Patent Description:
An aircraft seat is provided as defined by claim <NUM>.

In some embodiments, the wire spring may be coupled to the dress cover proximate to at least two edges of the dress cover. The plurality of tabs may be integrated with the support system proximate to at least two edges of the support system.

In some embodiments, the dress cover may include a sleeve coupled to the dress cover proximate to the at least two edges of the dress cover. The wire spring may be inserted into the sleeve.

In some embodiments, the wire spring may include at least one curved end. The at least one curved end may be configured to prevent the wire spring from disengaging from a tab of the plurality of tabs.

However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure the embodiments disclosed herein may be practiced without some of these specific details, insofar as the resulting embodiment falls within the scope of the claims.

The appearances of the phrase "in some embodiments" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

<FIG> generally illustrate an attachment assembly for a dress cover and a cushion of an aircraft seat.

Seats include components such as a support system, a cushion, and a dress cover. The components are coupled together with one or more attachment assemblies. In select seat designs, that do not fall within the scope of the claims, hook and loop fastener assemblies (e.g., Velcro®) may be used to attach the dress cover to the cushion, the cushion to a support system, and/or the dress cover to the support system. Often, multiple hook and loop fastener assemblies are used, resulting in multiple attachment interfaces within the aircraft seat. For example, a first set of hook and loop fastener assemblies may be sewn into/onto the dress cover and the cushion, while a second set of hook and loop fastener assemblies may be located between the cushion and the support system. The multiple attachment interfaces may cause difficulties in alignment of the dress cover, cushion, and/or support system during manufacturing and/or installation of the aircraft seat. In addition, the multiple attachment interfaces may result in increased cost. Further, the multiple attachment interfaces may result in increased wear.

In addition, in select industries the build of the seat (and any included components within the build) may be required to meet guidelines and/or standards. For example, aircraft seats may be required to meet aviation guidelines and/or standards. For instance, the select aircraft seats may need to be configured in accordance with aviation guidelines and/or standards put forth by, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) or any other flight certification agency or organization; the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated (ARINC), or any other standards setting organization or company; the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) or any other guidelines agency or organization; or the like. Hook and loop fasteners may present difficulties, including failing to meet load requirements (e.g., <NUM> static load requirements or <NUM> dynamic load requirements as set forth by the FAA), flammability requirements, or the like.

As such, it would be desirable to provide an attachment assembly for a dress cover and a cushion of an aircraft seat. The attachment assembly should reduce the usage of hook and loop fastener assemblies, allowing for more efficient review and searching of the seat for issues (e.g., for wear, for dirt or other mess such as airsickness, for contraband, or the like), and easier replacement of the seat components. The attachment assembly should reduce the number of attachment interfaces between the support system, the cushion and/or the dress cover. The attachment assembly should be configured in accordance with aviation guidelines and/or standards.

Referring in general to <FIG>, one or more attachment assemblies may be integrated within an aircraft seat <NUM> installed within an aircraft cabin. For example, the aircraft seat <NUM> may include, but is not limited to, a business class or first-class passenger seat, an economy-class passenger seat, or the like. It is noted herein the terms "aircraft seats" and "passenger seats" may be considered equivalent, for purposes of the disclosure.

The aircraft seat <NUM> may be rotatable about an axis (e.g., swivelable). The aircraft seat <NUM> may be fully positionable between the outer limits of motion as defined by the moveable components of the aircraft seat <NUM>. Where the aircraft seat <NUM> is installed within a passenger compartment, the aircraft seat <NUM> may be fully positionable between the outer limits of motion as defined by one or more passenger compartment monuments of the passenger compartment. It is noted herein an upright or raised position may be considered a taxi, takeoff, or landing (TTOL) position during select stages of flight (though the upright or raised position is not limited to use during the select stages of flight as the TTOL position, but also may be used at any point during the flight), for purposes of the present disclosure. In addition, it is noted herein that any position that does not meet the above-defined requirements of the TTOL position may be considered a non-TTOL position, for purposes of the present disclosure. Further, it is noted herein the aircraft seat <NUM> may be actuatable (e.g., translatable and/or rotatable) from the TTOL position to a non-TTOL position, and/or vice versa. Further, it is noted herein the aircraft seat <NUM> may be capable of a fully upright or raised position, and that the TTOL position may have a more reclined seat back cushion and a more angled upward seat pan cushion as compared to the fully upright or raised position. Therefore, the above description should not be interpreted as a limitation on the present disclosure but merely an illustration.

In general, an aircraft seat <NUM> of the one or more aircraft seats <NUM> may be translatable (e.g., trackable or slidable). The aircraft seat <NUM> may be rotatable about an axis cross-wise through the aircraft seat <NUM> into a position including, but not limited to, the upright or raised position, one or more lounge or reclined positions, and a lie-flat or bed position. For example, the aircraft seat <NUM> may transition directly between the upright or raised position and the lie-flat or bed position. By way of another example, it is noted herein the aircraft seat <NUM> may transition through one or more lounge or reclined positions between the upright or raised position and the lie-flat or bed position. By way of another example, the aircraft seat <NUM> may transition into one or more lounge or reclined positions in a motion separate from the transition between the upright or raised position and the lie-flat or bed position. Therefore, the above description should not be interpreted as a limitation on the scope of the disclosure but merely an illustration.

The aircraft seat <NUM> includes a support system <NUM> and a cushion <NUM>. For example, the support system <NUM> may include, but is not limited to, a seat pan, a seat back, or the like. The aircraft seat <NUM> includes a cushion <NUM>. For example, the cushion <NUM> may include a seat pan cushion, a seat back cushion, or the like.

The support system <NUM> includes a diaphragm <NUM>. For example, the diaphragm <NUM> may be a seat pan diaphragm, a seat back diaphragm, or the like. By way of another example, the diaphragm <NUM> may include a plastic diaphragm, a metal diaphragm, a fabric diaphragm, a wire or wireframe diaphragm, or the like. The support system <NUM> may be a rigid structure within the aircraft seat <NUM>, such that the support system <NUM> does not move. The support system <NUM> may include one or more movable components such that the support system <NUM> may articulate. For example, the support system <NUM> may articulate when the aircraft seat <NUM> actuates between the upright or raised position, the one or more lounge or reclined positions, and/or the lie-flat or bed position.

The cushion <NUM> conforms to the support system <NUM>. At least one surface of the cushion <NUM> conforms to a corresponding surface of the support system <NUM>. By way of another example, components of the support system <NUM> (e.g., components including, but not limited to, straps <NUM> configured to couple the diaphragm <NUM> to a set of posts of the aircraft seat <NUM>, where the support system <NUM> is or includes the diaphragm <NUM>) may extend beyond the boundaries of the cushion <NUM>, such that the at least one surface of the cushion <NUM> does not fully conform to the corresponding surface of the support system <NUM>. By way of another example, a portion of the cushion <NUM> may wrap around or otherwise enclose a portion of the support system <NUM> (e.g., including, but not limited to, a front edge or leading portion of the cushion <NUM>). In general, the support system <NUM> may conform to a portion of a user (e.g., a passenger, a crew member, or the like), and the cushion <NUM> may similarly conform to the portion of the user due to the cushion <NUM> conforming to the support system <NUM>.

The aircraft seat <NUM> includes a dress cover <NUM>. The dress cover <NUM> is configured to fit over at least a portion of the cushion <NUM>. For example, the dress cover <NUM> may be configured to wrap around or otherwise enclose exterior surfaces of the cushion <NUM> not proximate to the support system <NUM>. The dress cover <NUM> may be configured to attach to the support system <NUM> and/or the cushion <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrate an example of one or more attachment assemblies <NUM> for attaching the dress cover <NUM> and the cushion <NUM> to the support system <NUM>, not in accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention as defined by the claims.

A particular attachment assembly <NUM> may include one or more primary attachment features <NUM>. A particular primary attachment feature <NUM> may include a hook <NUM>. The hook <NUM> may be coupled to the dress cover <NUM> proximate to the perimeter or edge of the dress cover <NUM>. For example, the hook <NUM> may be coupled to the dress cover <NUM> via a strap <NUM>, such that the primary attachment feature <NUM> includes the hook <NUM> and the strap <NUM>. For instance, the strap <NUM> may be sewn into the dress cover <NUM>. In addition, the strap <NUM> may be a fixed length or may be adjustable (e.g., to center the dress cover <NUM> and the cushion <NUM> on the support system <NUM>). By way of another example, the hook <NUM> may be directly coupled to the dress cover <NUM>, such that the primary attachment feature <NUM> includes only the hook <NUM>. For instance, the hook <NUM> may be sewn into the dress cover <NUM>.

The attachment assembly <NUM> may include one or more auxiliary attachment features <NUM> on the support system <NUM>, to which a corresponding primary attachment feature <NUM> may be configured to mate. For example, the auxiliary attachment feature <NUM> may include a hole within the support system <NUM> positioned proximate to the perimeter or edge of the support system <NUM> or within a predetermined distance from the perimeter or edge of the support system <NUM>. For instance, the predetermined distance may be dependent on an amount of tension necessary to adequately secure the dress cover <NUM> to the support system <NUM> via the attachment assembly <NUM> (e.g., as defined by a tautness of the dress cover <NUM> over the cushion <NUM>, an amount of movement (or inability of move) of the dress cover <NUM> and the cushion <NUM> relative to the support system <NUM>, or other similar metric).

The one or more primary attachment features <NUM> may be components of a set. For example, the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> may be in a row within the set. For instance, each set may include, but are not limited to, three primary attachment features <NUM> in a row. In one non-limiting example where there are sets of primary attachment features <NUM>, the sets of primary attachment features <NUM> may be coupled to the side portions of the dress cover <NUM> (e.g., proximate to a side edge of the dress cover <NUM>) and the corresponding auxiliary attachment features <NUM> may be positioned along the side portions of the support system <NUM> (e.g., proximate to a side edge of the support system <NUM>). It is noted herein the support system <NUM> may include sets of auxiliary attachment features <NUM> corresponding to the sets of primary attachment features <NUM>. In general, however, the primary attachment features <NUM> and the corresponding auxiliary attachment features <NUM> may be located within any portion of the dress cover <NUM> and the support system <NUM>, respectively. Therefore, the above description should not be interpreted as a limitation on the present disclosure but merely an illustration.

It is noted herein an area of the at least one surface of the cushion <NUM> conforming to the corresponding surface of the support system <NUM> may be slightly larger in area than the corresponding surface of the support system <NUM>, such that the dress cover <NUM> may at least partially wrap underneath the cushion <NUM> prior to the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> mating with the one or more auxiliary attachment features <NUM>.

It is noted herein where the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> and the one or more auxiliary attachment features <NUM> couple together may be considered an attachment interface of the aircraft seat <NUM>, for purposes of the disclosure.

It is noted herein the combination of one or more of the mating mechanisms between the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> and the one or more auxiliary attachment features <NUM> and/or the at least partially wrapping of the cushion <NUM> by the dress cover <NUM> may result in a non-obvious method of attachment and detachment of the dress cover <NUM> (and the cushion <NUM>) from the support system <NUM>.

In this regard, the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> being mated to the corresponding auxiliary attachment features <NUM> may secure the cushion <NUM> and the dress cover <NUM> to the support system <NUM> without the use of hook and loop fastener assemblies. In addition, the mating of the primary attachment features <NUM> being mated to the corresponding auxiliary attachment features <NUM>, during or following the wrapping of the cushion <NUM> with the dress cover <NUM>, may cause the cushion <NUM> to be held in place on the support system <NUM> along with the dress cover <NUM>, reducing the attachment assembly count to one attachment assembly <NUM> (and thus the attachment interface count to a single attachment interface). Further, existing support systems <NUM> and dress covers <NUM> may be modified with the one or more attachment assemblies <NUM> (e.g., primary attachment features <NUM> sewn onto the dress cover <NUM>, and auxiliary attachment features <NUM> being added to the support system <NUM>) without requiring a complete redesign and/or remanufacturing of the aircraft seat <NUM>. Further, the one or more attachment assemblies <NUM> may allow for alignment of the cushion <NUM> and the dress cover <NUM>, a more efficient review and search of the aircraft seat <NUM> for issues, and easier replacement of aircraft seat <NUM> components. It is noted herein that, where a portion of the cushion <NUM> wraps around or otherwise encloses a portion of the support system <NUM>, the cushion <NUM> may assist in aligning the cushion <NUM> and the dress cover <NUM> with the support system <NUM> during installation in addition to the one or more attachment assemblies <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrate an example of one or more attachment assemblies <NUM> for attaching the dress cover <NUM> and the cushion <NUM> to the support system <NUM>, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the claimed invention.

A particular attachment assembly <NUM> includes one or more primary attachment features <NUM>. The one or more primary attachment features <NUM> include one or more wire springs <NUM>. The one or more wire springs <NUM> may conform to at least a portion of the support system <NUM>. For example, the attachment assembly <NUM> may include a single wire spring <NUM> configured to conform to at least a portion of the perimeter or edge of the support system <NUM>. It is noted herein, however, the one or more wire springs <NUM> may be independently-shaped from the at least the portion of the support system <NUM>.

The attachment assembly <NUM> includes one or more auxiliary attachment features <NUM> on the support system <NUM>, to which a corresponding primary attachment features (i. e, a corresponding wire spring <NUM>) are configured to mate. The auxiliary attachment feature <NUM> includes tabs <NUM> coupled to and/or at least partially integrated with the support system <NUM> proximate to the perimeter or edge of the support system <NUM> or within a predetermined distance from the perimeter or edge of the support system <NUM>. For instance, the predetermined distance may be dependent on an amount of tension necessary to adequately secure the dress cover <NUM> to the support system <NUM> via the attachment assembly <NUM> (e.g., as defined by a tautness of the dress cover <NUM> over the cushion <NUM>, an amount of movement (or inability of move) of the dress cover <NUM> and the cushion <NUM> relative to the support system <NUM>, or other similar metric).

Each tab <NUM> includes a groove <NUM> configured to receive a wire spring <NUM>. The attachment assembly <NUM> including multiple tabs <NUM>, at least some tabs <NUM> of the multiple tabs <NUM> face inward toward a center of the support system <NUM> (e.g., as illustrated in at least <FIG>) and at least some tabs <NUM> of the multiple tabs <NUM> face outward away from the center of the support system <NUM> (e.g., as illustrated in at least <FIG>).

When installed in the tabs <NUM>, the one or more wire springs <NUM> may be compressed and provide an outward-acting spring force on the tabs <NUM>, securing the one or more wire springs <NUM> in place. In addition, the one or more wire springs <NUM> may include one or more crimped or curved ends <NUM> configured to prevent the one or more wire springs <NUM> from disengaging from the tabs <NUM> and further secure the one or more wire springs <NUM> in place.

The one or more wire springs <NUM> are coupled to the dress cover <NUM>. For example, the one or more wire springs <NUM> may be inserted into one or more sleeves or runways <NUM> sewn to the dress cover <NUM> proximate to the perimeter or edge of the dress cover <NUM>. By way of another example, the one or more wire springs <NUM> may be interwoven into the dress cover <NUM> proximate to the edge of the dress cover <NUM>.

The dress cover <NUM> may wrap around or otherwise enclose the cushion <NUM> and keep the cushion <NUM> contained, such that the cushion <NUM> may provide an additional spring force against the dress cover <NUM> to help the dress cover <NUM> and cushion <NUM> stay in place when installed on the support system <NUM>. It is noted herein an area of the at least one surface of the cushion <NUM> conforming to the corresponding surface of the support system <NUM> may be slightly larger in area than the corresponding surface of the support system <NUM>, such that the dress cover <NUM> may at least partially wrap underneath the cushion <NUM> prior to the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> mating with the one or more auxiliary attachment features <NUM>.

It is noted herein the combination of one or more of the mating mechanisms between the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> (e.g., such as the one or more wire springs <NUM>) and the one or more auxiliary attachment features <NUM>, the crimped or curved ends of the one or more wire springs <NUM>, and/or the at least partially wrapping of the cushion <NUM> by the dress cover <NUM> may result in a non-obvious method of attachment and detachment of the dress cover <NUM> (and the cushion <NUM>) from the support system <NUM>.

In this regard, the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> being mated to the one or more auxiliary attachment features <NUM> may secure the cushion <NUM> and the dress cover <NUM> to the support system <NUM> without the use of hook and loop fastener assemblies. In addition, the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> being mated to the one or more auxiliary attachment features <NUM>, during or following the wrapping of the cushion <NUM> with the dress cover <NUM>, may cause the cushion <NUM> to be held in place on the support system <NUM> along with the dress cover <NUM>, reducing the attachment assembly count to one attachment assembly <NUM> (and thus the attachment interface count to a single attachment interface). Further, existing support systems <NUM> and dress covers <NUM> may be modified with the one or more attachment assemblies <NUM> (e.g., wire springs <NUM> sewn onto the dress cover <NUM>, and auxiliary attachment features <NUM> being added to the support system <NUM>) without requiring a complete redesign and/or remanufacturing of the aircraft seat <NUM>. Further, the one or more attachment assemblies <NUM> may allow for alignment of the cushion <NUM> and the dress cover <NUM>, a more efficient review and search of the aircraft seat <NUM> for issues, and easier replacement of aircraft seat <NUM> components. It is noted herein that, where a portion of the cushion <NUM> wraps around or otherwise encloses a portion of the support system <NUM>, the cushion <NUM> may assist in aligning the cushion <NUM> and the dress cover <NUM> with the support system <NUM> during installation in addition to the one or more attachment assemblies <NUM>.

A particular attachment assembly <NUM> may include one or more primary attachment features <NUM>. For example, the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> may include one or more hooks <NUM>. The attachment assembly <NUM> may include one or more plates <NUM>. The one or more hooks <NUM> may be coupled to or at least partially embedded within the one or more plates <NUM>. It is noted herein, however, the one or more hooks <NUM> may be protrusions formed within the one or more plates <NUM>, such that the one or more hooks <NUM> are integrated within the one or more plates <NUM>.

The one or more plates <NUM> may be coupled to or integrated with an interior plate within the cushion <NUM> (e.g., prior to attachment of a fire block of the cushion <NUM>). The one or more plates <NUM> may be coupled to or integrated with an exterior surface of the cushion <NUM>. For example, the one or more plates <NUM> may be sewn into a thermoplastic surface of the cushion <NUM>. By way of another example, the one or more plates <NUM> may be affixed to the cushion <NUM> with an adhesive, fasteners, or the like. The one or more plates <NUM> may be set within the cushion <NUM> such that the cushion <NUM> is overmolded onto the one or more plates <NUM>.

The one or more hooks <NUM> may mate to the diaphragm <NUM> of the support system <NUM>. For example, the diaphragm <NUM> may be a wireframe or metal spring diaphragm with one or more wire supports <NUM>. For instance, the one or more hooks <NUM> may be configured to mate with the one or more wire supports <NUM>, with a particular hook <NUM> fitting within an inside curve of a particular wire support <NUM>. In addition, the one or more hooks <NUM> may include one or more grooves <NUM> configured to engage the one or more wire supports <NUM>. Further, the one or more hooks <NUM> may include one or more grooves <NUM>, which may allow the one or more hooks <NUM> elastically deform for ease of removal from the support system <NUM>.

The attachment assembly <NUM> may include one or more extensions <NUM> on the dress cover <NUM>. For example, an extension <NUM> may include a flap of fabric sewn to or forming a portion of the dress cover <NUM>. A flap <NUM> may include one or more holes <NUM> that correspond to the one or more hooks <NUM>. For example, the dress cover <NUM> may wrap around the cushion <NUM>, allowing the one or more holes <NUM> to engage the one or more hooks <NUM> prior to the one or more hooks <NUM> engaging the support system <NUM>. It noted herein the one or more hooks <NUM> may be coupled to or at least partially embedded within the one or more extensions <NUM> instead of the plate <NUM>, such that the plate <NUM> may not be necessary.

It is noted herein that at least one the one or more wire supports <NUM> of the support system <NUM> and/or the one or more extensions <NUM> may be considered auxiliary attachment features of the attachment assembly <NUM> positioned proximate to the perimeter or edge of the support system <NUM> or within a predetermined distance from the perimeter or edge of the support system <NUM>, for purposes of the disclosure. For example, the predetermined distance may be dependent on an amount of tension necessary to adequately secure the dress cover <NUM> to the support system <NUM> via the attachment assembly <NUM> (e.g., as defined by a tautness of the dress cover <NUM> over the cushion <NUM>, an amount of movement (or inability of move) of the dress cover <NUM> and the cushion <NUM> relative to the support system <NUM>, or other similar metric).

It is noted herein where the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> and the one or more auxiliary attachment features (e.g., the one or more wire supports <NUM> of the support system <NUM> and/or the one or more extensions <NUM>) couple together may be considered an attachment interface of the aircraft seat <NUM>, for purposes of the disclosure.

It is noted herein the combination of one or more of the mating mechanisms between the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> and the one or more auxiliary attachment features (e.g., the one or more wire supports <NUM> of the support system <NUM> and/or the one or more extensions <NUM>) and/or the at least partially wrapping of the cushion <NUM> by the dress cover <NUM> may result in a non-obvious method of attachment and detachment of the dress cover <NUM> (and the cushion <NUM>) from the support system <NUM>.

In this regard, the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> being mated to the one or more auxiliary attachment features (e.g., the one or more wire supports <NUM> of the support system <NUM> and/or the one or more extensions <NUM>) may secure the cushion <NUM> and the dress cover <NUM> to the support system <NUM> without the use of hook and loop fastener assemblies. In addition, the one or more primary attachment features <NUM> being mated to the one or more auxiliary attachment features (e.g., the one or more wire supports <NUM> of the support system <NUM> and/or the one or more extensions <NUM>), during or following the wrapping of the cushion <NUM> with the dress cover <NUM>, may cause the cushion <NUM> to be held in place on the support system <NUM> along with the dress cover <NUM>, reducing the attachment assembly count to one attachment assembly <NUM> (and thus the attachment interface count to a single attachment interface). Further, existing support systems <NUM> and dress covers <NUM> may be modified with the one or more attachment assemblies <NUM> (e.g., auxiliary attachment features such as extensions <NUM> sewn onto the dress cover <NUM>, and primary attachment features <NUM> being added to the cushion <NUM> or the extensions <NUM>) without requiring a complete redesign and/or remanufacturing of the aircraft seat <NUM>. Further, the one or more attachment assemblies <NUM> may allow for alignment of the cushion <NUM> and the dress cover <NUM>, a more efficient review and search of the aircraft seat <NUM> for issues, and easier replacement of aircraft seat <NUM> components. It is noted herein that, where a portion of the cushion <NUM> wraps around or otherwise encloses a portion of the support system <NUM>, the cushion <NUM> may assist in aligning the cushion <NUM> and the dress cover <NUM> with the support system <NUM> during installation in addition to the one or more attachment assemblies <NUM>.

The above description should not be interpreted as a limitation on the present disclosure but merely an illustration.

It is noted herein the attachment assemblies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be configured to work with any aircraft seat <NUM> and/or any set of components in the aircraft seat <NUM>. For example, the attachment assemblies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be configured to take into account any changes in shape (e.g., within the x-y plane) of the components of the aircraft seat <NUM>, where the changes in shape may be caused by or otherwise dependent on the location of the aircraft seat <NUM> within the aircraft cabin.

Although embodiments of the disclosure illustrate the attachment assemblies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> being integrated within the aircraft seat <NUM>, it is noted herein, however, that the attachment assemblies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> and/or components of the attachment assemblies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> are not limited to the aviation environment and/or the aircraft components within the aviation environment. For example, the attachment assemblies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> and/or components of the attachment assemblies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be configured for any type of vehicle known in the art. For instance, the vehicle may be any air, space, land, or water-based personal equipment or vehicle; any air, space, land, or water-based commercial equipment or vehicle; any air, space, land, or water-based military equipment or vehicle known in the art. By way of another example, the attachment assemblies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> and/or components of the attachment assemblies <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> may be configured for commercial or industrial use in either a home or a business. Therefore, the above description should not be interpreted as a limitation on the present disclosure but merely an illustration.

Claim 1:
An aircraft seat (<NUM>), comprising:
a support system (<NUM>) including a diaphragm (<NUM>);
a cushion (<NUM>) including at least one surface configured to conform to a corresponding surface of the support system;
a dress cover (<NUM>), the dress cover configured to fit over at least a portion of the cushion; and
an attachment assembly (<NUM>), comprising:
a primary attachment feature (<NUM>) coupled to the dress cover proximate to at least one edge of the dress cover; and
an auxiliary attachment feature (<NUM>) integrated within the support system,
the attachment assembly configured to secure the at least one surface of the cushion against the corresponding surface of the support system when the primary attachment feature is coupled to the auxiliary attachment feature at a single attachment interface for the support system, the cushion, and the dress cover;
the primary attachment feature including a wire spring (<NUM>),
characterized by
the auxiliary attachment feature including a plurality of tabs (<NUM>), each tab of the plurality of tabs including a groove configured to receive the wire spring, at least one tab of the plurality of tabs facing inward toward a center of the support system, at least one tab of the plurality of tabs facing outward away from the center of the support system.