Invented 1st metal fire escape

Technology
Status: yes
Patent: 368816

About This Innovation

Invented first outdoor metal fire escape 1887; 1st woman in the US to submit a patent application without any known assistance from a male; her invention led to the 1st building codes in New York city, they required a second means of exit to escape buildings in an emergencyholds 1 patent

The Invention

outdoor metal fire escape

Key Information

Category:
Technology

Completion Status:
yes

Patent Number:
368816

Co-Inventor:
none

Patent Information

Patent Number: 368816

Technical Specifications

outdoor metal fire escape

Collaboration

Co-Inventor: none

Women Behind This Innovation