US4440261A
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Portable high-rise escape device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-21
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Granted: 1984-04-03
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Expires: 2000-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A portable high-rise escape device for attachment to the windowsill of a tall building is disclosed comprising a telescoping length extendible boom, an actuable pneumatic driver for extending the boom, a detachable wall mounting bracket to securely connect the boom to a windowsill, a length of cable having a harness at one end, a winch to contain and release the cable at a predetermined rate, and cable guides to guide the cable from the winch to the end of the boom.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark J. Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:27
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62B; A62B1/00; A62B1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A portable high-rise escape device comprising, a telescoping length extendible boom, actuable driver means for extending said boom comprising a cannister means connected to said boom to pneumatically extend said boom, a detachable wall mounting bracket with said boom being connected to said bracket, a length of cable having a harness at one end, actuator means responsive to a predetermined movement of said cable for actuating said cannister,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A portable high-rise escape device comprising, a telescoping length extendible boom, actuable driver means for extending said boom comprising a cannister means connected to said boom to pneumatically extend said boom, a detachable wall mounting bracket with said boom being connected to said bracket, a length of cable having a harness at one end, actuator means responsive to a predetermined movement of said cable for actuating said cannister,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
winch means to release said cable at a predetermined rate, said cable being partially contained on said winch means, and guide means to guide said cable from said winch means to the outer end of said boom, said guide means being mounted to said boom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
winch means to release said cable at a predetermined rate, said cable being partially contained on said winch means, and guide means to guide said cable from said winch means to the outer end of said boom, said guide means being mounted to said boom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
121 words
A portable high-rise escape device comprising, a telescoping length extendible boom, actuable driver means for extending said boom comprising a cannister means connected to said boom to pneumatically extend said boom, a detachable wall mounting bracket with said boom being connected to said bracket, a length of cable having a harness at one end, said cannister means having an actuating pin connected to said cable so that a predetermined movement of said cable actuates said cannister, winch means to release said cable at a predetermined rate, said cable being partially contained on said winch means, and guide means to guide said cable from said winch means to the outer end of said boom, said guide means being mounted to said boom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
A portable high-rise escape device comprising, a telescoping length extendible boom, actuable driver means for extending said boom comprising a cannister means connected to said boom to pneumatically extend said boom, a detachable wall mounting bracket with said boom being connected to said bracket, a length of cable having a harness at one end, said cannister means having an actuating pin connected to said cable so that a predetermined movement of said cable actuates said cannister, winch means to release said cable at a predetermined rate, said cable being partially contained on said winch means, and guide means to guide said cable from said winch means to the outer end of said boom, said guide means being mounted to said boom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
180 words
A portable high-rise escape device comprising, a telescoping length extendible boom, actuable driver means for extending said boom, a detachable wall mounting bracket with said boom being connected to said bracket, a length of cable having a harness at one end, winch means to release said cable at a predetermined rate, said cable being partially contained on said winch means, and guide means to guide said cable from said winch means to the outer end of said boom, said guide means being mounted to said boom, said wall mounting bracket comprising a first frame element adapted to engage the outer wall of a building, a second frame element adapted to engage the inner wall of a building, said first frame element being in spaced apart disposition to said second frame element, a third frame element connecting said first and second frame elements and adapted to traverse a wall of a building, first hinge means pivotally connecting said first frame element and said third frame element, and second hinge means pivotally connecting said second frame element and said third frame element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
180 words
A portable high-rise escape device comprising, a telescoping length extendible boom, actuable driver means for extending said boom, a detachable wall mounting bracket with said boom being connected to said bracket, a length of cable having a harness at one end, winch means to release said cable at a predetermined rate, said cable being partially contained on said winch means, and guide means to guide said cable from said winch means to the outer end of said boom, said guide means being mounted to said boom, said wall mounting bracket comprising a first frame element adapted to engage the outer wall of a building, a second frame element adapted to engage the inner wall of a building, said first frame element being in spaced apart disposition to said second frame element, a third frame element connecting said first and second frame elements and adapted to traverse a wall of a building, first hinge means pivotally connecting said first frame element and said third frame element, and second hinge means pivotally connecting said second frame element and said third frame element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said third frame element comprises an elongated threaded shaft rotatably connected to said first frame element and threadably connected to said second frame element so that rotation of said shaft varies the distance between said first frame member and said second frame member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 3 comprising, means for detachably securing said first and second frame elements to the wall of a building.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said first and second hinge means each comprise a jam lock element to restrict rotation of said hinge means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
159 words
A protable high-rise device comprising, a telescoping length extendible boom, actuable driver means for extending said boom, a detachable wall mounting bracket with said boom being connected to said bracket, a length of cable having a harness at one end, winch means to release said cable at a predetermined rate, said cable being partially contained on said winch means, and guide means to guide said cable from said winch means to the outer end of said boom, said guide means being mounted to said boom, said wall mounting bracket comprising, a first frame element adapted to contact the outer wall of a building, a second frame element adapted to grip the inner wall of a building, and means for compressing said second frame element against the inner wall of a building, said first frame element comprising a plate with said boom being attached to said plate, and said second frame element comprising a plurality of downwardly extending tong elements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
159 words
A protable high-rise device comprising, a telescoping length extendible boom, actuable driver means for extending said boom, a detachable wall mounting bracket with said boom being connected to said bracket, a length of cable having a harness at one end, winch means to release said cable at a predetermined rate, said cable being partially contained on said winch means, and guide means to guide said cable from said winch means to the outer end of said boom, said guide means being mounted to said boom, said wall mounting bracket comprising, a first frame element adapted to contact the outer wall of a building, a second frame element adapted to grip the inner wall of a building, and means for compressing said second frame element against the inner wall of a building, said first frame element comprising a plate with said boom being attached to said plate, and said second frame element comprising a plurality of downwardly extending tong elements.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-04-03 | 1987-10-03 | 1988-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-03 | 1991-10-03 | 1992-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-03 | 1995-10-03 | 1996-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |