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| 20100090723 | Symmetric Phase Detector - In one embodiment, a circuit includes a first circuit input for receiving a first input signal having a first phase; a second circuit input for receiving a second input signal having a second phase; a circuit output for outputting a circuit output signal; a first mixer cell comprising a first mixer cell input, a second mixer cell input, and a first mixer cell output; and a second mixer cell comprising a third mixer cell input, a fourth mixer cell input, and a second mixer cell output. The first circuit input is connected to the first and second mixer cell inputs, the second circuit input is connected to the second and fourth mixer cell inputs, and the first and second mixer cell outputs are combined to provide the circuit output. The current of the circuit output signal is proportional to a phase offset between the first and second phases. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100090733 | Generating Multiple Clock Phases - In one embodiment, a circuit includes a first circuit input for receiving a first reference signal having a first phase; a second circuit input for receiving a second reference signal having a second phase; a third circuit input for receiving a target phase signal; a circuit output for outputting an output signal; a first multiplying mixer cell (MMC) comprising a first MMC input, a second MMC input, and a first MMC output; a second MMC comprising a third MMC input, a fourth MMC input, and a second MMC output. In an example embodiment, the first circuit input is connected to the first MMC input; the second circuit input is connected to the third MMC input; the third circuit input is connected to the second MMC input and the fourth MMC input; the first MMC output and the second MMC output are combined with each other to provide the circuit output; and the output signal, when present, represents an error signal that is proportional to a phase difference between a phase of the target phase signal and an average of the first and second phases. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100091927 | Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) Using Phase Interpolation - In one embodiment, a circuit includes a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) configured to generate k first clock signals that each have a first phase based on a charge-pump control voltage signal; one or more phase interpolators (PIs) configured to receive the k first clock signals and one or more first feedback controls signals and generate m second clock signals that each have a second phase based on the k first clock signals and the one or more first feedback control signals; a first phase detector (PD) configured to receive the m second clock signals and generate the one or more first feedback control signals based on the m second clock signals; a second PD configured to generate one or more second feedback control signals based on the m second clock signals; and a charge pump configured to output the charge-pump control voltage signal based on the second feedback control signals. | 04-15-2010 |
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| 20080272267 | UNDER-COUNTER MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An under-counter mounting system and associated method are provided for mounting a dishwasher under a counter, without direct attachment to the counter. The mounting system comprises a pair of discrete bracket members each slidably received by a receiving member operably engaged with a dishwasher about a forward portion thereof, the receiving members being disposed in opposing lateral relation with respect to the forward portion of the dishwasher and configured such that the bracket members are laterally slidable between an inward position and an outward position, while being longitudinally constrained, wherein each bracket member further includes a longitudinally-extending flange disposed outwardly of the respective receiving member, and wherein the flange defines at least one fastening aperture adapted to facilitate securement of the bracket member to a laterally adjacent cabinet. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090007374 | HINGE MECHANISM FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A dishwasher is provided, comprising a tub member defining an opening and a door member configured to operably engage the tub member so as to cover the opening. A hinge portion is operably engaged with each of the tub member and the door member, wherein the respective hinge portions are pivotably secured together by a hinge pin so as to pivot about a substantially horizontal hinge axis. The door member hinge portion is over-center biased by a biasing member. A friction-reducing bushing is operably engaged with the hinge pin so as to isolate the hinge pin from direct contact with the door member hinge portion when the hinge portions are secured together. An associated method is also provided. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090151758 | LOWER RACK FOR A DISHWASHER AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUSES - A lower rack for a dishwasher is provided, comprising a rack member movable into and out of the dishwasher along first and second tracks extending from the tub to an interior portion of the dishwasher door. The lower rack includes at least one rack roller mechanism on each laterally-opposed side portion of the rack member, for facilitating movement of the rack member with respect to the lower end of the tub and the interior portion of the open door. One of the rack roller mechanisms includes a leadingly-disposed stop portion, as the rack member is moved out of the lower end of the tub and along the interior portion of the open door for interacting with a stop feature of the corresponding one of the first and second tracks to limit egress of the rack member from the tub along the first and second tracks. Associated apparatuses are also provided. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090153003 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENGAGING A WASHTUB WITH A BASE IN A WASHING APPLIANCE - A washing appliance and associated method for assembling a washing appliance, such as a dishwashing machine, is provided. The washing appliance includes a tub having a wall member and defining an access opening. The washing appliance further includes a base member configured to receive the tub. Each of the base member and the wall member of the tub include complementary engageable surfaces. An adhesive substance is also disposed between the complementary engageable surfaces of the tub and base member so as to secure the tub to the base member. | 06-18-2009 |
