Abstract: The invention features compounds (e.g., macrocyclic compounds) capable of modulating biological processes, for example through binding to a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein such as CEP250. These compounds bind endogenous intracellular presenter proteins, such as the FKBPs or cyclophilins, and the resulting binary complexes selectively bind and modulate the activity of the target protein. Formation of a tripartite complex among the presenter protein, the compound, and the target protein is driven by both protein-compound and protein-protein interactions, and both are required for modulation of target protein activity.

Abstract: An image-reading device, such as optical code readers used in retail environments to scan objects, is configured to select from various operational modes. The operational modes are selected based on an application of the image-reading device, such as optical code identification or image recognition. Red, white, and other color light sources are activated in patterns corresponding to an illumination sequence of the selected operational mode, while imagers are activated to capture an image based on an exposure pattern of the selected operational mode. Further, a repeating series of light pulses having different portions of light is provided. Various imagers are configured to capture images over one of the portions. This allows an operator to perceive one continuous light pattern, yet allows various imagers to capture an image under different light conditions used for different applications of the image-reading device.

Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light source including plural light emitting diodes (LEDs); a signaling light source; and plural actuators including: a first actuator for selecting of the plural LEDs; a second actuator coupling the selected LED for producing light; and a third actuator coupling the signaling light source to produce modulated light. A rotatable actuator thereof may comprise: a central cylindrical part of a tapered actuator member in a hollow cylindrical support with its wider base within the body and its narrower tip extending therefrom with the selector knob fixed thereto and rotatable therewith in the hollow cylindrical support, and an actuator ring around the hollow cylindrical support. A safety cover for an actuator may also be provided.

Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light source including plural light emitting diodes (LEDs); a signaling light source; and plural actuators including: a first actuator for selecting of the plural LEDs; a second actuator coupling the selected LED for producing light; and a third actuator coupling the signaling light source to produce modulated light. A rotatable actuator thereof may comprise: a central cylindrical part of a tapered actuator member in a hollow cylindrical support with its wider base within the body and its narrower tip extending therefrom with the selector knob fixed thereto and rotatable therewith in the hollow cylindrical support, and an actuator ring around the hollow cylindrical support. A safety cover for an actuator may also be provided.

Abstract: A decoy system for use in hunting. The system includes a central base with a motor which moves a rotating member of the base. Several arms of a predetermined length are connected to the rotating member of the base, and satellite decoy elements are connected to outer ends of the arms. A central decoy element is optionally connected to the center of the rotating member. The decoy members may be birds, for example doves.

Abstract: A motion-type predator decoy for attracting coyotes, wild dogs and other pest or nuisance predators for use in ranching, farming, recreation land management, public safety and sporting fields. The decoy has a support base for placement during use on an environmental surface. The base includes a downwardly disposed surface contact end of a predetermined lateral dimension and an upwardly disposed support end of a predetermined lateral dimension. The decoy also has a driven decoy mechanism connected to the support end of the base. The decoy mechanism includes an actuator and a flexible decoy member. The actuator generates vibrations and the decoy mechanism undergoes random longitudinal, radial and lateral movement components with respect to the base. A method of using the decoy is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wild turkey decoy for use in wild turkey hunting to attract wild turkeys. The decoy includes both static and dynamic decoy features. The decoy has a decoy body, an actuatable fan assembly connected to the decoy body, and a support assembly connected to the decoy body.

Abstract: A decoy system for use in hunting. The system includes a central base with a motor which moves a rotating member of the base. Several arms of a predetermined length are connected to the rotating member of the base, and satellite decoy elements are connected to outer ends of the arms. A central decoy element is optionally connected to the center of the rotating member. The decoy members may be birds, for example doves.

Abstract: A motion-type predator decoy for attracting coyotes, wild dogs and other pest or nuisance predators for use in ranching, farming, recreation land management, public safety and sporting fields. The decoy has a support base for placement during use on an environmental surface. The base includes a downwardly disposed surface contact end of a predetermined lateral dimension and an upwardly disposed support end of a predetermined lateral dimension. The decoy also has a driven decoy mechanism connected to the support end of the base. The decoy mechanism includes an actuator and a flexible decoy member. The actuator generates vibrations and the decoy mechanism undergoes random longitudinal, radial and lateral movement components with respect to the base. A method of using the decoy is also disclosed.

Abstract: A remotely operated cutting mode shifting apparatus for use with a decoking tool of the type in which the cutting mode is changed by rotation of a diverter valve plate, has a shifter body adapted for mounting to the decoking tool and a control rod for engaging with the diverter valve plate. It includes a mechanism within the shifter body for rotating the control rod to drive the diverter valve plate to shift the cutting mode of the decoking tool upon release of cutting fluid pressure from the tool.

Abstract: A ripple-data function unit having a ripple function and a data function for use in a priority circuit is described. The ripple-data function unit may be used to implement a priority encoder or a priority to 1-HOT recoder simply by defining the ripple and data functions as Boolean functions representing the ripple and arithmetic characteristics of the priority circuit desired. For example, at least one instance of a ripple-data function unit may be used to define a priority encoder if each instance includes ripple and data functions equivalent to the ripple and arithmetic characteristics of the priority encoder. Similarly, at least one instance of ripple-data function unit may be used to define a priority to-1-HOT recoder if each instance includes ripple and data functions equivalent to the ripple and arithmetic characteristics of the priority to 1-HOT recoder.

Abstract: An underhood mounting structure for a heat sensitive as well as heat producing electronic control module shields the module from underhood heat as well as cooling it with outside air. A double walled box contains and encloses the module, shielding and insulating it. An inlet hose introduces forced air from the front of the vehicle to the box, where it flows around and cools the contained module before exiting back to the outside.