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A telescoping slide assembly includes interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions. The in

A telescoping slide assembly includes interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions. The intermediate slide element includes a rib formed therein. A mounting slide lock is disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to secure the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that selective release of the mounting slide lock permits the mounting slide element to move to the fully retracted position and to disconnect from the intermediate slide element.

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1. A telescoping slide assembly comprising:interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions; t

1. A telescoping slide assembly comprising:interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions; the intermediate slide element including a rib formed therein; and a mounting slide lock incvluding a pair of latch arms disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to secure the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that selective release of the mounting slide lock permits the mounting slide element to move to the fully retracted position and to disconnect from the intermediate slide element. 2. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the mounting slide element includes at least one slot formed therin adapted to engage a mounting post connected to a piece of equipment to be caried by the mounting slide element.3. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 2, wherein each at least one slot includes an opening oriented towards a top of the mounting slide element.4. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 2, wherein the mounting slide element includes at least one latch connected thereto for movement between a first operative position where the latch blocks removal of the mounting post from the slot after insertion and a second operative position where the latch permits insertion and removal of the mounting post with respect to the slot.5. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 4, wherein the latch is normally biased to the first operative position.6. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein an intermediate retraction stop is disposed on the stationary slide element.7. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 6, wherein an intermediate retraction stop release is disposed on the mounting slide element for contact with an arm of the intermediate retraction stop when the mounting slide element is moved to the fully retracted position such that the intermediate retraction stop release moves the arm to a first operative position so that the arm is oriented to be received and disposed within the rib in order to enable retraction of the intermediate slide element from a second operative position preventing retraction of the intermediate slide element.8. A telescoping slide assembly comprising:interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions; the intermediate slide element including a rib formed therein; and a mounting slide lock disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to secure the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that selective release of the mounting slide lock permits the mounting slide element to move to the fully retracted position and to disconnect from the intermediate slide element, wherein an intermediate retraction stop is disposed on the stationary slide element; and the intermediate retraction stop includes an arm and a drop stop where the arm is movable between a first operative position where the arm is oriented to be received and disposed within the rib when the intermediate slide element is disposed in a position other than the fully extended position and a second operative position where a tab formed on the arm contacts the drop stop so that a first end of the arm is disposed to engage an inner end of the intermediate slide element preventing retraction of the intermediate slide element until the arm is moved to the first operative position. 9. A telescoping slide assembly comprising:interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions; the intermediate slide element including a rib formed therein; and a mounting slide lock disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to secure the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that selective release of the mounting slide lock permits the mounting slide element to move to the fully retracted position and to disconnect from the intermediate slide element, wherein the mounting slide lock includes a pair of latch arms disposed in spaced opposition and each including a ramp portion, a stop portion and a lift portion, where the ramp portion and lift portion each move the respective latch arm to enable movement of the mounting slide element from the fully extended position relative to the intermediate slide element. 10. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 9, wherein the ramp portions and stop portions extend through a top wall of the rib to define a capture zone for operative association with a travel tab disposed on the mounting slide element such that when the travel tab contacts and moves over either ramp portion, the respective latch arm moves so that further movement of the mounting slide element results in contact between the travel tab and the stop portion of the opposing latch arm whereby the travel tab is disposed within the capture zone and the mounting slide element is disposed in the fully extended position.11. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 10, wherein moving the lift portion of either latch arm releases the mounting slide lock such that the mounting slide element may by moved relative to the intermediate slide element in the direction of the selected latch arm.12. A telescoping slide assembly comprising:interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions; the intermediate slide element including a rib formed therein; the rib having a discontinuous segment defining an opening through the intermediate slide element; a mounting slide lock disposed on the mounting slide element for operative engagement with the opening on the intermediate slide element to orient the mounting slide clement in a fully extended position such that release of the mounting slide lock permits movement of the mounting slide element to the retracted position and to disconnect the mounting slide element from the intermediate slide element wherein an intermediate retraction stop is disposed on the stationary slide element and includes an arm and a drop stop where the arm is movable between a first operative position where the arm is oriented to be received and disposed within the rib when the intermediate slide element is disposed in a position other than the fully extended position and a second operative position where a tab formed on the arm contacts the drop stop so that a first end of the arm is disposed to engage an inner end of the intermediate slide element preventing retraction of the intermediate slide element until the arm is moved to the first operative position. 13. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 12, wherein the mounting slide element includes at least one slot formed therein adapted to engage a mounting post connected to a piece of equipment to be carried by the mounting slide element.14. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 13, wherein each at least one slot includes an opening oriented towards a top of the mounting slide element.15. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 13, wherein the mounting slide element includes at least one latch connected thereto for movement between a first operative position where the latch blocks removal of the mounting post from the slot after insertion and a second operative position where the latch permits insertion and removal of the mounting post with respect to the slot.16. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 15, wherein the latch is normally biased to the first operative position.17. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 12 wherein an intermediate retraction stop release is disposed on the mounting slide element for contact with an arm of the intermediate retraction stop when the mounting slide element is moved to the fully retracted position such that the intermediate retraction stop release moves the arm to a first operative position so that the arm is oriented to be received and disposed within the rib in order to enable retraction of the intermediate slide element from a second operative position preventing retraction of the intermediate slide element.18. A telescoping slide assembly comprising:interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fullyextended and retracted positions; the intermediate slide element including a rib formed therein; and a mounting slide extension stop disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to orient the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that release of the mounting slide extension stop permits disconnection of the mounting slide element from the intermediate slide element, wherein an intermediate retraction stop is disposed on the stationary slide element and the intermediate retraction stop includes an arm and a drop stop where the arm is movable between a first operative position where the arm is oriented to be received and disposed within the rib when the intermediate slide element is disposed in a position other than the fully extended position and a second operative position where a tab formed on the arm contacts the drop stop so that a first end of the arm is disposed to engage an inner end of the intermediate slide element preventing retraction of the intermediate slide element until the arm is moved to the first operative position. 19. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 18, wherein an intermediate retraction stop release is disposed on the mounting slide element for contact with an arm of the intermediate retraction stop when the mounting slide element is disposed in the fully retracted position such that the intermediate retraction stop release moves the arm to a first operative position so that the arm is oriented to be received and disposed within the rib in order to enable retraction of the intermediate slide element from a second operative position preventing retraction of the intermediate slide element.20. A telescoping slide assembly comprising:interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions; the intermediate slide element including a rib formed therein; and a mounting slide extension stop disposed substantially within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to orient the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that release of the mounting slide extension stop permits disconnection of the mounting slide element from the intermediate slide element, wherein the mounting slide extension stop includes a latch arm movably connected to the rib; the latch arm includes a ramp portion, a stop portion and a lift portion, where the ramp portion and lift portion each move the latch arm to enable movement of the mounting slide element relative to the intermediate slide element and the ramp portion and stop portion extend through a top wall of the rib for operative engagement with a travel tab disposed on the mounting slide element such that when the travel tab contacts and moves over the ramp portion, the latch arm moves so that the mounting slide element may be further moved in the direction of the fully retracted position. 21. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 20, wherein moving the lift portion of the latch arm releases the mounting slide extension stop such that the mounting slide element may be moved relative to the intermediate slide element in the direction of the latch arm without the travel tab contacting the stop potion of the latch arm.22. A telescoping slide assembly comprising:interconnected mounting, intermediate and stationary slide elements movable relative to one another to extend and retract the mounting and intermediate slide elements relative to the stationary slide element between fully extended and retracted positions; the stationary slide element configured substantially C-shaped including a base and offset end walls defining opposed channels; the intermediate slide element including opposed guide portions connected by a back having a rib formed therein; the opposed guide portions configured for nesting relation within the opposed channels and the rib including a top wall and bottom wall interconnected by a support wall, the rib walls configured such that an open side is disposed adjacent the stationary slide element; and the mounting slide element including a spine and opposed flanges extending from the spine collinearly aligned and offset parallel to the base, wherein the opposed flanges are configured for nesting relation within the opposed guide portions wherein the rib has a discontinuous segment defining an opening through the intermediate slide element and a mounting slide lock is disposed on the mounting slide element for operative engagement with the opening on the intermediate slide element to orient the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that release of the mounting slide lock permits movement of the mounting slide element to the retracted position and to disconnect the mounting slide clement from the intermediate slide element. 23. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 22, wherein the mounting slide element includes at least one slot formed therein adapted to engage a mounting post connected to a piece of equipment to be carried by the mounting slide element.24. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 23, wherein each at least one slot includes an opening oriented towards a top of the mounting slide element.25. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 23, wherein the mounting slide element includes at least one latch connected thereto for movement between a first operative position where the latch blocks removal of the mounting post from the slot after insertion and a second operative position where the latch permits insertion and removal of the mounting post with respect to the slot.26. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 25, wherein the latch is normally biased to the first operative position.27. The telescopic slide assembly as recited in claim 22, wherein a mounting slide extension stop is disposed within the rib for operative engagement with the mounting slide element to orient the mounting slide element in a fully extended position such that release of the mounting slide extension stop permits disconnection of the mounting slide element from the intermediate slide element.