Abstract: A method of assembling a plurality of objects comprises: creating a pixel map of a current scene in a work zone by mapping pixels of a camera to pixels of a projector; comparing the current scene pixel map with a corresponding previous scene pixel map; creating a projector pixel set depending on the differences between the current scene pixel map and the previous scene pixel map; and causing the projector to illuminate the work zone using the projector pixel set. The method may include a training mode in which the correct assembly steps are learned, a guidance mode in which a user is guided through the assembly steps, and a verification mode in which the actual assembly steps are verified.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support construction (1) for fabrication equipment of microscopic structures, comprising a monolithic foundation body (3) on which, for fixing the fabrication equipment, a fixing element (6) is provided comprising a resilient element. The fixing element further comprises a rigid element (10) whose rigidity decreases significantly when applying a dynamic force to the fixing element which force exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The support construction is further designed such that, regardless of the size of the dynamic force applied to the fixing element, a static force applied to the fixing element is substantially transmitted via the resilient element to the foundation body.

Abstract: An optical probe having a hand held device with markers, a digital camera for digitally imaging the handheld device with markers, and a computer for calculating the position of the hand held device from the position of the markers in the digital image. This allows the hand held device to be used to take measurements, wherein the digital camera is a high resolution visible light digital camera and the markers are visible light markers.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of hydrothermal generation of hydrogen is provided and includes steps of: providing an iron powder having a particle diameter from 100 nm to 10 mm; providing water of liquid status; mixing the iron powder and the water to form a mixture; and heating the mixture to the temperature between 100° C. and 200° C. to generate hydrogen. The hydrogen generated by the present invention could be used directly due to its high purity. The carbon dioxide would not be produced during the manufacturing process. The advantages of the present invention are that the manufacturing process will not cause environmental pollution and it is easy to carry out mass production.

Abstract: An optical probe having a hand held device with markers, a digital camera for digitally imaging the handheld device with markers, and a computer for calculating the position of the hand held device from the position of the markers in the digital image. This allows the hand held device to be used to take measurements, wherein the digital camera is a high resolution visible light digital camera and the markers are visible light markers.

Abstract: A system for inspecting an object, the system comprising a camera; a work surface for receiving the object; and an apparatus for processing an image of the object taken by the camera wherein, during the capture of an image by the camera, the camera and the object are fixed with respect to one another. The processing apparatus identifies those image data components that represent the an edge of the object in an image plane, and projects each image edge data component onto the object plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support construction (1) for fabrication equipment of microscopic structures, comprising a monolithic foundation body (3) on which, for fixing the fabrication equipment, a fixing element (6) is provided comprising a resilient element. The fixing element further comprises a rigid element (10) whose rigidity decreases significantly when applying a dynamic force to the fixing element which force exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The support construction is further designed such that, regardless of the size of the dynamic force applied to the fixing element, a static force applied to the fixing element is substantially transmitted via the resilient element to the foundation body.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins that act as cell transcription inhibitors and methods of use thereof. The invention further provides expression cassettes, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and plant parts, and antibody compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified polynucleotides and polypeptides in the phytic acid biosynthetic pathway, variants and derivatives of same; methods for making the polynucleotides, polypeptides, variants, derivatives and antagonists. In particular the invention relates to polynucleotides and polypeptides of the inositol polyphosphate kinase gene family. In particular this invention relates to using the newly identified polynucleotides and polypeptides to modulate the phytic acid biosynthesis in such a way as to decrease phytate and/or increase non-phytate phosphorous, especially in corn or soy animal feedstuffs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nucleic acid fragment encoding a plant 5-methyltetra-hydropteroyltriglutamate-homocysteine methyltransferase or methionine synthase. The invention also includes chimeric genes, a first encoding a plant methionine synthase (MS) gene, a second encoding a plant cystathionine ?-synthase (CS) gene, a third encoding feedback-insensitive aspartokinase (AK) or bifunctional feedback-insensitive aspartokinase-homoserine dehydrogenase (AK-HDH), which is operably linked to a plant chloroplast transit sequence, and a fourth encoding a methionine-rich protein, all operably linked to plant seed-specific regulatory sequences. Methods for their use to produce increased levels of methionine in the seeds of transformed plants are provided.

Abstract: A system for inspecting an object, the system comprising a camera; a work surface for receiving the object; and an apparatus for processing an image of the object taken by the camera wherein, during the capture of an image by the camera, the camera and the object are fixed with respect to one another. The processing apparatus identifies those image data components that represent the an edge of the object in an image plane, and projects each image edge data component onto the object plane.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins that act as cell transcription inhibitors and methods of use thereof. The invention further provides expression cassettes, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and plant parts, and antibody compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to isolated nucleic acids encoding plant defensins. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the plant defensin, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of plant defensins in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nucleic acid fragment encoding a plant 5-methyltetra-hydropteroyltriglutamate-homocysteine methyltransferase or methionine synthase. The invention also includes chimeric genes, a first encoding a plant methionine synthase (MS) gene, a second encoding a plant cystathionine &ggr;-synthase (CS) gene, a third encoding feedback-insensitive aspartokinase (AK) or bifunctional feedback-insensitive aspartokinase-homoserine dehydrogenase (AK-HDH), which is operably linked to a plant chloroplast transit sequence, and a fourth encoding a methionine-rich protein, all operably linked to plant seed-specific regulatory sequences. Methods for their use to produce increased levels of methionine in the seeds of transformed plants are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified polynucleotides and polypeptides in the phytic acid biosynthetic pathway, variants and derivatives of same; methods for making the polynucleotides, polypeptides, variants, derivatives and antagonists. In particular the invention relates to polynucleotides and polypeptides of the inositol polyphosphate kinase gene family. In particular this invention relates to using the newly identified polynucleotides and polypeptides to modulate the phytic acid biosynthesis in such a way as to decrease phytate and/or increase non-phytate phosphorous, especially in corn or soy animal feedstuffs.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins that act as cell transcription inhibitors and methods of use thereof. The invention further provides expression cassettes, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and plant parts, and antibody compositions.

Abstract: A device for applying adhesive to a moving web, comprises a nozzle against which the web is arranged to run and from which adhesive is delivered, and a closure member which is movable between a position in which it allows the web to run against the nozzle and a position in which it moves the web away from the nozzle and lies against the nozzle so as to stop the flow of adhesive from the nozzle.

Abstract: A filter-attachment machine comprises a drum and a cooperating rolling plate between which assemblies of cigarette and filter portions are rolled in order to wrap connecting sheets around them to join the cigarette portions to the associated filter portions, including means for monitoring the regular passage of assemblies through the rolling area between the drum and the plate and for producing a fault signal when assemblies stop passing a given point in the rolling area at regular predetermined intervals.

Abstract: In apparatus for causing rod-like articles to roll through a channel defined by opposed surfaces in which rolling is caused by relative movement of the surfaces, the channel is provided with a region of reduced width at the point of entry of the articles into the channel so that there is a positive start to rolling. A particular application is in a filter cigarette assembly machine in which axially aligned filter and tobacco portions are joined by wrapping them in a "cork" section while they are rolled through a channel between a rolling drum and a rolling plate.

Abstract: A fuel injection pumping apparatus includes an injection pump for supplying fuel to an engine, feed pump for supplying fuel to the injection pump, and throttle means for controlling the amount of fuel supplied by the feed pump to the injection pump. Intermediate the throttle means and the feed pump is a first orifice, and downstream of this orifice is a tapping to which a control pressure is applied to a device operable to adjust the timing of injection of the injection pump. A valve is provided which includes a variable orifice connected in parallel with said first orifice, the valve being responsive to the outlet pressure of the feed pump to control the effective value of the first orifice.