Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for selectively identifying, and targeting with an energy beam, specific cells within a cell population, for the purpose of inducing a response in the targeted cells. Using the present invention, every detectable cell in a population can be identified and affected, without substantially affecting non-targeted cells within the mixture.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for selectively identifying, and targeting with an energy beam, specific cells within a cell population, for the purpose of inducing a response in the targeted cells. Using the present invention, every detectable cell in a population can be identified and affected, without substantially affecting non-targeted cells within the mixture.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for selectively identifying, and targeting with an energy beam, specific cells within a cell population, for the purpose of inducing a response in the targeted cells. Using the present invention, every detectable cell in a population can be identified and affected, without substantially affecting non-targeted cells within the mixture.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for selectively identifying, and targeting with an energy beam, specific cells within a cell population, for the purpose of inducing a response in the targeted cells. Using the present invention, every detectable cell in a population can be identified and affected, without substantially affecting non-targeted cells within the mixture.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for selectively identifying, and targeting with an energy beam, specific cells within a cell population, for the purpose of inducing a response in the targeted cells. Using the present invention, every detectable cell in a population can be identified and affected, without substantially affecting non-targeted cells within the mixture.

Abstract: A portable shelter including a light-weight frame that is collapsible and supports a strong, light-weight covering or skin that is removably secured to the frame is disclosed. The frame may include a base which supports a plurality of articulated arms that are movable between an extended and a non-extended position by the provision of a tension wire. A main roof having an opening therethrough is positioned over the articulated arms and tension wire in the assembled position. The opening is sized to receive an umbrella unit therethrough. The umbrella unit is preferably movable between an open and closed position. When in the open position the umbrella unit forms part of a continuous roof of the shelter, and in the closed, or partially closed position, the umbrella unit extends upwardly such that the interior of the tent is fluidly connected to the outer atmosphere through the opening in the main roof.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes an elongated shackle having an engagement portion. A lock housing has an open interior and at least one opening for receiving a portion of a lock. The lock housing has at least one opening for receiving the engagement portion of the shackle. A lock member is dimensioned to fit within the open interior of the lock housing and to engage the engagement portion of the shackle. A lock body is adapted for engagement to an end of the lock member and is adapted to prevent the removal of the lock member from the engagement portion of the shackle. The lock and lock member are protected by the lock housing to substantially prevent unauthorized tampering.