Abstract: A transfer device is provided for moving an object from a first location to a second location, in particular a gurney for transporting a hospital patient. The device includes a litter mechanism for carrying the object to be transported thereon and a support structure for supporting the litter mechanism and for transporting the litter mechanism between the first location and the second location. In one embodiment, the litter mechanism is pivotable with respect to the support structure to aid in transferring the object/patient thereto and therefrom. In a second embodiment, the litter mechanism is also moveable laterally and transversely with respect to the support structure. Underneath the support structure are outriggers which are extendable outwardly from the device to stabilize the device and prevent it from tipping over when the litter mechanism is extended transversely with respect to the support structure.

Abstract: A method and electro-mechanical device for locking and unlocking mobile cargo-container doors, utilizing a re-settable electronic combination lock arrangement installed within the cargo container, which electro-mechanically retains a special locking pin inserted through a channel in the container door structure, such locking pin being mechanically coupled to the existing latching handle on the door exterior. The locking pin, when retained by the electronic lock mechanism, restricts travel of the container door handle sufficient to prevent opening of the container door. A keyboard array of switches on the exterior of the cargo container, coupled to the electronic lock circuitry on the container interior, must be actuated in pre-selected code sequence to energize the electronic lock mechanism, thus releasing the locking pin and enabling manual movement of the door handle as required to open the container door.