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Escape systems for aircraft overhead rest areas
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1998-08-31
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Granted: 1999-12-21
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Expires: 2018-08-31
Abstract
Abstract An overhead rest area is provided in the crown of an aircraft above the ceiling for the main passenger cabin. A permanent access stairway is provided at one end of the overhead rest area, and an emergency escape apparatus is provided at another location of the rest area. The emergency escape apparatus can include a slide swingable between a closed position in which its underside forms a smooth continuation of the ceiling of the passenger cabin and a downward swung open position providing an escape route from the overhead rest area to the passenger cabin.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark E. Wentland
- 👤 Gregory J. Oakes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:12
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D11/00; B64D25/00; B64D25/08; B64D2011/0046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An emergency escape system in an aircraft having a main passenger cabin and an overhead rest area above the main passenger cabin in the crown of the aircraft above the ceiling for the main passenger cabin, said escape system comprising an exit slide accessible from the overhead rest area, said exit slide having an under surface forming a portion of the ceiling for the main passenger cabin and being movable between a closed position forming a continuation of the remainder of the ceiling of the main passenger cabin and a downward shifted open position providing egress from the overhead rest area to the main passenger cabin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An emergency escape system in an aircraft having a main passenger cabin and an overhead rest area above the main passenger cabin in the crown of the aircraft above the ceiling for the main passenger cabin, said escape system comprising an exit slide accessible from the overhead rest area, said exit slide having an under surface forming a portion of the ceiling for the main passenger cabin and being movable between a closed position forming a continuation of the remainder of the ceiling of the main passenger cabin and a downward shifted open position providing egress from the overhead rest area to the main passenger cabin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system defined in claim 1, in which the exit slide is hinged to the ceiling structure of the main passenger cabin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system defined in claim 1, including means limiting downward movement of the slide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system defined in claim 1, in which the main passenger cabin includes a center seat group and an aisle extending along the center seat group, the slide having an exit end approximately aligned with the aisle when in the downward shifted position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system defined in claim 1, in which the ceiling for the main passenger cabin includes a section adjacent to the slide movable between a closed position and an open position providing increased access to the slide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system defined in claim 1, in which the slide is of adjustable length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The system defined in claim 6, in which the slide has an outer portion hinged to an inner portion and swingable relative thereto between a retracted position forming a slide of a first length and an extended position forming a slide of an increased length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system defined in claim 1, in which the slide has handrails at opposite sides movable therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system defined in claim 1, in which the overhead rest area includes a bed having a false bottom providing access to the slide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
116 words
An emergency escape system in an aircraft having a main passenger cabin and an overhead rest area above the main passenger cabin in the crown of the aircraft above the ceiling for the main passenger cabin, said system comprising a normally closed ceiling section for the main passenger cabin, said ceiling section being openable to provide access between the main passenger cabin and the overhead rest area, the main passenger cabin having an aisle between seat groups, and the emergency escape system including a slide section having an end approximately aligned with the aisle for egress from the overhead rest area by way of the slide, through the ceiling section in open position, into the aisle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
116 words
An emergency escape system in an aircraft having a main passenger cabin and an overhead rest area above the main passenger cabin in the crown of the aircraft above the ceiling for the main passenger cabin, said system comprising a normally closed ceiling section for the main passenger cabin, said ceiling section being openable to provide access between the main passenger cabin and the overhead rest area, the main passenger cabin having an aisle between seat groups, and the emergency escape system including a slide section having an end approximately aligned with the aisle for egress from the overhead rest area by way of the slide, through the ceiling section in open position, into the aisle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
109 words
An emergency escape system in an aircraft having a main passenger cabin and an overhead rest area above the main passenger cabin in the crown of the aircraft above the ceiling for the main passenger cabin, said system comprising a platform extending transversely of the aircraft in the overhead rest area, and a ceiling section for the main passenger cabin normally closed but openable for egress from the platform through the ceiling section and into the main passenger cabin, the platform including a horizontal support portion and an exit end slide portion inclined downward from the horizontal support portion in the overhead rest area toward the main passenger cabin.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
109 words
An emergency escape system in an aircraft having a main passenger cabin and an overhead rest area above the main passenger cabin in the crown of the aircraft above the ceiling for the main passenger cabin, said system comprising a platform extending transversely of the aircraft in the overhead rest area, and a ceiling section for the main passenger cabin normally closed but openable for egress from the platform through the ceiling section and into the main passenger cabin, the platform including a horizontal support portion and an exit end slide portion inclined downward from the horizontal support portion in the overhead rest area toward the main passenger cabin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The escape system defined in claim 11, including a permanent access to the overhead rest area at one end thereof, the emergency escape platform being located at the opposite end of the rest area from the permanent access.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-12-20 | 2003-06-21 | 2003-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-12-20 | 2007-06-21 | 2007-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-12-20 | 2011-06-21 | 2011-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |