Abstract: In one embodiment, a susceptor for thermal processing is provided. The susceptor includes an outer rim surrounding and coupled to an inner dish, the outer rim having an inner edge and an outer edge. The susceptor further includes one or more structures for reducing a contacting surface area between a substrate and the susceptor when the substrate is supported by the susceptor. At least one of the one or more structures is coupled to the inner dish proximate the inner edge of the outer rim.

Abstract: A collapsible escape ladder is provided with a hook, two supporting straps, and a plurality of rungs which are connected in series by the two supporting straps passing through a first hole penetrating each rung. A standoff member is inserted through a second through hole in each rung which is communicated with the first through hole, and passes through an opening of each supporting strap which is aligned with the second through hole inside each rung, and a screw bole is screwed into the corresponding screw hole, thereby to fasten the plurality of rungs and the two supporting straps together.