Premium seat offering extra wide bed

摘要

Embodiments of the invention provide premium seats for aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles that provide extra seat room by providing an improved tray table configuration, which also enhances privacy for each passenger. Certain embodiments also provide an improved outer armrest configuration.

主权项

1. A seating system for a passenger transport vehicle, comprising:
(a) a center console configured for positioning between first and second parallel passenger seats for providing a divider between the first and second parallel passenger seats, the center console comprising (i) an armrest section and (ii) a thin mid portion positioned below the armrest section and that is not wide enough to serve as a tray table stowage compartment; (b) at least one tray table configured to be positioned horizontally in use and configured to be stowed in a vertically upright position between head rest portions of the first and second passenger seats when not in use; and (c) a compartment positioned between the head rest portions for receiving at least a portion of the at least one tray table when stored in the vertically upright position.