Patents Assigned to Niche, Inc.
  • Linear line brake
    Patent number: 9630817
    Abstract: A frictional rope brake that is adjustable to control the rate of descent for it given cargo weight and disengage from the cargo once the cargo has contacted its drop zone is provided. The frictional rope brake includes a braided cage, an inlet collar, an outlet tunnel, and an adjustable tensioner for adjusting frictional forces applied to the rope by the braided cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Niche, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E Vogt