Abstract: An apparatus is provided to generate mechanical index maps for mesh rigging. The apparatus includes a communications interface to receive raw data from an external source. The raw data includes a representation of an object. The apparatus further includes a memory storage unit to store the raw data. In addition, the apparatus includes a pre-processing engine to generate a segmentation map from the raw data. The segmentation map is to outline the object. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a neural network engine to generate a mechanical heatmap for a predefined key-point connector based on the segmentation map. The mechanical heatmap includes a mechanical weight index of the predefined key-point connector for each pixel.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a communications interface to receive raw data from an external source. The raw data includes a representation of an object. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a memory storage unit to store the raw data. The apparatus also includes a pre-processing engine to generate a coarse segmentation map and a joint heatmap from the raw data. The coarse segmentation map is to outline the object and the joint heatmap is to represent a point on the object. The apparatus further includes a neural network engine to receive the raw data, the coarse segmentation map, and the joint heatmap. The neural network engine is to generate a plurality of two-dimensional maps. Also, the apparatus includes a mesh creator engine to generate a three-dimensional mesh based on the plurality of two-dimensional maps.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and dispensing fluid is disclosed. The apparatus comprises of a main barrel comprising a primary reservoir for collecting and storing fluid and a secondary unit comprising of a secondary reservoir for storing and dispensing fluid. The main barrel defines a space for receiving the secondary unit and the secondary unit is configured to be operably docked in the space defined by the main barrel. The secondary unit when docked to the main barrel, the main barrel and the secondary unit are coupled to receive fluid from the primary reservoir of the main barrel into the secondary reservoir of the secondary unit.

Abstract: A footwear article having a cartridge enclosing a fluid, the cartridge including a cartridge inlet and a cartridge outlet, and a fluid circulation system for circulating the fluid into the cartridge inlet and out of the cartridge outlet. The fluid circulation system may include a pump having a pump inlet in fluid communication with the cartridge outlet and a pump outlet in fluid communication with the cartridge inlet. Preferably, the cartridge further encloses particulate matter suspendable in the fluid. The pump may be a bellows pump. The cartridge is preferably interchangeable and can be attached and detached from the footwear article.

Abstract: A footwear article having a cartridge enclosing a fluid, the cartridge including a cartridge inlet and a cartridge outlet, and a fluid circulation system for circulating the fluid into the cartridge inlet and out of the cartridge outlet. The fluid circulation system may include a pump having a pump inlet in fluid communication with the cartridge outlet and a pump outlet in fluid communication with the cartridge inlet. Preferably, the cartridge further encloses particulate matter suspendable in the fluid. The pump may be a bellows pump. The cartridge is preferably interchangeable and can be attached and detached from the footwear article.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aircraft propulsion system involving propellers, where two propellers are overlapped partially and staggered so that they do not strike each other in a complete range of motion. Two engines that are mounted on to the same fuselage power each propeller.

Abstract: A process manufactures of a compound of formula: and unique intermediates.

Abstract: A power transmission network (40) is disclosed which includes an input of telecommunication signals having carrier frequencies greater than 1 MHz onto the network, and a removing similar speech and/or data signals from the network. Preferably a network conditioning element is used which includes a low pass filter portion for filtering out a low frequency high amplitude mains power signal, and a coupling element for input and/or removal of telecommunication signals from the network. In this way both speech and data signals can be transmitted at carrier frequencies of greater than 1 MHz along a standard electricity distribution and/or transmission network which when conditioned provides a larger available spectrum per unit length of network and greater transmission capacity than previously known.

Abstract: The invention provides hydroxylamine derivatives of formula (I) wherein A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the significance given in the description, which are matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors and which also prevent TNF release. They are therefore useful for the control or prevention of degenerative joints diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis or for the treatment of invasive tumours, atherosclerosis or multiple sclerosis. They can be manufactured according to generally known methods.

Abstract: A process manufactures of a compound of formula: ##STR1## and unique intermediates.

Abstract: A power transmission network (40) is disclosed which includes input means (52) for the input of telecommunication signals having carrier frequencies greater than 1 MHz onto the network (40), and a means for removing similar speech and/or data signals from the network.Preferably a network conditioning element (52) is used which includes a low pass filter portion for filtering out a low frequency high amplitude mains power signal, and a coupling lent for input and/or removal of telecommunication signals from the network. In this way both speech and data signals can be transmitted at carrier frequencies of greater than 1 MHz along a standard electricity distribution and/or transmission network which when conditioned provides a larger available spectrum par unit length of network and greater transmission capacity than previously known.

Abstract: A power transmission network which includes an input of telecommunication signals having carrier frequencies greater than 1 MHz onto the network, and removing similar speech and/or data signals from the network. Preferably a network conditioning element is used which includes a low pass filter portion for filtering out a low frequency high amplitude mains power signal, and a coupling element for input and/or removal of telecommunication signals from the network. In this way both speech and data signals can be transmitted at carrier frequencies of greater than 1 MHz along a standard electricity distribution and/or transmission network which when conditioned provides a larger available spectrum per unit length of network and greater transmission capacity than previously known. The quiescent noise level of the conditioned network is also much reduced thus permitting lower signal injection levels for a given signal-to-noise ratio and a consequential reduction in spurious radiation from the network.

Abstract: A Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) buoy (1) comprises a body (2) with buoyancy, elements (3) for connecting the buoyant body to catenary anchor chains to anchor the body to the seabed, a turntable (5) rotatable elements with respect to the body with buoyancy. The turntable has devices (6, 6') for a floating unit such as a vessel, a swivel and elements for connecting at least one hose (8, 8') between at least one swivel and a submerged pipe structure extending over or into the seabed to any subsea well or the like, as well as elements for connecting at least one hose (9) between at least one swivel and at least one vessel (7), wherein the CALM buoy is provided with catenary anchor chains (4) which have a weight such that the CALM buoy as a whole is kept underwater at least during normal practice.

Abstract: The invention provides hydroxamic acid derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl; R.sup.2 represents a saturated 5- to 8-membered monocyclic or bridged N-heterocyclic ring, which N-heterocyclic ring is attached via the N atom and when it is monocyclic, optionally contains NR.sup.4, O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 as a ring member and/or is optionally substituted on one or more C atoms by hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, oxo, ketalized oxo, amino, mono(lower alkyl)amino, di(lower alkyl)amino,carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxy-methyl, lower alkoxymethyl, carbamoyl, mono(lower alkyl)-carbamoyl, di(lower alkyl)carbamoyl or hydroxyimino; R.sup.3 represents a 5- or 6-membered N-heterocyclic ring which (a) is attached via the N atom, (b) optionally contains N, O and/or S, SO or SO.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides hydroxamic acid derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl; R.sup.2 represents a saturated 5- to 8-membered monocyclic or bridged N-heterocyclic ring, which N-heterocyclic ring is attached via the N atom and when it is monocyclic, optionally contains NR.sup.4, O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 as a ring member and/or is optionally substituted on one or more C atoms by hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, oxo, ketalized oxo, amino, mono(lower alkyl)amino, di(lower alkyl)amino, carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxy-methyl, lower alkoxymethyl, carbamoyl, mono(lower alkyl)-carbamoyl, di(lower alkyl)carbamoyl or hydroxy-imino; R.sup.3 represents a 5- or 6-membered N-heterocyclic ring which (a) is attached via the N atom, (b) optionally contains N, O and/or S, SO or SO.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides hydroxamic acid derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein Bz represents benzyl; R.sup.1 represents cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl; R.sup.2 represents a saturated 5- to 8-membered monocyclic or bridged N-heterocyclic ring, which N-heterocyclic ring is attached via the N atom and when it is monocyclic, optionally contains NR.sup.4, O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 as a ring member and/or is optionally substituted on one or more C atoms by hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, oxo, ketalized oxo, amino, mono(lower alkyl)amino, di(lower alkyl)amino,carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxy-methyl, lower alkoxymethyl, carbamoyl, mono(lower alkyl)-carbamoyl, di(lower alkyl)carbamoyl or hydroxy-imino; R.sup.3 represents a 5- or 6-membered N-heterocyclic ring which (a) is attached via the N atom, (b) optionally contains N, O and/or S, SO or SO.sub.

Abstract: A power transmission network which includes an input for the input of telecommunication signals having carrier frequencies greater than 1 MHz onto the network, and removing similar speech and/or data signals from the network. Preferably a network conditioning element is used which includes a low pass filter portion for filtering out a low frequency high amplitude mains power signal, and a coupling element for input and/or removal of telecommunication signals from the network. In this way both speech and data signals can be transmitted at carrier frequencies of greater than 1 MHz along a standard electricity distribution and/or transmission network which when conditioned provides a larger available spectrum per unit length of network and greater transmission capacity than previously known. The quiescent noise level of the conditioned network is also much reduced thus permitting lower signal injection levels for a given signal-to-noise ratio and a consequential reduction in spurious radiation from the network.