Abstract: An end gate includes a first panel. The end gate also has a first side and a second side. The end gate also includes an opening defined by the first panel between the first side and the second side. The end gate further includes a basket including a basket base and at least two ribs extending from the basket base and affixed to the first panel, wherein the basket base and at least two ribs define a volume accessible from the opening.

Abstract: A system includes a first transistor having a drain and source connected between a supply voltage and an output of a voltage regulator. A gate of the first transistor receives a first gate voltage. The system includes a second transistor having a drain and source connected between the supply voltage and the drain of the first transistor. The second transistor protects the first transistor from excessive voltage. The system includes a level shifter connected between a gate of the second transistor and a gate of the first transistor. The level shifter produces a level-shifted gate voltage for the second transistor that is based on the first gate voltage and that is proportional to an output load current output at the source of the first transistor.

Abstract: A system includes a first transistor having a drain and source connected between a supply voltage and an output of a voltage regulator. A gate of the first transistor receives a first gate voltage. The system includes a second transistor having a drain and source connected between the supply voltage and the drain of the first transistor. The second transistor protects the first transistor from excessive voltage. The system includes a level shifter connected between a gate of the second transistor and a gate of the first transistor. The level shifter produces a level-shifted gate voltage for the second transistor that is based on the first gate voltage and that is proportional to an output load current output at the source of the first transistor.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing data includes a storage medium, a head assembly disposed in relation to the storage medium and operable to read and write data on the storage medium, an analog high pass filter operable to filter an output from the head assembly to yield a filtered analog signal, wherein a high pass corner frequency of the analog high pass filter is below a servo data frequency in the data, an analog to digital converter operable to sample the filtered analog signal to yield digital samples, and a digital filter operable to perform pole-zero compensation for the analog high pass filter on the digital samples to yield filtered digital samples, with a zero at the high pass corner frequency of the analog high pass filter, and with a pole at a frequency higher than the high pass corner frequency of the analog high pass filter.

Abstract: A magnetic recording system includes an array of analog inputs operable to receive analog signals retrieved from a magnetic storage medium, a quadrature amplitude modulator operable to combine the analog signals to yield a quadrature amplitude modulated signal, a quadrature amplitude demodulator operable to yield a plurality of demodulated signals from the quadrature amplitude modulated signal corresponding to each channel of the array, and a joint equalizer operable to filter the plurality of demodulated signals to yield an equalized output.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including an extruded support beam constructed and arranged to be used as an inner support for a vehicle end gate.

Abstract: A magnetic recording system includes an array of analog inputs operable to receive analog signals retrieved from a magnetic storage medium, a quadrature amplitude modulator operable to combine the analog signals to yield a quadrature amplitude modulated signal, a quadrature amplitude demodulator operable to yield a plurality of demodulated signals from the quadrature amplitude modulated signal corresponding to each channel of the array, and a joint equalizer operable to filter the plurality of demodulated signals to yield an equalized output.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including an extruded support beam constructed and arranged to be used as an inner support for a vehicle end gate.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for servo data based harmonics calculation. For example, a method for calculating harmonics is disclosed that includes: providing a data processing circuit; receiving a first data set derived from a data source during a servo data processing period; performing a first harmonics calculation using the first data set to yield a first harmonics ratio; receiving a second data set derived from a source other than the previously mentioned data source during a user data processing period; performing a second harmonics calculation using the second data set to yield a second harmonics ratio; and calculating a ratio of the first harmonics ratio to the second harmonics ratio.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for servo data based harmonics calculation. For example, a method for calculating harmonics is disclosed that includes: providing a data processing circuit; receiving a first data set derived from a data source during a servo data processing period; performing a first harmonics calculation using the first data set to yield a first harmonics ratio; receiving a second data set derived from a source other than the previously mentioned data source during a user data processing period; performing a second harmonics calculation using the second data set to yield a second harmonics ratio; and calculating a ratio of the first harmonics ratio to the second harmonics ratio.

Abstract: A technique for reinforcing seatbelt usage in automobiles is described. One implementation of which includes a weight sensor in the car seat that detects occupancy by a person and generates an occupancy signal that is transmitted to a seatbelt monitor unit that receives both the occupancy signal and a buckled seatbelt signal (based on a magnetic switch in the female portion of the buckle), and based thereupon, generates an unbuckled seatbelt alarm signal if the buckled seatbelt signal indicates that the buckle is not buckled when the transmitted occupancy signal indicates that the respective seat is occupied. A program executing on the automobile's stock computer then receives the unbuckled seatbelt alarm signal from the seatbelt monitor unit and handicaps the operation of the automobile in a predetermined way (e.g., speed limitation, engine kill, etc.).

Abstract: An apparatus for generating an output signal having a particular frequency includes an oscillator, a first tuning module, and a second tuning module. The oscillator generates an output signal associated with an output frequency. When coupled to the oscillator, the first tuning module is capable of inducing, within a first amount of time, a change in the output frequency of a particular magnitude. When coupled to the oscillator, the second tuning module is capable of inducing, within a second amount of time, a change in the output frequency of the same magnitude. The second amount of time is greater than the first amount of time. The selector couples a selected one of the first tuning module and the second tuning module to the oscillator based on a difference between a frequency-divided version of the output signal and a reference signal.

Abstract: A technique for reinforcing seatbelt usage in automobiles is described. One implementation of which includes a weight sensor in the car seat that detects occupancy by a person and generates an occupancy signal that is transmitted to a seatbelt monitor unit that receives both the occupancy signal and a buckled seatbelt signal (based on a magnetic switch in the female portion of the buckle), and based thereupon, generates an unbuckled seatbelt alarm signal if the buckled seatbelt signal indicates that the buckle is not buckled when the transmitted occupancy signal indicates that the respective seat is occupied. A program executing on the automobile's stock computer then receives the unbuckled seatbelt alarm signal from the seatbelt monitor unit and handicaps the operation of the automobile in a predetermined way (e.g., speed limitation, engine kill, etc.).

Abstract: A technique is provided for communicatively coupling internal circuitry (e.g., a resonant tank) of an integrated circuit (“IC”) with pins of the IC's package in a manner that minimizes the inductance of such coupling. In certain embodiments, more than two bondwires are coupled to an electrically common interface, wherein the bondwires are used for carrying a signal of the internal circuitry of the IC. More particularly, in certain implementations the bondwires are used as inductors for the internal circuitry (e.g., a resonant tank) of the IC. In certain embodiments, a plurality of bondwires are coupled to a plurality of IC package pins, which are electrically coupled together. By carrying signals of opposite polarity on each of the bondwires, the inductance of such bondwires is minimized.

Abstract: An integrated biquadratic, continuous-time filter section includes a plurality of operational transconductance amplifiers (OTAs). Simutaneously changing a transconductance (GM) of each of the OTAs is provided by adjusting a differential voltage applied to a plurality of differential transistor pairs of each OTA. Each of the OTAs include a plurality of current sources and a common mode feedback circuit for controlling a common mode output voltage level. Changing the transconductance of the OTA is independent of the common mode voltage level control.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for translating small voltage continuous signals into large full supply signals to generate a clock signal. At least one oscillator input signal is applied to a first amplifier stage for generating an amplified voltage output signal. A first inverter is coupled to the first amplifier stage. A second inverter is coupled to the first inverter. An AC coupling capacitor couples the amplified voltage output signal to the first inverter input, and a feedback resistor is connected between the output and input of the first inverter.

Abstract: Solid cake compositions comprising poly(ethylene oxide), surfactant and water-soluble salt. The compositions have controlled solubility characteristics, thereby reducing the tendency of the resin to form a gel when the cake is contacted with water. The cakes are useful in dispensers which are employed in the flush tank of a toilet to automatically dispense chemicals to the flush water.