Abstract: Disclosed is an optical and/or microelectronics hermetic package which includes a member for absorbing hydrogen from the internal package ambient. The member includes a first layer which forms a hydride and, formed thereover, a second layer which forms solvated hydrogen upon exposure to molecular hydrogen in the package. The second layer acts as a one way valve for transporting hydrogen to the first layer which locks up the hydrogen.

Abstract: The specification describes a test procedure for evaluating the susceptibility of electronic and photonic device packages to degradation effects caused by ambient hydrogen in the device package during the service life of the packaged device. The test procedure uses a hydrogen soak in which the subassembly parts are immersed in high concentrations of hydrogen gas at moderately elevated temperatures. The hydrogen gas is preferably diluted with an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon for safety in handling and processing. The test procedure can be used to screen components once their susceptibility to hydrogen attack has been established.

Abstract: Canine granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (caGM-CSF) corresponding to that found in canine serum and/or tissues, structural variants thereof, genes that encode these materials, related expression vectors and cells, recombinant methods for making caGM-CSF, and veterinary treatments therewith.

Abstract: A support for the forearm of a person actuating an object such as a computer mouse which can be slid along a horizontal surface includes a pad supported at a declination upon rolling elements. The forward portion of a person's arm is supported at the lower position of the pad, and the pad has a concave central portion rising upwardly at the lateral portions so that movement of the forearm can direct the position of the support.