US PATENT SUBCLASS 182 / 240
.~.~.~ Friction brake and occupant-operated mechanism for applying brake during descent

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182 /   HD   FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD

70  DF  WITH STORAGE DEVICE FOR SUPPLE ESCAPE {4}
73  DF  .~ Reel {2}
236  DF  .~.~ With means for retarding unwinding of strand type escape {4}
240.~.~.~ Friction brake and occupant-operated mechanism for applying brake during descent

DEFINITION

Classification: 182/240

Friction brake and occupant-operated mechanism for applying brake during descent:

(under subclass 236) Device wherein the slowing or stopping means includes a brake having a portion which frictionally engages the reel, structure connected thereto, or the strand and is actuated or applied by the person supported by the strand during his downward movement.