Abstract: A method for deodorizing a storage tank having mercaptan residue disposed therein includes the steps of delivering a cleaning material to the storage tank, and absorbing the mercaptan residue from the walls of the tank into the cleaning material. The cleaning material having absorbed the mercaptan is transferred to a recovery vessel. The mercaptan is continuously sparged from the cleaning material with natural gas for continuously and repeated using the cleaning material.

Abstract: A disposable diaper having front and rear waist portions and comprising a liquid permeable topsheet; a liqid impermeable backsheet affixed to the topsheet; an absorbent core interposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a crotch portion located intermediate the front and rear waist portions; a pair of side flaps; and crotch tensioning means associated with each of the side flaps. The absorbent core has oppositely disposed end portions and a pair of longitudinally disposed side edges therebetween. The crotch tensioning means further comprises one or more elasticized members extending from an attachment area in the crotch portion of the diaper, across the respective side flap, to a location longitudinally outside of the crotch portion. The crotch tensioning means thereby tend to impose outward lateral tension on the crotch portion of the diaper when in use.

Abstract: A collapsible stool structure adapted for use in fishing and other outdoor activities comprises a support shaft which is received in a base plate on assembly. Disposed on the other end of the support shaft and pivotally attached thereto is a seat structure including two angle members radially extending from the pivot to engage one end of a triangle member which, by way of the bell crank bracket pivotally engages the support shaft. The two angle members furthermore attach to a tackle box or similar equipment storage device and by virtue of their attachment to the seat and the tackle box provide a separating gap equal to both the triangulating member and the base shaft. In this manner the seat structure may be pivoted into a position where the angle members are disposed on either side of the support shaft or may be rotated from that position to engage a transverse pin in corresponding detents formed in the underside thereof.

Abstract: A process for deforming hair by applying thereto a solution containing a monopersulfate salt of the formula MHSO.sub.5, wherein M is an alkali metal cation.