Abstract: An apparatus and method for access to the inside of a body includes a transparent sheath with a radiopaque marking and fastener for securing a guidewire or catheter. The transparent sheath permits objects located within and near the sheath to be visualized with an external imaging system. Objects located near the sheath can also be observed with an imaging device disposed inside the sheath. The radiopaque marker permits accurate positioning of the sheath in the body. The sheath can be inserted into the body over an interventional device. A fastener prevents migration of a guidewire or catheter during the procedure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for access to the inside of a body includes a transparent sheath with a radiopaque marking and fastener for securing a guidewire or catheter. The transparent sheath permits objects located within and near the sheath to be visualized with an external imaging system. Objects located near the sheath can also be observed with an imaging device disposed inside the sheath. The radiopaque marker permits accurate positioning of the sheath in the body. The sheath can be inserted into the body over an interventional device. A fastener prevents migration of a guidewire or catheter during the procedure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for access to the inside of a body includes a transparent sheath with a radiopaque marking and fastener for securing a guidewire or catheter. The transparent sheath permits objects located within and near the sheath to be visualized with an external imaging system. Objects located near the sheath can also be observed with an imaging device disposed inside the sheath. The radiopaque marker permits accurate positioning of the sheath in the body. The sheath can be inserted into the body over an interventional device. A fastener prevents migration of a guidewire or catheter during the procedure.

Abstract: The present invention provides propylene-bridged bidentate silane reagents for modifying the surface of liquid chromatography supports, these supports and methods of making and using the same. When bonded to the surface of a support material, the resulting modified support material provides improved properties, such as better separations and more stable support materials, especially when used in liquid chromatography. These bidentate silanes have the general structure: RSiMe(NMe.sub.2)--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --SiMeR--NMe.sub.2. R is an n-octadecyl group or an n-tetradecyl group, and Me is a methyl group. When reacted with a silica surface, the resulting modified surface has a structure: PSiO--[RSiMe--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --SiMeR]--OSiP. PSiO is surface-reacted silica.

Abstract: The present invention provides propylene-bridged bidentate silane reagents for modifying the surface of liquid chromatography supports, these supports and methods of making and using the same. When bonded to the surface of a support material, the resulting modified support material provides improved properties, such as better separations and more stable support materials, especially when used in liquid chromatography. These bidentate silanes have the general structure: RSiMe(NMe.sub.2)--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --SiMeR--NMe.sub.2. R is an n-octadecyl group or an n-tetradecyl group, and Me is a methyl group. When reacted with a silica surface, the resulting modified surface has a structure: PSiO--?RSiMe--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --SiMeR!--OSiP. PSiO is surface-reacted silica.

Abstract: The present invention provides asymmetric bidentate silane reagents from modifying the surface of liquid chromatography supports, the supports and methods of making and using the same. When bonded to the surface of a support material, the resulting modified support material provides improved properties, such as better separations and more stable support materials, especially when used in liquid chromatography. These bidentate silanes have the general structure: R.sub.1 SiMe(NMe.sub.2)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SiMeR.sub.2 (NMe.sub.2). R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms. R.sub.1 is a different alkyl group than R.sub.2. Me is a methyl group, and n has a value 2 or 3. In certain embodiments, R.sub.2 includes at least one functional group. When reacted with a silica surface, the resulting modified surface has a structure: PSiO--?R.sub.1 SiMe--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SiMeR!--OSiP. PSiO is a surface reacted silica.

Abstract: Compounds for an methods of controlling plant diseases using thiooxazolidinones, oxazolidindiones and agriculturally suitable compositions containing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Pyridyl sulfones, e.g., N-[(4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-2-(methylsulfonyl)-3-pyridin esulfonamide, are useful for the regulation of plant growth and as pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the class of phenoxy esters of N-[(heterocyclic)aminocarbonyl]sulfamic acid, such as N-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]sulfamic acid. 2-(trifluoromethylthio)phenyl ester, useful as pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides.

Abstract: This invention pertains to benzenesulfonamides and their use as agricultural chemicals.

Abstract: Pyridyl sulfones, e.g., N-[(4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-2-(methylsulfonyl)-3-pyridin esulfonamide, are useful for the regulation of plant growth and as pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides.

Abstract: This invention pertains to benzenesulfonamides and their use as agricultural chemicals.

Abstract: This invention relates to ortho(acyloxy)benzenesulfonamides and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: 2-(Methoxycarbonylamino)-1H-benzimidazole-1-carboxylic acid esters such as with 1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-butanol are effective in controlling plant fungus diseases.

Abstract: A stable aqueous composition of maneb which includes a soluble zinc salt and formaldehyde.

Abstract: 2,3-Dihalo-6-quinoxalinesulfonyl fluoride compounds are useful as fungicides and insecticides.

Abstract: The substituted butanoic acid esters 2-(4-azidophenyl)-3-methylbutanoic acid, .alpha.-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl ester and 2-(4-azidophenyl)-3-methylbutanoic acid, 3-phenoxybenzyl ester are useful as insecticides.

Abstract: Ethers, such as 2-[[4-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy]-phenoxy]]propanoic acid, methyl ester, useful for control of weeds.

Abstract: Manganese(II) ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) of low ethylenethiourea content and its preparation by mixing disodium ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) with formaldehyde in aqueous medium then mixing a water-soluble manganese(II) salt to precipitate the maneb. The product can be further formulated with a metal salt and also with paraformaldehyde.

Abstract: Ethers, such as 2-[[4-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenoxy]phenoxy]]propanoic acid, methyl ester, useful for control of weeds.