
Publication Number 2023/285668
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-15
Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Bechheim, Lukas
  • Auth, Lee-Roy

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100) for supporting treatment of damage to blading of a turbomachine (10) having a plurality of blades (11), comprising the following steps: determining (103) a treatment contour (202) for mechanically treating a damaged area (20) of a first blade (11.1) of the blading and capturing (104) a first image (200) of a blade region (12) of the first blade (11.1), which region has the damaged area (20). The invention also relates to a computer program product and to a system (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 5/00 - BladesBlade-carrying membersHeating, heat-insulating, cooling, or antivibration means on the blades or the members
  • B23P 6/04 - Repairing fractures or cracked metal parts or products, e.g. castings
  • G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination

56.

METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number 17779559
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-25
First Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kunz, Dajana
  • Hermann, Valerie

Abstract

A method schedules maintenance on aircraft of a fleet. The method includes: determining the required items of maintenance of an aircraft, including deadlines; if the deadline of the maintenance is within the first period of time: specifying a maintenance station adequately equipped for carrying out the maintenance work in the flight network for carrying out the maintenance work in a specific ground time of the aircraft; if that deadline is in the second period of time: specifying a time span required for carrying out the maintenance within the second period of time, and specifying the routing of all aircraft in the flight network in consideration of the technical data of the aircraft and the technical requirements of the individual flight routes. and carrying the maintenance work at the specified maintenance station in the provided ground time.

IPC Classes  ?

57.

BUILDING PLATFORM FOR THE ADDITIVE REPAIR OF COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2022068291
Publication Number 2023/280716
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-01
Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steven, Simon
  • Miaskowski, Clemens
  • Theiss, Collin

Abstract

The invention relates to a building platform (1) for the additive repair of components (50) and to the use thereof. The building platform (1) comprises a plurality of repair positions that are arranged in the plane (91) of the building platform (1) and each have component receptacles (2) for fastening a component (50) to be repaired thereto in a precise position and orientation. At least one component receptacle (2) is individually displaceable in a direction (90) perpendicular to the plane (91) of the building platform (1) and optionally fixable. When this building platform (1) is used, the displaceable component receptacles (2) are fixed in a position along their displaceability such that those faces of the components (50) fastened thereto that are intended for material deposition lie in a common plane (94).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 12/30 - Platforms or substrates
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B23P 6/00 - Restoring or reconditioning objects
  • B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
  • B22F 5/04 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of turbine blades
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools

58.

Apparatus for attaching aerodynamically functional films and use thereof

      
Application Number 17779583
Grant Number 12263939
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-27
First Publication Date 2023-01-12
Grant Date 2025-04-01
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Oeser, Oliver
  • Trottnow, Dirk
  • Flanschger, Andreas
  • Pfingsten, Kai-Christoph

Abstract

An apparatus is for attaching an aerodynamically functional film to a surface of a body around which flow passes. The apparatus includes: a self-adhesive, redetachable positioning film having positioning aids for the exact positioning of the positioning film on the surface of the body around which flow passes and having at least one application area for the aerodynamically functional film that is to be applied.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 21/10 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces by affecting boundary layer flow using other surface properties, e.g. roughness
  • B64F 5/10 - Manufacturing or assembling aircraft, e.g. jigs therefor
  • F15D 1/00 - Influencing the flow of fluids

59.

Borescope with pattern projection

      
Application Number 17776631
Grant Number 11619486
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-13
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Wedow, Sören
  • Blöcher, Ronald
  • Neumann, Oliver
  • Mostafa, Tarek
  • Neddermeyer, Werner
  • Bahr, Sönke
  • Rasche, Sven

Abstract

A borescope includes an electronic image capture unit having two image capture sensors as a borescope lens at an end of a shaft that is designed for being inserted into a borescope opening, a position and alignment of the image capture sensors in relation to one another being suitable for ascertaining three-dimension (3D) information using triangulation; and a pattern projector configured to project a pattern into a common recording region of the image capture sensors. The pattern projector includes: a fundamentally optically imaging light-guide bundle, which is made up of statistically distributed optical fibers having differing transmittances, to whose input surface a light source is coupled and whose output surface is aligned with the region captured by the image capture sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/25 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures by projecting a pattern, e.g. moiré fringes, on the object
  • G02B 6/04 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings formed by bundles of fibres

60.

BORESCOPE

      
Application Number 17776617
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-13
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Ruegg, Thomas
  • Wedow, Soeren
  • Rasche, Sven
  • Tuppatsch, Jens-Peter
  • Bahr, Soenke
  • Bath, Lukas
  • Schueppstuhl, Thorsten
  • Mostafa, Tarek
  • Neumann, Oliver

Abstract

A borescope includes an electronic image capturing unit having at least one image capturing sensor with a receiving cone at a first end of a shaft, the shaft having a shaft axis and through which data and supply lines for the image capturing unit are led. The image capturing unit is arranged on a rotary head. The rotary head is secured to the first end so as to be rotatable about the shaft axis such that an axis of the receiving cone is not parallel to the shaft axis at the first end and so that the rotating head is arranged to capture a panoramic image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
  • G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

61.

AERENA

      
Application Number 1700150
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-04-04
Registration Date 2022-04-04
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices; data storage devices; data processing apparatus; wireless communication apparatus; software and hardware for multimedia applications; software, communications apparatus and network communication devices for collecting data, transmitting data and processing data; software for data analysis and data personalization, including underlying algorithms; computer server, in particular cloud server; airborne data acquisition instruments; software, in particular platform software, software for app stores, server software; computer software for app services and digital content; computer software platforms, in particular platforms for app stores; all the aforesaid goods for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft or for ground based use in connections with aircraft; in-flight multi-media systems consisting of in-flight television systems and in-flight sound systems; in-flight television systems; in-flight sound systems; in-flight sensory devices; in-flight data collection apparatus and in-flight data analysis apparatus; in-flight sound speaker systems; in-flight audiovisual systems consisting of audio visual apparatus and software, in-flight audiovisual apparatus; software for in-flight cabin management; in-flight electronic controllers; in-flight communication systems; in flight computer hardware systems; in-flight testing equipment; in-flight entertainment systems, in particular audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; in-flight entertainment systems in the nature of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; in-flight television systems comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; in-flight sound systems comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers; in-flight audiovisual apparatus comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and controlling devices for lighting systems illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units. Apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; cabin lighting; parts for the aforesaid goods, included in this class; all the aforesaid goods for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft or for ground based use in connections with aircraft; installations and apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; in-flight lighting apparatus and systems; in-flight heating apparatus and systems; ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; lighting systems for in-flight cabin management systems. Invoice management for electronic payment services [organizational administration]; professional business and business organizational management of electronic information, payment and purchasing systems; negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties; provision of commercial and business contact information; electronic commerce provider services on the Internet, namely order placement, business administration for delivery and invoice management within the framework of e-commerce, and arranging of contracts for others for the purchase and sale of goods; demonstration of goods; business appraisals; arranging of contractual [trade] services for third parties; provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; arranging of contracts, for others, for the selling of goods and billing thereof by means of online shopping on computer networks and/or other distribution channels; preparation of invoices, for others, also via the internet; accountancy services; services relating to book-keeping and business administration for monitoring and conducting claims management; all the aforesaid services including online and via a database; all the aforesaid services for on-board on or in-flight use in aircraft. Consultancy in financial affairs; monetary affairs; electronic transfer of funds; electronic payment services; financial services relating to credit cards; issuance of credit cards; issuing electronic payment cards in connection with bonus and reward schemes; financial services for running credit, service and bonus card programs; automated payment services; organizational payment processing through the operation of payment gateways and Internet-capable payment systems [financial services]; processing of cashless payment transactions; payment processing [financial services] (included in this class); debt collection; conducting of cashless payment transactions, in particular via mobile terminals; financial services provided over the telephone and by means of a global computer network or the Internet; cash disbursement services; authorizing electronic financial transactions in the framework of electronic processing of payments; providing of financial information; providing of online financial information; computer-aided authorization and authentication within the framework of electronic processing of payments via a global computer network; electronic payment processing; domestic and international transmission of money; transfer of electronic funds; all the aforesaid services for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft, in particular for on-board sales on aircraft. Installation, maintenance and repair of information technology and of audio- visual, of multimedia and of photographic devices, of data storage devices, of data processing apparatus, of wireless communication apparatus, of software and of hardware for multimedia applications, of software, of communications apparatus and of networks for collecting data, transmitting data and processing data, of computer servers, in particular of cloud servers; installation, maintenance and repair of airborne data acquisition instruments, of in-flight entertainment systems, in particular of in-flight entertainment systems consisting of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight television systems, in particular comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; installation, maintenance and repair of in- flight sound systems in particular comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers, installation, maintenance and repair of in- flight audiovisual apparatus in particular comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and lighting systems, illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; installation, maintenance and repair of controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight entertainment systems, of in-flight multimedia systems, of in- flight television systems, of in-flight sound systems, of in-flight sensory devices, of in-flight data collection apparatus and of in-flight data analysis apparatus, of in-flight sound speaker systems, of in-flight audiovisual systems, of inflight audiovisual apparatus, of in-flight controllers, of in-flight communication systems, of in-flight computer hardware systems, of flight control apparatus, of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; installation, maintenance and repair of cabin lighting, systems and of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight lighting apparatus and systems, of in-flight heating apparatus and systems, ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; installation, maintenance and repair of network systems [hardware]; installation, maintenance and repair of aircraft and parts thereof; installation, maintenance and repair of electric and electronic apparatus; installation, maintenance and repair of data processing apparatus and computers, lighting systems and/or floor coverings; all aforementioned on board services for maintenance of aircraft and/or equipment of aircraft cabins for entertainment and/or cabin management purposes. Telecommunications; electronic transmission of information, in particular financial and business information; computer communication and Internet access services, in particular computer aided transmission of messages, information and images; electronic transmission of e-commerce transaction data and information; electronic transmission of advertising programs and media advertising communications via digital communications networks; provision of on-line forums; provision of forums [chat rooms] for social networking; provision of online forums for social networking; data transmission for dialogue and communication with other computer users; electronic transmission of mail and messages; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; providing access to databases in computer networks; telecommunications, in particular provision of access to applications for payment transactions, including for mobile terminals; all the aforesaid services for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; providing access to platforms on the Internet, in computer networks or other communications networks for airborne and travel industry business purposes. Transport services, travel services and passenger transportation services, in particular sightseeing tour guide and excursion services; all the aforesaid services in particular in connection with aircraft. Technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices, of data storage devices, of data processing apparatus, of wireless communication apparatus, of software and hardware for multimedia applications, of software, of communications apparatus and of networks for collecting data, of transmitting data and processing data; technical management, also for others, in the field of information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices, of data storage devices, of data processing apparatus, of wireless communication apparatus, of software and hardware for multimedia applications, of software, of communications apparatus and of networks for collecting data, of transmitting data and processing data; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of software for data analysis and of data personalization including underlying algorithms; technical management, also for others, in the field of software for data analysis and of data personalization including underlying algorithms; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of computer server, in particular of cloud server, of airborne data acquisition instruments, of software in particular platform software, of software for app stores, server software, of computer software for app services and digital contents; technical management, also for others, in the field of computer server, in particular of cloud server, of airborne data acquisition instruments, of software in particular platform software, of software for app stores, server software, of computer software for app services and digital contents; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of computer software platforms, in particular of platforms for app stores; technical management, also for others, in the field of computer software platforms, in particular of platforms for app stores; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight multimedia systems, of in-flight television systems, of in-flight sound systems, of in-flight sensory devices, of in-flight data collection apparatus and of in-flight data analysis apparatus, of in-flight sound speaker systems, of in-flight audiovisual systems, of in-flight audiovisual apparatus, of software for inflight cabin management, of in-flight controllers, of in-flight communication systems, of in-flight computer hardware systems, of flight control apparatus, of in-flight entertainment systems, in particular of in-flight entertainment systems consisting of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight multimedia systems, of in-flight television systems, of in-flight sound systems, of in-flight sensory devices, of in-flight data collection apparatus and of in-flight data analysis apparatus, of in-flight sound speaker systems, of in-flight audiovisual systems, of in-flight audiovisual apparatus, of software for inflight cabin management, of in-flight controllers, of in-flight communication systems, of in-flight computer hardware systems, of flight control apparatus, of in-flight entertainment systems, in particular of in-flight entertainment systems consisting of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight television systems, in particular comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight television systems, in particular comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight sound systems in particular comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight sound systems in particular comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight audiovisual apparatus in particular comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight audiovisual apparatus in particular comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and lighting systems, illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and lighting systems, illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units; technical management, also for others, in the field of controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; technical management, also for others, in the field of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in- flight lighting apparatus and systems, of in-flight heating apparatus and systems, ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; technical management, also for others, in the field of in- flight lighting apparatus and systems, of in-flight heating apparatus and systems, ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; design and development of computer hardware and computer software, in particular of in- flight computer hardware and in-flight software; software programming, in particular computer platform software and for software environments; design and design consultancy for aircraft interiors and for cabin environments; design of in-flight furniture and cabin furniture; design and development of computer hardware and computer software for entertainment and/or cabin management in aircraft; technical inspection of aircraft and/or aircraft fleets; technological advice and consultancy; engineering in the field of aviation, for others; technological consultancy in the field of air travel; technological services relating to aircrafts, flight engineering services, and/or interior design; creating and further development of computer-aided maintenance and overhaul programs for aircraft and parts thereof; development of non-computer dependent maintenance programs for aircraft and parts thereof, namely development of technical maintenance concepts, of technical maintenance procedures and technical maintenance guides; providing information relating to technological innovations of aircraft and parts thereof; scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, in particular for the design and development and of aircraft cabins and fittings; development of platforms on the Internet, in computer networks or in other communications networks for business purposes in the field of the aviation and travel industry; hosting of platforms on the Internet for the repair, maintenance, cleaning, renovation and construction of aircraft; IT programming services; IT advisory and IT information services, in particular consultancy in the field of computer networks using mixed software environments, coordination and orchestration of software services and software applications; hosting services, software as a service [SaaS] and rental of software, in particular software as a service [SaaS], platforms as service [PaaS], each featuring software platforms for the transmission of images, audiovisual content, video content, messages, data, technical information, client information, hardware information; development, programming, testing and implementation of software, of computer methods and algorithms, in particular of software for Internet platforms, for e-commerce platforms, for information platforms on the Internet or on local networks; all the aforesaid services for use in connection with aircraft, aircraft maintenance and/or equipping the cabins of aircraft.

62.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING ELEMENT

      
Application Number EP2022063748
Publication Number 2022/248358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-20
Publication Date 2022-12-01
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Sutter, Wolfgang

Abstract

The invention relates to an emergency lighting element (1), more particularly for use as an escape path marking in passenger aircraft. The emergency lighting element (1) comprises a planar, electrically operable radiation source (2) for the planar emission of electromagnetic radiation on the front side of said radiation source. A long-afterglow layer (10) is provided on the front side (3) of the radiation source (2) over the full surface of said front side. The penetration depth for the penetration, into the long-afterglow layer (10), of the radiation emitted by the radiation source (2) at least corresponds to the thickness of the long-afterglow layer (10), and the long-afterglow layer (10) comprises phosphorescent material, the absorption spectrum of which at least partly overlaps with the emission spectrum of the radiation source (2) and the emission spectrum of which lies substantially in the visible range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission

63.

Method for repairing structured surfaces

      
Application Number 17636907
Grant Number 12115743
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-19
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Grant Date 2024-10-15
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reifferscheid, Moritz
  • Huber, Heinrich

Abstract

A method refurbishes structured surfaces of a component having a damaged subregion with material detachment. The method comprising: determining a reference region having a similar surface structure as the subregion; while pressing a die material onto the reference region: curing the die material to form a transparent die which is separable from the reference region without leaving residues and has a negative shape of the surface structure of the reference region; filling the damage location with electromagnetic irradiation curable material; placing the die onto the curable material in the damage location with an alignment of the negative shape of the transparent die corresponding to a desired surface structure at the damage location; while the die is being pressed onto the damage location: irradiating the curable material with electromagnetic irradiation through the transparent die until the material is cured; and removing the die from the cured material without leaving residues.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 73/02 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using liquid or paste-like material
  • B29C 35/08 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising by wave energy or particle radiation
  • B29C 73/26 - Apparatus or accessories not otherwise provided for for mechanical pretreatment
  • B29C 73/30 - Apparatus or accessories not otherwise provided for for local pressing or local heating

64.

WOOD SUBSTRATE WITH A FLAME-RETARDANT FINISH

      
Application Number EP2022061529
Publication Number 2022/229410
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-29
Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reifferscheid, Moritz
  • Schultz, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a wood substrate with a flame-retardant finish, characterized in that the wood substrate is provided with a clear coating, is impregnated and/or is provided with a filling primer including a flame retardant, containing at least one compound selected from phosphorus compounds, and is also provided with a paint layer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a wood substrate with a flame-retardant finish.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B27K 3/15 - Impregnating involving polymerisation
  • B05D 7/06 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to wood
  • B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
  • B27K 3/34 - Organic impregnating agents
  • C09K 21/12 - Organic materials containing phosphorus
  • C09K 21/14 - Macromolecular materials

65.

Method for concealing optical defects in surfaces

      
Application Number 17637807
Grant Number 12059878
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-26
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Grant Date 2024-08-13
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reifferscheid, Moritz
  • Huber, Heinrich

Abstract

A method conceals optical defects in surfaces. The method includes: obtaining a digital image by a digital optical recording the optical defect and a surrounding surface; obtaining an imitation of the surface in a region of the at least one optical defect by image processing of the digital image; printing a mirror-inverted, true-to-scale representation of the surface imitation onto a transfer film; soaking the transfer film; applying an activator onto a the transfer film or onto the surface; aligning the transfer film onto the surface so that the surface imitation on the transfer film coincides with the optical defect on the surface; pressing the transfer film onto the surface; peeling the transfer film from the surface; pressing on the ink remaining on the surface; and after complete drying of the activator and of the ink: applying a protective layer onto the surface imitation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
  • B32B 38/18 - Handling of layers or the laminate
  • B41M 5/03 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein by transferring ink from the master sheet by pressure
  • B44C 1/175 - Transfer using solvent

66.

ANTENNA CLADDING FOR AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number EP2022056431
Publication Number 2022/194725
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-14
Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Adugna, Tobias
  • Strotmann, Arno
  • Exner, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to an antenna cladding (1) for aircraft, in particular for commercial aircraft, for fastening to fuselage fittings projecting from the outer skin (90) of an aircraft, comprising a carrier element (2) for fastening antenna modules (3) thereto, a radome-fuselage cladding (4) fastened to the carrier element (2) for bearing on the outer skin (90) of the aircraft, and a radome covering (5) which forms a continuous cladding with the radome-fuselage cladding (4) and is permeable to electromagnetic radiation in a predetermined wavelength range. The carrier element (2) is a fibre composite adapter plate (20) which has cutouts (22) provided with inserts (23), wherein connecting fittings (26) designed for connecting to the fuselage fittings are provided in the inserts (23), said connecting fittings being arranged between the upper and lower side of the adapter plate (20) and being designed in such a way that the connecting fittings (26) do not project beyond the upper side of the adapter plate (20), and the fuselage fittings, when connected to the connecting fittings (26), project into the adapter plate (20) but not beyond the upper side thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/12 - SupportsMounting means
  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome

67.

METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MONITORING A BLEED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number EP2022055336
Publication Number 2022/189235
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-03
Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steude, Henrik Sebastian
  • Demeschkin, Alexej

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a computer program product for monitoring a bleed air supply system (10) of an aircraft. The method according to the invention for monitoring a bleed air supply system (10) of an aircraft, having at least two analogue sensors (18, 19) for monitoring the condition of the bleed air supply system (10) on the basis of the sensor data, comprises the steps of: determining at least one characteristic map point cloud (30) from the simultaneously acquired sensor data by means of in each case two analogue sensors (18, 19) regarding the condition of the bleed air supply system (10) over a predetermined minimum time period; comparing the characteristic map point cloud (30) with a corresponding predetermined characteristic curve (35) therefor for the correlation of the acquired sensor data represented by the characteristic map point cloud (30); and if a deviation of the characteristic map point cloud (30) from the predetermined characteristic curve (35) beyond a predetermined extent is detected: issuing a warning. The computer program product according to the invention is designed to carry out this method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 6/08 - Gas-turbine plants providing heated or pressurised working fluid for other apparatus, e.g. without mechanical power output providing compressed gas the gas being bled from the gas-turbine compressor
  • B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems

68.

ADDITIVE REPAIR SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2022055337
Publication Number 2022/189236
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-03
Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Steven, Simon
  • Theiss, Collin
  • Berend, Olaf
  • Miaskowski, Clemens

Abstract

The invention relates to an additive repair system (1) and to a method for determining correction parameters of a corresponding system (1). The additive repair system (1) comprises a construction platform (2) having a construction volume (3) above it and a laser scanner (4) controlled by a control device (5) for selective laser melting of powdered materials introduced successively in layers into the construction volume (3) at predetermined coordinates. The construction platform (2) has a plurality of repair positions (6) having receptacles (7) with the correct position and orientation for components (10) to be repaired by application of material. Furthermore, a correction module (8) is provided for transforming predetermined repair geometries (20) for components (10) located at individual repair positions (6) using correction parameters determined for the relevant repair position (6), before the repair geometries (20) are transmitted to the control device (5) for controlling the laser scanner (4). The method according to the invention is used for determining correction parameters such as those used by the additive repair system (1) according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 10/85 - Data acquisition or data processing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B22F 12/30 - Platforms or substrates
  • B22F 12/49 - Scanners
  • B23P 6/00 - Restoring or reconditioning objects
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • F01D 5/00 - BladesBlade-carrying membersHeating, heat-insulating, cooling, or antivibration means on the blades or the members
  • B22F 5/04 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of turbine blades
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
  • B22F 10/31 - Calibration of process steps or apparatus settings, e.g. before or during manufacturing

69.

CENTERING AID FOR BORESCOPES

      
Application Number EP2022053929
Publication Number 2022/175382
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-17
Publication Date 2022-08-25
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Tewes, Matthias
  • Höfener, Matthias
  • Bechheim, Lukas

Abstract

The invention relates to a centering aid (1) for borescopes and to an assembly (10) comprising such a centering aid (2) and a borescope (11). The centering aid (1) comprises an elongated central body (2) with a through-channel (3) for borescope lines and with a spacer device (4), which extends over the entire circumference of the central body (2) in the radial direction in a variable manner, for supporting the central body (2) on at least two support planes (5) which are mutually spaced along the central body (2) and each of which runs perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the central body (2). The assembly (10) comprises a borescope (11) with a borescope head (12) at one end of a borescope shaft (13), in which borescope lines run, and a centering aid (1) according to the invention, wherein the centering aid (1) is arranged directly adjacently to the borescope head (12), and the borescope lines are guided through the through-channel of the centering aid (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
  • G01M 15/14 - Testing gas-turbine engines or jet-propulsion engines

70.

Tool for mounting the high-pressure shaft of an aircraft engine

      
Application Number 17613497
Grant Number 11530624
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-22
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2022-12-20
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Sassmannshausen, Jan
  • Roppelt, Eugen

Abstract

A tool holds and axially fixes a high-pressure shaft of an aircraft engine in a state where a high-pressure turbine stage is demounted. The tool includes: a shaft end cap having an inner radius, which is adapted to a predetermined shaft diameter, the shaft end cap plugs onto a turbine-side end of the high-pressure shaft; a shaft end cap receptacle receives the shaft end cap in a radially movable manner and in an axially limited manner in a first direction; a connector is fastenable to the shaft end cap receptacle and has a shank, which is insertable into the high-pressure shaft, the connector being configured to axially secure the shaft end cap receptacle; and a spring element, which is positionally fixed with respect to the shaft end cap receptacle, the spring element being configured to apply a predetermined spring force to the shaft end cap in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25B 1/00 - Vices
  • F01D 25/28 - Supporting or mounting arrangements, e.g. for turbine casing
  • B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same

71.

Method and computer program product for automated defect detection during borescoping of an engine

      
Application Number 17638215
Grant Number 12333699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-26
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2025-06-17
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hubert, Wiebke
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Lang, Eva
  • Platho, Matthias
  • Appel, Alexander

Abstract

A method automatically detects defects during borescoping of an engine. A video borescope is inserted into the engine such that, engine blades can be moved successively through the image region of the borescope. A possible defect on an engine blade is identified by image recognition on the basis of a video borescope frame. The movement of the engine blades in the image region is detected by comparing successive frames. The possible defect is tracked by optical image recognition on the basis of the successive frames used for detecting the movement. In a condition where a trace of the possible defect on the video image corresponds to the detected movement in terms of direction and speed over a predefined length, the possible defect is identified as an actual defect.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G01N 21/892 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in moving material, e.g. paper, textiles characterised by the flaw, defect or object feature examined

72.

Heating mat for use in a floor structure, floor structure, and method for producing same

      
Application Number 17438973
Grant Number 12287100
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-13
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2025-04-29
Owner
  • Lufthansa Technik AG; (Germany)
  • Villinger GmbH (Austria)
Inventor
  • Pagel, Florian
  • Koch, Romana
  • Bock, Karl
  • Villinger, Markus
  • Beyer, Nils
  • Dose, Niels

Abstract

A heating mat is for use in a floor structure in an aircraft. The heating mat has a layered structure, with a plurality of layers firmly connected to one another, with a layer sequence. The layer sequence includes: a) a walkable protection layer having an unfinished floor covering material made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic or aramid fiber-reinforced plastic; b) an electrically conductive ground fault detection layer; c) an electrical insulation layer; and d) a flat electrical heating element having an electrically conductive heating varnish layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24D 13/02 - Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating
  • B64C 1/18 - Floors
  • H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic

73.

Attachment housing for fastening to an aircraft

      
Application Number 17425959
Grant Number 11377195
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-27
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Thomaschewski, Oliver
  • Adugna, Tobias

Abstract

An attachment housing is for fastening to an exterior side of an aircraft. The attachment housing has a functional compartment. The functional compartment is divided in two, and has a ventilation compartment and a protective compartment. A surrounding wall is configured to separate the ventilation compartment from an environment. The surrounding wall has at least one ventilation opening for air exchange between the ventilation compartment and the environment. A dividing wall is arranged between the ventilation compartment and the protective compartment. The dividing wall has at least one passage opening for air exchange between the ventilation compartment and the protective compartment. The passage opening is configured to counter act a penetration of water, moisture, or particles into the protective compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons
  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome
  • B64C 1/36 - FuselagesConstructional features common to fuselages, wings, stabilising surfaces or the like adapted to receive antennas or radomes
  • B64C 1/40 - Sound or heat insulation
  • B64C 1/00 - FuselagesConstructional features common to fuselages, wings, stabilising surfaces or the like
  • G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 13/933 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of aircraft or spacecraft

74.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A VACUUM SUCTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021077810
Publication Number 2022/084064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-08
Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Vranjes, Daniel

Abstract

The present invention relates, in particular, to a system (1) for diagnosing a vacuum suction system (50), in particular a vacuum suction system (50) on board aircraft, wherein the vacuum suction system has at least one pipe section (52), wherein the pipe section (52) is designed to remove a substance in its interior along an axial direction (54) of the pipe section (52) by vacuum suction, wherein the system (1) has at least two capacitor electrodes (2, 4, 52), which are arranged in such a way that an electric field can be formed in the interior of the pipe section (52) in a region between the at least two capacitor electrodes (2, 4, 52), and wherein the system (1) has an evaluation unit (10) and/or is communicatively connected to an evaluation unit, wherein the evaluation unit (10) is designed to determine a parameter which is indicative of an electrical capacitance between the at least two capacitor electrodes (2, 4, 52) and to detect a deposition (6) of material in the region between the at least two capacitor electrodes (2, 4, 52) on the basis of the determination of the parameter which is indicative of the electrical capacitance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
  • B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems
  • B64D 11/02 - Toilet fittings
  • E03F 1/00 - Methods, systems, or installations for draining-off sewage or storm water

75.

AERENA

      
Serial Number 79357019
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-04-04
Registration Date 2024-10-15
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

transfer of information by telecommunications; electronic transmission of information, in particular financial and business information; computer communication and Internet access services, in particular computer aided transmission of messages, information and images; electronic transmission of e-commerce transaction data and information; electronic transmission of advertising programs and media advertising communications via digital communications networks; provision of on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users; provision of forums being chat rooms for social networking; provision of online forums for social networking; data transmission for dialogue and communication with other computer users; electronic transmission of mail and messages; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; providing access to databases in computer networks; telecommunications, in particular provision of access to applications for payment transactions, including for mobile terminals; all the aforesaid services for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; providing access to platforms on the Internet, in computer networks or other communications networks for airborne and travel industry business purposes Apparatus for lighting, namely, OLED lighting installations; lighting installations for air vehicles, namely, lighting fixtures, in-flight lighting apparatus and systems, namely lighting installations for aircraft, cabin lighting; replacement parts for the aforesaid goods; all the aforesaid goods for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft or for ground based use in connections with aircraft; installations and apparatus for lighting, namely, for aircraft,; in-flight lighting installations for air vehicles; in-flight heating installations for air vehicles; ventilating installations for air vehicles for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; lighting installations for air vehicles for in-flight cabin management systems Invoice management for electronic payment services namely organizational administration; professional business and business organizational management of electronic information, payment and purchasing systems; negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties; provision of commercial and business contact information; electronic commerce provider services on the Internet, namely, order placement, business administration for delivery and invoice management within the framework of e-commerce, and arranging of contracts for others for the purchase and sale of goods; demonstration of goods; business appraisals; arranging of contractual trade services for third parties; provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services in the field of aircraft accessories; arranging of contracts, for others, for the selling of goods in the field of aircraft accessories and billing thereof by means of online shopping on computer networks and/or other distribution channels; preparation of invoices, for others, also via the internet; accountancy services; accountancy services namely, book-keeping and business administration for monitoring and conducting claims management; all the aforesaid services including online and via a database; all the aforesaid services for on-board on or in-flight use in aircraft Consultancy in financial affairs; Financial affairs and monetary affairs, namely, financial and monetary information, management and analysis services; electronic transfer of funds; electronic payment processing services; financial services, namely, credit card transaction processing; issuance of credit cards; issuing electronic payment cards in connection with bonus and reward schemes; financial services in the nature of credit and bonus card programs; automated payment services; organizational payment processing through the operation of payment gateways and Internet-capable payment systems namely financial services; processing of cashless payment transactions; debt collection; conducting of cashless payment transactions, in particular via mobile terminals; financial advisory services provided over the telephone and by means of a global computer network or the Internet; cash management services, namely cash disbursement service; authorizing electronic financial transactions in the framework of electronic processing of payments; providing of financial information; providing of online financial information; computer-aided authorization and authentication within the framework of electronic processing of payments via a global computer network; electronic payment processing; domestic and international transfer of money; transfer of electronic funds; all the aforesaid services for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft, in particular for on-board sales on aircraft Installation, maintenance and repair of information technology and of audio- visual, of multimedia and of photographic devices, of data storage devices, of data processing apparatus, of wireless communication apparatus, of hardware for multimedia applications, communications apparatus and of networks for collecting data, transmitting data and processing data, of computer servers, in particular of cloud servers; installation, maintenance and repair of airborne data acquisition instruments, of in-flight entertainment systems, in particular of in-flight entertainment systems consisting of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight television systems, in particular comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; installation, maintenance and repair of in- flight sound systems in particular comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers, installation, maintenance and repair of in- flight audiovisual apparatus in particular comprising several image display screens, several input devices, and computers; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and lighting systems, illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; installation, maintenance and repair of controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight entertainment systems, of in-flight multimedia systems, of in- flight television systems, of in-flight sound systems, of in-flight sensory devices, of in-flight data collection apparatus and of in-flight data analysis apparatus, of in-flight sound speaker systems, of in-flight audiovisual systems, of inflight audiovisual apparatus, of in-flight controllers, of in-flight communication systems, of in-flight computer hardware systems, of flight control apparatus, of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; installation, maintenance and repair of cabin lighting, systems and of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight lighting apparatus and systems, of in-flight heating apparatus and systems, ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; installation, maintenance and repair of network systems being hardware; installation, maintenance and repair of aircraft and parts thereof; installation, maintenance and repair of electric and electronic apparatus; installation, maintenance and repair of data processing apparatus and computers, lighting systems and floor coverings; all aforementioned on board services for maintenance of aircraft and equipment of aircraft cabins for entertainment and cabin management purposes Transport services, travel services and passenger transportation services, in particular transport for sightseeing tour guide and excursion services; all the aforesaid services in particular in connection with aircraft Technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices, of data storage devices, of data processing apparatus, of wireless communication apparatus, of software and hardware for multimedia applications, of software, of communications apparatus and of networks for collecting data, of transmitting data and processing data; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices, of data storage devices, of data processing apparatus, of wireless communication apparatus, of software and hardware for multimedia applications, of software, of communications apparatus and of networks for collecting data, of transmitting data and processing data; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of software for data analysis and of data personalization including underlying algorithms; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of software for data analysis and of data personalization including underlying algorithms; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of computer server, in particular of cloud server, of airborne data acquisition instruments, of software in particular platform software, of software for software application sales, server software, of computer software for app services and digital contents; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of computer server, in particular of cloud server, of airborne data acquisition instruments, of software in particular platform software, of software for software application sales, server software, of computer software for app services and digital contents; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of computer software platforms, in particular of platforms for software application sales; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of computer software platforms, in particular of platforms for software application sales; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight multimedia systems, of in-flight television systems, of in-flight sound systems, of in-flight sensory devices, of in­flight data collection apparatus and of in-flight data analysis apparatus, of in-flight sound speaker systems, of in-flight audiovisual systems, of in-flight audiovisual apparatus, of software for inflight cabin management, of in-flight controllers, of in-flight communication systems, of in-flight computer hardware systems, of flight control apparatus, of in-flight entertainment systems, in particular of in­flight entertainment systems consisting of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of in-flight multimedia systems, of in-flight television systems, of in-flight sound systems, of in-flight sensory devices, of in-flight data collection apparatus and of in-flight data analysis apparatus, of in-flight sound speaker systems, of in-flight audiovisual systems, of in-flight audiovisual apparatus, of software for inflight cabin management, of in-flight controllers, of in-flight communication systems, of in-flight computer hardware systems, of flight control apparatus, of in-flight entertainment systems, in particular of in-flight entertainment systems consisting of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight television systems, in particular comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of in-flight television systems, in particular comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight sound systems in particular comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of in-flight sound systems in particular comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight audiovisual apparatus in particular comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of in-flight audiovisual apparatus in particular comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and lighting systems, illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and lighting systems, illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in- flight lighting apparatus and systems, of in-flight heating apparatus and systems, ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; technical project planning, also for others, in the field of in- flight lighting apparatus and systems, of in-flight heating apparatus and systems, ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; design and development of computer hardware and computer software, in particular of in- flight computer hardware and in-flight software; software programming, in particular computer platform software and for software environments; design and design consultancy for aircraft interiors and for cabin environments; design of in-flight furniture and cabin furniture; design and development of computer hardware and computer software for entertainment and cabin management in aircraft; technical inspection of aircraft and aircraft fleets; technological advice and consultancy; engineering in the field of aviation, for others; technological consultancy in the field of air travel; technological services relating to aircrafts, flight engineering services, and interior design; creating and further development of computer-aided maintenance and overhaul programs for aircraft and parts thereof; development of non-computer dependent maintenance programs for aircraft and parts thereof, namely, development of technical maintenance concepts, of technical maintenance procedures and technical maintenance guides; providing information relating to technological innovations of aircraft and parts thereof; scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, in particular for the design and development and of aircraft cabins and fittings; development of platforms on the Internet, in computer networks or in other communications networks for business purposes in the field of the aviation and travel industry; providing web hosting of platforms on the Internet for the repair, maintenance, cleaning, renovation and construction of aircraft; IT software programming services; IT advisory and IT information services, in particular consultancy in the field of computer networks using mixed software environments, coordination and orchestration of software services and software applications; server hosting services, software as a service (SaaS) and rental of software, in particular software as a service (SaaS), platforms as service (PaaS), each featuring software platforms for the transmission of images, audiovisual content, video content, messages, data, technical information, client information, and hardware information; development, programming, testing and implementation of software, of computer methods and algorithms, in particular of software for Internet platforms, for e-commerce platforms, for information platforms on the Internet or on local networks; all the aforesaid services for use in connection with aircraft, aircraft maintenance and/or equipping the cabins of aircraft

76.

AERENA

      
Application Number 222654600
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-04
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices; data storage devices; data processing apparatus; wireless communication apparatus; software and hardware for multimedia applications; software, communications apparatus and network communication devices for collecting data, transmitting data and processing data; software for data analysis and data personalization, including underlying algorithms; computer server, in particular cloud server; airborne data acquisition instruments; software, in particular platform software, software for app stores, server software; computer software for app services and digital content; computer software platforms, in particular platforms for app stores; all the aforesaid goods for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft or for ground based use in connections with aircraft; in-flight multi-media systems consisting of in-flight television systems and in-flight sound systems; in-flight television systems; in-flight sound systems; in-flight sensory devices; in-flight data collection apparatus and in-flight data analysis apparatus; in-flight sound speaker systems; in-flight audiovisual systems consisting of audio visual apparatus and software, in-flight audiovisual apparatus; software for in-flight cabin management; in-flight electronic controllers; in-flight communication systems; in flight computer hardware systems; in-flight testing equipment; in-flight entertainment systems, in particular audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; in-flight entertainment systems in the nature of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; in-flight television systems comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; in-flight sound systems comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers; in-flight audiovisual apparatus comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and controlling devices for lighting systems illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units. (2) Apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; cabin lighting; parts for the aforesaid goods, included in this class; all the aforesaid goods for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft or for ground based use in connections with aircraft; installations and apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; in-flight lighting apparatus and systems; in-flight heating apparatus and systems; ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; lighting systems for in-flight cabin management systems. (1) Invoice management for electronic payment services [organizational administration]; professional business and business organizational management of electronic information, payment and purchasing systems; negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties; provision of commercial and business contact information; electronic commerce provider services on the Internet, namely order placement, business administration for delivery and invoice management within the framework of e-commerce, and arranging of contracts for others for the purchase and sale of goods; demonstration of goods; business appraisals; arranging of contractual [trade] services for third parties; provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; arranging of contracts, for others, for the selling of goods and billing thereof by means of online shopping on computer networks and/or other distribution channels; preparation of invoices, for others, also via the internet; accountancy services; services relating to book-keeping and business administration for monitoring and conducting claims management; all the aforesaid services including online and via a database; all the aforesaid services for on-board on or in-flight use in aircraft. (2) Consultancy in financial affairs; monetary affairs; electronic transfer of funds; electronic payment services; financial services relating to credit cards; issuance of credit cards; issuing electronic payment cards in connection with bonus and reward schemes; financial services for running credit, service and bonus card programs; automated payment services; organizational payment processing through the operation of payment gateways and Internet-capable payment systems [financial services]; processing of cashless payment transactions; payment processing [financial services] (included in this class); debt collection; conducting of cashless payment transactions, in particular via mobile terminals; financial services provided over the telephone and by means of a global computer network or the Internet; cash disbursement services; authorizing electronic financial transactions in the framework of electronic processing of payments; providing of financial information; providing of online financial information; computer-aided authorization and authentication within the framework of electronic processing of payments via a global computer network; electronic payment processing; domestic and international transmission of money; transfer of electronic funds; all the aforesaid services for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft, in particular for on-board sales on aircraft. (3) Installation, maintenance and repair of information technology and of audio- visual, of multimedia and of photographic devices, of data storage devices, of data processing apparatus, of wireless communication apparatus, of software and of hardware for multimedia applications, of software, of communications apparatus and of networks for collecting data, transmitting data and processing data, of computer servers, in particular of cloud servers; installation, maintenance and repair of airborne data acquisition instruments, of in-flight entertainment systems, in particular of in-flight entertainment systems consisting of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight television systems, in particular comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; installation, maintenance and repair of in- flight sound systems in particular comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers, installation, maintenance and repair of in- flight audiovisual apparatus in particular comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and lighting systems, illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; installation, maintenance and repair of controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight entertainment systems, of in-flight multimedia systems, of in- flight television systems, of in-flight sound systems, of in-flight sensory devices, of in-flight data collection apparatus and of in-flight data analysis apparatus, of in-flight sound speaker systems, of in-flight audiovisual systems, of inflight audiovisual apparatus, of in-flight controllers, of in-flight communication systems, of in-flight computer hardware systems, of flight control apparatus, of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; installation, maintenance and repair of cabin lighting, systems and of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; installation, maintenance and repair of in-flight lighting apparatus and systems, of in-flight heating apparatus and systems, ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; installation, maintenance and repair of network systems [hardware]; installation, maintenance and repair of aircraft and parts thereof; installation, maintenance and repair of electric and electronic apparatus; installation, maintenance and repair of data processing apparatus and computers, lighting systems and/or floor coverings; all aforementioned on board services for maintenance of aircraft and/or equipment of aircraft cabins for entertainment and/or cabin management purposes. (4) Telecommunications; electronic transmission of information, in particular financial and business information; computer communication and Internet access services, in particular computer aided transmission of messages, information and images; electronic transmission of e-commerce transaction data and information; electronic transmission of advertising programs and media advertising communications via digital communications networks; provision of on-line forums; provision of forums [chat rooms] for social networking; provision of online forums for social networking; data transmission for dialogue and communication with other computer users; electronic transmission of mail and messages; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; providing access to databases in computer networks; telecommunications, in particular provision of access to applications for payment transactions, including for mobile terminals; all the aforesaid services for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; providing access to platforms on the Internet, in computer networks or other communications networks for airborne and travel industry business purposes. (5) Transport services, travel services and passenger transportation services, in particular sightseeing tour guide and excursion services; all the aforesaid services in particular in connection with aircraft. (6) Technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices, of data storage devices, of data processing apparatus, of wireless communication apparatus, of software and hardware for multimedia applications, of software, of communications apparatus and of networks for collecting data, of transmitting data and processing data; technical management, also for others, in the field of information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices, of data storage devices, of data processing apparatus, of wireless communication apparatus, of software and hardware for multimedia applications, of software, of communications apparatus and of networks for collecting data, of transmitting data and processing data; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of software for data analysis and of data personalization including underlying algorithms; technical management, also for others, in the field of software for data analysis and of data personalization including underlying algorithms; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of computer server, in particular of cloud server, of airborne data acquisition instruments, of software in particular platform software, of software for app stores, server software, of computer software for app services and digital contents; technical management, also for others, in the field of computer server, in particular of cloud server, of airborne data acquisition instruments, of software in particular platform software, of software for app stores, server software, of computer software for app services and digital contents; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of computer software platforms, in particular of platforms for app stores; technical management, also for others, in the field of computer software platforms, in particular of platforms for app stores; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight multimedia systems, of in-flight television systems, of in-flight sound systems, of in-flight sensory devices, of in-flight data collection apparatus and of in-flight data analysis apparatus, of in-flight sound speaker systems, of in-flight audiovisual systems, of in-flight audiovisual apparatus, of software for inflight cabin management, of in-flight controllers, of in-flight communication systems, of in-flight computer hardware systems, of flight control apparatus, of in-flight entertainment systems, in particular of in-flight entertainment systems consisting of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight multimedia systems, of in-flight television systems, of in-flight sound systems, of in-flight sensory devices, of in-flight data collection apparatus and of in-flight data analysis apparatus, of in-flight sound speaker systems, of in-flight audiovisual systems, of in-flight audiovisual apparatus, of software for inflight cabin management, of in-flight controllers, of in-flight communication systems, of in-flight computer hardware systems, of flight control apparatus, of in-flight entertainment systems, in particular of in-flight entertainment systems consisting of audiovisual and multimedia apparatus; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight entertainment systems comprising a computer, several monitors, several input devices, a printer, a loudspeaker, a sound system and video systems; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight television systems, in particular comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight television systems, in particular comprising a TV, screens, beamers, a multiple image display screen, multiple input devices; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight sound systems in particular comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight sound systems in particular comprising loudspeakers, soundbars, subwoofers, microphones, controllers; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight audiovisual apparatus in particular comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight audiovisual apparatus in particular comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and lighting systems, illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; technical management, also for others, in the field of in-flight cabin management systems comprising several image display screens, several input devices, computers and lighting systems, illuminated emergency exit signs, with luminescent, in particular fluorescent phosphors, in particular in strip form; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units; technical management, also for others, in the field of controllers and regulators, in particular electronic control units; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; technical management, also for others, in the field of apparatus for lighting, heating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; technical project management, technical development and technological consultancy and engineering services, also for others, in the field of in- flight lighting apparatus and systems, of in-flight heating apparatus and systems, ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; technical management, also for others, in the field of in- flight lighting apparatus and systems, of in-flight heating apparatus and systems, ventilating systems for on-board or in-flight use in aircraft; design and development of computer hardware and computer software, in particular of in- flight computer hardware and in-flight software; software programming, in particular computer platform software and for software environments; design and design consultancy for aircraft interiors and for cabin environments; design of in-flight furniture and cabin furniture; design and development of computer hardware and computer software for entertainment and/or cabin management in aircraft; technical inspection of aircraft and/or aircraft fleets; technological advice and consultancy; engineering in the field of aviation, for others; technological consultancy in the field of air travel; technological services relating to aircrafts, flight engineering services, and/or interior design; creating and further development of computer-aided maintenance and overhaul programs for aircraft and parts thereof; development of non-computer dependent maintenance programs for aircraft and parts thereof, namely development of technical maintenance concepts, of technical maintenance procedures and technical maintenance guides; providing information relating to technological innovations of aircraft and parts thereof; scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, in particular for the design and development and of aircraft cabins and fittings; development of platforms on the Internet, in computer networks or in other communications networks for business purposes in the field of the aviation and travel industry; hosting of platforms on the Internet for the repair, maintenance, cleaning, renovation and construction of aircraft; IT programming services; IT advisory and IT information services, in particular consultancy in the field of computer networks using mixed software environments, coordination and orchestration of software services and software applications; hosting services, software as a service [SaaS] and rental of software, in particular software as a service [SaaS], platforms as service [PaaS], each featuring software platforms for the transmission of images, audiovisual content, video content, messages, data, technical information, client information, hardware information; development, programming, testing and implementation of software, of computer methods and algorithms, in particular of software for Internet platforms, for e-commerce platforms, for information platforms on the Internet or on local networks; all the aforesaid services for use in connection with aircraft, aircraft maintenance and/or equipping the cabins of aircraft.

77.

Borescope that processes image data into 3-d data for optically inspecting gas turbines

      
Application Number 17422210
Grant Number 11940351
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-14
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2024-03-26
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Rasche, Sven
  • Domaschke, Tomas
  • Schueppstuhl, Thorsten
  • Neddermeyer, Werner
  • Bahr, Soenke

Abstract

A borescope is for optically inspecting gas turbines of aircraft engines. The borescope having an electronic image capture unit as a borescope objective at an end of a shaft, which is suitable for insertion into a borescope opening and configured for accurate positioning of the borescope objective relative to the borescope opening and through which data lines and supply lines for the image capture unit are guided. The image capture unit has: two spaced apart image capture sensors, recording cones of which overlap in a specified recording plane forming a recording region, in such a way that image data of the two image capture sensors are configured to be processed into 3-D data by way of triangulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 15/14 - Testing gas-turbine engines or jet-propulsion engines
  • F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes

78.

Method and device for inspecting hard-to-reach components

      
Application Number 17422215
Grant Number 11995815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-12
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2024-05-28
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Schueppstuhl, Thorsten
  • Neddermeyer, Werner
  • Rasche, Sven
  • Domaschke, Tomas
  • Dammann, Maik
  • Schumann, Mattes
  • Tuppatsch, Jens-Peter
  • Bahr, Soenke

Abstract

A method uses a flexible endoscope to inspect one or more hard-to-reach components of a gas turbine. The flexible endoscope has at least one image capture unit, which is configured to capture visual image information and associated 3D data, and which is located at a free end of the flexible endoscope. The method includes: introducing the flexible endoscope through an inspection opening; capturing the visual image information and the associated 3D data by the at least one image capture unit; comparing the captured 3D data to a 3D model of a component to be examined, and based on the comparison, ascertaining a relative pose of the at least one image capture unit in relation to the component; and texturing the 3D model with the visual image information captured by the at least one image capture unit, in accordance with the ascertained relative pose of the image capture unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 15/04 - Texture mapping
  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

79.

Device for driving a shaft of a jet engine for inspection purposes

      
Application Number 17422208
Grant Number 11926438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-30
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Pott, Johann

Abstract

A device drives a shaft of a jet engine for inspection purposes. The device has: a drive having a part co-rotating with the shaft. The co-rotating part of the unit is configured to lie against a spinner of the shaft and is secured in a non-rotatable manner to at least one fan blade arranged on the shaft using at least one strap.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems
  • F01D 25/28 - Supporting or mounting arrangements, e.g. for turbine casing
  • F02C 7/32 - Arrangement, mounting, or driving, of auxiliaries

80.

BIDET SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021073895
Publication Number 2022/049033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-30
Publication Date 2022-03-10
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Freitag, Tobias
  • Raeth, Martin
  • Heggblum, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a bidet system (1) for installing in aircraft, the bidet system comprising a bidet bowl (2) and a water supply (3), wherein the water supply (3) comprises a warm water supply (4). There is provided an actuating means (5) for controlling a cleaning valve (6) which controls the throughflow of water from the warm water supply (4) to a cleaning nozzle (7), wherein the cleaning nozzle (7) provides warm water for cleaning a user on the bidet bowl (2), wherein a branch (8) to a pre-flushing line (9) is provided between the warm water supply (3) and the cleaning valve (6). An activatable pre-flushing valve (10) is arranged in the pre-flushing line (9), wherein the pre-flushing line (9) ends with a pre-flushing outlet (11) into the bidet bowl (2). The invention also relates to a corresponding method for operating a bidet system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E03D 9/08 - Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed spraysModifications of the bowl for use with such devices
  • B64D 11/02 - Toilet fittings

81.

COATING OF A COMPONENT OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT CERAMIC FIBRE COMPOSITE MATERIALS

      
Application Number EP2021072668
Publication Number 2022/038070
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-16
Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peter, Jan Oke
  • Gartner, Thomas
  • Leisner, Vito
  • Schulz, Uwe

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a coating (1) on at least part of the surface of a component (10) of high-temperature-resistant ceramic fibre composite materials for protection from environmental influences, and to a component (10) with a corresponding coating (1). The method comprises the steps of: a) applying an adhesive layer (2) to the part of the surface of the component (10) that is to be provided with a coating (1); b) applying a water vapour barrier (3) to the part of the surface of the component (10) that is to be provided with a coating (1); and c) applying an outer layer (4) for protection from environmental influences to the water vapour barrier (3), wherein the outer layer (4) has a defined microstructure comprising micropores and/or microcracks, and so the ratio of the shear modulus G to the compression modulus K of the outer layer (4) is less than or equal to 1.1, wherein the outer layer (4) and the water vapour barrier (3) have a sufficiently high elastic compliance to avoid the occurrence of segmentation cracks, the propagation of segmentation cracks to adjacent layers and/or the premature flaking of the outer layer (4) during the specified proper use of the coated component (10). The component (10) according to the invention is coated using the method according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion
  • C23C 4/11 - Oxides

82.

ESCAPE ROUTE MARKING IN VEHICLES

      
Application Number EP2021072775
Publication Number 2022/038107
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-17
Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Sutter, Wolfgang

Abstract

The invention relates to an illumination element for marking escape routes in vehicles, in particular in commercial aircraft, and to an arrangement comprising at least one such illumination element. The illumination element (1) comprises a planar substrate (2) having a base surface, provided for fastening purposes, on the first side (3), and at least one planar electrical lighting element (6) on the second side (5), wherein the ratio of the surface area of the base surface to the thickness of the illumination element (1) is greater than 500mm and the ratio of the surface area of the base surface to the mass of the illumination element (1) is larger than 100mm2/g. The arrangement (100) for marking escape routes in a vehicle comprises at least one illumination element (1) according to the invention, an energy supply infrastructure (110), extending over the passenger area (101) of a vehicle, for the at least one illumination element (1), such that said illumination element can be arranged at a plurality of different positions in the passenger area and can be supplied with energy via the energy supply infrastructure, and a signal emitter (120) for generating and emitting control signals for the at least one illumination element (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 51/00 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof
  • H01L 51/52 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for light emission, e.g. organic light emitting diodes (OLED) or polymer light emitting devices (PLED) - Details of devices
  • G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
  • H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
  • H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
  • B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
  • 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
  • B60Q 3/46 - Emergency lighting, e.g. for escape routes
  • B60Q 3/47 - CircuitsControl arrangements
  • F21S 4/20 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports
  • F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
  • F21Y 115/15 - Organic light-emitting diodes [OLED]
  • H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • F21W 107/30 - Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles for aircraft
  • F21W 105/00 - Combinations of lighting devices covered by groups
  • H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05K 1/16 - Printed circuits incorporating printed electric components, e.g. printed resistor, capacitor, inductor
  • F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • F21Y 105/00 - Planar light sources
  • F21Y 115/20 - Electroluminescent [EL] light sources

83.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Application Number 1644456
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-10-22
Registration Date 2021-10-22
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.

Goods & Services

Compilation and systematisation of information in databanks; provision of commercial information from online databases; professional business consultancy; development of marketing strategies and concepts; evaluations relating to commercial matters; consultancy regarding business organisation and business economics; advisory services relating to the corporate structure of businesses; maintaining a registry of certified aerospace technicians. Development of educational courses and examinations; publication of instructional literature; organisation of training; provision of training courses; conducting workshops [training]; production of course materials to be distributed at seminars for professionals; providing computer assisted courses of instruction. Quality checking and testing; design and testing for new product development; testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others for the purpose of certification; process monitoring for quality assurance. Legal compliance auditing; regulatory compliance auditing; reviewing standards and practices to assure compliance with laws and regulations; preparation of regulations.

84.

Borescope inspection method and device

      
Application Number 17422451
Grant Number 11301990
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-14
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2022-04-12
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Rasche, Sven
  • Domaschke, Tomas
  • Schueppstuhl, Thorsten
  • Neddermeyer, Werner
  • Bahr, Soenke

Abstract

A method for borescope inspection of a component uses a stereo borescope for recording the component. The method includes: generating two stereoscopic partial images by means of the stereo borescope; calculating 3D triangulation data from the two stereoscopic partial images; registering the 3D triangulation data to a 3D CAD reference model of the component captured by the stereo borescope, while determining a projection point; projecting 2D image data determined from the two stereoscopic partial images onto the 3D CAD reference model from the determined projection point; and determining damage by image analysis of the projected 2D image data and by ascertaining deviations of the registered 3D triangulation data vis-à-vis the 3D CAD reference model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
  • G06T 7/33 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration using feature-based methods
  • B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • H04N 13/239 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras using two 2D image sensors having a relative position equal to or related to the interocular distance

85.

Optical position determination and identification system

      
Application Number 17299837
Grant Number 12039754
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-04
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Grant Date 2024-07-16
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Piotrowski, Pawel
  • Tran, Tsen Miin

Abstract

An optical position determination and identification system is for environments having a multiplicity of identically constructed objects. The system includes: a mobile image acquisition unit; and texture elements that are configured to be applied onto the objects. Each of the texture elements has a pattern that respectively comprises pseudorandom deviations from a predetermined basic pattern, which are not visible with the naked eye at a distance of 1 m. The image acquisition unit is configured to identify the texture elements uniquely with the aid of their pseudorandom deviations.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
  • G06V 10/24 - Aligning, centring, orientation detection or correction of the image
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
  • G06V 20/80 - Recognising image objects characterised by unique random patterns

86.

TRANSPORT OF FREIGHT IN THE PASSENGER CABIN OF COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number EP2021069625
Publication Number 2022/013299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-14
Publication Date 2022-01-20
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Görenek, Emre
  • Von Harten, Holger

Abstract

The invention relates to a commercial aircraft designed for the transport of freight in the passenger cabin (1), container (20) designed therefor, an arrangement consisting of a corresponding commercial aircraft and container (20) and a method for converting an existing passenger aircraft into a commercial aircraft according to the invention. The passenger cabin (1) of the commercial aircraft comprises at least six seat rails (3) arranged extending on the floor in the longitudinal direction of the passenger cabin (1) and arranged symmetrically to the centre line (1') of the passenger cabin (1) extending in the longitudinal direction, wherein in at least some longitudinal sections of the passenger cabin (1), roller strips (10) each extending parallel to the centre line (1') are releasably fastened to the six seat rails (3) closest to the centre line (1') in order to displace, in the longitudinal direction of the passenger cabin (1), containers (20) which simultaneously lie on all six roller strips (10). The container (20) correspondingly has an outer length greater than the distance between the two outer roller strips (10) of the commercial aircraft and an outer width and outer height suitable for insertion through a passenger door (4) of the commercial aircraft. Furthermore, the base of the container (20) is designed to be suitable for rolling on the roller strips (10) of the commercial aircraft. In the method, passenger seats are removed and the six roller strips (10) described are fastened to the corresponding seat rails (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 1/20 - Floors specially adapted for freight
  • B64D 11/00 - Passenger or crew accommodationFlight-deck installations not otherwise provided for
  • B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats
  • B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freightEquipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like
  • B65D 88/00 - Large containers
  • B65D 88/12 - Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport
  • B65D 88/14 - Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport by air

87.

METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A PASSENGER AIRPLANE, AND CORRESPONDING RETROFIT PASSENGER AIRPLANE

      
Application Number EP2021069631
Publication Number 2022/013301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-14
Publication Date 2022-01-20
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Dünhaupt, Ole

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for retrofitting a passenger airplane (1), which is equipped with a passenger cabin (2) for transporting passengers, in order to temporarily transport freight. In the starting state, the passenger cabin (2) of the passenger airplane (1) has multiple rows (3, 3') of passenger seats (4) as well as passenger door (5) thresholds (5') and cabin monuments (6), comprising toilets and/or on-board kitchens, connected to drainage systems (10) of the passenger airplane (1). The invention also relates to a retrofit passenger airplane (1). The method has the steps of: removing at least the rear rows (3) of passenger seats (4), when viewed in the direction of flight; installing a flood protection device (20') in the region of the front-most removed row of passenger seats, said flood protection device extending over the entire width of the passenger cabin (2); introducing drainage openings (30) into the floor (9) of the passenger cabin (2),wherein the distance between a newly introduced drainage opening (30) and a drainage connection (11) which was already provided for the door thresholds (5') and/or cabin monuments (6) is smaller than the hull diameter of the passenger airplane (1); and connecting the introduced drainage openings (30) to the provided drainage system (10) such that a drainage from the drainage opening (30) to the provided drainage system (10) is ensured when the passenger airplane (1) is flying straight ahead solely by virtue of the force of gravity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 1/20 - Floors specially adapted for freight
  • B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freightEquipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like

88.

CARGO BRIDGE FOR A COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT, AND A COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number EP2021069624
Publication Number 2022/013298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-14
Publication Date 2022-01-20
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Von Harten, Holger
  • Görenek, Emre

Abstract

The invention relates to a cargo bridge (10) for simplified introduction of cargo into the passenger cabin (1) of a commercial aircraft through the door opening (5) of a passenger door (4) that opens outwards to the side, which door is flush with the external skin (3) of the commercial aircraft in the closed state and is outside in front of the external skin (3) in the open state. The cargo bridge (10) comprises: – at least one guide rail (11) which can be fastened, perpendicularly to the door opening (5), to the floor (2) of the passenger cabin (1); and – a bridge element (12) that can be longitudinally displaced along the at least one guide rail (11) between a first and a second end position, wherein the width of the bridge element (12) is smaller than the width of the free cross section (7) of the door opening of the open passenger door (1), and the distance between the first and the second end position is greater than the distance between the inner face of the passenger door (1) on the floor (2) of the passenger cabin in the closed state and the point of the passenger door (1) that projects the furthest beyond the external skin (3) of the commercial aircraft in the open state, such that, in the first end position, the passenger door (1) can be closed and, in the second state, the free end (14) of the bridge element (12) protrudes beyond the open passenger door (4). The invention also relates to a commercial aircraft having a corresponding cargo bridge (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 1/20 - Floors specially adapted for freight
  • B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freightEquipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like

89.

FURNITURE LOCK

      
Application Number EP2021062521
Publication Number 2021/228883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-11
Publication Date 2021-11-18
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ringwald, Andreas
  • Koch, Daniel
  • Reifferscheid, Moritz

Abstract

The invention relates to a furniture lock (1) having at least one closure point (2) which comprises a closure element (3) and a corresponding closure receptacle (4). The furniture lock (1) comprises a base part (5) which is in mechanical connection (7) with the closure element (3) of the at least one closure point (2), wherein the base part (5) is activatable and during an activation causes a movement of the closure element (3), via the mechanical connection (7), into an open state. Provided on the base part (5) are a plurality of connectors (6) at which a plurality of mechanical connections (7) to a plurality of closure elements (3) can be established, wherein, upon an activation of the base part (5), all of the connected closure elements (3) are moved by means of the respective mechanical connection (7) into an open state. The closure element (3) falls automatically into a closed position in the closure receptacle (4) when the base part (5) is not activated and the closure element (3) and the closure receptacle (4) are positioned fittingly in relation to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05C 9/00 - Arrangement of simultaneously-actuated bolts or other securing devices at well-separated positions on the same wing
  • E05B 63/14 - Arrangement of several locks or locks with several bolts, e.g. arranged one behind the other
  • E05B 53/00 - Operation or control of locks by mechanical transmissions, e.g. from a distance
  • E05B 63/20 - Locks with special structural characteristics with arrangements independent of the locking mechanism for retaining the bolt in the retracted position released automatically when the wing is closed
  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • E05B 65/44 - Locks for special use for furniture

90.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 79333474
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-10-22
Registration Date 2023-09-05
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 45 - Legal and security services; personal services for individuals.

Goods & Services

Compilation and systematisation of information in databanks; provision of commercial information from online databases; professional business consultancy; development of marketing strategies and concepts; evaluations relating to commercial matters; consultancy regarding business organization; consultancy regarding business economics, namely, management consulting in economics; business organization consulting, namely, advisory services relating to the corporate structure of businesses; maintaining a registry of certified aerospace technicians Development of educational courses and printed and digital educational materials for others, namely, examinations; publication of instructional literature, namely, technical texts and papers being reports; organisation of training; provision of training courses; training, namely, conducting workshops; educational services, namely, providing seminars for professionals and production of course materials distributed in connection therewith; providing computer assisted courses of instruction; all of the foregoing in the field of aircraft modification for aerospace engineering purposes Quality checking and testing being quality control for others; design and testing for new product development; testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others for the purpose of determining conformity with certification standards; process monitoring for quality assurance in the field of the value chain for aircraft; all of the aforesaid services relating to the aerospace technology sector Legal compliance auditing; regulatory compliance auditing; reviewing standards and practices to assure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to aircraft construction and maintenance; legal document preparation services, namely, preparation of regulations

91.

Device, method and assembly for cleaning the core engine of a jet engine

      
Application Number 17265534
Grant Number 11555414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-01
First Publication Date 2021-10-14
Grant Date 2023-01-17
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Deja, Dirk
  • Lutz, Christian
  • Glasse, Sina

Abstract

A device cleans a core engine of a jet engine. The device has: a nozzle installation which is configured for introducing a cleaning medium into the core engine; a connector configured to connect the device in a rotationally fixed manner to a shaft of a fan of the jet engine; and a line connection configured to supply the cleaning medium, which is connected to the nozzle installation by a rotary coupling. The nozzle installation comprises nozzles, comprising at least one flat jet nozzle, and at least one full cone nozzle or hollow cone nozzle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
  • F01D 25/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, other groups
  • B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning

92.

METHOD FOR REMOVING COATINGS FROM SURFACES

      
Application Number EP2021058243
Publication Number 2021/198225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-30
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Oeser, Oliver
  • Müller, Jens-Uwe
  • Bonelli, Claudia

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for removing coatings (2) from surfaces (1), comprising the following steps: - large-area application of a suitably selected stripping agent onto the coating (2) to be detached in order to produce a cohesive connection, so that the connection between the stripping agent (5) and the coating (2) to be detached is stronger than the connection between the coating (2) to be detached and the surface (1); and - detaching the stripping agent (6) together with the adhering coating (2) to be detached.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B08B 7/00 - Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
  • B64C 21/10 - Influencing air flow over aircraft surfaces by affecting boundary layer flow using other surface properties, e.g. roughness

93.

APPARATUS FOR BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF TECHNICAL DEVICES

      
Application Number EP2021055564
Publication Number 2021/180582
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-05
Publication Date 2021-09-16
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schüppstuhl, Thorsten
  • Bath, Lukas
  • Dammann, Maik
  • Schumann, Mattes
  • Mostafa, Tarek
  • Neumann, Oliver
  • Neddermeyer, Werner
  • Rasche, Sven
  • Domaschke, Tomas
  • Bahr, Sönke
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for borescope investigation of a technical device (20), in particular of aircraft engines and components thereof such as combustion chambers (21); the invention also relates to an arrangement comprising such an apparatus. The apparatus (1) comprises a guide tube (2), which can be introduced through a borescopy opening (22) in a technical device (20) to be borescoped, and a repeatedly plastically deformable carrier element (3) for guiding a borescope head (7) arranged on one end of the carrier element (3), the guide tube (2) being designed to deform the carrier element (3) as the carrier element (3) is guided through the guide tube (2). The arrangement comprises such an apparatus (1) and a flexible borescope, the carrier element (3) of the apparatus (1) being tubular and the borescope being introduced into the carrier element (3) of the apparatus (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor

94.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING TECHNICAL DEVICES USING A BORESCOPE

      
Application Number EP2021055882
Publication Number 2021/180698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-09
Publication Date 2021-09-16
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan Oke
  • Thies, Michael
  • Schüppstuhl, Thomas
  • Bath, Lukas

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) and a method for inspecting technical devices (20) using a borescope. The apparatus (1) comprises an elongate support element (2) which is guided in a deformation unit (10) and is repeatedly plastically deformable, wherein the deformation unit (10) comprises a guide element (13), which is fixed in its position, for axially guiding the support element (2) at an output end (12) and an actuator element (14) embodied for axially guiding the support element (2), with the actuator element being movable in at least a direction perpendicular to the distance between guide element (13) and actuator element (14) in order to selectively apply a bending moment on the support element (2) which is guided by the guide element (13) and the actuator element (14), and wherein a borescope head (5) is arranged at the end of the support element (2) that protrudes from the output end (13) of the deformation unit (10). In the method, an elongate support element (2) which is repeatedly plastically deformable and which comprises a borescope head (3) is selectively pre-deformed at its end to be inserted into the technical device (20) in the region in front of the entry into the technical device (20) during the insertion into the technical device (20) in order thus to follow a specified path of the borescope head (3) within the technical device (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
  • G01N 21/954 - Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores

95.

CLEANING METHOD FOR CERAMIC FIBER COMPOSITE MATERIALS

      
Application Number EP2021055240
Publication Number 2021/175879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-03
Publication Date 2021-09-10
Owner
  • LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
  • DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FÜR LUFT- UND RAUMFAHRT E. V. (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Jan-Oke
  • Gartner, Thomas
  • Köster, Aenne
  • Bechheim, Lukas
  • Abel, Dominic
  • Klopsch, Linda
  • Koch, Dietmar
  • Süss, Fabia

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for cleaning the surface of components (1) consisting of ceramic fiber composite materials (2) for applying an environment-stabilized protective layer (4'), and to a method for applying an environment-stabilized protective layer (4') to the surface of a component (1) consisting of ceramic fiber composite materials (2). According to the invention, the oxides (5) on the surface of the ceramic fiber composite material (2) that might impede application of an environment-stabilized protective layer (4') are removed by fluoride-ion cleaning and/or stripping the oxide in a water vapor atmosphere and/or hydrogen atmosphere. Subsequently, an environment-stabilized protective layer (4') can be applied to the cleaned surface of the component (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 41/91 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone of only ceramics involving the removal of part of the materials of the treated articles, e.g. etching
  • C04B 41/89 - Coating or impregnating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings having different compositions
  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion

96.

Functional enhancement module for aircraft

      
Application Number 17254878
Grant Number 11353906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-27
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Grant Date 2022-06-07
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Daubner, Viktor
  • Niss, Frank
  • Piotrowski, Pawel

Abstract

A functional enhancement module is for vehicles and for enhancing a functional module which is supplied with electric power via a power supply bus. The functional enhancement module is configured to be supplied with the electric power via the power supply bus. The functional enhancement module includes: a controller having a power specification for a maximum power flow of the functional module and being configured to detect a current power flow at a reference point; and a power controller configured to control a power take-up of the functional enhancement module. The controller is configured to control the power controller in accordance with the detected power flow, such that a combined power take-up of the functional module and the functional enhancement module does not exceed the power specification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05F 1/625 - Regulating voltage or current wherein it is irrelevant whether the variable actually regulated is AC or DC
  • B64D 41/00 - Power installations for auxiliary purposes
  • B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
  • H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc

97.

Supplementary function module for aircraft

      
Application Number 17254880
Grant Number 11952132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-27
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Grant Date 2024-04-09
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Piotrowski, Pawel

Abstract

A supplementary function module is for vehicles for the supplementation of a function module supplied with electrical power via a power supply bus. The supplementary function module is configured to be supplied with electrical power via the power supply bus. The supplementary function module has a controller configured to detect a voltage in the power supply bus, and to deactivate the supplementary function module based upon a first predefined voltage variation being detected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 27/24 - Aircraft characterised by the type or position of power plants using steam or spring force
  • H02J 1/04 - Constant-current supply systems
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

98.

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ADDRESSING AND LOCATING EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number EP2021053890
Publication Number 2021/165321
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-17
Publication Date 2021-08-26
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Muirhead, Andrew
  • Depner, Craig
  • Broers, Cornelis

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement and a method for addressing equipment (10, 11), especially seat-mounted electrical equipment (10, 11) in an aircraft cabin (2), wherein each piece of equipment (10, 11) is non-varyingly logically linked to a transceiver device (21) having a unique identifier (90) and a plurality of transceiver antennae (23) with non-identically oriented antenna lobes (24), wherein the transceiver device (21) is configured to transmit a signal comprising its unique identifier (90) via each of the transceiver antennae (23) individually and to receive any signal of a neighboring transceiver device (21) attributing it to the actually receiving transceiver antennae (23) in order to determine pattern information pairs, and a central instance (50) is configured to collect the pattern information pairs from the transceiver devices (21) and to compare the pattern information pairs with a stored pattern of the equipment to identify each transceiver devices' (21) position in the stored pattern. The inventive method relates to the operation of this arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/48 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for in-vehicle communication
  • H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information

99.

ELECTRONIC HOUSING FOR AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number 17264855
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-08-06
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner Lufthansa Technik AG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Daubner, Viktor
  • Bock, Karl
  • Niss, Frank

Abstract

An electronic housing houses electronics for an aircraft. The electronic housing has an outer wall surrounding an electronic receiving compartment; and fasteners on one side of the outer wall on an outer side. The fasteners are configured to engage in a snap-fit connection to a predefined raceway configured for the attachment of a cover by a snap-fit connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 11/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of seats

100.

METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MONITORING A BLEED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number EP2020087899
Publication Number 2021/136750
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-28
Publication Date 2021-07-08
Owner LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AG (Germany)
Inventor Demeschkin, Alexej

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a computer program product for monitoring a bleed air supply system of an aircraft. At least one sensor (20-22) for monitoring the state of the bleed air supply system (10) by means of the sensor data, at least one operational state monitor (5) for detecting the operational state of the aircraft (1), except for the bleed air supply system (10), using at least one operational state value, and at least two independent monitoring modules (30) for evaluating the state of at least one part of the bleed air supply system (10) are provided for the method, and an individual monitoring function, as well as individual activation and deactivation parameters based on sensor data of at least one sensor and at least one operational state value are provided for each monitoring module (30).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems
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