Abstract: The invention provides agrochemical soil-applied granular compositions including sulfonamide herbicides that are both chemically and physically stable and methods of making and applying these granular compositions.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth a method and apparatus for transmitting signals. Specifically, the present invention sets forth a method and apparatus for transmitting signals between memory and one or more processors on a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A system and method for minimizing electromagnetic radiation emissions from a data cartridge handling library employs intermittent operation of the video camera to ascertain correct bin locations and verify automated access between bin locations. This intermittent operation is utilized when an error is suspected or upon a predetermined routine to verify manipulation accuracy.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for the negotiation of the content of a document via an electronic exchange. In one example an electronic exchange operates as a repository of forms of contracts. A user can initiate a negotiation process by selecting a form contract and, if desired, customizing the contract to a particular transaction. The user can then advise a third party as to the existence of the contract on the exchange. The parties can then conduct a negotiation of contract terms on the exchange in accordance with permissions prescribed by the exchanged and/or the user.

Abstract: A wiring apparatus for reducing electromagnetic interference between conductive wires is provided. Wire pairs are incorporated into rigid or flexible printed circuits to precisely control loop alignment and phase differences. This precise alignment helps to cancel radiated electromagnetic fields and reduce voltage polarities induced in nearby wires. In one embodiment, a pair of parallel wires is aligned parallel to a second, twisted pair of wires. In another embodiment, two twisted pairs of wires, with identical loop lengths, are aligned parallel to each other and offset by exactly one half loop length. In a third embodiment, two twisted pairs of wires are aligned parallel to each other, in which one pair has a loop length that is an integer ratio of the other pair.

Abstract: The invention provides an ESD-protected interface panel. A signal board has one or more circuit layers and at least one button switch on a first side of the board. An electrical output (e.g., an electrical cable and/or connector) connects in circuit with the board and switch, and the signal board generates signals on the electrical output indicative of activation of the button switch. An ESD protection layer covers the button switch and substantially all of the first side. The ESD layer is deformable to human touch to activate the switch therethrough. The ESD layer electrically couples with one or more contacts covering at least part of the second side, such that ESD generated by the human touch is routed to chassis ground connected to the contacts. Preferably, the ESD layer bends around edges of the signal board to form the contacts in a single conductive layer. An indication layer, e.g.

Abstract: An Intranet-based system with methods for co-active information delivery is described. The system allows users to manage the distribution and delivery of information across an enterprise Intranet, the Internet, and common communication channels (e.g., printers, fax, pager and e-mail). The system provides a wizard-like user interface which intuitively walks users through various tasks, including distribution of new documents, updating of existing documents, modifying profiles/policies of documents, groups, roles and individuals. The system provides "Adaptive Distribution" methodology so that, as organizational changes occur, the system ensures that the most current, relevant information is always made available to appropriate eligible subscribers; no additional effort is required from either the subscribers or the distributors.