Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, filed a patent application with the U.S. government for "sleeping boxes" for coach passengers on its aircraft.
Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, filed a patent application with the U.S. government for "sleeping boxes" for coach passengers on its aircraft.
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The aircraft manufacturer submitted drawings showing various configurations for the proposed sleeping boxes.
The aircraft manufacturer submitted drawings showing various configurations for the proposed sleeping boxes.
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Sleeping passengers would still need to wear their seat belts, and those choosing not to sleep could watch their in-flight entertainment (shown here) in bed.
Sleeping passengers would still need to wear their seat belts, and those choosing not to sleep could watch their in-flight entertainment (shown here) in bed.
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The sleeping boxes could be stacked "side by side and/or one above another," according to the Sept. 24 application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The sleeping boxes could be stacked "side by side and/or one above another," according to the Sept. 24 application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Airbus applies for hundreds of patents every year, a company spokeswoman said. "Not every patent progresses to becoming a fully realized technology or product," she said.
Airbus applies for hundreds of patents every year, a company spokeswoman said. "Not every patent progresses to becoming a fully realized technology or product," she said.
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