Abstract: An EMP apparatus includes first and second opposed field shaper segments. The field shaper segments include opposed working portions. First and second coil segments respectively support the first and second opposed field shaper segments. The coil segments are electrically operable and in eddy current contact with the field shaper segments. Insulators are disposed between the field shaper segments and the coil segments. A frame moveably supports the coil segments for movement between open and closed positions of the coil segments. Metal stock can be disposed between the shaper segment working portions by opening the shaper and coil segments.

Abstract: A support system includes a plurality of spaced apart cross members, a plurality of decking members supported on the cross members and extending perpendicular to the cross members to form a support surface, and retainers securing the decking members to the cross members. The retainers limit movement of the decking members relative to the cross members in a direction away from the cross members. The cross members, the decking members, and the retainers are formed as separate components. The decking members are secured to the retainers. The retainers are secured to the cross members with a snap fit connection.

Abstract: A cargo carrier includes a plurality of laterally extending and longitudinally spaced-apart cross members, a plurality of longitudinally extending decking extrusions supported on the cross members and forming a cargo deck, and retainers securing the decking extrusions to the cross members. The retainers limit or substantially prevent vertical relative movement between the decking extrusions and the cross members. The retainers permit longitudinal relative movement between the decking extrusions and the cross members and at least one end of the decking extrusions is provided with a gap so that the decking extrusions can move in the longitudinal direction to reduce shear stress at the decking connections due to deflection of the decking extrusions, thermal expansion and contraction of the decking extrusions, and the like.

Abstract: A method for timing correction in a communications receiver includes the steps of (a) setting a timer to a known value; (b) defining a first window by defining a first rollover value; (c) defining a second window by defining a second rollover value; (d) defining a first receive gate transition relative to the first rollover value; (e) defining a second receive gate transition relative to the second rollover value; (f) starting the timer; (g) receiving a first receive burst in the first window; (h) receiving a second receive burst in the second window; (i) if a first receive burst is received after the first receive gate transition, increasing the second rollover value, and decreasing the first rollover value by an equal amount; (j) if the first receive burst is received before the first receive gate transition, decreasing the second rollover value, and increasing the first rollover value by an equal amount; (k) if the second receive burst is received after the second receive gate transition, increasing the fi