Lifesaving apparatus for escaping from a building
US4553636A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1984 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B1/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lifesaving apparatus which enables quick escape from the upper floors of a tall building during emergencies includes a hoist device positionable on the building above the floors from which escape is to be provided, a fire-resistant rope element connected to the hoist device which can be raised and lowered with respect to the ground, the rope element including at least one attachment element along its length, and at least one container device for supporting a human being removably attachable to an attachment element of the rope, each container device including a closable entry opening.
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