Abstract: A motor vehicle having an assembly for loading sheet material includes a cargo area having a loading opening and a bulkhead located at an opposite end of the cargo area from the loading opening. Also included is a passenger compartment located at a forward region of the vehicle. Further included is at least one fixed end stop located proximate a rear area of the cargo area. Yet further included is at least one load assist strip, where a first end of the strip is mounted to the bulkhead, wherein the strip extends rearward to a second end of the strip that is mounted to the end stop.

Abstract: A roof bar (10) for a motor vehicle (1) has an elongate load carrying member (213) and a single elongate stay (214) which are hingedly connected to a roof (5) of the motor vehicle (1) by a pair of base plates (211). The elongate load carrying member (213) is selectively held in a deployed position by a latch mechanism (222, 255) which latches a castellated edge of the elongate load carrying member (213) to a castellated edge of the single elongate stay (214) along a significant portion of the interface between the two components (213, 214) so as to provide a strong support for any loads carried by the roof bar (10). The components (211, 213, 214) forming the roof bar (10) are all relatively thin and the elongate load carrying member (213) and the single elongate stay (214) are arranged to fold flat on the roof (5) of the motor vehicle (1) so as to minimize any change in vehicle height when the roof bar (10) is stowed.

Abstract: A roof bar (10) for a motor vehicle (1) includes an elongate load carrying member (13) selectively held in a deployed position by a latch mechanism (20). A crossbar portion (15) of the elongate load carrying member (13) is wider than it is thick and is orientated such that the width of the crossbar portion (15) is vertically arranged when the roof bar (10) is in the deployed position so as to increase the resistance to vertical bending of the crossbar portion (15).

Abstract: A roof bar (10) for a motor vehicle (1) is disclosed in which an elongate load carrying member (313) is selectively held in a deployed position by a latch mechanism (320). The latch mechanism (320) interacts directly with the elongate load carrying member (313) and no separate stay is required to hold the elongate load carrying member (313) in the deployed position. The components (311, 315, 316) forming the roof bar (10) are all relatively thin when the roof bar (10) is in the stowed state, so as to minimize any change in vehicle height.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed invention provide a user customizable monitoring system. For example, in one embodiment, the user customizable monitoring system includes a set of user-programmable portable sensors and a communication hub for enabling a user to customize features associated with the set of user-programmable portable sensors. In one embodiment, the communication hub is further configured to receive data from the set of user programmable portable sensors and perform a user specified action based on the received data. In some embodiments, a user selects any desired combination of different types of user-programmable portable sensors that come preconfigured to operate with the communication hub. Additionally, in some embodiments, a user may configure particular parameters associated with a user-programmable portable sensor using the communication hub.

Abstract: A motor vehicle is disclosed having one or more seat assemblies each of which has an automatically stowable head restraint associated with it. Each head restraint is pivotally supported by a stowable rear roof panel and is biased into a stowed position in which it lies adjacent to the rear roof panel by a spring. A latch mechanism is used to hold the head restraint in a lowered position in which it depends downwardly from the roof panel for use by an occupant of the motor vehicle. The latch mechanism is automatically released by the process of stowing the rear roof panel or a front roof panel.

Abstract: A sheet securing apparatus includes an apparatus frame and a plurality of sheet engaging members adapted to detachably engage the apparatus frame.

Abstract: The invenition relates to a wheeled cart assembly for transporting a variety of items for an outdoor activity. The cart bed carries one or more compartments for accommodating different shaped items, such as an upright rack, a water bucket and the like. The upright rack cani come as an optional accessory; it can be designed to hold toys, gardening implements, cup holders, and other hand held items . A recessed compartment formed in the cart bed stabilizes a water bucket when transported by the cart assembly.

Abstract: A system and method of allocating contiguous real memory in a data processing system. A memory controller within system memory receives a request from a data processing system component for a contiguous block of memory during operation of the data processing system. In response to receiving the request, the memory controller selects a candidate contiguous block of memory. Then, after temporarily restricting access to the candidate contiguous block of memory, the memory controller identifies a set of frames currently in use within the candidate contiguous block of memory, relocates the set of frames, and allocates the candidate block of memory for exclusive use by the requesting data processing component. The allocation of contiguous real memory occurs dynamically during the operation of the data processing system.

Abstract: A motor vehicle is disclosed having one or more seat assemblies each of which has an automatically stowable head restraint associated with it. Each head restraint is pivotally supported by a stowable rear roof panel and is biased into a stowed position in which it lies adjacent to the rear roof panel by a spring. A latch mechanism is used to hold the head restraint in a lowered position in which it depends downwardly from the roof panel for use by an occupant of the motor vehicle. The latch mechanism is automatically released by the process of stowing the rear roof panel or a front roof panel.

Abstract: A system and method of allocating contiguous real memory in a data processing system. A memory controller within system memory receives a request from a data processing system component for a contiguous block of memory during operation of the data processing system. In response to receiving the request, the memory controller selects a candidate contiguous block of memory. Then, after temporarily restricting access to the candidate contiguous block of memory, the memory controller identifies a set of frames currently in use within the candidate contiguous block of memory, relocates the set of frames, and allocates the candidate block of memory for exclusive use by the requesting data processing component. The allocation of contiguous real memory occurs dynamically during the operation of the data processing system.

Abstract: A system and method of allocating contiguous real memory in a data processing system. A memory controller within system memory receives a request from a data processing system component for a contiguous block of memory during operation of the data processing system. In response to receiving the request, the memory controller selects a candidate contiguous block of memory. Then, after temporarily restricting access to the candidate contiguous block of memory, the memory controller identifies a set of frames currently in use within the candidate contiguous block of memory, relocates the set of frames, and allocates the candidate block of memory for exclusive use by the requesting data processing component. The allocation of contiguous real memory occurs dynamically during the operation of the data processing system.

Abstract: A stowage mechanism 30 for a rear roof member 6 of a motor vehicle 1, 101 is also disclosed which is particularly small allowing it to be easily packaged in the motor vehicle 1, 101. The stowage mechanism 30 uses a combination of a chain 31 and a guide slot 32 to control the movement of the rear roof member 6 between raised and stowed positions which require the rear roof member 6 to be rotated, moved forwards and then lowered to reach the stowed position.

Abstract: An apparatus in both single and multiple arm forms that adjustably and securely mounts to a variety of exercise equipment and provides adjustable and secure mounting for a laptop computer or similarly configured audio visual device. The apparatus allows for ergonomic access to the laptop or audio-visual equipment for users of various statures who use exercise equipment in various configurations.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products for removal of elements from a linked list while other elements of the linked list are allowed to be accessed during the removal operation. In one embodiment, the method, apparatus and computer program product include identifying an add/remove area of a linked list and a static area of the linked list. Elements may only be added or removed from the linked list in the add/remove area or by a garbage collector that performs garbage collection only on elements in the static area of the linked list. The garbage collector identifies an element after the last element in the add/remove area and performs garbage collection beginning with that element and moving through the static area. In an alternative embodiment, a “next element” pointer in a previous list element is set to point to the element being deleted's “next element” pointer. Any global references to the element being deleted must be modified.

Abstract: A processor, software code, and a method for generating warning indicating that flaps are not suitably in a take-off position. A first component is configured to receive a first signal indicative of one of a group of flaps positions, the group including a take-off position. A second component is configured to receive a second signal indicative of an aircraft position. A third component is configured to compare the aircraft position to the contents of a database and to, by the comparison, determine whether the aircraft position is within a runway perimeter. A fourth component is configured to generate an alarm when the aircraft is within the runway perimeter and the flaps position is not the take-off position.

Abstract: A processor, software code, and a method for generating warning indicating that flaps are not suitably in a take-off position. A first component is configured to receive a first signal indicative of one of a group of flaps positions, the group including a take-off position. A second component is configured to receive a second signal indicative of an aircraft position. A third component is configured to compare the aircraft position to the contents of a database and to, by the comparison, determine whether the aircraft position is within a runway perimeter. A fourth component is configured to generate an alarm when the aircraft is within the runway perimeter and the flaps position is not the take-off position.

Abstract: A method for controlling loop bandwidth of a phase locked loop is described.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for broadcasting information. A change in data used by a number of processors in the data processing system is identified. A message is sent to the number of processors in the data processing system in which the message is sent with a priority level equal to a set of routines that use the data in response to identifying the change. This message is responded to only when the recipient is at an interrupt priority less favored than the priority of the message. A flag is set for each of the number of processors to form a plurality of set flags for the message in which the plurality of set flags are located in memory locations used by the number of processors in which the plurality of set flags remains set until a response is made to the message.

Abstract: A continuity testing device has a probe element for contacting a conductor. A continuity testing circuit is coupled to the probe element. The continuity testing circuit will indicate continuity when a resistance level below a predetermined set-point is monitored. The continuity testing circuit has at least one of a vibrating or audible sensor to indicate electrical continuity of the conductor. The vibrating and/or audible sensor indicates a strength of the resistance level of the circuit tested by a quality of vibration or sound from the vibrating and/or audible sensor. A grounding wire is coupled to the continuity testing circuit. The grounding wire has a magnetic contact coupled thereto to ground the continuity testing device to any ferrous metallic grounded element. A housing is provided for holding and storing the probe element and the continuity testing circuit.