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Billings, C. R.

Publications and source records attributed to Billings, C. R..

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NASA NTRS1971

Emergency escape system Patent

Automatic braking device for rapidly transferring humans or materials from elevated location

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NASA NTRS1966

Emergency escape system uses self-braking mechanism on fixed cable

Slide-wire system with a twist level slide device incorporates automatic descent and braking for the safe and rapid evacuation of personnel from tall structures. This device is used on any tall structure that might require emergency evacuation. It is also used to transfer materials and equipment.

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