A tray table for use with a passenger seat of a transportation vehicle is provided. The tray table may be moveable between a deployed position and a stowed position relative to a seat. The tray table may include a storage compartment for storing belongings of a passenger. A lid may be provided for covering an opening of the storage compartment. A portion of the lid may be transparent such that contents of the storage compartment may be readily viewed by a passenger when the tray table is in the deployed position. A portion of a storage compartment bottom may be transparent such that contents of the storage compartment may be readily viewed by a passenger when the tray table is in the stowed position. The tray table may have any number of storage compartments and a single lid or multiple lids may be used to cover the storage compartment openings.
- Gainesville TX, US Udo W. Schultheis - Wichita KS, US
International Classification:
B64D 11/06 B60N 2/44 B60N 3/00
US Classification:
297162, 297163, 297167
Abstract:
A tray table for use with a passenger seat of a transportation vehicle is provided. The tray table may be moveable between a deployed position and a stowed position relative to a seat. The tray table may include a storage compartment for storing belongings of a passenger. A lid may be provided for covering an opening of the storage compartment. A portion of the lid may be transparent such that contents of the storage compartment may be readily viewed by a passenger when the tray table is in the deployed position. A portion of a storage compartment bottom may be transparent such that contents of the storage compartment may be readily viewed by a passenger when the tray table is in the stowed position. The tray table may have any number of storage compartments and a single lid or multiple lids may be used to cover the storage compartment openings.
Zodiac Aerospace Dec 2014 - May 2016
Senior Expert
Zodiac Aerospace 2012 - 2016
Director R and D, Human Factors and Ergonomics
Human Solutions 2010 - 2012
Senior Human Factors Scientist
National Institute For Aviation Research Wsu 2007 - 2010
Human Factors Research Scientist at National Institute For Aviation Research
Flightsafety International 2005 - 2007
Instructor and Faa Training Center Evaluator
Education:
Kiel University 1994 - 2005
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
Skills:
Cognitive Psychology Human Factors Airline Interior Cabin Ergonomics and Comfort Aviation Psychology Program Management Engineering Aviation Aerospace
Certifications:
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt University of Texas In Arlington