Live Ajax Search results box hidden until results returned

Just implemented Live Ajax Search on the site, to replace Ivory Search, and while typing in a search query the results box will show, briefly, in you’ve typed less than 3 chars.. then it disappears until the results are returned.. leaving the user wondering if a search is being made… as there is no indicator that something is in process.

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