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  2. Paternoster lift - Wikipedia

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    A paternoster in Prague Paternoster elevator in The Hague, when it was still in operation. A paternoster (/ ˌ p eɪ t ər ˈ n ɒ s t ər /, / ˌ p ɑː-/, or / ˌ p æ-/) or paternoster lift is a passenger elevator which consists of a chain of open compartments (each usually designed for two people) that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without stopping.

  3. Space elevator - Wikipedia

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    A space elevator, also referred to as a space bridge, star ladder, and orbital lift, is a proposed type of planet-to-space transportation system, [ 1] often depicted in science fiction. The main component would be a cable (also called a tether) anchored to the surface and extending into space. An Earth-based space elevator would consist of a ...

  4. List of elevator accidents - Wikipedia

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    The freight elevator was being used because the passenger elevator was out of service for repairs. [51] Chicago, Illinois, U.S. 2 2 2020-01-01 Four people were in an elevator at an apartment building when it lost power as a result of a fire on the ground floor. The elevator stopped and the cabin filled with smoke, rendering the victims unconscious.

  5. Elevator - Wikipedia

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    Climbing elevator. A climbing elevator is a self-ascending elevator with its own propulsion. The propulsion can be done by an electric or a combustion engine. Climbing elevators are used in guyed masts or towers, in order to make easy access to parts of these constructions, such as flight safety lamps for maintenance.

  6. Touchless tech mimics the ability to ‘press’ an elevator button

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    The studio’s Kinetic Touchless technology can mimic the movement of one’s fingers and recreate the tactile response of pushing a button. It works by using motion as an input method so it doesn ...

  7. What are some safety tips for passengers? - AOL

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    Jun. 4—Question: We were driving down the interstate the other day and I was passed by a vehicle and I noticed the front passenger's feet were up on the front dash. This was a newer vehicle so I ...

  8. Lift Upgrading Programme - Wikipedia

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    Extra elevators have been constructed, which make up as many as five per every block. Lift Upgrading Programme (LUP) ( Chinese: 电梯翻新计划, Malay: Program Peningkatan Lif [1]) is a Singapore Housing and Development Board (HDB) project which upgrades and improves the facilities of the lifts at HDB flats. This project is for housing ...

  9. Travel safety: 17 CIA tips, advice to think like a spy on ...

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    Josh's tip: My go-to essentials include “thank you,” “please,” “hello,” “goodbye,” “yes/no,” “help,” “bathroom” and “police.”. In worst-case scenarios, yelling out ...