Abstract: A latching and locking system for a cover for the cargo bed of a vehicle having a tailgate. The system includes a cover latch, a first manual operator for releasing the cover latch, and a second automatic operator for automatically releasing the cover latch if the tailgate is moved to its closed position when the cover is closed and locked. The system includes a single cable interconnecting the latch and the first and second operators. The second operator carries a movable tailgate latch. Finally, the system includes a single lock operatively connected to both the first operator and the tailgate latch.

Abstract: A heating assembly for heating a semiconductor substrate in a processing chamber of a reactor includes a plurality of heater supports and a plurality of heating devices supported by the heater supports. The heater supports provide conductive paths for the heating devices for coupling the heating devices to an external power source and, further, are adapted to cool the heating devices whereby the heating devices may be operated at a high power output while maintaining the temperature of the heating devices below a maximum temperature. Preferably the heater supports are cooled by a coolant system, for example a coolant system which circulates coolant through at least a portion of the heater supports to thereby cool the heater supports and the heating devices.

Abstract: An emergency stretcher for emergency vehicles includes an X-frame litter support mechanism that vertically movably supports a patient litter on a wheeled base. Each of the legs of the litter support mechanism have the capability to expand and contract in length, and a fixed-length link member extends between the base and one of the legs. A releasable locking arrangement can releasably lock the patient litter in a selected vertical position, and can be released only when the patient litter is manually lifted. A gas cylinder which controls the angular position of a pivotally supported upper body support member can move into a recess in a cross member of the patient litter.

Abstract: An emergency stretcher for emergency vehicles includes an X-frame litter support mechanism that vertically movably supports a patient litter on a wheeled base. Each of the legs of the litter support mechanism have the capability to expand and contract in length, and a fixed-length link member extends between the base and one of the legs. A releasable locking arrangement can releasably lock the patient litter in a selected vertical position, and can be released only when the patient litter is manually lifted. A gas cylinder which controls the angular position of a pivotally supported upper body support member can move into a recess in a cross member of the patient litter.

Abstract: A door opener for control of a door latch spindle comprising a body containing a wrench for rotating the spindle, the body having a plunger extending therethrough and adapted to be pressed to control the wrench, the opener being a substitute for a door knob and its body having a finger-receiving recess so that the body can be pulled to open the door.