US4079811A
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Cabinet type fire escape
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1977-06-20
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1997-06-20
Abstract
Abstract An enclosure which serves as a storage means for a fire escape ladder, made from a rope-like flexible material, is given a decorative appearance and is provided with a set of drawers for storing valuables. By its weight the enclosure itself, once thrown out of a window, serves to unwind and place in position the fire escape ladder.
Inventors
- 👤 Kay E. Driskell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:19
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C9/00; E06C9/06; E06C9/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A cabinet fitted with a first compartment in which a flexible ladder is coiled about a shaft rotatably fitted to opposed side walls of the cabinet, with a slidable drawer mounted in a second compartment of the cabinet, said first compartment formed with an open rear side to permit an end of the ladder to be fixed to a wall adjacent a window opening, with said cabinet of a size to freely pass through such a window opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A cabinet fitted with a first compartment in which a flexible ladder is coiled about a shaft rotatably fitted to opposed side walls of the cabinet, with a slidable drawer mounted in a second compartment of the cabinet, said first compartment formed with an open rear side to permit an end of the ladder to be fixed to a wall adjacent a window opening, with said cabinet of a size to freely pass through such a window opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which the shaft extends beyond each side of the cabinet, with the exterior sections of the shaft serving as handles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as recited in claim 2 in which a knob is externally fixed to each exterior section of the shaft.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |