Abstract: An actuator assembly for an active chassis of a motor vehicle that includes an actuator is disclosed. The actuator includes a first rack and a second rack, and a drive pinion that is in operative engagement with the first and second racks. Substantially linear movement of the first and second racks in opposite directions causes rotational movement of the drive pinion. The assembly also includes a locking mechanism wherein the locking mechanism prevents rotation of the drive pinion and linear movement of the racks.

Abstract: A fixture for radio frequency (“RF”) testing of an assembled wireless device, the wireless device having a removable casing concealing one or more RF spring connectors, the fixture comprising: a retainer for receiving the wireless device with the removable casing removed; a coaxial connector mounted through the retainer, the coaxial connector having a center contact and a shield contact, the coaxial connector for communicating RF test signals through a coaxial cable with external test equipment; a circuit board mounted on an inner side of the retainer and having one or more pads each for receiving one of the center and shield contacts; and, one or more probes mounted on ones of the pads for contacting ones of the RF spring connectors to distribute the RF test signals.

Abstract: An Active Roll Control System for a motor vehicle that utilizes small valves to control large flows. Flow is supplied by a hydraulic pump which is powered in some fashion by the motor vehicle. Flow is directed to the actuators by a three-position-four-way valve that is controlled by two pairs of small ABS style solenoid valves. This allows for a minimum of power to be supplied by the vehicle to operate the system. Also, this valve arrangement allows a desirable failure mode whereby hydraulic fluid is locked into the hydraulic actuators, there by locking in the anti-roll bar in case of a system failure.

Abstract: A ball joint (12) includes a housing (18) having at least one opening (26) and an inner chamber (28). The ball joint (12) further includes a ball stud (40) disposed in the chamber (28) of the housing (18) and an outer surface (44A). A resilient member (46) is fixedly attached to the outer surface (44A) of said ball stud (40).

Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling a charging status indicator in a charging system for a device having a rechargeable power supply are provided. The charging system determines whether a device connected thereto supports remote control of the charging status indicator, and controls the charging status indicator as directed by the device where the device supports remote control of the charging status indicator.

Abstract: A towel is formed by a sheet of absorbent material having two panels connected by a bridge. Each of the panels has a shoulder opposite a separation extending from the bridge. The bridge is positioned through the carrying handle to suspend a substantial majority of the panels below the carrying handle with the shoulder of each panel contacting an opposite side of the carrying handle. The shoulders and the suspended substantial majority of the panels located on opposite sides of the handle resist removal of the towel from either direction from within the handle. The separation is formed by slitting the golf towel into its middle region to define the oppositely facing retaining shoulders.