Controlled ascender/descender device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11779780
SERIAL NO

18072378

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A variable speed controlled device used for ascending and descending along a rope such as used in mountain climbing, tree climbing, rescue operations and the like. A friction mechanism controls the speed of the movement of the device along a rope line. A person can quickly and freely ascend a steep slope along a rope line. A person can also descend a steep slope along a rope line and be confident that a friction mechanism will control the rate of descent. An optional e-brake mechanism can further ensure the device will lock and prevent further downward movement if the person begins a freefall. The device allows other persons (e.g., a teammate, guide or rescue agency) to safely lower an incapacitated or unconscious person down, for example, an alpine mountain, burning building, cliff or the like.

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BURKE WILLIAM1811 TANAGER DRIVE COSTA MESA CA 92626

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burke, William Costa Mesa, US 19 245
Tabor, Christopher Parker, US 8 8

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