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An inflatable evacuation slide for use in aircraft, watercraft, buildings, and other structures, includes a first inflatable tubular member, a second inflatable tubular member spaced from the first inflatable tubular member, and a floor extending between the first and second inflatable tubular membe

An inflatable evacuation slide for use in aircraft, watercraft, buildings, and other structures, includes a first inflatable tubular member, a second inflatable tubular member spaced from the first inflatable tubular member, and a floor extending between the first and second inflatable tubular members. At least one adjustable deceleration tube is connected to the floor. The at least one deceleration tube is adjustable in height in response to the distance between the exit opening and ground. With this arrangement, the rate of descent of an evacuee descending the evacuation slide can be regulated based on the height of the exit opening.

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[ The embodiments for which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [1.]1. An inflatable evacuation device adapted for deployment from an exit opening of an aircraft structure, the inflatable evacuation device comprising:a first inflatable tubular member;a second infla

[ The embodiments for which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [1.]1. An inflatable evacuation device adapted for deployment from an exit opening of an aircraft structure, the inflatable evacuation device comprising:a first inflatable tubular member;a second inflatable tubular member spaced from the first inflatable tubular member and extending substantially parallel thereto;a floor extending between the first and second inflatable tubular members and being connected thereto, the floor being constructed of a flexible material, andat least one adjustable deceleration tube connected to the floor and extending generally transverse to the first and second tubular members, the at least one decleration tube being adjustable in height in response to the distance between the exit opening and ground;whereby the rate of descent of an evacuee on the evacuation device can be regulated based on the height of the exit opening.