Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an absorbent member positioned between a topsheet and a backsheet is provided. The absorbent member contains at least one layer that comprises porous superabsorbent particles, wherein the particles exhibit a relative humidity microclimate of about 67% or less after being exposed to an atmosphere having a temperature of about 23° C. and relative humidity of 80% for a time period of 20 minutes.

Abstract: A test plug for in-situ testing a glove installed in a glovebox is provided that uses a top plate and a base plate, and a diametrically expandable sealing mechanism fitting between the two plates. The sealing mechanism engages the base plate to diametrically expand when the variable distance between the top plate and the bottom plate is reduced. An inlet valve included on the top plate is used to introducing a pressurized gas to the interior of the glove, and a pressure gauge located on the top plate is used to monitor the interior glove pressure.

Abstract: A test plug for in-situ testing a glove installed in a glovebox is provided that uses a top plate and a base plate, and a diametrically expandable sealing mechanism fitting between the two plates. The sealing mechanism engages the base plate to diametrically expand when the variable distance between the top plate and the bottom plate is reduced. An inlet valve included on the top plate is used to introducing a pressurized gas to the interior of the glove, and a pressure gauge located on the top plate is used to monitor the interior glove pressure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous real-time monitoring of the integrity of protective barrier materials, particularly protective barriers against toxic, radioactive and biologically hazardous materials has been developed. Conductivity, resistivity or capacitance between conductive layers in the multilayer protective materials is measured by using leads connected to electrically conductive layers in the protective barrier material. The measured conductivity, resistivity or capacitance significantly changes upon a physical breach of the protective barrier material.

Abstract: A method is described for rendering total liquid product hydroisomerates daylight stable and improving their oxidation stability, which method involves treating the hydroisomerate total liquid product with a Group VIII metal on refractory metal oxide catalyst or Group VIII metal on halogenated refractory metal oxide catalyst under mild conditions, which conditions are a temperature in the range of 170.degree. to 270.degree. C., a pressure in the range of 300 to 1500 psi H.sub.2, 0.25 to 10 v/v/hr and 500 to 10,000 SCF/B,H.sub.2.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon composition such as a lubricating or specialty oil containing a selected heteroaromatic nitrogen compound as an antioxidant/metal deactivator/electrical insulator having the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein each X is C or N with at least one X being N; Y is C or N; R is H or CH.sub.2 NR"'.sub.2 where each R" is H or alkyl of 1 to 20 carbons; R' is H, SR"' OR "' or NR"'.sub.2 with each R"' being H or alkyl of 1 to 20 carbons.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of low pour point lubricating oils comprising:I. vacuum distilling a heavy naphthenic crude oil feedstock containing from about 2 to 10 weight % of sulfur based on the weight of the feedstock, said feedstock exhibiting a specific gravity ranging from about 5.degree. to 20.degree. API to obtain at least one distillate cut exhibiting a boiling range of from about 500.degree. to 1000.degree. F and a specific gravity ranging from about 10.degree. to 25.degree. APIii. hydrocracking said distillate cut in at least one hydrocracking zone in contact with a hydrocracking catalyst at a temperature from about 650.degree. to 850.degree. F, a hydrogen partial pressure of about 500 to 5000 psig. and a space velocity of from about 0.1 to 2.0 V/V/Hr;Iii. removing the low boiling light ends from the hydrocrackate; andIv. recovering a low pour point lubricating oil.

Abstract: The invention comprises a suspension system for a motorcycle or the like wherein the rear wheel suspension spring is connected to the frame in such a manner that upward impacts received by the rear tire are reacted on the frame in a substantially horizontal direction rather than vertically as in conventional motorcycles so that the pitching motion and vertical thrust on the rear end of the motorcycle is considerably reduced over rough terrain, a feature which is particularly advantageous in offroad racing.