Boundedness of solutions for a class of Liénard equations with a deviating argument (Q2469698)

The Liénard equation with a deviating argument \[ x''(t) + f(x(t))x'(t) + g_1(x(t)) + g_2(x(t-\tau(t))) = e(t) \] is considered, where \(f\), \(g_1\) and \(g_2\) are continuous functions on \({\mathbb R}\), \(\tau(t) \geq 0\) is a bounded continuous function on \({\mathbb R}\), and \(e(t)\) is a bounded continuous function on \([0,\infty)\). A sufficient condition for all solutions and their derivatives to be bounded is obtained. An example is presented.