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The invention relates to a rescue apparatus to be lowered from buildings and other elevated locations. The invention includes an enclosure defining an interior space configured for receiving an individual, a harness, and one or more cable securements. The enclosure includes a bottom surface, a sidew

The invention relates to a rescue apparatus to be lowered from buildings and other elevated locations. The invention includes an enclosure defining an interior space configured for receiving an individual, a harness, and one or more cable securements. The enclosure includes a bottom surface, a sidewall having an internal surface and an external surface, and a closure mechanism coupled to the sidewall and configured for at least partially isolating the interior space from a surrounding environment. In another aspect, the invention relates to a rescue apparatus including a harness assembly and a cable attached thereto.

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1. A rescue apparatus comprising: a substantially oblong enclosure defining an interior space configured for receiving an individual, the enclosure comprising: a substantially convex bottom surface;a continuous sidewall having an internal surface and an external surface, the external surface having

1. A rescue apparatus comprising: a substantially oblong enclosure defining an interior space configured for receiving an individual, the enclosure comprising: a substantially convex bottom surface;a continuous sidewall having an internal surface and an external surface, the external surface having one or more handles attached thereto;a closure mechanism coupled to the sidewall and configured for at least partially isolating the interior space from a surrounding environment;a substantially rigid member disposed within the interior space and proximate the bottom surface of the enclosure, the member adapted to support the individual within the enclosure and positioned to define a space between the substantially convex bottom surface of the enclosure and a bottom surface of the member such that that bottom surface of the member is not in direct contact with the bottom surface of the enclosure;a cushioning material disposed within the interior space and in direct contact with the substantially rigid member;a collapsible support structure adapted to prevent the sidewall from collapsing inwardly, wherein the support structure is formed from a substantially flexible material and adapted to urge the enclosure into an erect configuration;a harness disposed within the interior space of the enclosure and configured for securing the individual within the enclosure; andone or more cable securements attached to the enclosure and configured to receive a cable for lowering the enclosure from a building egress, wherein at least one of the cable securements is disposed on the one or more handles and comprises an opening therethrough. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the enclosure is formed from a material possessing properties selected from the group consisting of heat resistance, water resistance, and breathability. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the closure mechanism comprises a drawstring. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the enclosure includes at least one of an internal pocket and an external pocket. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the harness includes straps which cross over at least a portion of the individual's torso. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the support structure is disposed within the sidewall. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the support structure is disposed substantially adjacent to the sidewall. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the harness comprises a body receiving portion and a plurality of limb receiving portions, each limb receiving portion comprising a single-piece strap having both ends permanently attached to the interior space.