Patent ID: 6135239
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: A62B,E06C

Abstract:
A self-contained fire escape apparatus adapted for mounting within a building wall, comprising:a collapsible ladder including a pair of chains formed by a plurality of interconnected links, each said chain having first and second ends, wherein at least one of said links is a stand-off link positioned intermediate said first and second ends, said stand-off link having a pair of spaced-apart Y-shaped portions forming opposite end portions of said stand-off link, each said Y-shaped portion defining three radially-extending legs having outer ends, said stand-off link further including three parallel spaced-apart elongated portions spanning between and interconnecting said outer ends of said legs of Y-shaped portions;a container adapted to receive said collapsible ladder therein for storage, said container adapted to be mounted wholly within an existing building wall.