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Lower food service costs (for
sleeping passengers)
Faster boarding time
Lower check-in luggage costs
Larger luggage space
sleeping passengers)
Faster boarding time
Lower check-in luggage costs
Larger luggage space
Travel with infants
Comfort for overweight
passengers
Privacy
Conversion to Economy - for
short flights (see folding
features below)
Comfort for overweight
passengers
Privacy
Conversion to Economy - for
short flights (see folding
features below)
The FLEX-SEAT model can increase the passenger density of conventional
Business Class seating as much as 100% while providing additional benefits:
Business Class seating as much as 100% while providing additional benefits:
Travel with Infants: no additional ticket
seat required for infants. Infant can be
placed horizontally beside passenger. This
is a vast improvement from having to hold
the infant in Economy or in Business class.
Convenient Travel for Overweight
Passengers:
Complaints from larger passengers (and
even lawsuits) have received media
attention in the last years. The FLEX-SEAT
solves the problem of discomfort to
passengers seated adjacent to one
another.
seat required for infants. Infant can be
placed horizontally beside passenger. This
is a vast improvement from having to hold
the infant in Economy or in Business class.
Convenient Travel for Overweight
Passengers:
Complaints from larger passengers (and
even lawsuits) have received media
attention in the last years. The FLEX-SEAT
solves the problem of discomfort to
passengers seated adjacent to one
another.
Ease of Storage: Instead of lifting the luggage to overhead
bins, passengers store it safely and comfortably under movable
stairs.
More Storage Space: A larger number of passengers will
choose carry-on luggage resulting in savings on ground crew
costs and time. Plane stays less time on the ground. Added
convenience to passengers.
bins, passengers store it safely and comfortably under movable
stairs.
More Storage Space: A larger number of passengers will
choose carry-on luggage resulting in savings on ground crew
costs and time. Plane stays less time on the ground. Added
convenience to passengers.
Faster Boarding: Passengers do not block the aisle while
storing their luggage.
The FLEX seat reduces significantly the boarding time required
for a large aircraft.
Luggage is stored and collected while passenger is away from
the aisle
Elbow room.
Added comfort and privacy when working on a laptop or eating
Passengers enjoy freedom from discomfort caused by the seat in
front of them reclining into their space.
Lower Health Risks
Passengers can change positions reducing the risk of blood
circulation issues (deep vein thrombosis).
Flight attendant has safe and comfortable access to
passenger on upper level.
passenger on upper level.
MARKET The FLEX-SEAT captures a large untapped market between economy and business class A NEW FLIGHT EXPERIENCE The flight experience for passengers shifting from economy to FLEX-SEAT will dramatically change THE FUTURE |
Flexibility to Convert to Economy Class: FLEX-SEATS
can be converted instantly to Economy Class.
Airlines may sell tickets for both Economy and
FLEX-SEATS according to demand
Conversion is achieved by folding the steps into the upper
level
Upper level serves as storage.
can be converted instantly to Economy Class.
Airlines may sell tickets for both Economy and
FLEX-SEATS according to demand
Conversion is achieved by folding the steps into the upper
level
Upper level serves as storage.
Patents issued and pending - All Rights Reserved
JACOB-INNOVATIONS, LLC
Design Solutions
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Since the beginning of the airline industry there have been few fundamental improvements in seating comfort. With the growth of air travel, the demand
for sleeping accommodations on long distance flights is increasing. The above tabs show six patented models for capturing unused vertical space in
airline seating through the use of steps
for sleeping accommodations on long distance flights is increasing. The above tabs show six patented models for capturing unused vertical space in
airline seating through the use of steps
The FLEX-SEAT model provides affordable reclining accommodations for long flights with additional benefits.
Some features are superior to conventional Business Class such as: privacy, travel with infants, room for large carry-on luggage.
Some features are superior to conventional Business Class such as: privacy, travel with infants, room for large carry-on luggage.
| Survey in AOL Travel - Jul 2010 -Article: The Future of Airline Seating Would you fly more frequently if airplane seats were more comfortable? |
Yes 60,156 (77.0%)
No 8,617 (11.1%)
Maybe 9,139 (11.9%)
No 8,617 (11.1%)
Maybe 9,139 (11.9%)
