Rappelling apparatus

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2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Chin-Shue, Alvin (Department: 3634)

Fire escape, ladder, or scaffold

Torso harness

Attached to strand wound on reel, and means for retarding...

C182S239000

Reexamination Certificate

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10218340

ABSTRACT:
A rappelling apparatus providing controlled constant speed to a cable unwinding from a rotating spool in frictional engagement with a stationary arcuate surface. Rotations of the spool are responded to by a centrifugal brake acting in inverse proportion to the rotations. An addition brake is provided for selective actuation by a person using the apparatus.

REFERENCES:
patent: 657641 (1900-09-01), Buddenbohn et al.
patent: 2990131 (1961-06-01), Carlsson
patent: 4480716 (1984-11-01), Soubry et al.
patent: 4623038 (1986-11-01), Stancato

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