Abstract: This invention is directed toward a novel license plate that has both superior optical qualities and security features that make it very difficult to counterfeit. The license plate has three basic layers: an outer layer of lenticular material and provides a lenticular optical display, a middle layer of reflective material that is very difficult to duplicate, thereby providing enhanced security characteristics to make counterfeiting very difficult, and a base layer made from aluminum which provides structural stability.

Abstract: A device for roping down a load with a cable, the device includes a housing and a centrifugal brake assembly mounted within the housing. A shaft is mechanically coupled to the brake assembly. A pulley is provided for rotatably contacting the cable so that the rotational speed of the pulley substantially correlates with the longitudinal movement of the cable, the pulley is mechanically coupled to an outer segment of the shaft. The brake assembly includes an annular braking ring mounted within the housing defining a ring braking surface. A braking actuator is rotatably mounted inside the braking ring for rotation about a rotation axis. The braking actuator has three actuator arms extending outwardly. Three braking components each having a radially outwardly located braking surface are also provided. The braking components are mounted inside the braking ring for contacting a corresponding arm contacting surface and sliding therealong.