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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Michael Gibbs0
Sally A. Baumann0
Yakov Gartsbeyn0
Date of Patent
November 7, 2006
0Patent Application Number
107714920
Date Filed
February 4, 2004
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A load lowering descent controller having a fixed cylindrical body or capstan about which a rope or cable is turned. The descent controller allows for lowering of the load at a controlled rate by adjusting the amount of friction between the controller and the rope or cable as a function of rope or cable turning and relative contact with rope or cable engagement surfaces in the controller.
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