Patents by Inventor Charles J. Laurutis

Charles J. Laurutis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • High rise emergency elevator
    Patent number: 5355975
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for providing access to the floors of a building during an emergency such as a fire, the apparatus including a structural support positioned on the exterior of a building and a transport system to transport persons or materials between the floors of the building along such support. The transport system includes a drive system for moving an elevator platform vertically along the support structure. An independent power source and the elevator platform are initially contained within a protective enclosure prior to their desired use. Other embodiments are also disclosed, including an adaption of the apparatus to buildings equipped with setbacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Inventor: Charles J. Laurutis
  • High rise emergency elevator
    Patent number: 5253734
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for providing access to the floors of a building during an emergency such as a fire, the apparatus including a structural support positioned on the exterior of a building and a transport system to transport persons or materials between the floors of the building along such support. The transport system includes a drive system for moving an elevator platform vertically along the support structure. An independent power source and the elevator platform are initially contained within a protective enclosure prior to their desired use. Other embodiments are also disclosed, including an adaption of the apparatus to buildings equipped with setbacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Inventor: Charles J. Laurutis